Par BOCK J. / HARNICK S.. Fiddler on the Roof is considered to be the longest running musical in history up until then. It firstly openened on September 22, 1964 starring Jewish dairyman Tevye in the role of the turn-of-the-century Russian. Book by Jospeh Stein and based on Sholen Aleichem stories. / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Livre / Livret