The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Regional theatre is alive and thriving in Rochester, New York, and Eric Vaughn Johnson is helping lead the way. The Founder, Executive & Artistic Director of OFC Creations Theatre Center joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss the company's exciting newly announced Broadway in Brighton Series™ season, featuring Hairspray, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Wit...

Broadway leading man Sam Gravitte is taking audiences on A Walk on the Moon! Known for standout performances in Wicked, Almost Famous, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sam Gravitte now stars as Walker in the new Off-Broadway musical A Walk on the Moon at the Laura Pels Theatre. Based on Pamela Gray's beloved film, the musical transports audiences to the transformative summer of 19...

Alex Michaels (aka Alexis Michelle) is bringing the wigs, the heart, and the hairspray to Cape Cod! Best known worldwide as Alexis Michelle from RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons 9 and All Stars 8, Alex Michaels is stepping into one of musical theater's most beloved drag roles as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The production runs July 15 through August...

There’s something special about artists who make you feel every word they sing, and that's exactly what Sémaj delivers on his debut single, "Love Ain't Fair." Raised on Chicago's South Side, Sémaj brings together the timeless influence of artists like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, New Edition, and Bobby Brown with a fresh, modern R&B sound that feels both nostalgic and completely...

What happens when one of history's greatest epics is told from the perspective of the woman left behind? That's the question at the heart of Penelope, the acclaimed contemporary chamber musical created by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz. Now, with the release of Penelope: Live at Joe's Pub from JOY MACHINE RECORDS and an upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the award-winnin...

For nearly two decades, Berner has been one of the most unique success stories in entertainment. Born Gilbert Milam Jr. in San Francisco, he built a devoted following as a prolific independent rapper, collaborated with artists including Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, Cam'ron, Curren$y, and Mozzy, and released dozens of projects while remaining fiercely independent. At the same time, he transformed his passi...

Award-winning actress, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, and storyteller Malynda Hale joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable career across film, music, and media. Malynda stars in the powerful new drama Bull Street, arriving in theaters on July 17, alongside Academy Award winner Amy Madigan, Loretta Devine, Arielle Prepetit, and Gary Ray Moore. The a...

Actress, comedian, filmmaker, and creator Anastasia Washington joins us on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a fun, thoughtful, and inspiring conversation about her ever-expanding career. This summer, Anastasia heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 as a featured speaker on the Taskmaster panel and You Can't Do That Anymore! panel, where she'll discuss the current state of the superhero genre along...

Broadway performer, filmmaker, and storyteller Doron JéPaul joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about the power of faith, perseverance, and using art to make an impact. Known for his work on Broadway in Our Town, The Piano Lesson, and To Kill a Mockingbird, Doron has also built an impressive career as a writer, producer, and creative visionary. Beyond the Broadway...

The indie sensation Atta Boy is back with brand-new music, a new tour, and an exciting new chapter—and three-fourths of the band stopped by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to tell the story. Lead vocalist Eden Brolin (a singing acting superstar), guitarist Freddie Reish, and keyboardist Dashel Thompson joined Robert for a fun, heartfelt conversation about creating together, the inspiration behin...

There are legendary voices... and then there is Kelly Price. From unforgettable hits like "Friend of Mine," "Secret Love," "As We Lay," and "He Proposed" to unforgettable collaborations with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Faith Evans, The Notorious B.I.G., and so many more, Kelly Price has helped define the sound of modern R&B and gospel for more than three decades. Yet beyond the incredible voice...

What happens when one visionary artist tells the story of another? Award-winning filmmaker Sasha Waters joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss her remarkable new documentary, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, an intimate portrait of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose words have inspired millions to embrace nature, love, and "their one wild and precious life." The film e...

For nearly three decades, Q Parker has been one of the defining voices of R&B. As a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group 112, he helped create the soundtrack to a generation with unforgettable hits like "Cupid," "Only You," "Peaches & Cream," "Anywhere," and more. Now, he's writing an exciting new chapter as a solo artist with his acclaimed album Evolution of Romance, Volume One, whil...

