From the ghost light to the Legacy Robe, Broadway is filled with tradition. And while many theatre customs exist behind the scenes, at Sardi’s, Broadway lore is available for all to see, from patrons to creators alike.
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 favorites, from legends like Barbra Streisand to newer stars like Ben Platt, with new artwork being added often.
In celebration of Broadway, Playbill is looking back at 10 years of Sardi’s caricatures. Check out highlights from the 2013 portrait unveilings with Tom Hanks, Cyndi Lauper, and more.
Tom Hanks, 2013
Tom Hanks and Max Klimavicius, 2013
Tom Hanks, 2013
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Courtney B. Vance, George C. Wolfe, and Tom Hanks, 2013
Cyndi Lauper, 2013
Charlotte St. Martin and Cyndi Lauper, 2013
Cyndi Lauper, 2013
Hal Luftig, Cyndi Lauper, and Daryl Roth, 2013
Justin Paul, Cyndi Lauper, and Benj Pasek, 2013
Courtney B. Vance, 2013
Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bsssett, 2013
Courtney B. Vance, 2013
Courtney B. Vance, Angela Bassett, and Family, 2013
Milly Shapiro, Sophie Gennusa, Bailey Ryon, and Oona Laurence, 2013
Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, Sophie Gennusa, and Milly Shapiro, 2013
Lesli Margherita, Chris Hoch, Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, Sophie Gennusa, Milly Shapiro, and Jill Piace, 2013
Oona Laurence, Bailey Ryon, Sophie Gennusa, and Milly Shapiro, 2013
Annaleigh Ashford and Max Klimavicius, 2013
Annaleigh Ashford, 2013
Annaleigh Ashford, 2013
Max Klimavicius and Billy Porter, 2013
Billy Porter, 2013
Billy Porter, 2013
Stark Sands, 2013
Stark Sands, 2013
Jerry Mitchell, 2013
Jerry Mitchell, 2013
Jerry Mitchell, Annaleigh Ashford, Stark Sands, and Billy Porter, 2013
Kate Baldwin, 2013
Kate Baldwin, 2013
Graham Rowat and Kate Baldwin, 2013
Bobby Steggart, Kate Baldwin, and Norbert Leo Butz, 2013
Jonathan Groff and Kate Baldwin, 2013
