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• Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts, An Exploration of Tradition & Identity

  Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Oct 12
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  The Breman Museum Presents

  Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts, An Exploration of Tradition & Identity

  This special exhibit operates in conjunction with the co-production of the Alliance Theatre and The Atlanta Opera's Fiddler on the Roof showcasing the creative talents of acclaimed costume designer Vita Tzykun and her father, celebrated Israeli artist Arkady Tzykun. 

  The exhibition features over 50 collaborative costume illustrations created by Vita and Arkady for the co-production, striking sculptural figures of Tevye and a towering 8-foot-tall Grandma Tzeitel, and Arkady’s portraits with corresponding caricatures. Together, their works reflect Jewish heritage, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the power of art to shape cultural memory.

  On display at The Breman Museum September 2 – October 12.

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• Bearing Witness: A Presentation Hosted by Brendan Murphy

  Mon, Sep 15
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  7:00 – 9:00 PM

  In conjunction with our co-production of Fiddler on the Roof, the Alliance and The Atlanta Opera will host a special presentation by award-winning educator and sought-after speaker Brendan Murphy from Bearing Witness Institute.

  Join us for Brendan's presentation "From Ancient Prejudices to Modern Challenges: Exploring Historical and Contemporary Relations Between Christian and Jewish Communities," on our Coca-Cola Stage.

  Through engaging narratives, historical accounts, and thought-provoking analysis, attendees will gain a profound understanding of the underlying ideologies and stereotypes that have fueled antisemitism as well as contemporary efforts to set Jewish and Christian communities on a new path of genuine friendship. Endorsed by Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant leaders, this lecture series will address the importance of education, dialogue, and advocacy in combating antisemitism and fostering tolerance and understanding among diverse communities.

  This presentation is free and open to the public – RSVP required.

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  Brendan Murphy An award-winning educator and sought-after presenter, Brendan Murphy is the founding director of the Bearing Witness Institute for Interreligious and Ecumenical Dialogue at Marist School. He has taught history at Marist since 1994 and continually demonstrates for his students and colleagues a strong commitment to fostering understanding and collaboration among diverse communities of faith. Murphy is actively involved in developing educational initiatives and created a compelling “History and the Holocaust” seminar at Marist that is complemented by co-curricular international field trips to sites in Europe that were significant during the Holocaust. Murphy is a thought leader on religious solidarity and an advocate for combating hate and prejudice by drawing communities together. His contributions to education and interfaith dialogue are widely recognized and embody Pope Francis’ call to use discourse as a “privileged path to the growth of fraternity and peace in our world”. Murphy has received numerous awards, including the Outstanding Educator Award from the Anne Frank Center in New York, the ADL’s Abe Goldstein Human Relations and Unsung Hero Awards. His dedication to excellence in teaching has been acknowledged at Marist School with awards such as the Goizueta Chair of Excellence Award, the Faber-McKinley-Stadler Award, and the Frank P. Hagan Memorial Coach’s Award and, on the state level, with the Distinguished Service Award from the Georgia Independent School Association and twice with the Georgia Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust. He also has been recognized as Teacher of the Year by the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, Murphy has participated in prestigious programs such as the Museum Teacher Fellowship at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. and the Lerner Fellowship at the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous in New York City. Recently, he was selected to participate in Leadership Atlanta’s Class of 2025. In addition to serving as director of the Bearing Witness Institute and teaching his Holocaust seminar, Murphy moderates a Peace by Piece group, which brings students from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities together to foster friendship and understanding. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in education and history from the University of Notre Dame and holds a master’s degree in theology from Spring Hill College.

   

   

  

• Ethics on the Stage: Fiddler on the Roof

  Thu, Sep 25
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  6:30 PM // Event Room – Second Floor, Memorial Arts Building

  Join us for a conversation with Professors Dr. Edward Queen & Rabbi Ira Bedzow as they discuss ethical themes showcased in the legendary musical, Fiddler on the Roof. This conversation promises insights and dialogue with the audience on what has made this musical continually relevant and universal to audiences across the world for more than 50 years.

  This event is free for ticket holders. No RSVP required. Presented in partnership with The Emory Center for Ethics.

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  Rabbi Ira Bedzow Executive Director of the Emory Purpose Project at Emory University Ira Bedzow PhD is a leading voice on purpose-driven leadership, ethical decision-making, and the role of values in shaping lives, organizations, and society. As the executive director of the Emory Purpose Project at Emory University, he helps students—and audiences of all kinds—reflect on meaning, align their choices with their core values, and live with greater intentionality. Bedzow brings a unique perspective that bridges higher education, healthcare, business and organizational culture, and moral leadership. He is an associate professor in the practice of organization and management at Goizueta Business School, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Emory School of Medicine, and a core faculty member at Emory University’s Center for Ethics. He also serves as a senior fellow in the Center for the Study of Law and Religion. His work focuses on how individuals and institutions can cultivate ethical cultures, especially in the face of complexity. Whether unpacking the ethical implications of biotechnology and healthcare policy or helping leaders move from asking “What should I do?” to “How can I act on my values effectively?”—he offers practical insights grounded in deep philosophical thought. Bedzow is also a senior scholar at the Aspen Center for Social Values and co-director of the Ferencz Institute for Ethics, Human Rights and the Holocaust. He brings the depth of a philosopher, the clarity of a communicator, and the heart of a teacher—and, as an Orthodox rabbi, he speaks fluently across traditions, sectors, and audiences.

  Professor Edward Queen II  Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership at the Emory University Center for Ethics Edward L. Queen is Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership at the Emory University Center for Ethics. He also serves as a co-director of Emory’s Institute of Human Rights. Previous positions include founding director of the Religion and Philanthropy Project at the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy and program officer at Lilly Endowment, Inc. He received his B.A. from Birmingham-Southern College, his M.A. and Ph.D. from The Divinity School of The University of Chicago, and his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. While in law school, Queen led an Innocence Project team that freed a wrongly convicted man after 20 years in prison. Between 2000 and 2003 he worked at a human rights organization in Macedonia and served as the faculty and curriculum development consultant for the law faculty of that country’s newly founded South Eastern European University. Queen’s work focuses on applied and professional ethics and the development and implementation of ethics programs in businesses, nonprofits, and governmental agencies. As a teacher, his goal is the formation of ethically informed and publicly engaged citizens. Queen has trained and advised numerous organizations on management and ethical issues including: the Federal Home Loan Bank, Atlanta; Belk: AECOM; Ethisphere; Voya; Coca Cola; USAID; SunTrust; Philanthropy Southeast; DeKalb County, Georgia; and Atlanta Public Schools. He currently serves as an advisor to Merlynn Intelligence Technologies on AI and ethical decision-making and a trainer for the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. He is frequently called on by the media to comment on ethical issues in government, nonprofits, law, and business. Queen is a recipient of the Laura Jones Hardman Award for Excellence in Service to the Emory Community, given to those who serve “as role-models to students and others by offering an unselfish, time-consuming, and appreciable service to the university community.” Additionally, he has been recognized by Emory University’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter as a professor “who has encouraged and helped students to excel, and who exemplifies intellectual rigor and enthusiasm for scholarly pursuits.”

   

  

• Sign Interpreted Performance: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

  Sat, Sep 27
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  2:00 PM // Performance on the Coca-Cola Stage

  Join us for a sign interpreted performance of Fiddler on the Roof.

  Alliance Theatre strives to ensure that all performances and events are accessible to all of our patrons. Find more information on accessibility. 

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  Performances of Fiddler on the Roof run on the Coca-Cola Stage September 4 through October 5, 2025 – learn more.