The acclaimed composer and Broadway favorite join The Roundtable to celebrate the haunting new cast recording of one of Off-Broadway's most talked-about musicals. One of this season's most captivating new musicals has found new life through its Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording, and now composer Greta Gertler Gold and Broadway star Erin Davie join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an unforg...

Some of television's most powerful and unforgettable moments have happened because DeMane Davis was behind the camera. Now, the acclaimed director and executive producer joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about building one of Hollywood's most remarkable careers. From directing fan-favorite episodes of How to Get Away with Murder, Queen Sugar, You, Station 19, Fo...

From the silver screen to the New York stage, award-winning screenwriter Pamela Gray joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a must-watch BroadwayWorld Exclusive! After touching audiences with her beloved 1999 film A Walk on the Moon, Pamela has returned to the story that began with her own experiences, transforming it into a beautiful new musical now playing Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels The...

Some voices never go out of style—and Jane Eugene's is one of them. The legendary singer, songwriter, and founding member of Loose Ends joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a heartfelt conversation about an extraordinary career that has helped define generations of R&B and soul music. From timeless classics like "Hanging on a String (Contemplating)," "Slow Down," and "Watching You" to the m...

She is one of the greatest voices in the history of American music—and she's still creating. The legendary Martha Reeves joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a joyful conversation celebrating a remarkable career, the timeless power of Motown, and her first new studio album in over two decades. Martha reflects on the songs that changed music forever, including classics like "Dancing in the S...

The lights of Las Vegas shine bright—but behind the glitz lies a world of secrets, power, and dangerous family business. Bestselling writing duo Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss their electrifying new thriller, The Kings of Vegas, a suspense-filled novel that blends family drama, crime, romance, and high-stakes casino intrigue. The novel follows Jos...

Melvin Riley is a true R&B legend. As the unmistakable voice and creative force behind the groundbreaking group Ready for the World, he helped define the sound of the 1980s with timeless hits like Oh Sheila, "Love You Down," and more. Decades later, those songs continue to fill dance floors, inspire new generations of artists, and remind fans why Ready for the World remains one of the most influen...

When martial arts legend and acclaimed actor Mark Dacascos—known to audiences from John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Iron Chef America, Hawaii Five-0, and more than 50 feature films—steps into the world of Shakespeare, it's an event worth celebrating. Alongside Erin Roth, founder and Artistic Director of the Ensemble Shakespeare Company, Mark joins The Roundtable with Rob...

Pearl Sun joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a joyful conversation about art, storytelling, and the magic of live theatre. She stops by to talk about performing at The Cape Playhouse and stepping into the beloved world of Into the Woods—one of musical theatre’s most iconic and layered works. Pearl shares what it means to bring this timeless story to life, the heart behind the music, and w...

TV star, acclaimed actress, and visionary director Yolonda Ross joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about her incredible career, her powerful work on The Chi, and her continued evolution as both an actress and director. Audiences know Yolonda for her unforgettable portrayal of Jada Washington on Showtime’s hit drama The Chi, where she has brought depth, strength,...

Actor, writer, and rising talent Alex Grech joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk all about his bold new play, Awaiting Evaluation. Fresh off appearing in Juliet & Romeo, Alex is now making waves in the theater world with this thought-provoking, funny, and deeply human new work. Awaiting Evaluation follows two high school students trapped in an administrative limbo, navigating life, iden...

Actor, comedian, writer, podcaster, and professional chaos agent Bryan Safi joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon—and yes, he immediately wants to know one thing: Are You Mad at Me?? From scene-stealing work on 9-1-1 to his hilarious takes on pop culture, relationships, anxiety, and the beautifully awkward moments of everyday life, Bryan has built a career on being wildly funny, brilliantly shar...