Lyric Opera 2022-2023 Issue 2- Fiddler #1

Lyric Opera of Chicago | 2 In this issue 8 WELCOME TO YOUR LYRIC 10 A letter from the Chair and the General Director 12 Board of Directors 14 An excerpt from Wonder of Wonders: A Cultural History of Fiddler on the Roof 18 TONIGHT’S PERFORMANCE 21 Title page and cast 22 Synopsis 24 Artist pro les 31 Orchestra and Chorus 33 Program notes: Barrie Kosky talks about his long relationship with this American classic 36 BEYOND THE STAGE 38 Artist residencies create profound connections with students 40 RYAN OPERA CENTER 42 Ryan Opera Center alumni around the world 42 Program staff 44 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 46 Bravissimi 48 Production sponsors 50 Supporting our future— endowments at Lyric 52 Ardis Krainik Society 56 Corporate partnerships 58 Annual individual and foundation support 68 Commemorative gifts 69 Artistic roster 70 Lyric staff 72 People of Lyric Iko Freese/Komische Oper Berlin Dancing daughters from the original Broadway cast | pp.14-17 Fiddler on the Roof | pp. 18-35 Fiddler on the Roof (Komische Oper Berlin) . Friedman-Abeles