From the ghost light to the Legacy Robe, Broadway is filled with tradition; and while many theatre customs exist behind the scenes, Broadway lore is available for all to see at Sardi's.
For theatre artists, receiving a Sardi’s portrait is an esteemed honor, stretching back decades. Located on 44th Street, the walls of the famed midtown restaurant are lined with caricatures of Broadway's faces, from legends like Barbra Streisand to newer stars like Ben Platt.
In celebration of Broadway, Playbill is revisiting 10 years of Sardi’s caricatures. Check out highlights from the 2019 portrait unveilings with Tom Hiddleston, Beth Leavel, and more.
Matthew Broderick, Jennifer Laura Thompson, and Michael McGrath
Jennifer Laura Thompson
Jennifer Laura Thompson and Max Klimavicius
Jennifer Laura Thompson
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Michael Greif and Jennifer Laura Thompson
Michael Park and Jennifer Laura Thompson
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Christian Borle, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jennifer Laura Thompson, Julia Murney, Lisa Brescia, Matthew Broderick, and Michael McGrath
Danny Burstein,Troy Britton Johnson, and Beth Leavel
Beth Leavel
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Tony Roberts and Beth Leavel
Troy Britton Johnson, Danny Burstein, Beth Leavel, Jim Caruso, Laura Osnes, and Adam Heller
Chad Beguelin, Beth Leavel, and Matthew Sklar
Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Sieber, Beth Leavel, and Angie Schworer
Beth Leavel with the cast and creative team of The Prom
Adam Heller and Beth Leavel
Rebecca Naomi Jones and Max Klimavicius
Rebecca Naomi Jones and mom
Rebecca Naomi Jones and cast of Oklahoma!
Caroline Weber
Santino Fontana and Max Klimavicius
Santino Fontana
Santino Fontana
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Reg Rogers, Sarah Stiles, Andy Grotelueschen, Santino Fontana, John Behlmann, Michael McGrath, Julie Halston, and Lilli Cooper
Santino Fontana and Jessica Fontana
Sophia Anne Caruso and Max Klimavicius
Sophia Anne Caruso
Sophia Anne Caruso
Marc J. Franklin
Brooks Ashmanskas and Max Klimavicius
Brooks Ashmanskas and Max Klimavicius
Brooks Ashmanskas
Brooks Ashmanskas
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Brooks Ashmanskas with the Cast and Creative Team of The Prom
Nathan Lane and Brooks Ashmanskas
Orfeh and Khalil Kain
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Khalil Kain, Orfeh, and Max Klimavicius
Orfeh
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Orfeh
Orfeh and the cast of Pretty Woman
Orfeh and Andy Karl
Tom Hiddleston and Max Klimavicius
Tom Hiddleston
Bruce Glikas
Tom Hiddleston, Zawe Ashton, and Eddie Arnold
Tom Hiddleston
Bruce Glikas
Jonathan Pryce
Eileen Atkins
Eileen Atkins
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Eileen Atkins and Max Klimavicius
Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins
Samantha Barks and Max Klimavicius
Samantha Barks
Marc J. Franklin
Samantha Barks
Samantha Barks and Max Klimavicius
