The Standbys (2014) - Rotten Tomatoes

The Standbys (2014)

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80%

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AUDIENCE SCORE

82%

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The unique and challenging lives of Broadway's Understudies and Standbys are revealed in this evocative and original behind-the-scenes documentary. When these Standbys are finally given the chance of a lifetime, anything can - and does - happen. Never-before-heard stories from industry insiders and celebrities reveal the unimaginable struggles these under-appreciated performers endure as they wait in the wings for their shot at a dream that may never come true. (c) Official Site

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Cast

Ben Crawford
Merwin Foard
Aléna Watters
Bebe Neuwirth
David Hyde Pierce
Jerry Zaks
Zachary Quinto
Cheyenne Jackson
Sutton Foster
Jonathan Groff
Nelle Nugent
Michael Riedel
Ryan Duncan
Robert DePalma
Joe Piacentino
Axel Baumann
Jonathan Miller
Dave McGrath
Alan Smith
Jen Johnson
Peter R. Vandall
Stephanie Riggs
Ingrid Sonnicson
Charles Bodner
Daniel Radcliffe
Brian d'Arcy James
Gregory Jbara
Dominic Chianese
Cady Huffman
Katie Finneran
Karen Olivo
T.V. Carpio
Tommar Wilson
Victoria Clark
Laura Benanti
Colin Quinn
Beth Level
Patina Miller
Christian Borle
Stephanie J. Block
Tom Wolpat
Tom Wopat
Joel Grey
John Leguizamo
Fyvush Finkel
Eric Petersen
Josh Lamon
Mary Mitchell-Campbell
Steve Bebout
Scott Alan
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Critic Reviews for The Standbys

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (4)

Enjoyable doc celebrates theater pros who rarely see the spotlight.

March 3, 2014 | Full Review…
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Ms. Riggs gives each actor a story arc of sorts, and all three are personable guides to this backstage world, explaining the process and terminology and talking openly about their lives and jobs.

February 20, 2014 | Full Review…
Top Critic

Either Riggs needed to dig deeper or she should have included a wider range of personalities.

February 20, 2014 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Top Critic

Short and sweet, it's an empathetic and affecting tribute to the great - and vital - artists who all too rarely receive a center-stage encore.

February 18, 2014 | Full Review…
Top Critic

For those who are familiar with this universe, Standbys is a worthwhile refresher course; for those who aren't, it's an eye-opener.

February 20, 2014 | Full Review…
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