The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

There has never been a time for a piece like this! We in the US often see things thru the lens of our culture, laws, and government. Have you thought about Trans Lives & Religion in other lands? Award-winning director Ahmad Alyaseer's latest film, OUR MALES AND FEMALES, is a story of the harrowing injustice faced by a deceased transgender woman in the Middle East as her family grapples with the ta...

We Stan Guarini! He is the real deal, and he may be the nicest guy in Show Biz! We had the chance to chat with him pre- Once Upon A One More Time. The show was not even announced yet, but he was dropping WISDOM! He is about as charismatic as they come! How can you be? Listen! He is a star of Broadway, TV, "Idol," Lil' Sweet for Dr. Pepper Commercial, he legit does it all! Justin Guarini is HERE! I...

What do you even say when Hollywood Royalty stops by? I was as star struck and tongue tied as I will ever be! Golden Globe & Emmy Winner/ Oscar & Grammy Nominee The Legend Ann-Margret is here! She is talking her career, what gives her joy, and her new perfume that is benefiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund! This is an HONOR and an amazing way to be back! For info on the perfume: www. AnnMarg...

An important piece or art in an important time! Today we are talking "The Pianist" now at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ! We have the star Daniel Donskoy with us! Hear his take on the show, the world, and get to hear from him before he blows up to being a big giant star! George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music,based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szp...

Every October 11th, we celebrate National Coming Out Day! Who better to talk about this then Drag Star Honey Davenport! We have seen her looks, we have heard her activism, we have listened to the music, now Honey is here to tell us how she is teaming up with the app Mistr to promote health and awareness for the queer community and a brand new song with Alaska "Mighty Legendary" which is out now! ...

Late at night, deep in the woods of southern Illinois, a ghost tells Gail she will die within the next 24 hours. So begins The Refuge Plays, an epic tale that follows one Black family over 70 years. Written by Nathan Alan Davis, this bold reimagining of an American “family play” is full of humor, heart and surprises. Patricia McGregor directs. We had the chance to talk to Nathan and this incredibl...

We Love The Nineties! Yes! It was 30+ years ago, GULP! If you grew up like I grew up, we loved Saturday Morning TV! A must see moment every weekend was "California Dreams!" Well we have a treat for you! Kelly Packard & Jennie Kwan are here! From Saturday Mornings to the show with the famous red bathing suit, to musical theatre- these two have done it all! What was it like to be on a big hit as tee...

SURPRISE! SURPRISE! WE HAVE A REVIVAL CHAT FOR YOU!!!! We LOVE us some Sherri Shepherd! This Emmy Winning Talk Show Phenom is here! She is talking her Emmy Nomination, her stand up, we walk down memory lane about her career, we talk Oprah, Barbra Walters, Janet, Being A Mom, and More! This one should not be missed! For More Info: www.sherrishowtv.com _______________________________________________...

The stars were OUT at the MTC's Long Anticipated Opening of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding! We had a chance to chat with all the stars and the creative team at the show. We have writer Jocelyn Bioh with us talking her Broadway Playwright Debut! Plus we talk to the wonderful cast that features Brittany Adebumola, Maechi Aharanwa, Rachel Christopher, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May, Nana Men...

This chat is FUN! We are deep, we are silly, we are talking music! Abigail Barlow has accomplished a lot in her life and she is still a BABY! She has a Grammy, she has music streamed millions and millions of times, she created a concept album of a TV show, and went viral, but it has come with some tough moments as well! She is here to talk her journey, what is next, and the album, coming soon, tha...

The highly anticipated new musical "Harmony" is rolling into the Barrymore this fall! They will be up there singing, dancing, and telling this tale "Every Single Day" (except Monday of course!). We had the chance to be at Press Day for the musical to talk all about it with the cast and creatives. We had the chance to talk to Sierra Boggess, Chip Zien, Julie Benko, Director Warren Carlye, and the H...

Do you like gossip, stories, and old Hollywood Tales? We have one for you! Shelley Herman is an Emmy-nominated writer whose career began as an NBC Page in Burbank, CA. A graduate of Agoura High School and California State University, Northridge, Shelley has written over 1000 hours of television shows, contributed to numerous books for Dove/Phoenix Books, starred in the TV series Off the Wall, and ...

They are NY Staples! They are everywhere, play for everyone, and do it all! Billy Stritch & Jim Caruso are here! They are talking Birdland and Cast Party! It’s a cross between “The Voice” and “The Tonight Show!” Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a wildly popular happening that has brought Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2003. It is the ult...

