adj
onstage
adj
1
Taking place on the visible part of a stage, in front of an audience.
"The onstage kiss got a huge round of applause."
adv
1
On the part of the stage visible to the audience.
"The actors moved onstage as the curtain rose."
How to Use Onstage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening in view of the audience, on the stage itself — as opposed to backstage.
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Etymology
From on + stage.