OFFBEAT: 'American Story' Hershey Felder's stage telling of Lincoln's final day

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Paramount's 'Fiddler' hits almost every note perfectly

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

"Fiddler on the Roof" at Paramount Theatre in Aurora, Ill.

"Fiddler on the Roof" plays until March 24 at Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

Footlight offers Auditons

MICHIGAN CITY | Grade school auditions for “Fiddler on the Roof” to be presented by Footlight Players, 1705 Franklin, Michigan City, will be held on Sunday April 7th from 5:30-7:00 pm.

OFFBEAT: Paramount Theatre's exciting season includes 'Grease' and Olivia Newton John

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

OFFBEAT: Whiting Swim Class readers want name of Broadway's 'Fiddler' actor

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Theodore Bikel at 2005 Star Walk of Fame Ceremony

Theodore Bikel strikes a pose reminiscent of his Broadway role as Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof," in which he has appeared more than 2,000 times, after receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, April 29, 2005.

Maple Syrup Time Near Lake Michigan

Maple Sugar Time, March 3 and 4 and March 10 and 11 at Chellberg Farm, Highway 20 and Mineral Springs Rd. in Porter.

The Harbert Goes Hollywood Oscar Party

The Harbert Business Association wants you to come as you are or come as a star to celebrate the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

Carnivale di Venezia Wine Dinner at Ciao Bella

Time for an Italian Fat Tuesday, last night of Mardi Gras for 2 1/2 hours at a favorite Shore bistro beginning at 7 p.m.

Valentine's weekend at Chef Joho's Everest starts tonight!

Celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, February 10, Saturday, February 11, Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, February 14, with Chef Joho.

Bev's Second Season Party Tomorrow Night at Heston

Bev's Second Season Ball - A Chocolate Fantasy (this gala is famous for its signature chocolate martini) begins at 6:30 (EST) at the Heston Hills Banquet Center in LaPorte.

Boulevard Inn Ice-Skating Weekend Starts Today

The Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe is hosting a special combination athletic event, entertainment, eating and drinking two-night, three-day weekend just getting started now.

Boulevard Inn Ice-Skating Weekend Jan 27

The Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe is hosting a special combination athletic event, entertainment and eating and drinking two-night, three-day extravaganza.

Boulevard Inn Ice-Skating Weekend Jan 27

The Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe is hosting a special combination athletic event, entertainment and eating and drinking two-night, three-day extravaganza.

Boulevard Inn Ice-Skating Weekend Jan 27

The Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe is hosting a special combination athletic event, entertainment and eating and drinking two-night, three-day extravaganza.

Boulevard Inn Ice-Skating Weekend Jan 27

The Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe is hosting a special combination athletic event, entertainment and eating and drinking two-night, three-day extravaganza.

Bistro Winter Weekend Getaway January 27

The Bistro on the Boulevard in St. Joe is hosting a special combination athletic event, entertainment and eating and drinking two-night, three-day extravaganza at the end of January.

On a role: Actor John Preece has performed in 'Fiddler' more than 3,000 times

Having a career often emphasized by one all-important role is a responsibility actor John Preece takes seriously.

John Preece as Tevye the Milkman in the National Tour of "Fiddler on the Roof"

John Preece, who has logged more than 3,000 performances in productions of the Tony Award-winning "Fiddler on the Roof," usually in the role of Tevye, is in Chicago this week for the musical's new tour playing at The Auditorium Theatre from Tuesday through Sunday.