Starsky star Paul Michael Glaser to hit the roof at Grand

And now Paul Michael Glaser will be swapping his famous red-with-white-stripe Ford Gran Torino for . . . a milk float when he takes to the stage at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre.

The 70-year-old will be taking on the role of Tevye the milkman in a five-night run of Fiddler On The Roof at the Lichfield Street venue in October.

His appearance in the musical will actually see the American star return to his roots as he played Perchik in the film version of the musical back in 1971 – four years before he landed the role of David Starsky in Starsky and Hutch, which made him a worldwide star.

Delighted theatre bosses in Wolverhampton today said musical theatre fans were in for a "special treat".Chief executive of the the Lichfield Street theatre, Peter Cutchie, said: "I am thrilled that the producers of Fiddler On The Roof have managed to secure the services of Paul Michael Glaser in the iconic role of Tevye.

"The fact that this new production features the talents of so iconic a star coupled with direction and choreography by Craig Revel Horwood is a particularly exciting prospect for the theatre.

"I am delighted to be able to give the people of Wolverhampton and the Midlands the opportunity to enjoy this classic musical live on stage."

Executive producer John Stalker added: "We are thrilled to welcome Paul Michael Glaser to the iconic and starring role of Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof.

"It is a part he has longed to play for years. Musical theatre lovers are in for a very special treat and we expect demand for tickets to be high."

Since the end of the popular series in 1979 the father of three has kept up his acting career staring in a number of shows including The Closer, The Mentalist, Third Watch and Numb3rs.

He has also directed episodes of several well-known TV series, including Miami Vice and Robbery Homicide Division and has penned a number of children's books.

And in 2004 he had a cameo in the film remake of Starsky and Hutch.

Fiddler on the roof is one of 15 new productions announced at the Lichfield Street theatre throughout 2013/14.

Some of the newly announced shows this Autumn include the 40th anniversary production of Richard O' Brien's The Rocky Horror Show which will open at the end of October, returning favourite Dreamboats and Petticoats in September plus an all-new stage production of Rising Damp from the end of September.

The theatre has also announced that former Nolans star and West End leading lady Maureen Nolan will reprise her role as Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers from April 29 until May 4.

She will be joined on stage by star of Holby City, Casualty and Waking The Dead Warwick Evans who reprises his role as The Narrator.

Also confirmed to star in the 60th Anniversary Tour of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap from May 27 are stage and television star Karl Howman, best known for playing the title role of Mulberry in the hit 1990s sitcom Brush Strokes, Bruno Langley, who first shot to fame playing Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street, Graham Seed; star of the hit Radio 4 drama series The Archers; and former Eastenders favourites Jemma Walker and Clare Wilkie.

Bosses have also announced that the cabaret artist Ceri Dupress will star alongside TV funnyman Joe Pasquale in this year's pantomime Sleeping Beauty in December. Actress Lucy Evans, best known for playing the role of Lauren Wilson in Coronation Street, will be joining them to play Princess Beauty. Also back at the Grand this August is former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow who takes on the coveted role of Che in Evita in August.

Other shows include a 70th Anniversary Platinum Celebration Concert from Wolverhampton Orpheus Male Voice Choir in July and a special one-off performance of Burnt By The Sun by Central Youth Theatre in August.

Priscilla: Queen of The Desert, starring former Hear'Say singer Noel Sullivan will also run at the theatre from January 27 until February 1.

Tickets for all shows go on sale on April 23, call the box office on 01902 429212 for more information.