Fiddler on the Roof program book updates

Information for today’s performance:

  • The Fiddler is played by Drake Wunderlich
  • The Constable will be played by Michael Kingston

DRAKE WUNDERLICH | THE FIDDLER
Lyric debut

Currently in 5th grade, Wunderlich is an award-winning violinist in the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Concert Orchestra, and for three seasons has served as concertmaster for CYSO’s Prep Strings and Debut Orchestras. He has performed at venues including the Harris Theater, Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park. A composer and pianist as well, Wunderlich recently played piano in a Haydn trio at the New Music School’s Chamber Showcase.

MICHAEL KINGSTON | CONSTABLE
Lyric debut

Kingston’s recent credits include Groundhog Day (Jenson/Elder) and Cinderella (King Maximilian) at the Paramount Theatre. Chicago credits include Miracle the Musical (Royal George), Caroline, or Change (Firebrand Theatre), The Minutes (Steppenwolf), Ideation (Jackalope), Bay Boy (Griffin Theatre), Hairspray (Paramount), The Light in the Piazza (Theo Ubique), Pippin (Boho Theatre), and Fiorello! (TimeLine Theatre). He appeared with the North American tour of Flashdance The Musical, and on television in Chicago PD and Chicago Fire.