Answer: upstages

AnswerCrossword Clue
UPSTAGESDraws attention from, in a way
UPSTAGESExecutes a theatrical ploy.
UPSTAGESSteals a scene
UPSTAGESForces out of the spotlight
UPSTAGESSteals the limelight from
upstages(of an actor) Move toward the back of a stage to make (another actor) face away from the audience
upstagesDivert attention from (someone) toward oneself; outshine
upstagesUPSTAGE, to outdo theatrically