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What Is the Difference Between a Broadway Swing, Standby, Alternate, and Understudy? by Margaret Hall

In honor of National Swing Day, Playbill parses out the difference between the four separate-yet-related professions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:12pm on January 15, 2025 ☆ ⚑

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