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The Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof just opened Sunday night, December 20 at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway), wrapping up the 2015 Broadway season. Fiddler on the Roof is directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, and choreographed by Hofesh Shechter. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the whole evening, starting with the sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony. Below, check out photos of gypsy robe recipient Jeffrey Schecter with the company!

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.

Schecter is celebrating his 9th Broadway show with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. An actor, teacher, husband, and father to two beautiful children (Lena and Mattias) and now this?! Blessed is an understatement. Big thanks to Dave, Telsey, Melissa and my dad. jeffreyschecter.com @sheckysheck

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

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Danny Burstein

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Jessica Hecht

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Bartlett Sher and Danny Burstein

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Bartlett Sher and Danny Burstein

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Alexandra Silber

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Adam Kantor and Alexandra Silber

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Adam Kantor and Alexandra Silber

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Adam Kantor and Alexandra Silber

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Adam Dannheisser and son

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Adam Dannheisser and son

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Jeffrey Schecter

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David Westphal and Danny Burnstein

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Jessica Hecht

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Cast members making their Broadway debuts

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Jessica Vosk and Alexandra Silber

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Grasan Kingsberry, Jeffrey Schecter and David Westphal

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Grasan Kingsberry, Jeffrey Schecter and David Westphal

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Grasan Kingsberry, Jeffrey Schecter and David Westphal

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Melanie Moore, Adam Dannheisser, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter

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Adam Dannheisser, Bartlett Sher, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter

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Jessica Vosk and Alexandra Silber with Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter and cast

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Melanie Moore, Adam Dannheisser, Bartlett Sher, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter

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Melanie Moore, Adam Dannheisser, Bartlett Sher, Danny Burstein and Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter with cast members

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Jeffrey Schecter with cast members

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Jeffrey Schecter with cast members

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David Westphal and Jeffrey Schecter

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David Westphal and Jeffrey Schecter

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Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burstein

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Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burstein

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter with fellow chorus cast members Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Gypsy Robe Ceremony!  Image
Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burnstein

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Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burnstein

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Jessica Hecht, Jeffrey Schecter and Danny Burnstein

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Bartlett Sher with Jeffrey Schecter and Ben Rappaport

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Bartlett Sher and Jeffrey Schecter

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Bartlett Sher and Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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Jeffrey Schecter

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