Standby vs. Star

[manatee]

Standby vs. Star#0

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:29pm

I just saw Wicked in Chicago, which is supposed to star Ana Gasteyer as Elphaba, but instead saw her "standby", Kristy Cates. I thought Kristy was great in the role, but I would have liked to seen Ana, since she is supposed to be the "star". Also, is it common for the standby to perform regulary during the week? If so, it might be nice to let theatre goers know the performance schedule of the star, so those wanting to see the featured performer are not disappointed. I guess what seemed odd was that Ana was on a live local television show the same night, adding more mystery as to why she was not performing in Wicked that afternoon.
Updated On: 7/5/05 at 09:29 PM

[Jimmyojimmy]

re: What is a Standby?#1

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:31pm

a standby is like an understudy but isnt in the ensemble, they have to be within a certain radius of the theater at all times with a pager though. check on the search engine, this subject is always popping up on bww.

[MargoChanning]

re: What is a Standby?#2

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:32pm

Oh my god, this is the second time this question has come up in three days and the fourth or fifth time in a month.

PLEASE use the search function:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=857317#1198621

"What a story........ everything but the bloodhounds snappin' at her rear end." -- Birdie [http://margochanning.broadwayworld.com/] "The Devil Be Hittin' Me" -- Whitney

[Aigoo]

re: What is a Standby?#3

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:33pm

Bahaha...funny. That link is amusing..

This is my signature.

[Jimmyojimmy]

re: What is a Standby?#4

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:36pm

I know margo, it was like three days ago.

[BwayLeadman]

re: What is a Standby?#5

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:49pm

Manatee is a new member, give em a break

[Aigoo]

re: What is a Standby?#6

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:50pm

Oh, this IS a break...

This is my signature.

[BwayLeadman]

re: What is a Standby?#7

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:51pm

i know... thank God.

[Jimmyojimmy]

re: What is a Standby?#8

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:55pm

Oh he is, well, welcome manatee!

[manatee]

re: What is a Standby?#9

Posted: 7/5/05 at 9:59pm

OK, so if a standy is an exclusive substitute,so to speak, do they also need understudies for the role?

Is there a reason that Glinda is covered only by understudies and not a standby?

Updated On: 7/5/05 at 09:59 PM

[BwayLeadman]

re: What is a Standby?#10

Posted: 7/5/05 at 10:03pm

Manatee, take it from me, I speak from experience.
There is a search button where you could see if a question u have has been asked and possibly answered. if you see its not there, then feel free to post.
Jus lettin you kno so that you dont get on anyone's bad side.

Enjoy BWW.COM and my advice from me to you is to stick to your opinion, no matter what!


Updated On: 7/5/05 at 10:03 PM

[chinkie azn jai]

re: What is a Standby?#11

Posted: 7/5/05 at 10:05pm

Just wanted to say you are lucky to have seen Kristy.

"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D

[manatee]

re: What is a Standby?#12

Posted: 7/5/05 at 10:07pm

Thanks BwayLeadman, I edited the original question. I didn't mean to get off on the wrong foot.