Premieres Friday, November 13 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/broadwayonpbs and the PBS Video app
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles is the first documentary to chronicle the complete story of the international Broadway blockbuster musical “Fiddler on the Roof” by exploring the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its extensive reach across time and cultures. “Fiddler on the Roof” is the tale of Jewish immigrants coming to America, of immigrants and refugees trying to escape persecution in their homeland, of the fraying of tradition, generational tension and the loss of roots. Featuring rare archival footage, the documentary also includes personal experiences and insights into the show’s timeless impact from “Fiddler on the Roof” composer and lyricist Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick as well commentary from former cast members and famous fans, including Joel Grey, Topol, Harvey Fierstein and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Broadway may still be dark, but Great Performances raises the curtain once again for theater-lovers with its fourth annual “Broadway’s Best” lineup, premiering Fridays, November 6-27 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/broadwayonpbs and the PBS Video app. The fall’s lineup shines a spotlight on the best and brightest of Broadway with One Man, Two Guvnors, featuring a Tony Award-winning performance by James Corden; the world premiere of Lea Salonga in Concert, featuring the Tony-winner singing her signature songs from “Miss Saigon,” “Les Misérables,” “Aladdin,” “Mulan” and more, Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles, the first documentary on blockbuster musical “Fiddler on the Roof;” and the festive Roundabout Theatre Company production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.
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