Parents' Guide to The Big Stage

TV CW Variety Show 2019
The Big Stage Poster Image

Common Sense Media Review

Melissa Camacho By Melissa Camacho , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Non-competitive talent show is a fun whole-family watch.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 8+?

Any Positive Content?

Parent and Kid Reviews

age 11+

Based on 1 parent review

What's the Story?

THE BIG STAGE is a non-competitive talent show featuring incredible acts from around the world performing in front of a live audience. Hosted by Elizabeth Stanton and James Maslow, it showcases accomplished dancers, singers, and comedians, as well as some unusual (but amazing!) aerialists, laser beam benders, and freestyle dog routines. There are no judges, and there's no money or title to be won, but it offers lots of fun moments to be enjoyed.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 1 ):
Kids say : Not yet rated

Act after act, this entertaining series is reminiscent of the old vaudeville shows of once upon a time. The performers, some of whom have won awards or received media attention, enjoy performing in front of an energetic crowd while receiving national exposure. Meanwhile, they're good enough to keep audiences entertained, despite the lack of drama created by celebrity judges and the promise of money and fame. Ultimately, The Big Stage is a lively series designed to focus on, and celebrate, the talent being featured.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the different acts featured on The Big Stage. What kind of training (if any) do you need to perform some of these feats?

  • Do you have any skills that you think would work for a show like this? Why do you think people like to perform for others?

TV Details

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by

The Big Stage Poster Image

What to Watch Next

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate