Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
By: Walter McBride Dec. 22, 2015
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The Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof just opened Sunday night, December 20 at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway), wrapping up the 2015 Broadway season. Fiddler on the Roof is directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, and choreographed by Hofesh Shechter. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole evening, starting with the sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony. Below, check out photos of gypsy robe recipient Jeffrey Schecter with the company!
The Gypsy Robe began in 1950, when Bill Bradley, in the chorus of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, borrowed a dressing gown from Chorus member Florence Baum and sent it to a friend in CALL ME MADAM on opening night Oct 12, 1950 saying it was worn by all the Ziegfeld beauties and would "bless" the show. A cabbage rose from Ethel Merman's gown was added and the robe was passed along to next Broadway musical on opening night. The tradition evolved so that the robe is now presented to the "gypsy" who has performed the most Broadway musicals on a chorus contract. Along the way, the robe is decorated, painted, patched, stitched, and signed by everyone in the show, becoming a fanciful patchwork for an entire Broadway season.
Schecter is celebrating his 9th Broadway show with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. An actor, teacher, husband, and father to two beautiful children (Lena and Mattias) and now this?! Blessed is an understatement. Big thanks to Dave, Telsey, Melissa and my dad. jeffreyschecter.com @sheckysheck
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Bartlett Sher and Danny Burstein
Bartlett Sher and Danny Burstein
Adam Kantor and Alexandra Silber
Adam Kantor and Alexandra Silber
Adam Kantor and Alexandra Silber
Adam Dannheisser and son
Adam Dannheisser and son
David Westphal and Danny Burnstein
Cast members making their Broadway debuts
Jessica Vosk and Alexandra Silber
Grasan Kingsberry, Jeffrey Schecter and David Westphal
Grasan Kingsberry, Jeffrey Schecter and David Westphal
Grasan Kingsberry, Jeffrey Schecter and David Westphal
Melanie Moore, Adam Dannheisser, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter
Adam Dannheisser, Bartlett Sher, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter
Jessica Vosk and Alexandra Silber with Jeffrey Schecter
Jeffrey Schecter and cast
Melanie Moore, Adam Dannheisser, Bartlett Sher, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter
Melanie Moore, Adam Dannheisser, Bartlett Sher, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter
Jeffrey Schecter with cast members
Jeffrey Schecter with cast members
Jeffrey Schecter with cast members
David Westphal and Jeffrey Schecter
David Westphal and Jeffrey Schecter
Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burstein
Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burstein
Jeffrey Schecter with fellow chorus cast members 
Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burnstein
Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burnstein
Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burnstein
Bartlett Sher with Jeffrey Schecter and Ben Rappaport
Bartlett Sher and Jeffrey Schecter
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