Stages

"I got Kim Kardashian in my bed backstage."

- Justin Bieber

Stages are seen frequently in the Epic Rap Battles of History series in vastly different variations as locations where celebrities, typically musicians or actors, and other personalities have battled.

Appearances

 * Justin Bieber vs Ludwig van Beethoven: Justin Bieber raps against Ludwig van Beethoven in the bright lights of a modern stage.


 * Michael Jackson vs Elvis Presley: Young Elvis Presley raps against Michael Jackson on a real stage filmed in black and white. When Young Elvis turns into Older Elvis, the stage is replaced by a spinning background of bright spotlights, similar to Justin Bieber's. This second stage is modeled after those used in Elvis' later concerts.


 * Cleopatra vs Marilyn Monroe: Marilyn Monroe raps against Cleopatra on another classic stage, but this stage has no podium or microphone, just curtains.


 * Steve Jobs vs Bill Gates: Steve Jobs is briefly seen on the Rapworld Expo stage during his heated final exchange with rival Bill Gates.


 * Freddie Mercury vs Frank Sinatra: Freddie Mercury raps against Frank Sinatra on a stage, but in this case, there are lights and smoke in the background and Mercury uses a piano.


 * Mozart vs Skrillex: Skrillex raps against Mozart on a contemporary techno stage. As in most modern concerts, the video panels behind Skrillex change as he raps.


 * Miley Cyrus vs Joan of Arc: Miley Cyrus raps against Joan of Arc on a stage, hers seeming to be based on the stage at the VMAs.

Information about the locations
Stages are used by singers, magicians, or other performers to stand on while performing for the audience. Almost any location can be a stage, but the formal definition involves the platform and adjacent rooms that are viewable by the audience. A stage can also be a dedicated location for one or more background aspects of a larger production (e.g, sound stage).