The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

The Tank (Meghan Finn, Artistic Director; Johnny G. Lloyd, Director of Artistic Development; Molly FitzMaurice, Managing Producer) presents Touch, a sunny new comedy by Lori Goodman (Reservations for Two) and directed by Janice L. Goldberg (Liberty Talks!) as one of their Spring 2025 Core Productions. Touch will begin performances on February 20 for a limited run through March 16, 2025 at The Tank...

The exciting new play "LAST CALL" comes to New World Stages and we have one of the stars Helen Schneider to tell us about it and one of the most fascinating careers ever! Helen Schneider has a varied career in music, theater, recording, literature and film. She has released 25 albums spanning the worlds of pop, theater, opera and jazz.  After receiving a gold record and numerous awards, Helen took...

Antonio 'Tony Talks' Baldwin is one of the most recognized comedic influencers on social media. In 2020, his first video to go viral, “LET’S GO CLOCK OUT” skyrocketed his career to the brand he is today. Currently based in Atlanta, he is known for his video content featuring wig-wearing characters influenced by growing up in a household of women. Now, across YouTube, Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram a...

Welcome To The Roundtable! Home of The Roundtable! Can I Take Your Order? Kel Mitchell is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, youth pastor, and author hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Mitchell executive produced and appeared in the new iteration of the beloved Nickelodeon series All That, bringing him full circle to the original award-winning show that was his big break. All...

La'Trez Anderson is here! With millions of followers of his comedy on Tik Tok, IG, and more- he is now a full blown viral STAR! He is hitting the road on a comedy tour around the country and selling out some of the most famous clubs in the country! He is coming to NY! He is coming to Detroit! He is coming to take over the comedic world so get ready! How did this happen? What has it been like? What...

We have such love for L Morgan Lee! She has been a guest of our show. We saw her star turn in "Strange Loop." We have followed that voice and that career! She is putting both to use with her hosting the Maestra Amplify Gala this year with Kate Baldwin! Maestra Amplify 2025 is set to be a remarkable celebration of women and nonbinary musicians in musical theatre.  Event Details: Date and Time: Mond...

Creators connect on TikTok, friends connect on Facebook, and business professionals connect on LinkedIn. Now, at last, theater people have an online community of their own: www.spectra.theater (not dot.com, but dot.theater). The new online community is the new digital front door for American theater-makers, and it’s a game-changer. For the first time, the American Theater Community can connect on...

The next generation of Hollywood has arrived! Isaac Krasner took critics by storm in Big Boy with nominations and acclaim! He is here to tell us all about it! BIG BOYS, 2x Independent Spirit Award nominated feature for Best Breakthrough Performance (lead actor Isaac Krasner) & the John Cassavetes Award. The film, written & directed by Corey Sherman, stars Krasner alongside Dora Madison, David John...

We are all set, dressed up, and ready for the Vineyard Theatre's 2025 Gala. The Gala honors Emmy® Award-winning actor and longtime Vineyard artist Joe Morton and we are there!   Tony Goldwyn and Bellamy Young stop by to tell us all about their "scandalous" time with Joe Morton! Plus we talk to Billy Crudup, Brandon Victor Dixon, James Monroe Iglehart, Craig Bierko, Rolonda Watts, and many more!  ...

A cult classic is the strain of the day! Creators & Writers Dan Studney & Kevin Murphy are here to tell us all about Reefer Madness! Reefer Madness: New Los Angeles Cast Recording, featuring the full cast from its critically acclaimed 25th Anniversary Los Angeles revival, is available today!. The CD edition feature two bonus tracks – “Kindergarten Teacher” and “Cautionary Tale,” both cut from the...

Up-and-comer Abubakr Ali, who stars in the world premiere of Manhattan Theatre Club’s Dakar 2000, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph joins us on The Roundtable today! He is the next big thing! Just you wait! Dakar 2000 is now playing performances Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage I. Abubakr is blazing a trail as an Egyptian-born leading man. Since receiving his MFA from the prestigio...

Well the word Icon & Legend are used all the time, but in this case it is deserved and more! The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Legend Herself, Mrs. Darlene Love is here! She is Christmas. She is Rock & Roll. She is a Broadway Star. She is a Movie Star! She hangs out with people named Bruce, Cher, and Bette, and she is telling us all about it! From iconic hits like "Da Doo Ron Ron," "Christmas (Baby, Pl...

