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Every night on Broadway, dozens of the best performers aren't on stage. They are backstage, standing by, ready to go on at a moment's notice. The unique and challenging lives of Broadway's Understudies and Standbys are finally revealed in this behind-the-scenes documentary, a critical...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Riggs, Stephanie (Immersive technologist) (Director, Producer), Erickson, Blair (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : Broadway Licensing, 2012.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Actors > Drama.
Musical theater > New York (State) > New York.
Theater > New York (State) > New York.
Théâtre musical > New York (État) > New York.
Actors
Musical theater
Theater
New York (State) > New York
documentary film.
Documentary films
Drama
Feature films
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Every night on Broadway, dozens of the best performers aren't on stage. They are backstage, standing by, ready to go on at a moment's notice. The unique and challenging lives of Broadway's Understudies and Standbys are finally revealed in this behind-the-scenes documentary, a critically acclaimed film that will inspire anyone following their dreams. Never-before-heard stories from industry insiders and celebrities reveal the struggles and triumphs these talented yet under-appreciated performers endure as they wait in the wings for their shot at performing on Broadway.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed March 23, 2023).
Physical Description:1 online resource (77 minutes)
Playing Time:01:16:12