The Standbys of Come From Away Discuss Their Unique Craft

Standbys are a vital part of any Broadway cast. They're the backbone of a company, ready to go on at a moment's notice when someone gets sick or injured during the show or goes on vacation. In Come From Away, standbys Tony LePage and Happy McPartlin have a more daunting task than usual: They cover not one role, but five apiece. How do they do it? How did they memorize it? Find out in this informative new interview conducted by their castmate, Jenn Colella.

[@samosullivan1744]

Tony LePage was amazing as Kevin Tuerff, would have loved to see him in the other roles!

[@bb22602]

Tony LePage was really great as Kevin T. etc in the Apple production.

[@royperez8965]

Where was the original kevin?

[@LetsGo-wk7ci]

@@royperez8965 he sued Come From Away bc he was an antivaxxer and they were over him. He alleges it’s religious discrimination 🙄

[@royperez8965]

@@LetsGo-wk7ci omg are u serious!

[@marisamitchell8611]

I saw a role switch actresses in the first act of RENT & it wasn't announced until the beginning of the second act. Because of this I got to see Gwen Stewart play Joanne (except for Tango Maureen)! Gwen literally exited stage right as the homeless woman, then almost immediately she came back onto the stage from the other side dressed as Joanne to sing We're Okay. I actually think it's fun seeing understudies because they always bring something different to the roles.

[@purplequeen8318]

Loved Rent! Saw it multiple times. ❤

[@vancewade6251]

Y'all, you HAVE to listen to Happy absolutely kill it as Hannah in the CFA tiny desk concert. Incredible.

[@lindah.9138]

This is incredible. I have never known the role of Standbys being so important. Tony and Happy are so talented and hard-working. Thank you both. And thank you all the Standbys, Understudies, and backstage people. Love you all.

[@connorsternberg7032]

Just saw the show today! The two standbys were amazing!!!

[@biceismyfavorite]

Tony Lepage is a massive talent

[@daxrossel5705]

In this house we stan understudies, swings and standbys!!

[@elizabeth6134]

This is so cool! Standbys are such hard workers!

[@KellyDeBardelaben]

Amazing how much Happy looks like Astrid 💙💛💙💛

[@iLikePotato3s]

I’ve seen Tony (kevin T) and Julie (beverly)and they’re amazing!!

[@camopug]

LOVE YOU JENN!!!!!

[@SEH221]

We love Swing and Standby Nation!!

[@sammyytaccount5515]

Wowowow. More of these please.

[@aidanlam5336]

This is about my favourite video on KZbin ever!! What a fantastic and intriguing interview!

[@alexisshelton5159]

You gotta love standbys!❤👍

[@mykelcohen]

Understudies and stand by’s are heroes!

[@jasferia1062]

And Tony is Kevin in the proshot!

[@royperez8965]

Wherd was the original guy?

[@MrTommieadamsphoto]

Wow! So cool 😎 and def unsung heroes of the stage. Bravo. (On a side note, ummmTony has amazing legs to boot. Lol. Just saying. 😉)