The cast of MJ is filled with beautiful souls matched only by their immense talent. To receive the Legacy Robe in their company and stand before them as representative of the hard work and dedication that it takes to participate in a Broadway ensemble filled/fills me with pride.
"I love the history of the Legacy Robe and how many incredible performers have received it over the years. It's also fun to be at an age and stage of my career where a lot of my peers are receiving it on their shows. It feels overwhelming, in a good way, being presented with the robe. It's one of my favorite traditions in our Broadway community."
"The Legacy Robe to me is a celebration of past and present members in the chorus of a Broadway show. I immediately felt the weight and history of the robe the moment it touched my body. It truly was a magical experience. I’m still speechless about the whole evening."
"To me the legacy robe reminds me that I am not just apart of a community, but a family. It gives me a sense of pride to be a part of this broadway community for so many years."
"To me the robe symbolizes Excellence and Persistence. It’s a great way to recognize something that is often overlooked – the ensemble of show. A group of people who nowadays often have to step out of their own track and into a main role at the drop of a hat. I felt a sense of joy and of shared history. And of course gratitude to be surround by our cast, staff and crew, feeling their love and support."
"To receive the robe is an incredible honor and truly means the world to me. My whole life I felt like a misfit and to feel such a sense of community and belonging is something I don't take lightly. It reminds me of how we are connected and there is room for everyone. Our culture and mere existence can feel lonely, but we are in this together!"
“Receiving the Legacy Robe is such an honor! I remember hearing about the robe ceremony when I was a little girl and I thought it sounded so magical. And now, getting to be a small slice of the legacy feels incredibly surreal and special. ”
“The Legacy Robe symbolizes persistence as a performer and it reminds me just how fortunate I am to be in this often fickle business.”
“The robe symbolizes a connection to people who have made theatre their life. People from the past, the future, in theatres down the street, actors waiting for their next job or just thinking about moving to NY. I’m so honored.”
"The Legacy Robe is simply my favorite of Broadway traditions. I love the idea that this special tradition has been celebrated and honored for so many decades from Broadway show to Broadway show from Broadway season to Broadway season. I will forever be in awe of this business and know how lucky I am to be a part of it."
