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Photos Exclusive: EVITA's Gypsy Robe Ceremony
The Gypsy Robe began in 1950, when Bill Bradley, in the chorus of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, borrowed a dressing gown from Chorus member Florence Baum and sent it to a friend in CALL ME MADAM on opening night Oct 12, 1950 saying it was worn by all the Ziegfeld beauties and would "bless" the show. A cabbage rose from Ethel Merman's gown was added and the robe was passed along to next Broadway musical on opening night. The tradition evolved so that the robe is now presented to the "gypsy" who has performed the most Broadway musicals on a chorus contract. Along the way, the robe is decorated, painted, patched, stitched, and signed by everyone in the show, becoming a fanciful patchwork for an entire Broadway season.
The company of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical EVITA is led by Ricky Martin as Che, Elena Roger in her Broadway debut as Eva Perón and Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón, along with Max von Essen as Migaldi and Rachel Potter as the Mistress.
The creative team includes Scenic and Costume Designer Christopher Oram, Lighting Designer Neil Austin, Sound Designer Mick Potter, Wig and Hair Designer Richard Mawbey, Projection Designer Zachary Borovay, and Music Supervisor/Director Kristen Blodgette. Orchestrations are by Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Cullen, and dance arrangements are by David Chase. Michael Grandage directs and Rob Ashford will choreographs the first new Broadway production of the musical since it debuted on Broadway over 30 years ago.
Read more about EVITA's opening night here, and check out full coverage of the Gypsy Robe ceremony below!
Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos


Elena Roger with Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin

Producer Hal Luftig with Elena Roger, Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin

Michael Grandage & Rob Ashford

Michael Cerveris, Elena Roger & Ricky Martin

Michael Cerveris, Elena Roger & Ricky Martin

Michael Cerveris, Elena Roger & Ricky Martin

Michael Grandage & Ricky Martin

Michael Grandage & Rob Ashford

Elena Roger with cast members all making their Broadway debut

Recipient Aaron J. Albano in 'Newsies - The Musical' with Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris & Company

Ricky Martin capturing the moment

Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin with the Company

Elena Roger, Michael Grandage & Rob Ashford

Matt Wall with Recipient Aaron J. Albano in 'Newsies - The Musical'

Matt Wall with Recipient Aaron J. Albano

Matt Wall & Company

Matt Wall & Company

Matt Wall with Elena Roger, Michael Grandage, Rob Ashford, Max von Essen & Company

Matt Wall & Company

Matt Wall with Elena Roger & Company

Matt Wall & Company

Matt Wall with Elena Roger, Max von Essen & Company

Elena Roger & Company

Matt Wall & Company

Matt Wall with Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris and Company

Producer Hal Luftig with Ricky Martin, Michael Cerveris and Company

Matt Wall & Company

Ricky Martin & Michael Cerveris with Company

Michael Grandage, Elena Roger, Matt Wall, Rob Ashford, Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin

Michael Grandage, Elena Roger, Matt Wall, Rob Ashford, Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin

Michael Grandage, Elena Roger, Matt Wall, Rob Ashford, Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin

Matt Wall, Rob Ashford, Michael Cerveris & Ricky Martin

Rachel Porter & Matt Wall

Michael Grandage, Matt Wall & Rob Ashford

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