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The company of Pippin just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Stephanie Pope .

Stritch's Broadway debut came in the revue ANGEL IN THE WINGS. Stritch was also understudy to Ethel Merman for the Irving Berlin musical CALL ME MADAM and, at the same time, appeared in the 1952 revival of PAL JOEY.

The theater business is nothing if not superstitious. But some opening night traditions are kept under wraps - robed, if you will.

The company of JEKYLL & HYDE just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Jason Wooten .

The company of MATILDA just celebrated their opening with the Gypsy Robe ritual with the company's recipient Nadine Isenegge r . BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you full photo coverage below! The Gypsy Robe began in 1950, when Bill Bradley , in the chorus of GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, borrowed a dressing gown from Chorus member ... (more)