Get to Know the Robe Recipients

“It's a treat to now be a part of the Legacy Robe community. It’s a very humbling group of people who have been in this business for a long time.” 

"Receiving the Legacy Robe and being a part of this tradition is one of the greatest honors I could ever imagine. From the time I was five years old, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life: be a performer on Broadway."

"The Legacy Robe is such a special tradition; to me, it is the best representation of community – community within each show and the Broadway community at large. I was so surprised to receive the Robe! And so special to share the tradition with our 12+ debuts and so many true Broadway 'legends' within the cast. To be a vessel for the collective energy and love that day was truly an honor."

“The Legacy Robe and tradition, to me, represents how theatre is such a collaborative entity. How we couldn't create the magic we do without the people around us. Or without the people who came before us."

"To me this tradition is one of the most exciting parts of opening night. It is a symbol of all my hard work and dedication over the years. I never really dreamed of wearing the robe as me being a Black Woman has come with so many challenges beyond my control, so I was overwhelmed with emotions when my name was called. & Juliet is incredibly special as we have 15 broadway debuts and we are a melting pot of some of the most insanely talented people from so many different backgrounds. To stand before them and become part of history, representing all of their hard work as well, fills me with gratitude and pride and is a moment I will never ever forget." 

"The legacy robe is an incredible symbol of our community because it represents us "Show People”. It represents all that we sacrifice to show up 8 times a week. It represents the aches and pains of our bodies and the discipline we need to have to show up fully for our audiences. It represents the swings, the understudies and the ensemble who work tirelessly to keep the backbones of Broadway shows strong so that theatre can thrive. It has been an incredibly challenging couple of years for our community, but the legacy robe is a symbol of our strength. We ARE resilient and we HAVE come back"

"Receiving the Robe was really overwhelming for me. As a kid, all I wanted to do is be on Broadway, but I was an awkward kid in Ohio. The idea that I’d ever get to set foot on a Broadway stage, let alone be recognized for a career with some longevity is incredible humbling and moving."

"The best part about this ceremony is recognizing the Broadway debuts!! Seeing them light up just makes my heart smile!"

"The ensemble is the backbone to a show... This Robe represents that community that works so hard."

"For me, the Legacy Robe represents the connection of a community of artists who choose to come together to tell stories, all with the hope that audiences might leave a little different from when they first entered the theater."