"The Legacy Robe is such a special tradition; to me, it is the best representation of community – community within each show and the Broadway community at large. I was so surprised to receive the Robe! And so special to share the tradition with our 12+ debuts and so many true Broadway 'legends' within the cast. To be a vessel for the collective energy and love that day was truly an honor."

Photo by Jeffrey Bateman.

Name:  Max Chernin

Show: Parade

Opening Night: March 16, 2023

Hometown: Shaker Heights, OH

Broadway Debut: Bright Star, 2016

Professional Training: BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM)

Year Joined Equity: 2013, just celebrated 10 years!

How I Got My Equity Card: I got my card in 2013 workshopping Ryan Scott Oliver's Darling at the Weston Playhouse.

Broadway Chorus Credits: Bright Star, Sunday in the Park with George and Parade.

Fun Fact: Some young theatre artists know me as "Professor Chernin"! I am an adjunct at Marymount Manhattan College. 

Max Chernin visits Ben Platt's blessing room to bless the show. Photo by Jeffrey Bateman.

Max Chernin and the full cast of Parade. Photo by Jeffrey Bateman.

Watch the video of the ceremony