What does backstage mean?

Definitions for backstage
ˈbækˈsteɪdʒback·stage

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word backstage.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. wing, offstage, backstageadjective

    a stage area out of sight of the audience

  2. offstage, backstageadverb

    concealed from public view or attention

    "offstage political meetings"

  3. backstageadverb

    out of view of the public; behind the scenes

    "Working backstage to gain political support for his proposal"; "many private deals were made backstage at the convention"

  4. backstageadverb

    in or to a backstage area of a theater

    "costumes were changed backstage"

Wiktionary

  1. backstagenoun

    The area behind a stage, especially that of the dressing rooms.

  2. backstageadverb

    Towards the area behind the stage.

  3. backstageadverb

    Out of view of the public.

  4. backstageadjective

    Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage.

  5. backstageadjective

    Secret, concealed from the public.

ChatGPT

  1. backstage

    Backstage refers to the area in a theatre or performance venue that is not visible to the audience, usually where actors, performers, or technicians prepare for and await their performances. It can also refer to the unseen, behind-the-scenes aspects or processes related to any event, situation, or operation.

Wikidata

  1. Backstage

    Backstage is an entertainment-industry brand aimed at people working in film and the performing arts, with a special focus on casting, job opportunities, and career advice. Backstage publishes a weekly tabloid-sized trade magazine in the U.S. and a bimonthly digest sized resource directory that cover the entertainment industry from the perspective of performers, the performance unions, casting directors, agents, writers, directors, and, in particular, actors. Backstage also publishes related newsletters, produces industry trade shows, and hosts various panels and screenings, along with running multiple websites, including Backstage.com, Call Sheet Online, Blog Stage, Espresso, Backstage Unscripted, The Backstage 411 Casting FAQ, The Backstage Message Boards, and the weekly Backstage Digital Edition magazine. Backstage Books is an imprint of Watson-Guptill.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of backstage in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of backstage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of backstage in a Sentence

  1. Luke Bryan:

    The ability to go into a city and stay two nights is something I could have only ever dreamed of, to be able to roll your world, your tour bus, in and set up a fun little backstage area — it’s amazing we’re in this spot. I can’t thank you fans enough.

  2. Meghan McCain:

    I also enjoy fighting with Panelist Whoopi Goldberg and she enjoys fighting with me, so, I just want everyone to stop being so precious about our relationship because it's almost 2020 and women can debate on TV in a spirited way without it being personal, and I know this is a big shock, but we get along backstage.

  3. John Mellencamp:

    Elaine came out on tour with me [early on] and looked at what was going on, she goes, 'This is not going to go on anymore. No more [random] people backstage.' I said to her, 'Why? I thought we were having fun.’.

  4. Andrew Yang:

    I've seen politicians publicly eviscerate each other and then act collegial or friendly backstage a few minutes later. A lot of it is theatre, perhaps it's the nature of my upbringing, but I'm actually more comfortable trying to fix the system than being a part of it.

  5. Bruce Dickinson:

    I met him a long time ago … in Toronto when he and his band came and they were sitting, watching us do a soundcheck, and he came backstage after we finished. And I ’m not exactly the world’s tallest guy. I ’m like 5 ’ 6.

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