GET TO KNOW THE ROBE RECIPIENTS

"There is something so powerful about the tradition of receiving and passing on the Robe to the next recipient. Recognizing that you are just one link in the chain, and accepting the responsibility of carrying on the tradition, it's a way to recognize that hard work, and celebrate the ensemble, who are the backbone of every show."

"Receiving the Legacy Robe is such a statement of value. There have been times as an actor I’ve felt expendable, but having this moment of recognition for how hard it is to be part of the backbone of this industry has given me such a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie with all my fellow 'backbones' of Broadway."

"Since there isn’t usually a spotlight on us, it’s so easy for members of an ensemble to lose sight of how important their work is, so I love the Robe for its celebration of that work. The other thing I love about the Robe is that it's a tangible example of the theatre community's interconnectedness. When the robe is passed from show to show to show its path creates a web illustrating the support and love we all have for each other."

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 adore this tradition, knowing how hard the ensemble in a Broadway show works each day and how special it is to be a part of an original Broadway company, and I couldn’t be prouder to be among the legacy of recipients before me."

"To me being presented with the Robe is like joining some sort of fraternity on Broadway."

"Booking a Broadway show is a dream. And it makes you think, 'How did I get so lucky to be here?' But being presented with the Robe made me feel like this wasn't just a fluke. I have always looked up to so many people I have worked with or known in the industry, and to be awarded with such an honor that has put me into the same category as them is truly unbelievable."

“This time, receiving the Robe was even more special and sentimental. I never dreamed I would ever get it, much less receive it again on the very same stage as last time."