2016 Canadian TV series or program
Backstage Genre Created by 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 seasons2 No. of episodes60 (list of episodes ) Executive producers Producer Brian Irving Camera setup Single-camera Running time 22–25 minutes Production company Fresh TV 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.[citation needed ] 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".[ 1]
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.[ 2] 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.[ 3]
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.[ 4] On September 30, 2017, the show's cast revealed on social media that the entire second season had been picked up by Netflix.[ 5]
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 .[ 6] It premiered on Disney Channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland on May 9, 2016,[ 7] and on Disney Channel in Australia and New Zealand on October 28, 2016.[ 8]
The second season had its world premiere on July 28, 2017 in the UK and Ireland.[ 9] 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.[citation needed ] 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".[ 10]
U.S. ratings
Music The primary source for performers and writers is the end credits of episodes.
Season 1 Songs from Backstage, Vol. 1 [ 13] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Spark" Andrew Austin Stefanie McCarol 3:15 2. "Heartbeats" Emery Taylor Aviva Mongillo 3:36 3. "Heartbeats (Acoustic)" Emery Taylor Aviva Mongillo 3:37
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 2 [ 14] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "I Don't Wanna Hear It" Jeff Milutinovic Kasey Brown 2:22 2. "Who You Lookin'" Dave Sorbara Laura Nikolic 3:01
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 3 [ 15] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Going Home" Rob Melamed Maya Killtron 2:53 2. "Elevator"
Andrew Austin
Jeff Milutinovic
Mckenzie Small 3:03
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 4 [ 16] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Dig Deep (Miles Version)"
Andrew Austin
Ryan McLarnon
Kate Hewlett
Josh Bogert
Aviva Mongillo
2:34 2. "Lost in Contemplation" Ryan McLarnon Andrew Austin 2:47
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 5 [ 17] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Shot Me Down" Emery Taylor Aviva Mongillo 4:53 2. "Gimme Some L" TBA TBA 2:28
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 6 [ 18] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Born at the Right Time" Tom Westin Kelly McCluskey 2:48 2. "Eyes of the Camera" Andrew Austin Mckenzie Small 2:41 3. "Eyes of the Camera (A Cappella)" Andrew Austin Mckenzie Small 2:00
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 7 [ 19] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Dig Deep (Alya Version)"
Andrew Austin
Ryan McLarnon
Kate Hewlett
Aviva Mongillo
Josh Bogert
2:37 2. "Step, Sister!" (parts 1–5)
Kevin Krouglow
Igor Simoes Correia
Jeff Milutinovic
Rob Melamed
Kasey Brown 2:57
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 8 [ 20] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Until You Loved Me" ("Step, Sister!" part 7) Andrew Austin Andrew Austin 3:29 2. "Music Gonna Make You Feel Alright" Mark Domitric Maya Kiltron 3:20 3. "Move Over" Igor Simoes Correia TBA 2:14
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 9 [ 21] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Spin Yourself in Circles" Rob Melamed Rob Melamed 3:00 2. "Beating of the Drum" Ryan McLarnon Aviva Mongillo 3:39 3. "Phat Beat" Igor Simoes Correia 2:27
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 10 [ 22] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Watch Me Get It" Rich Kidd 2:56 2. "Cake" Rob GF 4:00
Songs from Backstage , Vol. 11 Released November 11, 2016 (2016-11-11 ) Genre Pop Length 11 :19 Label Cardinal Point
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 11 [ 23] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "The Fool"
Emery Taylor
Andrew Austin
Julia Tomasone
Aviva Mongillo
Capri Anderson
Emily Persich
2:51 2. "Surfacing" Kevin Krouglow TBA 2:36 3. "When the Light Shines" Kevin Krouglow Kevin Krouglow 3:14 4. "Colour Me Happy"
Andrew Austin
Scott Oleszkowicz
Josh Bogert
Aviva Mongillo
2:38
Songs from Backstage, Vol. 12 [ 24] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Switch" Andrew Austin
Mckenzie Small
Aviva Mongillo
Julia Tomasone
3:23 2. "Letting You Go"
Igor Simoes Correia
Jeff Milutinovic
TBA 3:05 3. "Fresh" Emery Taylor Roshin 3:10
Season 2 Songs from Backstage Season 2, Vol. 1 Released March 16, 2018 (2018-03-16 ) Genre Pop Length 47 :29 Label Grayson Matthews
Songs from Backstage Season 2, Vol. 1 [ 25] Title Writer(s) Performer(s) 1. "Night Full of Stars" Andrew Austin Josh Bogert 2:35 2. "Welcome Me Back" Andrew Austin Aviva Mongillo 2:24 3. "On the Line" Ryan McLarnon 1:39 4. "Overdrive" Rob Melamed 2:24 5. "Bluebird" Rob Melamed Emily Persich 1:24 6. "Outside the Box" Jeff Milutinovic 1:29 7. "Love Don't Fight Fair" Andrew Austin Andrew Austin 2:07 8. "Rolling Stone" Igor Simoes Correia Andrew Austin 3:21 9. "In the Bullring" Jeff Milutinovic 2:24 10. "Something Shiny" Andrew Austin Julia Tomasone 2:40 11. "Peace"
Andrew Austin
Kate Hewlett
Julia Tomasone 1:46 12. "Lost and Found"
Ryan Kondrat
John La Magna
Rob James
Rob James 2:22 13. "No Picnic" Andrew Austin Josh Bogert 1:41 14. "Only Me Now"
Ryan Kondrat
John La Magna
Adaline
Adaline 2:03 15. "Those Eyes"
Ryan McLarnon
Andrew Austin
Aviva Mongillo
Mckenzie Small
Josh Bogert
Julia Tomasone
2:07 16. "Wild" Kevin Krouglow S.Woo 2:52 17. "Fall In" Kevin Krouglow Kevin Krouglow 4:31 18. "You & I"
Ryan Kondrat
John La Magna
Rob James
Andrew Austin
Andrew Austin 1:51 19. "Me and You" Andrew Austin
Josh Bogert
Mckenzie Small
2:27 20. "Are You Listening" Andrew Austin 3:22
References
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^ "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 .
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^ "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 .
^ "Disney Channel UK" . Disney UK . Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved May 5, 2016 .
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^ "Backstage – Series 2 Episode 1 – And We're Back..." Radio Times . Archived from the original on July 20, 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2017 .
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^ 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 .
^ 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 .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 1 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . March 18, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 2 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . March 25, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 3 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . April 8, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 4 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . April 22, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 5 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . May 13, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 6 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . June 3, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 7 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 8 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 9 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . September 30, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 10 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . October 14, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 11 – EP by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . November 11, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage , Vol. 12 – Single by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . November 28, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2017 – via Apple Music .
^ "Songs from Backstage Season 2, Vol. 1 by Backstage Cast" . Disney Channel . March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018 – via Apple Music .
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