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The Roundtable with Robert Bannon
Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The…
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The Roundtable with Robert BannonBONUS CHAT: We Are Live At Janice Jam! Stars, Performers, & More Are Out!
The third-annual Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer returned to NYC benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) on Monday, May 5th, 2025…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 499- R&B Superstar Jon B. Talks His New Album, Writing Hits, & Life On The Road!
Three decades ago, an artist emerged who would redefine the sound of R&B for a generation—Jon B. His smooth vocals and romantic ballads quickly captivated…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 498- Kwaku Fortune Talks "The Black Wolfe Tone" Now At Irish Rep!
The Black Wolfe Tone is a thrilling new play about identity, raging against the machine, and how young men deal or don’t deal with the darkness. A fast-paced…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBONUS CHAT: Meet The Nominees For The Chita Rivera Awards! Red Carpet Coverage!
Jonathan Groff (Just In Time), Robyn Hurder (Smash), Josh Bergasse (Smash), Warren Carlyle (Pirates! The Penzance Musical), Jasmine Amy Rogers (Boop! The…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 497- Music Director David Loud Talks Sondheim, Broadway, & Being An Inspiration!
We have a special inspiring chat for you today! David Loud occupies a unique place in Broadway history: in addition to his distinguished body of work as a…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 496- Frank DiLella & Cody Williams Talk "Playing The Palace!"
Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Frank DiLella and directed, produced, and written by Cody Williams, Playing the Palace is a feature documentary…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 495- Director & Writer Carlyle Eubank Talks His New Film "BROKE"
Releasing May 6th from Sony Pictures, BROKE is a contemporary western following the story of True Brandywine (Wyatt Russell), a bareback bronc rider clinging…
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Ep 494- Actress Martina Ortiz Luis Talks "Juliet & Romeo" Coming To A Theatre Near You!
"Wynonna Earp” TV Star Canadian actress and singer Martina Ortiz Luis who is currently appearing in Disney's “The Lion King” 8 shows a week at the historic…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 493- Pentatonix Super Star Scott Hoying & His Mom Connie Talk Her New Memoir!
We are Pentatonix fans in this household. We love Scott Hoying and we are so excites to welcome him and his mom Connie to The Roundtable for a Special Mother's…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 492- Best Selling Author Robert Dilenschneider Talks "Character!"
Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership is a new, inspirational book addressing the need for character as a vital dimension in public and…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: Live From The Red Carpet of The Lortel Awards! Nominees! Winners!
We had a great time last weekend at the Lortel Awards live from NYC! We are up close and personal with the winners, nominees, and presenters. The stars were…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: Andy Crosten & Andrew Winans Talks MADDIE: A NEW MUSICAL
After captivating audiences in London’s West End, MADDIE: A New Musical makes its Off-Broadway debut, offering a new life for a ghostly leading lady who's back…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 491-Writer, Director, & Star Rachel Suissa Talks "Greek Mothers Never Die!"
We are thrilled to share that Gravitas Ventures will be releasing GREEK MOTHER'S NEVER DIE, a new dramedy from filmmaker Rachel Suissa (Dangerous Liaisons…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 490- Tony Nominee & Emmy Winner Obba Babatundè Stops By!
A LEGEND IS BACK! Obba Babatunde returns to the Roundtable to talk all about his years on “S.W.A.T.” playing Shemar Moore’s father! What does he say about his…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: Director Deanna Weiner Tells Us About Townhall's Spring Shout Gala!
Join us on May 19, 2025 at The Town Hall Spring Shout as we host an unforgettable evening, celebrating and amplifying the artistic voices that will shape the…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 489- Broadway Star Rachel Potter Celebrates Her New Album "Stages!"
Theater star and Nashville recording artist RACHEL POTTER – best known for appearances on Fox TV’s “The X Factor” and the Broadway musicals The Addams Family…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 488- Broadway Star Ruben Flores Tells Us About "Parrots At The Pagoda"
Pregones/Puerto Rican Traveling Theater will present the World Premiere of Parrots at the Pagoda, written and directed by Associate Artistic Director Jorge B…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 487- Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly Lead Singer Tony Lindsay Is Here!
Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly: The Legacy Band, will be making it’s first performance since the death of the late Frankie Beverly at the New Orleans Jazz &…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: Grammy Nominees Ryan Shaw & Ray Angry Talks Their New Album "OFF BROADWAY"
Multi Grammy®-nominated vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for OFF BROADWAY, a new studio…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 486- Actor Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine Talks His New Doc "Memories Of Love Returned!"
The 32nd edition of the New York African Film Festival kicks of in New York this May. Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) will…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 485- TV & Cabaret Star Paul Iacono Talks Elaine Stritch & Elton John?
