The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

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 activist voice while navigating the complexities of identity, culture and tradition encompassing her unique Italian-Mongolian heritage. Rani O’Brien directs. Eight performances will be staged at The Club at La MaMa, 74A East 4th Street in Ne...

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), David Sullivan (ARGO), and the late Erica Ash (OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK). Two families meet for a long overdue reunion in the remote West Texas desert—where events quickly don’t go as planned. Harboring secrets and facing private crises, they ex...

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 April 3-27, this cheeky, multimedia piece written by Heloise Wilson explores what might have happened had we actually sent astronauts to Mars and the limits of pushing the boundaries of what is possible for the collective good.   Inspired by t...

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 couple Tamela and David Mann are bringing faith, family, and phenomenal music together like never before with The Live Breathe Fight Tour – a must-see event uniting some of gospel's most powerful voices. This extraordinary tour will feature...

Broadway actor and legendary voice talent Stuart Zagnit—best known as the original voice of Professor Oak in the “Pokémon” television series—will officially join the cast of BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy for an initial limited pop-up performance at CAVEAT NYC, the acclaimed Lower East Side comedy venue that “champions nerdy, funny art – and sells cheap drinks” on April 18 and 19, 2025...

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 of masculinity, gang culture, and the realities of a rapidly changing Los Angeles. On his 17th birthday, Freddy (Miguel Angel Garcia) is given a .38 revolver, a handful of bullets, and a single command—eliminate his mentor’s rival, a rehabil...

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 hostile takeover in the biggest corporate control battle of her career.   RELATIVE CONTROL captures the humor, heartbreak, and chaos of balancing family caregiving and career with poignant authenticity. With over 30 million family caregivers in...

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, in New York City in April. The deeply personal and boldly humorous production features original music by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Nancy Wilson, co-founder of the iconic band Heart. Directed by acclaimed Off-Broadway artist Robert Galinsky ...

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 Lea Salonga. Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends comes to Broadway from London’s West End, where it earned a bevy of 5-star raves and was hailed by The Times as “unmissable musical theatre.” Joining Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will be co-st...

 Christopher Tramantana who stars in, produced and co-created the independent film CAPER had its world premiere at SXSW in the Feature Narrative Spotlight category.   He has the craziest story of the craziest movie! The first day of filming was the day the writers strike ended. Every producer and the DP said it was a 27 day shoot and they were crazy to try to do it in three weeks yet they did it i...

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 lighthearted journey of a desperate young man (Ben Whishaw) as he drives his battered VW van with his mother (Marion Bailey) in the back, a dead pigeon in the passenger seat, and a growing sense of desperation. Inspired by a personal experience of g...

GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Durand Bernarr just announced his You Gon Grow Too Tour, spanning 32 dates across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. The tour follows the release of his third studio album, BLOOM, a project dedicated to the many forms of love. Fans can expect Bernarr to be in his element, delivering his signature mellow yet electrifying progressive R&B sound. The tour...

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 twist, their picture-perfect romance spirals into a battle of hearts and motives. With comedy, drama, and jaw-dropping twists, this story asks: Are you playing the game of love, or is it playing you? Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play is a la...

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 journey described as Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Wild’ but on a motorcycle on Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh trail, Sadec 1965: A Love Story will be staged at the United Solo Festival on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Theatre One at Theatre Row, 410 We...

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 hosted by Mike Abrams! Mike, who is a huge sports fan, came to NY working in tech and sees the revival of Cats. He had questions and the rest is history! Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in...

" 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 Robert Bannon who is the host of The Roundtable which is another Broadway Podcast Network show. Hear how Robert conned his way into seeing CATS for the first time, his thoughts on all productions including the 2019 movie and the PAC Cats: "The J...

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 four-time Tony Award nominee as well as an Obie, Lortel, IRNE, and Ovation Award winner. Ben is currently represented on Broadway by Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theater. Recent Broadway credits include The Notebook (the Schoenfeld The...

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 reviews, is a hit around the world!   In a vengeful quest to find out who killed her husband, WOMAN OF THE DEAD follows a woman who ends up exposing her small community's deepest and ugliest secrets. The new season raises the stakes after p...

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 unwilling teenage son, written and performed by Sharon Lesser* (Off Broadway: In the Daylight, Twelfth Night, Tartuffe). With direction by Austin Tooley and dramaturgy by Anisa Rose Threlkeld, Casualty of War will be staged at the United Solo...

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, soul, hip-hop, and R&B into a contagious mix of music for "party and politics."  On May 16th, he’ll release his most ambitious album yet, 1978: Revenge Of The Dragon—a bold, genre-bending project shaped by his deep study of Kung Fu and QiGong...

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 (Driven, The Journey) – tell us all about WILLIAM TELL, only in theaters on April 4th following its world premiere at TIFF last year. About The Film: The year is 1307 and the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens,emer...

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 Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Vegas, and star in films like "Borat," TV shows like "Hacks," and more! Well attention NYC! Attention Detroit! Attention America! Auntee Lue is hitting the road. April 11th she will be at the Soundboard at the Motor...

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 streaming platforms. As the world constantly presents changes in government, the economy, airlines, and more, “Smile” is slated to shift the narrative to offer a healing balm of positivity amidst a world of uncertainty.    “Smile” is now currently a...

Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Dracula, Les Misérables) will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus) on May 7, with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War - tickets on sale here. In a unique mix of beautiful song...

Manhattan Mayhem is the new book from legendary activist and author David Rothenberg. Manhattan Mayhem will be officially released April 2. Manhattan Mayhem is a must-read for anyone who loves New York, or anyone who has got the rhythm of New York coursing through their veins. A mensch with a big mouth, a big heart, and big ideas, Rothenberg’s 18 stories capture the mood and heartbeat of the plane...