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On November 24, 2011, The Montreal English Critics announced that Theodore Bikel is among the finalists for his performance in Lies My Father Told Me.

Read about it here.

Review Excerpt:

Bikel and Cast Give Universal Appeal to Montreal Story

By Pat Donnelly, Gazette Culture Critic
MAY 7, 2011

How amazing is this? Theodore Bikel, venerable star of stage and screen, on stage at the Segal Centre in an original musical based on an iconic Canadian film!

True, it wouldn't be all that amazing if Bikel, who just turned 87, weren't terrific in the role of Zaida, the fond grandpa idolized by his grandson David, in the musical version of Lies My Father Told Me. But the man who has played Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof on Broadway more than 2,100 times fills up the stage with his resonant voice and warm presence, galvanizing the entire 25-member cast.

From the moment Bikel and 12-year-old actor/singer Jamie Mayers (as David) appear together on the wagon singing the refrain, "Rags, clothes, bottles!" they have our hearts to hold…

Lies My Father Told Me is family entertainment of the heartwarming kind,... At the same time,  it's informed by a social democratic political perspective.

With its stellar cast and comforting sense of déjà vu, Lies My Father Told Me captures something of the essence of [Montreal] while striking universal chords.

Lies My Father Told Me, continues at the Segal Centre, 5170 Côte Ste. Catherine Rd., until May 29th.

Review Excerpt:

Legendary Bikel Brings Poise, Stature to Beloved ‘Fiddler’ at Appleton’s PAC

By Carrie T. Gruman-Trinkner
For The Post-Crescent
May 12, 2010

It is not very often that Wisconsin hosts a legend. However, that is exactly what is occurring at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center this week as Theodore Bikel treads the boards as Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof.”

Bikel, whose credits range from the West End to Broadway, film to television (Academy Award nomination, Emmy nominations, Emmy win), and numerous terms as a board member for groups such as Actors Equity and Amnesty International, has played the role more than 2,000 times.

It shows. His portrayal is seamless, at times heart wrenching and hilarious. Bikel so inhabits the role that the audience is swept away on the emotional journey of this man who is trying to embrace the new age while still maintaining a hold on his faith and traditions.

Read this review in its entirety in the Reviews section.