Actors' Equity Association, the union for professional theater actors and stage managers, has released a short documentary about its Legacy Robe and longheld accompanying ritual. The 10-minute film is being exclusively released by Broadway News (below) and will be available on Equity's official YouTube channel and Facebook page later today.
The documentary's release follows the 75th anniversary of the Legacy Robe tradition, which fell during the 2025-2026 Broadway season. The ritual's history, along with past recipient Stephanie Pope, was feted in a ceremony during the inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards. The doc features footage from past Legacy Robe ceremonies and interviews with Legacy Robe recipients, in addition to an exploration of the tradition's history.