Photo Coverage: Gypsy In Our Souls

The Cocktail Party was held for GYPSY IN OUR SOULS: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Actor's Equity - Chorus Equity Merger at the American Airlines Theatre Complex in Times Square, New York City on November 7, 2005 and BroadwayWorld was there!

The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. Members of the Chorus have played an integral part in the history of Actor's Equity, a role remembered especially in 2005, the 50th anniversary of the merger between Actors' Equity Association (AEA) and Chorus Equity Association (CEA).

Jenn Gambatese (ALL SHOOK UP) with Gypsy Robe Winner Michelle Kittrell (ALL SHOOK UP & URBAN COWBOY)

Richard Korthaze (Gypsy Robe Winner for the original production of
HOW TO SUCCEED and DANCIN')

Richard Korthaze (Gypsy Robe Winner for for the original production of
HOW TO SUCCEED and DANCIN')

Nancy Lynch (Past Gypsy Robe Winner)

Patrick Quinn (President) and Terry Marone (Gypsy Robe Ceremony)

Patrick Quinn (President) and Jean-Paul Richard (Second Vice President)

Lee Roy Reams

Lee Roy Reams, Terry Marone (Gypsy Robe Ceremony) and Alan Eisenberg (Executive Director)

Rommy Sandhu (Gypsy Robe Winner for Bombay Dreams)

Judine Somerville (Gypsy Robe Winner for HAIRSPRAY)

Terry Viclino

Brynn Williams (Gypsy Robe Winner for IN MY LIFE)

Jack Dabdoub and James Dybas

Michael Berresse

James Dybas, Ilene Kristen and Aubrey Reuben

James Dybas, Ilene Kristen and Harvey Evans

Jenn Gambatese (ALL SHOOK UP) , Brynn Williams (IN MY LIFE) and Alan Eisenberg ( Executive Director)

Harvey Evans (Past Gypsy Winner for OKLAHOMA)

Gypsy Robes: Judine Somerville (HAIRSPRAY) , Michelle Kittrell (URBAN COWBOY & ALL SHOOK UP) , Nancy Lynch (Multi Winner) , Richard Korthaze (HOW TO SUCCEES & DANCON') , Harvey Evans (OKLAHOMA!) and Rommy Sabdhu (Bombay Dreams)

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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