It’s a tradition

For more than 35 years, Chaim Topol has been raising his arms, his daughters, and his voice in the multi-award-winning “Fiddler on the Roof.’’ Topol makes his farewell tour as Tevye, the poor Jewish milkman wrestling with hardship, persecution, and the generation gap. The musical, based on stories by Sholom Aleichem, delivers a message of hope and traditions through “Sunrise, Sunset,’’ “If I Were a Rich Man,’’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,’’ and other timeless classics. Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. (through Nov. 15). $20-$91. Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. 800-982-2787. www.broadwayacrossamerica.com