We love us some Emma Hunton. She wowed us in "Wicked," sang her face off in "Rent," and stuns on screen in all her projects. She is here to talk about a new parody just in time for spooky season! The new rock musical, EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre will premier in NYC just in time for Halloween. The show will come to NYC for its limited viewing on October 8th through...

A true artist joins us! She has conquered Broadway, Recorded Music with the like of Natalie Merchant, and sung around the world, what is next on her list to accomplish? Abena Koomson-Davis is a performer, educator and wordsmith. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and also of Teachers College, Columbia University where she earned a Masters in Educat...

What we need from you is "Understanding," Tamika Scott is here! One-fourth of the prolific R&B quartet Xscape, natural-born performer Tamika Scott has been dazzling audiences with her powerhouse vocals and charming personality. Tamika formed Xscape with her sister, LaTosha Scott, and high school friends Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Kandi Burruss Tucker in 1993 as they exploded onto the Atlanta scene....

LOVE! MARRIAGE! BABY CARRIAGE! The eternal question, how do fall in love and how do we keep it? I do not know about you, but during the pandemic, I fell in the rabbit hole of "Married At First Sight." We have one of the experts with us to talk dating, finding the right match, the importance of communication, and her new book, "The 4 Intimacy Styles" available now! If you are single, newly married,...

There is no greater opening number on Broadway than "Circle of Life!" FIght me on it! It is epic and gives all the feels. This Musical Phenomenon is running strong on Broadway and we get the chance to chat with one of Broadway's Newest Stars Jillian Paige Platero! Jillian chattted with us from home before a full weekend of shows. Do you wonder what life is like for a kid on Broadway? She shares al...

We were live on the red carpet for "20 Seconds" at the Signature. We had a chance to talk to the star Tom Sweitzer about the journey to NY with this incredibly personal story. We also chat with the director, VIP guests, and more! To a young Tom Sweitzer in 1970s blue-collar Pennsylvania, homemade meatballs were an Italian mom’s cure-all. Husky pants from Sears were a necessary evil. And dad’s schi...

We are "All Out of Love." We are "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All." We think "Even The Nights Are Better." We can go on and on, but you get the drift! We are "Lost In Love" with Air Supply and honored to have Graham Russell with us! 2023 is Air Supply’s 48th Anniversary! They have been Named One Of The Greatest Groups Of All-Time According To Rolling Stone. Air Supply performed their 5000th conc...

Have you heard of the queer version of "The Wizard of Oz" playing in Rochester? It is the Gayest Time you can have in sequins? Well guess who is Glinda.... The One & Only Rosè! Rosé is one of New York City’s most electric and dynamic drag entertainers, as well as Planet Earth’s official ambassador to the color pink. Hailing originally from Scotland, this international beauty is best and most widel...

DEBUT ALERT! DEBUT ALERT! DEBUT ALERT! The Green Room 42 will host the New York debut of The Fabulist Fox Sister, the musical comedy stage hit direct from London, for two shows on Tuesday, September 26 and Friday, September 29 at 9:30 PM. The show stars writer and performer Michael Conley, featuring music by Oliver Award nominee Luke Bateman and book and lyrics by Conley. It’s New York, 1892: Kate...

We had a time at the "You Gotta Believe" Gala Concert! We were sobbing. We were cheering. We were on our feet! We had such a good time! Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley, of Stars In The House, have put on a benefit concert for the past 8 years raising almost 4 million dollars for this organization. In the US, there are over 400,000 kids in Foster Care. Over 22k of them age out of the system every year...

We love a singer and we have a Powerhouse Singer's Singer for you! Jazz Legend Maysa is here! From Stevie Wonder’s female backup group to lead vocalist for Incognito. Maysa’s voice – sultry, jazzy and soulful – powered Incognito to international super stardom on a series of albums in the 1990s: “Tribes Vibes a Scribes,” “Positivity,” “100° and Rising,” “Beneath the Surface” and “No Time Like the F...

We love a STAR and this one is a ROCKET! We also rep NY & NJ and so does Wè! Check out her chat with us before her NJPAC opening debut with Superstar Monica on October 1st! Grab tickets at NJPAC.org OR win your way in! Just go to our IG Page for info! @ TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon About Wè: Wé Ani is right at home in the spotlight – the 24 year old is a budding star with screen presence, charism...