Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#1Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 6:13pmWith the wonderful news that the baby was born without difficulty, I'm wondering if anyone knows who will be replacing him during his paternity leave?
MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#2Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 6:32pm
His standby, Jeff Kready:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zq65_ppDB/
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#3Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 8:35pmIsn't Nick Spangler the u/s?
Pose2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/24/19
#4Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 8:43pm
Yes, but there is a difference between understudies and a stand by. Always has been.
Olivia11
Stand-by Joined: 7/30/16
#5Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 9:26pm
Pose2 said: "Yes, but there is a difference between understudies and a stand by. Always has been."
If there is a standby (there isn’t always), they automatically go on first. U/S are next after that if the S/B cannot go on or the production doesn’t have S/B.
#6Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 10:09pmI wonder if he’ll be back by next Friday, October 4, when I’m seeing the show.
#7Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 10:27pm
heard he's out this and next week
Fredrich Yeager
Understudy Joined: 4/14/19
#8Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 10:36pm
His understudy posted that he would be performing in Santino's role through Monday, September 30th. I don't know if the person above me has information that I don't (it would certainly make sense and be understandable for him to take two weeks), but as far as I'm able to find from any reputable sources, he seems expected to return Tuesday, October 1st.
RWPrincess
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/7/18
#9Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 10:41pm
I'd like to see Jeff in the role so am going to enter lottery for the rest of the week. Congrats to Santino and Jessica!
#10Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/24/19 at 10:44pmNo disrespect to his understudy/standby and I understand the importance of paternity leave, but I selfishly have my fingers crossed that he is back in for the October 4th performance. Regardless, I’ve seen my share of understudies, swings, and standbys over the years and have never been disappointed.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#11Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/25/19 at 8:22am
Miles2Go2 said: "No disrespect to his understudy/standby and I understand the importance of paternity leave, but I selfishly have my fingers crossed that he is back in for the October 4th performance. Regardless, I’ve seen my share of understudies, swings, and standbys over the years and have never been disappointed. "
I guess you didn't see Mitzie Welch when she went on for Carol Burnett on FADE OUT/FADE IN. Ugh!
MemorableUserName
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/27/19
#12Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/25/19 at 8:56am
Fredrich Yeager said: "His understudy posted that he would be performing in Santino's rolethrough Monday, September 30th. I don't know if the person above me has information that I don't (it would certainly make sense and be understandable for him to take two weeks), but as far as I'm able to find from any reputable sources, he seems expected to return Tuesday, October 1st."
Not the understudy, the standby. The link is in the second post in the thread. (And he's the one who went on when Fontana missed a show in June, so he has some stage time in the role under his belt.)
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#13Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/25/19 at 5:20pmFrat! I was hoping to catch Spangler.
Fredrich Yeager
Understudy Joined: 4/14/19
#14Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/26/19 at 12:19am
Not the understudy, the standby. The link is in the second post in the thread. (And he's the one who went on when Fontana missed a show in June, so he has some stage time in the role under his belt.)"
Whoops, yeah that's what I meant to type actually. The link to his standby's Instagram is the post I was referring to actually.
Javi
Featured Actor Joined: 7/13/03
#15Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 9/26/19 at 1:03pmSeems I was lucky to see Santino on his last night. He was very good and lovely at the stage door. I also got to meet Nick Spangler (he left through another door, not the main stage door) and he was really sweet and charming. Having seen him in so many shows, and The Amazing Race, it was lovely to meet him and get a picture with him.
carobie
Swing Joined: 9/7/19
#16Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 10/3/19 at 5:49amAnyone know if Santino is still out? I’m seeing the show on Sunday. :)
#17Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 10/3/19 at 8:37amYes, I’d also like to know as I’m seeing it Friday night. It’s my final show of my vacation.
Fredrich Yeager
Understudy Joined: 4/14/19
#18Santino Fontana becomes a Dad!
Posted: 10/3/19 at 11:39am
He was back yesterday night, so I'd assume, barring any illness or personal issue, that he'll be there Friday night.
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