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“The Gypsy Robe ceremony always makes me think of how strong and connected our community is. Past honorees come to welcome new shows to Broadway, and I really feel our unity. And, I always shed a tear when the people making their Broadway debuts stand in a group to be celebrated. I remember how emotional it was for me the day I made mine.”

“The Gypsy Robe tradition symbolizes a great wealth of theatre history and rite of passage. It reminds me of the many people who have come before me and what they did to further our community; it’s a wonderful honor to have. During the ceremony I was excited and proud, and what I remember most are the happy faces of all of our Broadway newbies making their debuts.”

“When I heard my name I almost fainted – not really, but my heart did skip a beat. Seeing this tradition being passed down for the past six years, and to now be a part of it is an awesome feeling. I remember seeing all of my colleagues smiling and screaming as I ran around the circle; it was like I was crowned the prom king!”

"To me, the Legacy Robe symbolizes a lineage of people just like me, who put their blood, sweat and tears, their hopes and joys and love into this crazy thing we do on Broadway."