We are talking new work! A new drama inspired by real life events written by Tom Diriwachter about family, fog, and a road trip gone horribly wrong to be exact! Following a desperate phone call, Tim arrives by bus at the Hound Dog Motel, a by-the-hour hellhole outside Memphis, Tennessee, with the purpose of rescuing his parents from a 1996 road trip to Graceland gone horribly wrong. As the mystery...

THIS IS A MUST LISTEN/WATCH ROUNDTABLE FAMILY! The entertainment world is on the brink of a transformation with the launch of Je’Caryous Johnson Studios (JJS), a visionary 360-degree entertainment powerhouse created by acclaimed writer, director, promoter, and producer Je’Caryous Johnson.   At the helm of this historic venture is the visionary Johnson, a prolific producer and promoter whose live p...

We have an acting legend on the show today! He has done it all! Richard Lawson, a legendary actor with a six-decade career spanning film and television. Known for his unforgettable roles in Poltergeist, V, and Dynasty, Richard is now embarking on a new chapter—sharing his personal journey through a highly anticipated series of books and continuing to take on exciting new roles in Tyler Perry’s lat...

Thank you for being a…fan! Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.   Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.goldengirlstour...

PARADE is as relevant as ever. With antisemitism, racism, and discrimination at an all-time high, this show needs to be seen. Broadway In Detroit welcomes Parade to the Fisher Theatre February 25th to March 9th! The cast is epic and it is a tale that needs to be told! We chat with a very special up and coming star! Oluchi will obtain her BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Musical Theatre Composit...

Superstar Alert! Hey Game Of Thrones Fans! Hey Interview With A Vampire Fans! Hey Music Fans! We have a STAR here today! The Grey Worm Himself stops by to talk his new film TIMESTALKER! Of course we are talking Jacob Anderson! After killing it, literally, on Game of Thrones, he has gone on to a big ole singing career, his time on "Interview With A Vampire," and more! His new film is set to be a cl...

If you have been on social media, you probably heard "The Devil Is A Liar! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" Well the Gospel Royalty who made the run, riff, and song is here to tell her powerful story! Vocalist, songwriter, and worship leader Lisa Page Brooks is a soulful performer with a powerful alto who first came to the public's attention as a member of the Grammy- and Stellar Award-nominated gospel ensemble...

The Drama League is the preeminent creative development home for directors, offering access and opportunity to them, their collaborators, and the audiences they inspire across the world. The Drama League opens doors for exceptional stage directors by providing time, resources, and space to work without restriction, while augmenting skills through personalized training, production opportunities, an...

We love a Broadway Con Moment! This year we sent Adrienne Garzillo to the Marriott Marquis to Broadway Con! She came back with many clips of the panel with Tony Winning Superstar Lin Manuel Miranda, Josh Henry singing, and all the scoop and tea! Plus she was able to get us some special live performances from Redwood, & Juliet, Saw The Musical, Real Women Have Curves, Titanique, Six, and more! We b...

HOW FUN DOES THIS SOUND? STAGE TIME, the groundbreaking nightlife production company founded by Broadway actor PJ Adzima (Book of Morman), unites the best of Broadway, Drag, Standup, Burlesque Circus, and more of New York City’s finest artists to deliver a modern-day Vaudeville experience. Since its launch in 2023, STAGE TIME has captivated audiences with its eclectic performances and dynamic comm...

We have an Emmy Winner ten times over with us today! Director Greg Kohs is here. He had the idea and took the risk to film Demis Hassabis without knowing the end, but it certainly paid off! Hence The Thinking Game is a must see! The Thinking Game is a compelling feature-length documentary film that chronicles the extraordinary life of Demis Hassabis, a visionary scientist on a relentless quest to...

Join Us for a Night of Music and Giving! On February 28th, 2025, Nashville based artists are coming together at Anzie Blue for a special benefit concert to support our friends in Los Angeles affected by the recent wildfires. This unforgettable night will feature an incredible lineup of artists, all uniting to bring hope and healing through the power of music. With every ticket sold, 100% of ticket...

We have a thinking piece for you this week for sure! Still by Lia Romeo and directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, stars Melissa Gilbert ("Little House On The Prairie," "Secrets & Lies") and Mark Moses ("Desperate Housewives," "Mad Men") as Helen and Mark. Thirty years ago, Helen and Mark broke up, but they never completely forgot one another. Now, they are getting a second chance at first love. Sing...