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Brooke Shields Elected President of Actors' Equity Association
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Brooke Shields has officially been elected as president of Actors’ Equity Association. Learn more about the full results of the election here.

Kate Shindle Voted to Remain President of Actors Equity Association
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 19, 2020

Election results are in! Actors Equity Association members have voted and Kate Shindle will remain the National President of the organization. Dee Hoty will serve as Eastern Regional Vice President and Kelley Faulkner as Central Regional Vice President. 

Photo Coverage: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Is Honored With The 12th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Walter McBride - Jun 20, 2018

Yesterday, June 19, Actors' Equity Association, the labor union for professional stage actors and stage managers, presented the 2018 Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) Award to the chorus of Once on This Island. The award, established in 2007, is given to what the committee votes on as the outstanding Broadway chorus of the season.

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the Gypsy Robe Ceremony for ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE!
by Walter McBride - Mar 19, 2018

Escape to Margaritaville opened last week at the Marquis Theatre and BroadwayWorld at the Gypsy Robe ceremony before the production's opening night performance. We're taking you behind the scenes with recipient Matt Allen below!

Actors' Equity Association Declares January 17, 2018 Third Annual 'National Swing Day'
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018

Actors' Equity Association will mark its third annual 'National Swing Day' with a social media celebration on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Photo Coverage: GREAT COMET Receives Actors' Equity Association's ACCA Award
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 21, 2017

Actors' Equity Association just presented Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 with the ninth annual "ACCA" Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

Actors' Equity Association Honors GREAT COMET with Outstanding Broadway Chorus Award
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 14, 2017

Actors' Equity Association today announced that Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 will receive the ninth annual 'ACCA' Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

Actors' Equity to Celebrate National Swing Day Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017

Actors' Equity Association will mark its second annual 'National Swing Day' with a social media celebration tomorrow, Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

Actors' Equity Association Declares Tomorrow National Swing Day!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 12, 2016

Actors' Equity Association will celebrate Swings with 'National Swing Day' with a social media campaign onWednesday, January 13, 2016.

Breaking News: Kate Shindle Elected New President of Actors' Equity
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2015

Actors' Equity Association ('Equity'), the U.S. labor union that represents more than 50,000 professional actors and stage managers, today announced the results of its 2015 national council election, with all seats effective immediately for three-year terms. Kate Shindle was named as new president of the union, replacing incumbent Nick Wyman.  Running uncontested in top-ranking officer positions were Paige Price (First Vice President), Rebecca Kim Jordan (Second Vice President), Ira Mont (Third Vice President) and Sandra Karas (Secretary/Treasurer).

Photo Coverage: Actors' Equity Association Presents BEAUTIFUL Ensemble ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Walter McBride - Jun 18, 2014

Actors' Equity Association ('AEA' or Equity) just presented Beautiful - The Carole King Musical with the eighth annual 'ACCA' Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Inside the SCANDALOUS Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Nov 18, 2012

On November 15, the company of Scandalous celebrated their opening night with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Carlos L. Encinias. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below!

Equity Election Results - Nick Wyman, Paige Price & Rebecca Kim Jordan Return to Presidential Offices
by James T Harding - May 25, 2012

Actors' Equity Association (Equity), the Union which represents more than 49,000 working stage actors and stage managers nationwide, today announced the election results for the 8 officers and 17 National Council seats. Nick Wyman, Paige Price, Rebecca Kim Jordan, Ira Mont and Sandra Karas ran uncontested for the offices of President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively.

Photo Coverage: ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Dec 14, 2011

Grammy and Emmy Award winner, Tony Award nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Dr. Mark Bruckner in the newly imagined production of ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, which opened December 11, 2011 on Broadway at The St. James Theatre. As always, BroadwayWorld was on hand for the famed Gypsy Robe Ceremony, which honored ensemble member Grasan Kingsberry.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: FOLLIES Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Sep 14, 2011

The new production of FOLLIES opened on Broadway on Monday night, September 12, 2011 to multiple rave reviews. Before the show, we were there for long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe, which is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, FOLLIES cast member Jennifer Foote received the Gypsy Robe and BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Jul 18, 2011

The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened on Wednesday, July 13. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the famed Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: ANYTHING GOES Opening Night Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2011

Anything Goes opened on Broadway last week to great reviews. BroadwayWorld was there for the Gypsy Robe Ceremony, as usual, and brings you photo coverage below!.

Photo Coverage: 60th Anniversary Party for the Actors' Equity Gypsy Robe
by Walter McBride - Oct 30, 2010

Actors Equity held a celebration for the 60th Anniversary of the Gypsy Robe on Monday night, October 25th at Sequoia on Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport where past gypsy robe winners came back to reminisce and to celebrate.

Tri-Union I AM PWD Campaign Goes Global
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2010

The International Federation of Actors, also known as FIA (Fédération Internationale des Acteurs), has endorsed the global I AM PWD Campaign of Actors' Equity Association, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Screen Actors Guild.

Photo Coverage: THE ADDAMS FAMILY Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - Apr 15, 2010

Last week on April 8, 2010, Actor's Equity's 2nd Vice President Rebecca Kim Jordan hosted the famed Gypsy Robe Ceremony for company members of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. A long-standing opening night tradition on the Great White Way, the fabled Gypsy Robe is bestowed upon a veteran Broadway chorus member for each opening production. In what has now become a theatrical ritual, originating on Broadway 60 years ago, COME FLY AWAY chorus member Kristine Bendul turned over the robe to ADDAMS FAMILY cast member Jim Borstelmann. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration.

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