Photo Coverage: 110 in the Shade Gypsy Robe Ceremony

Devin Richards was chosen as 110 in the Shade's winner of the Gypsy Robe.  Richards plays Curjith (Curt) McGlaughlin in the musical, which opened on at Studio 54 on Wednesday, May 9th.

The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. LoveMusik's Graham Rowat was the last performers to be chosen as the Gypsy Robe winner.  Richards' other Broadway credits include The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town, Seussical, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Life, Victor/Victoria, Smokey Joe's Cafe and Carousel.

Starring Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as Lizzie Curry, Tony Award-winner John Cullum as H. C. Curry and Steve Kazee as Starbuck, 110 in the Shade features a book by N. Richard Nash, music by Harvey Schmidt, lyrics by Tom Jones, choreography by Dan Knechtges and direction by Lonny Price. 110 in the Shade is playing a limited engagement through July 15th, 2007 at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th Street).  The cast also includes Elisa Van Duyne, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Valisia LeKae Little, Darius Nichols, Mamie Parris, Devin Richards, Michael Scott, Will Swenson, Matt Wall, and Betsy Wolfe.

"In the middle of a heat wave in 1930's Texas, when everyone is longing for rain, or a breeze, Lizzie Curry (McDonald) is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit, intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't Make Up For the fact that she can't find true love. Even the town sheriff, for whom she harbors a secret yen, won't take a chance. However, when a charismatic rainmaker named Starbuck (Kazee) enters the town and her family's life, Lizzie's world is turned upside down," as press materials describe the show.

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Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

John P. Connolly, Audra McDonald and Mark Zimmerman

Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald and Lonny Price

Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald and Lonny Price

Equity Vice President Jean-Paul Richard (2nd Vice President and Chair of the Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs) with Steve Kazee and Audra McDonald

Jean-Paul Richard with Steve Kazee and Audra McDonald

Graham Rowat (Gypsy Robe Winner, LoveMusik)

Devin Richards (Gypsy Robe Winner for 110 in the Shade)

Devin Richards

Devin Richards with Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald, Lonny Price and cast

 
Devin Richards, with Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald, Lonny Price and cast

Devin Richards, with Steve Kazee, Audra McDonald, Lonny Price and cast

Devin Richards and Audra McDonald

Devin Richards and Audra McDonald

Steve Kazee, Devin Richards and Audra McDonald

Steve Kazee, Devin Richards and Audra McDonald

Steve Kazee, Devin Richards and Audra McDonald

Steve Kazee, Devin Richards, Audra McDonald and John Cullum

Bobby Steggert, Carla Duren, Devin Richards, Mamie Parris and Betsy Wolfe

Lonny Price, Carla Duren and Devin Richards

Lonny Price and Devin Richards

Lonny Price and Devin Richards