Broadway Swings

Covering the Ensemble in Musical Theatre

Fiction & Literature, Drama, Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts
Cover of the book Broadway Swings by Lyndy Franklin Smith, J. Austin Eyer, Bloomsbury Publishing
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Author: Lyndy Franklin Smith, J. Austin Eyer ISBN: 9781472590022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: October 22, 2015
Imprint: Methuen Drama Language: English
Author: Lyndy Franklin Smith, J. Austin Eyer
ISBN: 9781472590022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: October 22, 2015
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Language: English

In this textbook for performers, the position of a Swing-an Understudy for the Ensemble-on Broadway is examined from every angle, showing just how vital Swings are to the success of any musical theatre production.
Authors J. Austin Eyer and Lyndy Franklin Smith draw on their own experiences as performers, and gather first-hand stories from other Swings about the glories and hardships of their industry. The book features interviews with over 100 Broadway pros-Swing veterans, Stage Managers, Casting Directors, Choreographers, and Directors-including Rob Ashford, Susan Stroman, Jerry Mitchell, Larry Fuller, Tony Stevens, Beverley Randolph, and Frank DiLella.
Broadway Swings is the ideal guide for anyone considering a career in this most unique of positions, or anyone curious about what really goes on, behind-the- scenes, in a long-running show.

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In this textbook for performers, the position of a Swing-an Understudy for the Ensemble-on Broadway is examined from every angle, showing just how vital Swings are to the success of any musical theatre production.
Authors J. Austin Eyer and Lyndy Franklin Smith draw on their own experiences as performers, and gather first-hand stories from other Swings about the glories and hardships of their industry. The book features interviews with over 100 Broadway pros-Swing veterans, Stage Managers, Casting Directors, Choreographers, and Directors-including Rob Ashford, Susan Stroman, Jerry Mitchell, Larry Fuller, Tony Stevens, Beverley Randolph, and Frank DiLella.
Broadway Swings is the ideal guide for anyone considering a career in this most unique of positions, or anyone curious about what really goes on, behind-the- scenes, in a long-running show.

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