![Anastacia McCleskey wearing the robe](https://cdn.actorsequity.org/images/public/aboutequity/awards/Robe/RobeRecipientsBlog/McCleskey1.jpg)
"To me the Legacy Robe reminds me that I am not just a part of a community, but a family. It gives me a sense of pride to be a part of this Broadway community for so many years."
Name: Anastacia McCleskey
Show: Waitress
Opening Night: September 2, 2021
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Broadway Debut: Tarzan, 2006.
Professional Training: American Musical and Dramatics Academy, Nashville School of the Arts
Year Joined Equity: 2004
How I Got My Equity Card: The first national tour of Hairspray
Broadway Chorus Credits: Violet, Book of Mormon, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Hair, Tarzan, Waitress (the first time around)
Fun Fact: I’m obsessed with Trees!!
Anastacia McCleskey models the robe
![Anastacia McCleskey backstage at the Barrymore Theatre with the robe.](https://cdn.actorsequity.org/images/public/aboutequity/awards/Robe/RobeRecipientsBlog/McCleskey3.jpeg)
Anastacia McCleskey is the first robe recipient since Broadway reopened!