The Standbys

Documentary 2012 1 hr 16 min

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 revealed in this evocative and original behind-the-scenes documentary. The Standbys is for everyone who loves show business, and those who aspire to make their mark in it.

Documentary 2012 1 hr 16 min

NR

Starring Ben Crawford, Brian d'Arcy James, Merwin Foard

Director Stephanie Riggs

The Standbys

Ben Crawford

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Brian d'Arcy James

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Merwin Foard

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David Hyde Pierce

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Bebe Neuwirth

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About

The Standbys

DOCUMENTARY

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 revealed in this evocative and original behind-the-scenes documentary. The Standbys is for everyone who loves show business, and those who aspire to make their mark in it.

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Information

Studio: Cinedigm
Released: 2012
Run Time: 1 hr 16 min
Rated: NR
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.