8
behind the scenes(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, unknowing)
7
offstage(noun, adverb)
5
wing
4
before the footlights(expression, idiom)
3
before an audience(expression, idiom)
3
behind-the-scenes(adjective, secret, background)
3
coulisse
3
in the limelight(expression, idiom)
3
on the stage(expression, idiom)
2
background
2
classified
2
downstage
2
dressing room(expression, idiom)
2
onstage
2
orchestra
2
secret
2
stage
2
upstage
1
annex
1
apron
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