backstage
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“Typically, celebrities can’t wait to go backstage and wait the show out,” said Cohen, whose imprint is publishing Yang and Rogers’s book.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Mr. Reynor, who recently had a thankless starring role in “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,” is back on track as this arrogant but talented backstage maestro.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
After a rousing performance of Hello, Goodbye, the last moments of the show featured Colbert and Sir Paul backstage, turning off the lights of The Late Show for good.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Speaking backstage after lifting the crystal microphone trophy, Dara said: “I want to thank everybody who felt the Bangaranga and felt connected to the force.”
From BBC • May 17, 2026
At the schoolhouse we had a time toting the cage up the outside steps that led backstage.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Theater - Introductory
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Middle School
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