This review excerpt refers to the 2007 London Production.
Henry Goodman takes up the reins from 'Topol' as Tevye, and
provides the essential, charismatic focal point to carry the whole
show through successfully, well supported by a vocally confident
and highly capable cast. Goodman's cheery nature is stretched to
breaking point as three of his daughters in turn flout his authority,
but he maintains the delicate balance between anger and humour,
as he weighs up the arguments for and against change. Goodman's
singing voice is rich and powerful, and more than adequate to meet
the challenges of the songs. His rendition of 'If I were a Rich Man',
though perhaps not quite reaching the definitive mark set by 'Topol',
is touching and emotive.
The songs in 'Fiddler' are not only well-known, but have the kind of
melodic strains that are typically found in other American,
high-quality musicals. I'm not sure that this is entirely due to what is
described as the 'Jewish minor scale', but there is a haunting
resonance in this score that tugs at the heartstrings. And many of the
songs - such as 'Tradition', 'Matchmaker', 'If I Were a Rich Man', and
'Sunrise, Sunset' - are extremely well-known and immensely
hummable.
Peter Brown for the London Theatre
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