"To me, the Legacy Robe symbolizes a lineage of people just like me, who put their blood, sweat and tears, their hopes and joys and love into this crazy thing we do on Broadway. I think of all the performers who came before me, on these very stages, and I am just so proud to be recognized as one of them."
Photo by Jay-Rey Rivera.
Name: Afra Hines
Opening Night: March 28, 2024
Hometown: Miami, Florida
First Broadway Credit: Wicked, 2006
Professional Training: Professional Performing Arts High School, The Ailey School and Broadway Dance Center
Year Joined Equity: 2006
How I Got My Equity Card: "After being seen about five times for Wicked, I was finally cast as a universal swing and joined Equity as a result."
Other Broadway Chorus Contract Credits: Wicked, In The Heights, Ghost, Soul Doctor, Motown, Shuffle Along, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Robe recipient), Hadestown and Funny Girl.
Fun Fact: "I love solo adventures! I am driving up to Montreal to see the eclipse this week."
The Robe recipient traditionally circles the stage three times, offering their blessings to all assembled. Photo by Jay-Rey Rivera.
Hines with the full cast of The Who's Tommy. Photo by Jay-Rey RIvera.
Watch the video of the ceremony
