He is said to be a major behind-the-scenes player in Japanese politics.

Here is a selective look at some of the behind-the-scenes players on Broadway, what they do, and why.

Until then, she had mostly been a behind-the-scenes player.

Thus he took a low profile during the campaign, but he remains a major behind-the-scenes player.

Mr. Nuñez knows how to ingratiate himself with the behind-the-scenes players too.

He is also far from a behind-the-scenes player.

Particularly valuable are his nutshell descriptions of the principal behind-the-scenes players who have guided the decisions made in the executive suites.

As the party progressed, Riley vented his frustration to an important behind-the-scenes player.

He was also a subtle yet extremely powerful behind-the-scenes political player for decades.

She confessed her fears about making the transition from a respected behind-the-scenes player to a highly visible official.