The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

I had a wonderful chat with Sharon Asrieli. The renowned soprano shared her thoughts on art, the world, and why we need new works! Her foundation gifts music prizes to artists around the world. They are going to be performing in a wonderful curated concert at Lincoln Center and we find out all about it! Originally from Montréal, soprano Sharon Azrieli has enjoyed international success at world-fa...

19-year-old Sadie Bones, one of the most gifted filmmakers in New York City making her mark on the film scene today. Sadie Bones wrote and directed her debut feature, IF THAT MOCKINGBIRD DON’T SING, after graduating from The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute; she began in the adult program at age 16 and is the youngest graduate ever at Lee Strasburg Institute. Sadie Bones, is the daughter of...

We love directors here at The Roundtable! We have a good one for you! Will Nunziata, Director of White Rose: The Musical and Writer of Figaro: An Original Musical is here! Will is taking over the helm of "Figaro" (which will be going to London and he will be directing) The cast album is out and filled with some of our Broadway Stars!. Plus he just finished "White Rose" and a cast album is on the w...

What an honor to spend time with the one and only Lainie Kazan! She held nothing back as we talk about a career that has included it all from Broadway to TV to Films to Vegas and Beyond! Lainie tells us about growing up in Brooklyn, the night she was supposed to go on for Streisand in "Funny Girl," her crossing over to TV, Film, and how she almost gave it all up til Hugh Hefner saved her?!? Plus w...

Nothing excites us more than new filmakers who put it all on the line! Well Yara is just that! She is an actor who was ready to make her own "YES" She wrote and directed "Demise" which is out now for streaming! “DEMISE,” which marks the feature debut of Latina filmmaker Yara Estrada Lowe has officially been released to movie goers. This highly anticipated erotic thriller promises to captivate audi...

The opening of "The Notebook" was a packed star studded house! We saw and chatted with Nicholas Sparks, himself, who wrote this Best Selling Blockbuster book & movie! Then some of Broadway's Best from Grammy Winning Superstar Vanessa Williams to Eva Noblezada to Courtney Reed, Oak, Corey Cott, and so many more. It is opening season here on Broadway and we are bringing you all the action on "The Ro...

Oh we love that John Cardoza! We love that "Notebook." We just love love. You may have seen Joh in the Moulin Rouge tour or on Broadway in "Little Jagged Pill." Now, John is on Broadway singing his face off eight shows a week as Young Noah in "The Notebook." How did he land the part and what has it been like to take this story to the stage? He tells all! ___________________________________________...

We have been raving about "TItanique" since their first ever press day. It stopped us dead in our tracks! We have gone numerous times and we laugh more and more and more! Today Celine is HERE! That is right! Nicole Parker comes direct from the ship of dreams to The Roundtable! You may know her from her stint on "Mad TV," her Broadway work like "Wicked," etc. Well she has combined them both and is...

We all love that Aunt Viv. Janet Hubert is here! YES! We all grew up watching her on "Fresh Prince" and we all heard the story of how she was replaced, but her strength is so inspiring. She never gave up and has given us so many wonderful TV Magical Moments! We talk about them all PLUS did you know she is a Broadway Baby? She sure is! She was a dancer's dancer in the original production of "Cats"...

Let me tell you- this is a chat that takes a turn I never saw coming! Broadway Star To Doctorate in Divinity? We talk music, Broadway, and how religion is for everyone! CRAIG RUBANO – Broadway star of Les Misérables and The Scarlet Pimpernel and multiple MAC and Bistro Award-winning cabaret artist – will return to the New York concert stage in the new show “Take the Moment” at The Laurie Beechman...

David Jennings is here to talk all about "Days Of Wine & Roses" now playing at Studio 54. This epic production deals with some real slices of life and he talks about how he prepares for this role eight shows a week. He also shares the research he did to get ready for this tale. David has some Broadway Career! We loved him in "Tina," "Once On This Island," and many more. He has worked with legends...

The Superbowl of Movies! The Academy Awards were up and out on Sunday and we have all the hot takes! Did you watch? Did you agree with the winners? Did you love the fashion? Well here at The Roundtable, we break it all down. We have the winners, the performer, and lots of thoughts and opinions! Take a listen! _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Ban...

Full disclosure- we love Grace Potter. When we saw her name as an Executive Producer, we were in. Her epic records, live shows, and those vocals are thing of legend. Then we were sent the movie. Alison Tavel is breaking down all the vulnerability and sharing her heart, family, and story in the most touching and profound way with "The Resynator" now selected at the SXSW Festival. Inventor Don Tavel...

