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Photos: WAITRESS' Anastacia McCleskey (Virtually) Receives the Legacy Robe
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 8, 2021

On September 2, Waitress celebrated its return to Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, and following in the great Broadway tradition, ensemble member Anastacia McCleskey was awarded the Legacy Robe.

Ask BWW: What is the Legacy Robe?
by Linnae Medeiros - Oct 31, 2019

You asked, and we've answered! We asked BroadwayWorld readers to give us their most burning questions about theatre's inner workings, and we received a question asking about the Legacy Robe. We've put together a guide to let you know all about the history behind the ritual of the robe and to give you a glimpse inside what the ceremony is like. Check it all out!

Roma Peoples Project Responds to Name Change From 'Gypsy Robe' to 'Legacy Robe'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2018

As reported yesterday, the Actors' Equity Association has made the decision to change the longstanding ceremony previously known as the 'Gypsy Robe' ceremony, to the 'Legacy Robe.'

STAGE TUBE: The Tradition Lives On! Actors' Equity Association Celebrates 65 Years of the Gypsy Robe
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2015

Actors' Equity Association today marks 65 years of its famed Gypsy Robe® ceremony, an honor bestowed to a member of a Broadway chorus with the most Broadway musical chorus or ensemble show credits. The Gypsy Robe ceremony takes place onstage just before the audience enters the theater on opening night.