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Broadway Musicals--Standbys And Understudies

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Introduction:
"Being the standby or understudy to the star in a Broadway musical can be a thankless job--or the opportunity of a lifetime! See how much you know about some of the performers who have "waited in the wings" for somebody else in a Broadway show."


1. When "Funny Girl" first opened on Broadway in 1964, who Barbra Streisand's standby?
    Louise Lasser
    Lainie Kazan
    Goldie Hawn
    Eileen Brennan


2. When "Chicago" opened in 1975, who was Gwen Verdon's standby?
    Chita Rivera
    Dolores Gray
    Helen Gallagher
    Lenora Nemetz


3. Back in 1954, the musical "The Pajama Game" opened to rave notices for its lead dancer, Carol Haney in the role of Gladys. Who was her understudy?
    Anita Alvarez
    Sheree North
    Shirley MacLaine
    Gwen Verdon


4. Carol Channing never missed a performance of "Hello, Dolly!" But if she had when the show first opened in 1964, who would have gone on for her?
    Jo Anne Worley
    Celeste Holm
    Janis Paige
    Beatrice Arthur


5. When the musical opened in 1949, Mary Martin's standby in "South Pacific" was whom?
    Cloris Leachman
    Ann Blyth
    Martha Wright
    Shirley Jones


6. In 1966, Gwen Verdon opened in the musical "Sweet Charity." Who was her understudy?
    Helen Gallagher
    Joan McCracken
    Thelma Oliver
    Marge Champion


7. In 1969, the musical "1776" opened on Broadway. Howard da Silva received glowing notices for his portrayal of Ben Franklin. Who was his standby?
    Jerry Orbach
    Rex Everhart
    Richard Kiley
    Charles Braswell


8. "Call Me Madam" opened on Broadway in 1950. Who was Ethel Merman's standby?
    Elaine Stritch
    Shirley Booth
    Dolores Gray
    Celeste Holm


9. "Company" opened on Broadway in 1970 with Dean Jones in the pivotal role of Robert. Who was Mr. Jones' standby?
    John Raitt
    Howard Keel
    Richard Kiley
    Larry Kert


10. "Let's Face It" opened on Broadway in 1941. Eve Arden had one of the leading roles. Who was her standby?
    Celeste Holm
    Carol Channing
    Joan McCracken
    Benay Venuta


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