Broadway Swings
eBook - PDF

Broadway Swings

Covering the Ensemble in Musical Theatre

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Broadway Swings

Covering the Ensemble in Musical Theatre

About this book

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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Information

Publisher
Methuen Drama
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9781472590015
eBook ISBN
9781472590039
Edition
1
Topic
Letteratura
Subtopic
Teatro

Table of contents

  1. Cover page
  2. Halftitle page
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Foreword
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Introduction
  11. Some Terms to Know
  12. 1 What is a Swing?
  13. 2 Selecting the Swing
  14. 3 Swings in Rehearsal
  15. 4 The Next Step: Tech Rehearsal and Previews
  16. 5 On with the Show
  17. 6 And the Show Goes On . . . and On . . . and On . . .
  18. 7 Closing Time
  19. 8 So You Think You Can Swing?
  20. 9 Swings as Dance Captains
  21. 10 Swings beyond Broadway
  22. 11 Swing Stories
  23. 12 Thoughts from the Creative Team Questions and Answers with Susan Stroman, Jerry Mitchell, and Rob Ashford
  24. 13 Swinging On
  25. Appendix A: Meet the Swings
  26. Appendix B: Sources/Further Reading
  27. Index