stage door
noun
: the door at the back of a theater that is used by actors and the people who work in the theater
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The actor, who is currently starring in a production of Barcelona at the Duke of York Theatre in London, made her stage door exit alongside her husband Charlie McDowell in a cozy, post-show look.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Not too close to Midtown, but not so far as to make for a burdensome commute to the stage door.
—Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 31 July 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger rides a bike back from the gym in Venice, California, on Oct. 30.
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Broadway, Baby!
Nicole Scherzinger greets fans at the stage door after her Sunset Boulevard performance on Broadway in N.Y.C. on Oct. 30.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
That was the most incredible stage door experience!
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
The moment when Alcala nearly attacks Sheryl at her car, only to be saved by a last-second stage door opening is also likely a narrative contrivance.
—Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Bridal stylist; event staff/stage door/security; packer/shipper; owner/operator/performer of a character company specializing in children’s entertainment.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Moments later, a pizza delivery man appeared at the stage door.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
In footage captured by PEOPLE at the London concert, Travis rises onto the stage from a stage door with Kameron Saunders and Jan Ravnik, who are the usual backup dancers for this part of the show.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Not too close to Midtown, but not so far as to make for a burdensome commute to the stage door.
—Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 31 July 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger rides a bike back from the gym in Venice, California, on Oct. 30.
54 of 120
Broadway, Baby!
Nicole Scherzinger greets fans at the stage door after her Sunset Boulevard performance on Broadway in N.Y.C. on Oct. 30.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
That was the most incredible stage door experience!
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
The moment when Alcala nearly attacks Sheryl at her car, only to be saved by a last-second stage door opening is also likely a narrative contrivance.
—Barry Levitt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Bridal stylist; event staff/stage door/security; packer/shipper; owner/operator/performer of a character company specializing in children’s entertainment.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Moments later, a pizza delivery man appeared at the stage door.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
In footage captured by PEOPLE at the London concert, Travis rises onto the stage from a stage door with Kameron Saunders and Jan Ravnik, who are the usual backup dancers for this part of the show.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
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“Stage door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20door. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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