The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Woman sure is powerful! "Lempicka" arrived on Broadway and we were there for it all! From the creative team like Matt Gould, Carson Kreitzer, Raja Feather Kelly, to the cast (Eden! Amber! Beth! Natalie!) to the VIP Arrivals like Dylan Mulvaney, Shoshana Bean, etc. we have you covered! It was a PARTY and a TIME on the red carpet! Listen and join the action! For tickets to Lempicka: www. LempickaMus...

Carson Kreitzer has been working on "Lempicka" for a moment! Well if fourteen years is a moment! Ha! She tells the story of how a trip to the bookstore changed her life and became the original musical "Lempicka." What did it take to get this to the stage? What was her role on the day to day? How did she find Matt Gould to co-write this with her? We ask and find out all the about it on this special...

Jake Reiner is the third generation of Hollywood comedy legends. The Los Angeles-born son of a famous actor/director (Rob Reiner) and grandson of another (Carl Reiner), initially opted not to become an actor in favor of working in TV news. From 2013-2023, he was a general assignment reporter, sports reporter and anchor for KION (Salinas), KPRC (Houston) and KCBS (Los Angeles). He was acting part-t...

He starred in some of the biggest musicals on Broadway, like "Hamilton." He has been in three shows that are currently making their road to Broadway this season, and he is playing Middle Noah in "The Notebook" currently on Broadway. You better bring your tissues! Ryan Vasquez is here to talk about making art, his journey, and his gratitude in being a part of this robust Broadway Season! __________...

The Janice Jam is a rocking evening that will benefit breast cancer research and awareness with 100% of ticket proceeds benefitting the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative (part of the Entertainment Community Fund) at Haswell Green's. The brainchild of Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), DeAngelis lost his mother last year to breast cancer. To honor her and the countless people affected by this diseas...

It is a celebration! We are celebrating our 100th Thursday together on The Roundtable! Yes, The Roundtable is a daily podcast on the Broadway Podcast Network, a weekly exclusive on Broadway World, and much more, BUT at the heart of the show is the live Thursday chat! It is the "Hey Friend Hey," the "Week In Review," and of course the "Shameless Plug," because I'm shameless! If you do not know abou...

Chelsea Table & Stage will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Presented on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM, the series will start with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway” on April 14, followed by “One of the Girls: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman” on May 5. After a summe...

The Notebook Cast Continues! Young Allie is here! We fell in love with that voice that is Jordan Tyson! People: She sings up and down and around! Well, she has made the journey to Broadway with this Broadway Debut moment! We talk all things chemistry, cast, and "The Notebook!" Plus we talk about her time in another show that came to Broadway this season as well! We are here for the Jordan Tyson Ex...

We love a Broadway Debut, a wedding, Hamilton, and original new Broadway Shows, and not in that order either! Well Hannah Cruz has something to say about all of those things! We had a great chat with Hannah while she was on dinner break over at "Suffs!" This show stormed the Public Theatre and now resides on Broadway in the Music Box! Make sure to check out our chat and then catch Hannah in "Suffs...

Samantha Pauly is a star! She can sing, act, and dance her face off! We loved her in "Six!" Now she is helping bring "The Great Gatsby" to Broadway! We had a great chat about what it is like to be in previews, how the show has changed since Papermill Playhouse, and what it was like for her journey to Broadway! "The Great Gatsby" is coming to Broadway! Now in Previews! For Tickets: www.broadwaygats...

We welcome actor/writer/producer/director Michael Cavalieri to the Roundtable! You may recognize him from his many acting credits, including The Next Karate Kid (starring opposite Hilary Swank). He has two very powerful recent passion projects - a drama RITORNATO (based on his life story) and a documentary LA PORTA DELL'INFERNO, both filmed in Sicily. Both projects have been screening in film fest...

We grew up with Niki Haris! We have been watching and listening to her for decades and she is HERE! THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of chanteuse Niki Haris in her show “Grown Ass Woman” for two performances on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 PM. Following up on two sold-out evenings with longtime collaborator Donna De Lory earlier this season, Haris now takes the stage hers...

Wade McCollum is red lighting on Broadway playing "Wade" in "Water For Elephants" now at the Imperial! Did you know Wade, who made his Broadway Debut in "Wicked" also studies neuroscience? Insane right!? He tells us why art and being an artist goes along with science. Plus he talks what it has been like to put this Big Top Circus Act Musical on Broadway! Step Right UP! ____________________________...

AI? Computers Taking Over Art? Sports? This story is relevant as ever! "Scarlett Dreams" comes to NY for a run at the Greenwich House Theatre! We have the writer S. Asher Gelman here to talk about how the idea and this show came to be! Then we have one of our favorite guests and fellow Podcaster Andrew Keenan-Bolger is here! They are talking about putting this new work on stage and why you need to...

90s Nostalgia Is Everywhere! There are cons, reboots, reunion concerts, and more galore! Well one of our favorite shows "California Dreams" has been all the rage since they reunited for a special concert in NYC! The cast is not just musicians on screen, but talented off the screen as well! We are joined today by cast memeber Brentley Gore, who has a new album now out and streaming wherever music i...

A new circus is in town and we are right under the big top for all the action! The Best Selling Novel and Hit Movie is now a Broadway Musical that has taken up shop at the Imperial Theater in the heart of NYC! We chat with the author of the book and the musical, the songwriting team, and the stars as well! This epic cast was so excited to talk making this story a musical and we celebrate a ton of...

If you listen, you know we have a soft spot in our heart for Detroit! When we heard that BET+ had a new show called "Diarra From Detroit," we were already in! Well now we are addicted! It part "Abbott Elementary," part "Murder She Wrote," Part Comedy, Part Mystery- Fully Entertaining and Fun! Check out the show now on BET+ listen to our joy filled chat including talks with Film, Broadway, Hamilton...

We love Stephen! He is talented. He is sweet. He is HYSTERICAL! Stephen is, not only in "Little Shop" as we speak, but he is also one of the stars of "The Twits" now on The Broadway Podcast Network! We talk all things acting, singing, gratitude, and we laugh a lot. You need to check out Stephen in "Little Shop" & listen to him on Season 2 of "The Twits" now playing on "The Broadway Podcast Network...

Who doesn't love an island? Who doesn't love a nice vacation? Well Nick Sullivan, aside from a long list of TV and Broadway credits, he is an author with a popular series of Fiction Novels all about the islands, scuba diving, and adventure! He is here to tell us all about the second season of "The Twits" Podcast now here on The Broadway Podcast Network! How did it come to be? Who is in it? How do...

We found the next comedic superstar! We are fans of Zach Zucker! Zach just recieved a rave review from the NY Times for his new show "Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour." What is it? Part comedy, part satire, part crazy, part brilliant, 100% Must See! Plus look at his half fabricated bio below! He is our kind of funny! ZACH ZUCKER (Performer/Creator/Producer) is an award-winning performer and produc...

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...