An old Broadway tradition has a brand new name: The “Gypsy Robe,” part of an opening night ceremony dating back to 1950, will now be called the “Legacy Robe.” The name change, prompted by sensitivities to the term “gypsy,” was announced today by Actors’ Equity Association. Equity members chose the new name through a survey. "The Legacy Robe reminds us why our tradition exists…
SOURCE: Deadline at 02:35PM on July 13, 2018