Ronnie Meek, Jeffrey Ellis and Jusin Boccitto Photo

From: Photo Coverage: The First Night Robe Continues Its Journey Through Nashville Theater

On September 2, 2012-during the presentation of The First Night Honors-a new Nashville and Tennessee theater tradition was unveiled with the presentation of the First Night Robe. Fashioned after and inspired by the legendary Broadway Gypsy Robe, the First Night counterpart is presented to someone who is making their first appearance on a Nashville-area stage.