MENOMONIE – Menomonie Theater Guild is thrilled to announce the final production of their 2025-26 season, Fiddler on the Roof, to be performed on the Mabel Tainter Stage on the weekends of May 1-3, and 8-10.
Fiddler on the Roof is a beloved musical classic, with themes that resonate with audiences as meaningfully today as they did at its premiere on Broadway over fifty years ago. Set in the village of Anatevka in Imperial Russia, the show follows Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman, as he grapples with upholding religious traditions against a backdrop of encroaching modernity and rising anti-Semitism. He is challenged as his three eldest daughters defy arranged marriages for love, forcing the family to confront the shattering reality of forced emigration from their homeland.
The show explores themes of tradition vs. change, faith, family, and persecution, all symbolized by the image of a fiddler on a roof, trying ever so carefully to maintain a precarious balance. Fiddler on the Roof is filled with memorable music, and theater goers will be treated to well-known songs such as “If I Were a Rich Man”, “Sunrise, Sunset”, and “Tradition”, performed by talented members of our local community.
This production marks a milestone for Director Courtney Eberle, who makes her directorial debut with Menomonie Theater Guild. Typically found center stage, with previous MTG roles including Cinderella in Cinderella and Grace Farrell in Annie, Courtney is excited to take on the challenge of bringing this classic show to life. Courtney invites you to “experience the joys of the music and story while internalizing how themes are prevalent in modern day.”
Tickets are on sale now, and audiences are encouraged to secure their seats early for this highly anticipated production. Join Menomonie Theater Guild this May for an unforgettable theater experience celebrating community, resilience, and the power of tradition!
Tickets: Visit menomonietheaterguild.org or the Menomonie Theater Guild Box Office on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30-3:30, for tickets. Prices are $25 for adults, and $23 for students/seniors/military and include all fees.
All performances will take place at the Mabel Tainter Theater, located at 205 Main Street, Menomonie.Performance Dates & Times:
● May 1 @ 7:30 PM
● May 2 @ 2:00 PM
● May 2 @ 7:30 PM
● May 3 @ 2 PM
● May 8 @ 7:30 PM
● May 9 @ 2:00 PM
● May 9 @ 7:30 PM
● May 10 @ 2 PM
Menomonie Theater Guild is a nonprofit community theater organization committed to bringing high-quality theatrical productions to the Menomonie area.