[on-steyj, awn-] 
| 1. | on or onto the stage (opposed to offstage ): The director shouted, “Onstage, everybody!” |
| 2. | of, pertaining to, or used in the acting area, or that part of the stage that is in view of the audience. |
| on·stage (ŏn-stāj', ôn-) adj. Situated or taking place in the area of a stage that is visible to the audience. adv. In or into the area of a stage that is visible to the audience. |
