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Backstage
Genre	Drama Performing arts
Created by	Jennifer Pertsch Lara Azzopardi
Starring	Devyn Nekoda Alyssa Trask Josh Bogert Aviva Mongillo Matthew Isen Julia Tomasone Adrianna Di Liello Colin Petierre Mckenzie Small Romy Weltman Isiah Hall Kyal Legend Chris Hoffman Jane Moffat Thomas L. Colford
Theme music composer	Andrew Austin
Opening theme	"Spark" by Stefanie McCarol
Country of origin	Canada
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	60 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Brian Irving Jennifer Pertsch Tom McGillis George Elliott Lara Azzopardi
Producer	Brian Irving
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	22–25 minutes
Production company	Fresh TV
Original release
Network	Family Channel
Release	March 18, 2016 (2016-03-18) – September 30, 2017 (2017-09-30)

Backstage is a Canadian drama television series about a performing arts high school created by Jennifer Pertsch and Lara Azzopardi. The series aired in Canada on Family Channel from March 18 to December 9, 2016, and in the United States on Disney Channel from March 25 to September 30, 2016. The series was also released on Netflix in early 2017, with season two premiering on the streaming service on September 30, 2017. The series' ensemble cast includes Devyn Nekoda, Alyssa Trask, Josh Bogert, Aviva Mongillo, Matthew Isen, and Julia Tomasone.

Premise

The trials and tribulations of the students at Keaton School of the Arts, which includes dancers, singers, musicians, and artists. The characters frequently break the fourth wall, talking to the viewers in so-called "confessionals".

Episodes

Cast

• Devyn Nekoda as Vanessa
• Alyssa Trask as Carly
• Josh Bogert as Miles
• Aviva Mongillo as Alya
• Matthew Isen as Jax
• Julia Tomasone as Bianca
• Adrianna Di Liello as Jenna
• Colin Petierre as Sasha
• Mckenzie Small as Scarlett
• Romy Weltman as Kit
• Isiah Hall as Denzel (season 1)
• Kyal Legend as Julie
• Chris Hoffman as Park
• Jane Moffat as Helsweel
• Thomas L. Colford as Beckett (season 2)

Production

Actors in the series are all real dancers and musicians embodying the true spirit of the performing arts. Directors for the series include top music video directors such as RT!, Director X, Wendy Morgan, and Warren P. Sonoda as well as Mario Azzopardi and Lara Azzopardi. The first season production order consisted of 30 episodes.

On May 10, 2016, it was announced that Backstage was renewed for a 30-episode second season for a 2017 broadcast on Family Channel in Canada. On September 30, 2017, the show's cast revealed on social media that the entire second season had been picked up by Netflix.

Broadcast

The series premiered on Family Channel in Canada on March 18, 2016, and on Disney Channel in the United States on March 25, 2016. Disney Channel secured the license for the series in several countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It premiered on Disney Channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland on May 9, 2016, and on Disney Channel in Australia and New Zealand on October 28, 2016.

The second season had its world premiere on July 28, 2017 in the UK and Ireland. The entire second season was released in Australia on the ABC Me app and on the ABC iview on-demand service from September 15 to October 15, 2017. In the United States, the second season was released on Netflix on September 30, 2017.

Reception

Critical

Backstage has received positive, albeit lukewarm reviews from critics. Common Sense Media gave the series three out of five stars, saying that while it "doesn't really break new ground", it "does touch on many issues that are worthwhile for kids".

U.S. ratings

Music

• The primary source for performers and writers is the end credits of episodes.

Season 1

Season 2

References

1. Backstage | Season 1: Episode 1 Confessional - Alya. Backstage – The Official Channel. April 19, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2017 – via YouTube.
2. Julianna Cummins (July 6, 2015). "Family Channel Goes Backstage". Playback Online. Retrieved March 25, 2016.
3. "Fresh TV Takes Centre Stage with a New Performing Arts School Drama, Backstage, for Family" (Press release). Fresh TV. July 6, 2015. Archived from the original on June 17, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
4. "DHX Television Orders Second Season of Hit Original Drama Backstage" (Press release). DHX Media. May 10, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
5. Madison MacGregor on Instagram. Instagram (September 30, 2017). Retrieved on September 30, 2017.
6. "DHX Media Licenses Backstage to Disney Channel in the US and Internationally" (Press release). DHX Media. February 8, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016 – via PR Newswire.
7. "Disney Channel UK". Disney UK. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
8. Disney Aus (October 4, 2016). "Series Premiere: #BackstageTV (@BackstageTVShow) premieres Friday 28th October at 5pm AEDT on Disney Channel Australia & New Zealand" (Tweet). Retweeted by Backstage TV . Retrieved October 5, 2016 – via Twitter.
9. "Backstage – Series 2 Episode 1 – And We're Back..." Radio Times. Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
10. "Backstage TV Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
11. Mitch Metcalf (March 28, 2016). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 30, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
12. Mitch Metcalf (October 3, 2016). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.30.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 5, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
13. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 1 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. March 18, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
14. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 2 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. March 25, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
15. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 3 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. April 8, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
16. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 4 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. April 22, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
17. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 5 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. May 13, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
18. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 6 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. June 3, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
19. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 7 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music.
20. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 8 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016 – via Apple Music.
21. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 9 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. September 30, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016 – via Apple Music.
22. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 10 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016 – via Apple Music.
23. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 11 – EP by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. November 11, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017 – via Apple Music.
24. "Songs from Backstage, Vol. 12 – Single by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. November 28, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017 – via Apple Music.
25. "Songs from Backstage Season 2, Vol. 1 by Backstage Cast". Disney Channel. March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018 – via Apple Music.

External links

• Backstage at Family Channel (Canada)
• Backstage at Disney Channel (U.S.)
• Backstage at IMDb

• 2010s Canadian drama television series
• 2010s Canadian high school television series
• 2010s Canadian teen drama television series
• 2016 Canadian television series debuts
• 2017 Canadian television series endings
• Canadian English-language television shows
• Family Channel (Canadian TV network) original programming
• Television series by WildBrain
• Television series by Fresh TV