backstage

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The backstage world of a small regional theater—crowded with ego, activity and illusion—provides rich material for the comic novelist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

As she arrived backstage following her historic win, the press room erupted into applause, with many reporters delivering a standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

However, as his gait got worse, his darts got even better - and it seems possible that his way of dealing with the pain in his ankle backstage ended up being an advantage.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Soon I worked as a backstage assistant at the Cape Cod Melody Tent and danced in the chorus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

“He actually wrote the producer at one point to say it was too easy, and the man invited him to come to New York, go backstage, and show his stuff.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell