FIDDLER a hit at Toby’s Baltimore
By Celeste H. Breitenbach
From the minute the townspeople appear onstage in the opening moments of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with their dynamic rendition of “Tradition,” the audience is transported from Toby’s Dinner Theatre of
Baltimore to the small Russian village of Anatevka.
As Tevye bemoaning “If I Were A Rich Man,” David Bosley-Reynolds immediately gains sympathy for his plight as the local dairyman with five daughters and no money for dowries. This man was born to play Tevye. He is superb. Lynne Sigler, too, is perfectly cast as his wife Golde.
Indeed, there is not a single miscast member in the entire company of players. Each is totally believable as the audience is transposed to 1905, on the eve of the Russian Revolutionary Period.
Artistic Director Toby Orenstein deserves plaudits as do Tina Marie DeSimone and David James who directed and choreographed the local version of this ever-popular beloved Broadway hit musical. Tina and David earn kudos also as Tevye’s eldest daughter and Motel the tailor.
FIDDLER plays through June 10. For reservations or additional information call 410-649-1660. Toby’s Web site is www.tobysdinnertheatre.com.