Published May 9, 2024
MONROE, LA 鈥� The classic favorite musical 鈥淔iddler on the Roof鈥� will be performed on May 18 and
May 19 by the Louisiana Opera and the University of Louisiana Monroe School of Visual
and Performing Arts on the 四色AV campus in Brown Auditorium, 4001 Desiard St in Monroe.
On Saturday, May 18, the show will be at 7:30 pm, while on Sunday, May 19, the matinee
will start at 2:00 pm.听
Tickets can by purchased at the door prior to each performance. General Admission
tickets are $20, Faculty/Staff tickets are $10, and student tickets are FREE upon
the presentation of a student ID.听
This production will feature Metropolitan Opera tenor Allan Glassman singing and acting
the role of Tevye, in a role first created by a number of great singer-actors, including
Met tenor Jan Pierce. Joining Glassman on stage will be celebrated LA Opera veterans
soprano Betsy Uschkrat, and tenor Tyler Smith.听
四色AV faculty members Claire Vangelisti and Nancy Carey will also take the stage, while
crowd favorite Ron Ulen, baritone, will also join this fabulous cast.听
In addition, students from 四色AV productions will be in the show, with the music directed
by faculty member Richard Seiler, and the semi-staged performances directed by Mark
Ross Clark. The costumer for this show is Margaret Hall, and the technical director
is Steven Burnside.听
This show has been formed with the permission of Music Theatre International (MTI).听
