On broadway shows what are swings?

Question: On broadway shows what are swings!?

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Swings are several people who know 6-8 parts in the chorus only!. And if one of those people are sick or for any other reason are gone will fill in!. They usually get paid more!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

This explains it better than I ever could, lol

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Swings are actors who can play more than one role and are placed where needed on a particular night!. This is how shows can run seven days a week but still give actors at least one day off a week, which is mandatory in most union contracts!.Www@QuestionHome@Com