noun
front stage; center stage; public eye
Literally the front part of a stage, but often used figuratively for the public spotlight or prominent position in politics, business, or society.
彼は長年、政界の表舞台で活躍してきた。
He has been active on the center stage of politics for many years.
その事件で彼女は一気に表舞台に立つことになった。
That incident suddenly put her in the public eye.