How to Use backstage in a Sentence

backstage

1 of 2 adjective
  • At her first-ever show, the backstage bathroom scene was troubling.
    — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 June 2023
  • Biles posed in a shimmery leotard, seemingly in a backstage green room.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Some are waking up, some are getting ready for the show, some are backstage, some are hanging out after the show.
    — Liam Hes, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2021
  • Nunes and her two sisters met the six finalists and got a backstage view of the selection process.
    — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2020
  • There would be no backstage platinum-record presentation this time.
    — oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Got through it, went backstage, completely like dissolved into a puddle.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • Jessie's husband, Eric and their three children were backstage to cheer her on during her special moment.
    — Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 23 July 2022
  • In years past, the pair produced the show with the designer handling the backstage scene and Powell emceeing.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
  • And then, in a backstage alley, King suggestively clasps Franklin’s hand and hints at getting closer.
    — Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 18 Mar. 2021
  • Styles descends down the ladder, revealing the backstage landscape of a circus crew adorned by just about every act that could be featured in such a decadent show.
    — Mckinley Franklin, Variety, 19 July 2023
  • Ahead of her anniversary show, the designer was backstage amid models, photographers, and her creative team.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Tickets to all the parties Backstage passes and front row seats to every concert at CMA fest.
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2017
  • Backstage shots have shown Cruz dressed in a Donatella-esque black leather ensemble and bodycon red dress, but this pink gown appears to be her hottest one yet.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 May 2017
  • Photographer Darrel Hunter was backstage to get a close-up glimpse at all the details before the show; scroll through his best behind-the-scenes photos here.
    — Vogue, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Fans of Disturbed, meanwhile, can down backstage beers with the metal icons thanks to Superfan Live’s preshow offerings.
    — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
  • Lastly, thank you for the backstage photograph of Jamie Lee Curtis, Oscar in hand, breaking down.
    — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2023
  • On nights her mother couldn’t get a babysitter, Vikander, who has five half-siblings on her father’s side, would be backstage, mainly watching Shakespeare.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
  • And because Lamb’s has a long tradition of working with a familiar ensemble of artists, no fewer than four married couples are part of this year’s onstage and backstage team.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2021
  • In the video, someone from Lopez’s crew tells a shocked González that the actress and musician is behind the backstage door and the artist presents her canvas and covers her mouth in disbelief.
    — Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • On a Sunday night in August, a few days before the start of the residency, the band members were backstage in their dressing rooms at the Colosseum.
    — Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With New York Fashion Week underway, the most obvious place to scout for fresh haircut inspiration would be backstage.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Alan and Alexander introduce the show’s segments from backstage locations such as a dressing room and a rehearsal room — where the theater’s original, smaller stage was located.
    — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Nov. 2020
  • At a backstage virtual news conference, Youn acknowledged the importance of diverse storytelling.
    — Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2021
  • Even Maggie Sajak, the show's social media correspondent and daughter of the legendary former host Pat Sajak, was stumped along with the rest of the backstage crew.
    — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Unusually, Elliott will be alone backstage to minimize congregating.
    — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Her siblings Chicago, 7, and Saint, 9, were also backstage after her performance, giving fans a rare inside look at Kim and Kanye co-parenting.
    — Julia Moore, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The documentary contains memorable clips such as McDaniel's acceptance speech and footage of backstage pandemonium.
    — CNN, 26 Mar. 2022
  • Tyler Micoleau illuminates the backstage wall in ethereal ombré hues of pinks and greens, and Andrea Hood’s amusing costumes walk a runway existing somewhere between chic and Grimm.
    — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2023
  • One day before the long-running talk show launches the 2024 edition of its annual, fan-favorite Halloween episodes, cohost Kelly Ripa revealed that the backstage scene surrounding the yearly installment is a playfully chaotic one.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former first lady Laura Bush were also backstage as the celebration kicked off on Thursday.
    — Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

backstage

2 of 2 adverb
  • After the show, we went backstage to meet the band.
  • So many people backstage and on stage that do so much to make this happen.
    — Jamie Wax, CBS News, 2 May 2023
  • The other name was harder to make out, and he was asked about it backstage.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Moore described his mood backstage, after all was said and done.
    — Marc Malkin, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Ali took us backstage to her dressing room and gave us a full tour of the iconic set.
    — Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Kennedy went backstage to greet the dancers after the performance.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • So towards a certain point in the evening, all the winners are backstage in a press room or in the green room.
    — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Harriet will also speak to winners backstage on the night of the show.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Michael says the wranglers who help the kids backstage have told him to tap-tap-tap his face instead of scratching.
    — Lela Nargi, Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Like, people are backstage, behind the stage, in the dressing room hallway.
    — cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Dakota Kai was injured backstage, but the attack wasn’t shown.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Everyone is at ease in this milieu, whether backstage at a wedding or gathered around the bar or the pool.
    — Vulture, 27 May 2023
  • Scott didn’t stay seated for long as he was then spotted during the monologue making his way backstage.
    — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The quick costume changes backstage are one of the most challenging components.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2023
  • This British sitcom gives me a feeling of being backstage or being at the bar after the play.
    — Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Dre somehow made her way backstage during the final show of Caché's tour and meets Ni'jah for the first time.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 21 Mar. 2023
  • In the ad, Ryan Reynolds, who is also one of the film’s stars, appears backstage, speaking about the flick.
    — Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Sisters Ashtin and Alix Earle hung out backstage ahead of the big show.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • During their visit, Jolie and Vivienne went backstage with the cast and posed for photos with them.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Aug. 2022
  • After the show, it is expected that both royal couples will go backstage to meet some of the performers.
    — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Later, Swift and Dion were spotted backstage in a now-viral photo.
    — Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 5 Feb. 2024
  • On the runway and backstage, many designers seem to be struggling to know what to say or what moods to articulate.
    — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Most of them are in the movie, visiting him backstage, and Nas describes their acceptance of him as a work in progress.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Got through it, went backstage, completely dissolved into a puddle.
    — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
  • Got through it, went backstage, completely dissolved into a puddle.
    — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 June 2026
  • That scene, Contreras says, was filmed backstage at the concert hall just before the conductor was set to hit the stage.
    — Lisa Fung, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2023
  • During a commercial break, MGK and two members of his team head backstage.
    — Cydney Lee, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2022
  • After closing the show, cameras caught Swift running into Kelce’s arms as the pair kissed backstage.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Also backstage was country singer and songwriter Larry Gatlin; Elvis had cut a few of his songs.
    — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Brian McIntire, owner of Precinct, is less impressed as the group sidles up to the door then heads backstage.
    — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023

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