Jews of New York » Sheldon Harnick, lyricist for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

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Sheldon Harnick offers insight into the process of writing lyrics for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, from the original to his thoughts on how his own life mirror his creation.

3 Responses to “Sheldon Harnick, lyricist for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF”

1	Dr. Amy Eisenberg Says:	March 1st, 2008 at 2:56 am
Wonderful Shabbat Shalom Chazak chazak v’tit chazek may you go from strength to strength
2	Terry Greenberg Says:	March 24th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Is there a transcript available for someone who does not hear well?
3	jan descoteaux Says:	March 25th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
my maiden name is harnick - my grandfather was makar and grandmother was eurine - just wondering if we are related as the harnick name is not exactly a common name - don’t exactly know what he means by mirroring his own life as a jew - i was lead to believe that my heritage was russian - don’t really expect you to answer but i had to ask…..