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Originated before the Bolshevik Revolution as the Jewish Theater Workshop directed by Alexander Granovsky , in 1918 it attracted Solomon Mikhoels who became the leading actor and, as of 1928 , its director. The theater's repertoire included adaptations of Sholom Aleichem , such as '' Tevye The Milkman '' (also adopted in the West as '' Fiddler On The Roof ''), original works, such as '' Bar Kochba '' and '' Prince Reubeni '', and translations, notably William Shakespeare 's '' King Lear '' and '' Richard III ''. The plays were ostensibly supportive of the Soviet state, however, closer readings suggest that they actually contained veiled critiques of Stalin 's regime. It is noteworthy that both of the Shakespearean plays were studies in tyranny. The design of GOSET's foyer, as well as some decorations sets and costumes were done by Marc Chagall . In January 1948 , Mikhoels died in a car accident (his death is thought to have been orchestrated by the MVD ), months later the theater was shut down, and the members of the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee (also headed by Mikhoels) were arrested. At least thirteen prominent Soviet Yiddish writers were executed on August 12 , 1952 in the event known as "The Night Of Murdered Poets " ("Ночь казненных поэтов"). SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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