Paul Iacono, best known as star of G.B.F., Fame, and MTV’s “The Hard Times of RJ Berger,” in the world premiere of The Stritch Is Back: Paul Iacono Sings…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 484- Actor Charlie Thurston Talks BAM, Whitney White, TV, Shakespeare, & More!
We have a fun one for you today! A Multi-Hyphonate Acting Star Is Here! Charlie Thurston just appearing as "Man" (aka Macbeth) opposite Whitney White in…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 483- Best Selling Author Patrick Bringley Makes His Off- Broadway Debut!
All The Beauty In The World, a new one-man play written and performed by Patrick Bringley, based on his New York Times Best-Selling memoir, will play the DR2…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: A Deep Dive Into "Of Ashes & Souls" Coming To NYC This Week!
Zihe Tian & Shall See Theater Present 七月半遗愿清单 Of Ashes And Souls A World Premiere Play by Zijun (Neil) Wang and Zihe Tian Directed by Zijun (Neil) Wang April…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 482- Musician Nathan Koci Talks His New Album, The Accordian, & Broadway!
We love an accordian! My mom plays accordian! We love a Music Director! So we have the perfect guest! Nathan Koci is here! Combining Jewish spiritual and…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 481- Opening Night At "Pirates Of Penzance" with Ramin, Jinx, David, & More!
We love an opening! We love a big Broadway revival! We sent Adrienne to the red carpet at Roundabout to get the full scoop! Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon, and…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 480- Grammy Winning Superstar Ledisi Talks Her New Album "The Crown!"
We have been obsessed with Ledisi for a long time! We love the albums. We sing "I Blame You" at the top of our lungs. We have seen her in musicals like "The…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 479- New Orleans Musician Steve Kelly Talks His New Album "Here's The Thing"
After enduring a near-fatal car accident, natural disasters, heartbreak, and years of life’s ups and downs, New Orleans-based guitarist and vocalist Steve…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 478- Neighborhood Watch Director Duncan Skiles Is Here!
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH , directed by Duncan Skiles (THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER) and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead), Jack Quaid (The Boys), and Malin…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 477- Opening Night At The Laurie Beechman For The Renaissance Gala!
The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Following years of efforts by proprietors Tom and Michael D’Angora to save…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 476-A Preview Of Broadway Tours With Broadway In Detroit!
Broadway in Detroit is thrilled to announce our 2025-26 subscription season with seven shows coming to Detroit. Plus Three Recently Added Superstar Shows also…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBONUS CHAT: Sophia Gutchinov & Rani O’Brien Talk "Those Who Remained!"
La MaMa presents the world premiere of Those Who Remained, a transformative multimedia solo show written and performed by Sophia Gutchinov about finding one’s…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 475- Jason Butler Harner Talks The New Film "The Big Bend!"
Currently standing at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, THE BIG BEND is written and directed by Brett Wagner and stars Harner alongside Virginia Kull (BIG LITTLE LIES)…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 474- The Tank Presents "Astronauts Wanted?" By Heloise Wilson & Directed By Saki Kawamura
We love The Tank and the mission that it serves for artists in NYC! Speaking of missions, The Tank’s upcoming production of Astronauts Wanted. It is running…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEP 473- Gospel Legend & TV/Film Star Tamela Mann Is Back!
Tamela Mann Is Here! We love Mrs. Mann and her husband Mr. Mann. She is here for a Special Easter Chat to talk The Live Breathe Fight Tour! Award-winning power…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 472- Stuart Zagnit Talks Professor Oak/Pokemon, Broadway, & "Balls The Musical!"
Broadway actor and legendary voice talent Stuart Zagnit—best known as the original voice of Professor Oak in the “Pokémon” television series—will officially…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 471- Miguel Angel Garcia Talks Starring In "Die Like A Man"
We love a good movie! We have one for you and the star here on The Roundtable! "Die Like A Man" is a hard-hitting, coming-of-age story that explores the codes…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBONUS CHAT: New Film "Relative Control" Is Now Out! We Get The Scoop!
A middle-aged, type-A attorney's life spirals as she juggles her handful of an ex-cop father, forgetful mother, unemployed son, a reignited romance, and a…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 470- Caragh Donley Talks "He Said, She Says" Now Playing In NYC!
Writer, performer and four-time Emmy-winning TV producer and GLAAD Award Nominee, Caragh Donley will premiere He Said, She Says, a titillating true trans tale…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 469- Opening Night At "Old Friends!" Bernadette! Lea! Beth!
Celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim, with an irresistible company headlined by none other than Tony Award® winners Bernadette Peters and…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 468- Writer & Actor Christopher Tramantana Talks "Caper!"
Christopher Tramantana who stars in, produced and co-created the independent film CAPER had its world premiere at SXSW in the Feature Narrative Spotlight…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 467- Director/Writer Tom Stuart Talks "Good Boy!"
We love creatives and writers! We have an amazing tale for you today! Director Tom Stuart’s hotly anticipated quirky short ‘GOOD BOY’ takes you on the…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 466- Music Superstar Durand Bernarr Hits The Road With A New Tour!
GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Durand Bernarr just announced his You Gon Grow Too Tour, spanning 32 dates across the United States, United Kingdom, and…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 465- Carl Payne, Jill Marie Jones, & Flex Alexander Hit The Road!
Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play dives into the chaos of love, ambition, and trust. When Caleb proposes to his fiancée Paisley with a shocking prenup…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 464- Flora Le Talks Her One Person Show "Sadec 1965" At The United Solo Fest!
United Solo Festival presents Sadec 1965: A Love Story, an award-winning solo show written and performed by DC-based storyteller Flora Le. A 2,000-mile solo…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 463- Host of "The Wrong Cat Died" Podcast On BPN, Mike Abrams Is Here!
We love a BPN Crossover Moment! Did you know there is a whole podcast about Cats? Specifically was Grizabella the wrong cat to die? Well, that is here on BPN…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBONUS CHAT - Robert Bannon (me!) on The Wrong Cat Died podcast
" I conned my way into the Winter Garden on the back of my parents' wedding anniversary so that I got to experience CATS in person." This episode features…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 462- Tony Nominated Lightening Designer Benjamin Stanton Talks "Maybe Happy Ending!"
Ben Stanton, the Lighting Designer for Maybe Happy Ending stops by! Ben is a lighting designer for theater, concerts, dance, installations, and events. He is a…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 461- Showrunners Benito and Wolfgang Mueller Talk The Smash Hit "Women Of The Dead"
The hit Netflix thriller WOMAN OF THE DEAD – which is currently #3 on Netflix’s intl series charts – following its Season 2 premiere that’s been receiving rave…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 460- "Casualty Of War" Starring Sharon Lesser Comes To The United Solo Fest!
United Solo Festival presents Casualty of War, the story of a mother’s sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking trip to Normandy’s D-Day beaches with her…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: The Cast & Director Of "William Tell" Is Here! The Film Is Now Playing Everywhere!
Claes Bang (Dracula, The Square), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and BAFTA-winning Writer/Director/Producer Nick Hamm…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 459- Jazz Superstar Jose James Talks His New Album, Single, & Tour!
Described by The New York Times as "the result of the black-pop continuum, slow-cooked for more than 50 years," José James has built a career blending jazz…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 458- Luenell Is Back! Our Girl Is On Tour & Ready To Make You Laugh!
We LOVE Luenell. She is the original Bad Girl of Comedy! She has been in this game for over 30 years. She sells out around the country, has a residency at…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 457- Singer/Songwriter Steven Thad Talks His New Single "Smile!"
Today we are talking the highly anticipated new single from new DMV-based Inspirational R&B artist, Steven Thad entitled “Smile”, now available on all…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 456- Tony Nominee Melissa Errico Talks "The Story Of A Rose!"
Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Dracula, Les Misérables) will take the stage at the Rachel M…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 455- Activist, Author, Theatre Legend David Rothenberg Talks His New Book!
Manhattan Mayhem is the new book from legendary activist and author David Rothenberg. Manhattan Mayhem will be officially released April 2. Manhattan Mayhem is…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonBonus Chat: Writer/Director Wes Miller Talks The New Film "Black Heat!"
We have a good one for you today! A new film with an amazing cast is out! You can catch it in theatres right now! "BLACK HEAT" is out! It stars Jason Mitchell…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 454- Diego Enrico Makes His National Tour Debut In "Book Of Mormon!"
We have the future of musical theater with us today! Let's see who has next! DIEGO ENRICO (Elder Cunningham) is elated to be making his professional debut in…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 453- Filmmaker Jose Maria Cabral Talks New Doc "42nd St" At SXSW 2025!
Music lovers, film makers, lovers of hispanic culture and art, this one is for you! Sensory and emotive, 42ND STREET is a vibrant music documentary directed by…
The Roundtable with Robert BannonEp 452- Filmmaker Susan Carpenter Talks "40 Watts From Nowhere!"
We have a fun one for music fans, radio heads, doc lovers, and rebels! An incredible addition to the field of rock music documentaries, we get a glimpse into…