What does the cryptic crossword clue "No thanks to Garbo, Monroe wandering in space backstage (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "space backstage". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of GRE (synonym="GRE") + MONROE (synonym="MONROE") = GREENROOM; definition: "space backstage" The answer is GREENROOM.

No thanks to Garbo, Monroe wandering in space backstage (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #26086 | 3 Down | 2013-10-23 flower

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