[2] Starr's scripts mixed soap opera, adventure and broad humor, while the art was characterized by a studied line and often innovative storytelling.

The strip offered a Broadway backstage drama as it followed the career of actress Mary Perkins in New York, Hollywood and on various international film sets and locations.

[2] Discussing On Stage, comics historian Bob Bindig wrote that "the artwork is excellent...Starr likes to draw and it shows in his work.

"[2] Writer Dennis Wepman stated "On Stage transcended the conventions of the sentimental romance and tearjerker, incorporating elements of high comedy and often gripping adventure and suspense.

"[4] Classic Comics Press announced in February 2006 that it had an agreement with Tribune Media Services to release chronological collected volumes of On Stage.