"Fiddler on the Roof" is a musical set in the early 20th century in the small Jewish village of Anatevka, located in the Russian Empire. The story follows Tevye, a poor milkman, as he navigates the challenges of tradition and change while raising his five daughters. The musical explores themes of family, love, and cultural identity. The title refers to the image of a fiddler playing on a rooftop, symbolizing the struggle to maintain balance in life amidst uncertainty. The characters face pressures from both their community and the outside world, particularly as anti-Semitism rises and their way of life is threatened.