We love our friends all over the Broadway Podcast Network! When Sam & Jason invited us out to their Season 3 Survival Job Podcast Launch, we showed up and out! We chat with all their VIP Guests like Broadway Stars Robin DeJesus, Krystal Joy Brown, Lempicka Composer and Our Bestie Matt Gould, and artists all over Broadway, TV, the podcast world, and more! So while you are listening to "The Roundtab...

We love Rupert Holmes. He has inspired us to keep going and keep working! Rarely, if ever, will you find someone with a Best Selling Novel on the NY Times Best Sellers List, a new show about "RBG" set to go on tour, Tony Awards, Platnium Selling albums, TV shows, and more going on at the same time, but then again that is Rupert Holmes! We have a great deep chat about his connection to Ruth Bader G...

All award season long, we have been predicting, reviewing, and kiki-ing about award season! Well the big one is here! The Academy Awards, the Oscars, movie's biggest night is here! We are talking all of our favorite movies, what we think should and will win, and what all the word on the street is in regards to fashion, presenters, Jimmy Kimmel, and more! Adrienne Garzillo is back and we are joined...

You have read the book. You have seen the movie. Now the classic American tale of "The Outsiders" comes to Broadway and "The Roundtable" is there to cover it all! We have the cast and creative team for you sneak peek at what to expect when this show roars into NYC this Spring! The cast is led by Brody Grant as Ponyboy Curtis, Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny Cade, Joshua Boone as Dallas Winston, Brent C...

We are such fans of Natalie Douglas! That voice! Those arrangements! All she stands for- we are FANS! We had the chance to have a special in-depth chat about her new album "Back To The Garden" now streaming! Back to the Garden is a potent mix of golden age standards, pop gems of the Woodstock generation, and special surprises. Highlights include a vivacious big band arrangement of the Cole Porter...

We love our Jennie Kwan! She was here earlier this year to talk about the "California Dreams" reunion that came thru NYC! She is back to talk about a brand new project coming to NYC this month! It is a Murder Mystery Who Done It coming to the Actor's Temple! PLUS we talk about how her California Reunion went, what is the Avatar: Last Airbender fandom like, and what is it like to be a comic con sup...

We have a good one for you today! Do you want to know what a director does? Well Gordon Greenberg is here to tell you! Gordon has directed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London’s West End, written for television and stage, and developed, directed and produced new works for arts institutions across America. Current Directing/Writing projects include The Heart of Rock and Roll , which opens on Broadw...

Three Second Chances is indie-pop ear candy with a dash of Broadway from a trio of 40-somethings filling the generation gap with fun and FUN we had! Yes! The band is here to talk their new EP, how they came to be, their secret talents, and how to describe their fun, fresh, familiar sound! You have to stream it to get it! This is a fun chat with a group you need to see in-person! Hey! You may even...

We love up and coming artists especially ones not afraid to take a stand! That is where Amber Akhtar comes in! She wrote a new short called "Cycle" that is getting raves! Cycle is a short film written by Amber Akhtar, a 22-year-old filmmaker who grew up in Michigan. She just finished her BFA in Dramatic Writing with a minor in Producing at NYU Tisch. During her time at NYU, she wrote two features...

If you listen to our show, you know we love the Vineyard! We come to you from the red carpet where we speak to Tony Winner, Emmy Nominee, Star of "Modern Family" Jesse Tyler Ferguson! He gives marriage advice, talks theatre, and flying in from the SAG awards! Plus his friends are here! We have Bros/Hallmark Star Luke Macfarlane, Tony Winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Broadway Star Montego Glover, Talk S...

I am in the midst of "Mean Girls" Mania at NJPAC! I have the pleasure and privilege of directing the JR. version for this year! Well, we love the movie, the show, and we love Jaquel Spivey! He wowed us in "A Strange Loop," and he came out giving us all the Damien realness! We were here for it! We are so honored to have Jaquel on the show. He gives us his thoughts on Broadway, his journey to the mo...

We love dance, immersive theatre, and creative fun people! If you do to, this one is for you! TBIC Music Group will release a concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly – the first musical written in the retro-inspired genre – on Friday, February 23. To mark the anniversary of the start of Prohibition, a special preview dance mix from the album will be released on Wedn...