James Maslow, Lady Light Laser, Jasmin Rituper, Segey & Sasha, Jason Garfield and 34th & Phunk Are Up Next On THE BIG STAGE

Elizabeth Stanton (Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World) and James Maslow (Big Time Rush) host week ten of the new non-competitive television show, THE BIG STAGE, airing on The CW Network in a new 30-mintue time slot on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 8:30 p.m./7:30 p.m. Central. This week's original episode features Singer James Maslow, Lady Light Laser Girl, Aerialist Jasmin Rituper, Acrobats Sergey & Sasha, Juggler Jason Garfield and Dancers 34th & Phunk. The show is executive produced by David McKenzie and David Martin for Associated Television International.

This week's episode will feature:
"THE BIG STAGE" - (8:30 - 9:00 p.m. ET)
"Laser Lights, Jock Juggler, the Host with the Most" (TV-PG) (HDTV)
CENTER STAGE - THE BIG STAGE is the ultimate non-competitive platform for talented acts from around the world to display their mastery of performance, with disciplines ranging from singing and stand-up routines to impressive acrobatics and aerial dance, along with everything in between. Acts include: Lady Laser Girl (Bending Laser Beams from Las Vegas, NV), Jasmin Rituper (Shape Shifting Aerial Dance from Los Angeles, CA), Sergey & Sasha (Strength Balancing Act from Las Vegas, NV), Jason Garfield (Sport Juggler from Seattle, WA), 34th & Phunk (Dance Troupe from New York City, NY) and James Maslow (Co-Host of THE BIG STAGE and Singer from Los Angeles, CA singing "Love U Sober"). (Original Episode #109). Original airdate 8/9/2019.

To view performance highlights of this episode, please visit: https://wbproductions.box.com/s/t4mnpow6ccdw5rpcqshs3p9nsjxjxtcl and
https://wbproductions.box.com/s/qn1cjull8bqd7ogt435f4fbh2x8i0vil

Please note, the television show, THE BIG STAGE will be preempted on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. in several U.S. cities due to sporting events. As a result, MASTERS OF ILLUSION will be broadcast instead in Atlanta, GA on WUPA on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 9:00 - 11:00 p.m., in Pittsburgh, PA on WPCW on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m., in Indianapolis, IN on WISH on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., in Mobile, AL on WFNA Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., in Roanoke, VA on WWCW on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., in Charleston, SC on WQCW on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., in Huntsville, AL on WHDF on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. and in Rochester-Mason, MN on KTTC on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Elizabeth Stanton, co-host of THE BIG STAGE along with James Maslow, is also currently the host of her own Syndicated television series, Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World, a top-rated show on FOX affiliates nationwide, which can be seen in 90% of the U.S. In the show, Stanton travels the globe with her celebrity friends exploring other cultures, learning about history, and finding opportunities to help those in need, shedding some light on the challenges faced by those who are less fortunate.

Stanton is a celebrity spokesperson for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, and for the past five seasons, has served as a worldwide Special Guest Host of the Hollywood Christmas Parade, which also features Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

As an actress, Elizabeth Stanton has starred in the Emmy Award-nominated series, This Just In, which she also created and produced. She is also presently starring in the new Syndicated drama, The Agency. Other credits include: serving as spokesperson for print, commercials and radio worldwide for POPSTAR Magazine, and hosting POPSTAR This Week, a daily Syndicated television show.

James Maslow, co-host of THE BIG STAGE along with Elizabeth Stanton, is an American singer, actor and songwriter best known as the star of both the top-rated Nickelodeon program BIG TIME RUSH and best-selling music group of the same name. Maslow is currently releasing his solo music in a new single, "Love U Sober" with acclaimed producer TRIFØR after their previous successful collaborations that topped the charts internationally.

Other credits include: Maslow's "All Day" featuring Dominique which premiered on iHeart Radio; his debut solo LP, and "How I Like It," which debuted at #36 on the Billboard Top New Artist chart. In 2018 Maslow was the recipient of Macy's iHeart Radio Rising Star award, allowing him to open at the iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas, as well as at KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Los Angeles and Z100's iHeart Radio Jingle Ball in New York City.

Maslow has also been seen on Season 18 of ABC's Dancing With The Stars, as well as on the premiere season of CBS' Celebrity Big Brother. Maslow's acting credits include the films, Wolf Hound, 48 HOURS To Live, Bachelor Lions, It Happened One Valentines, Lifetime's Room For Murder and Seeds of Yesterday, and the SONY Crackle original series Sequestered. On stage Maslow has starred as Dr. John Watson opposite David Arquette in the title role of the international tour of the stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.