The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

We had a BLAST! SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young’s Paul Rudd’s 10th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit was held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY. The event, which raises funds in support of SAY’s life-changing programming for young people who stutter promises to be a star-studded night of beautiful music, great friends, special performances,...

La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys – at the newly renovated The Club @ La Mama for four shows, Thursday, February 1 though Sunday, February 4. “Candied Camera LIVE!” is a celebration of Burns’ “legendary” (her word) early ‘9...

 "Purlie Victorius" is a tour de force! We have the incredible Heather Alicia Simms with us! She tells us what it was like to work on this important piece. I am sure she is going to busy come June! We have her here to tell us all about it! How did she get this part? What has it been like to be in this, "Raisin In The Sun," "Ma Rainey, " and more! She even gives us a good story about Whoopi pushing...

We are celebrating Broadway! With Broadway Week on the way, we are talking to some of the best on the boards! Calling all Potterheads! We have Albus Potter & Scopius Malfoy here on "The Roundtable!" How did they prepare, stay healthy, and live their best wizard lives eight shows a week? Can you imagine making your Broadway Debut in this show? We are doing a full check in and deep dive into their j...

Surprise! Surprise! We have a bonus chat you do not want to miss! Writer/Composer Matt Gould is here to talk the hottest ticket in town - Lempicka! He is here live to talk the journey of this show and how it made it's way to Broadway! We are talking an all-star cast, an epic score, and a story for the times!  How did he get involved? What has the ride been like? How did he get his inspiration? Wha...

Calling all the moms and dads! Parents gather round! We have a show for you! Monica Samuels. who lives in Austin, TX, is a master of reinvention and is helping others do the same with her podcast Inside the Mom’s Club. The podcast has recorded over 50 episodes and is currently taping live shows nationwide. A graduate of the University of Texas Law School, Samuels is spotlighting the role of mother...

Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the casting of their next Broadway on the Bowery event, a concert performance of Divided, a new musical composed by Kristen Rosenfeld with book and lyrics by Luanne Rosenfeld. The performance will be directed by Jim Cooney with musical direction by Robbie Cowan. We have Kristen, Luanne, and Jim here with us...

He is an acting icon! You know his work on TV, film. and Broadway, now see him live on stage with the one man show version of "A Bronx Tale" that started it all! Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri is here! We talk his journey, his dad, his Broadway Debut, and touring the country in "A Bronx Tale." Let me tell you- seeing him do the one man version of this show is ELECTRIC! It is one of the mos...

Can it really be 100 episodes already? It sure can! Since we made our debut here on "The Broadway Podcast Network" in October, we have been proud to share over 100 guests with our listeners! Thank you all for listening from the bottom of our hearts! This episode is fun! Host/Creator Robert Bannon lets the script be flipped for the first time ever! He is in the hot seat getting the questions! How d...

We have a movie star in the house today! We are so honored to have the one & only Robby Benson on "The Roundtable!" Robby Bensonis an American writer, director, composer, lyricist, actor, professor of film, filmmaker and novelist. He began his career in the theater, (Oliver, The King and I); on Broadway (co-starring in Zelda, The Rothschilds and Joseph Papp’s The Pirates of Penzance, where he met...

JEAN LICHTY has appeared Off-Broadway in A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, The Traveling Lady, Nora, A Loss of Roses, The Moth's Mentors, Muses, and Monsters, Letting Billy, Newton's Wad, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Golden Boy, and The Einstein Doll; and regionally in A Loss of Roses at Arkansas Rep and Bus Stop at Olney Theatre Center. Her digital presentations include The Night Of The Iguana (Arti...

We are your Award Show Source for this 2024 Season and we are recapping two big ones! Critics! We love them! We hate them! We have all the scoop from one of Hollywood's Biggest Nights! The Jokes! The Insults! They brought the drama this year! Then the Primetime Emmys were back and they reunited some of our favorites! It was a sweet and emotional night of the best of television! From the success of...

He was Goose in "Top Gun," Dr. Green in "ER," and is now on Broadway in "Prayer For The French Republic" Anthony Edwards is here! We chat with him and the cast on "The Roundtable!" Do not miss this show over at MTC right now! It was a rainy day, but the excitement was bouncing off the walls inside MTC's Opening Night! We chat with the whole cast: Ethan Haberfield, Richard Masur, Nael Nacer, and Da...

We have an inspiring chat for you today! Tommy Burke has come out swinging with his new memoir! LISTEN TO THIS! Author Tommy Burke, whose autobiography Not Just Sunglasses and Autographs, 30 Years of Film & Television Production with Life (& Near Death) Lessons, is a captivating memoir that follows the author's journey from bar bouncing in Boston to working on award-winning television shows and mo...

We are your Award Show Source for this 2024 Season and we tackle two big ones! Critics! We love them! We hate them! Well they are up next with their picks for the best in film! Who do we think will win? Tune in and find out! Then the Primetime Emmys are back! After the SAG strike, some thought they would not happen! Who is nominated? Who is hosting? Who do we think is going to win? We have all the...

Kersten Stevens, queen of the violin and six-time winner of the historic Amateur Night and Showtime at The Apollo has a brand new album "Queen Rising" featuring jazz great, Christian McBride. Kersten Stevens new album  QUEEN RISING featuring the single"Release The Grace" an ode to Luther Vandross is available on all DSP’s now. The album, QUEEN RISING is co-produced and performed with 8x Grammy Awa...

Speaking fun & up & coming musicals, we are talking "Blood/Love!" We have one of the writers and stars Carey Sharpe with us as well. How did she come up with this idea and how did she get it to become the phenomenon it is today? She is telling her story to The Roundtable! This story and idea took off like a rocket. Now it is coming to Joe's Pub with an all-star cast of Broadway Superstars! Hear al...

Courtney Reed is Sunshine, Happiness, & Magic rolled into one! Her energy is infectious, and we love catching up with her! She is right now starring in "Moulin Rouge" over at the Hirschfeld eight shows a week! It is a fun time! Grab tickets! In her off time she is taking a moment to be in a new musical "Love/Blood' at Joe's Pub for two special shows! Listen as she tells us her routine, her journey...

We are back with another episode in our Award Season 2024 Podcast Extravaganza! We sat and watched the show and we have all the thoughts, notes, and opinions! We run down the winners, losers, the fashion, Jo Koy, the presenters, and much more! If you agree or not, we hope you listen and let us know your thoughts! Do not miss later in the week when we give our predictions for Emmys and the Critics...

We are talking songwriting with up & coming Songwriter & Music Maker Richard C. Walter! His album of originals from an original music is out and his music is coming to NYC! Chelsea Table & Stage will present the debut of the rising musical theater composer and lyricist Richard C. Walter in the special evening “Pieces: New Musical Selections” on Thursday, January 18 at 9:30 PM. Walter is bringing t...

We love a West End Moment! We love Les Mis! We love harmonies! We love a good night of music, dancing, and fun! The Barricade Boys are ready to storm the US and return to NYC and they are HERE! After selling out their 54 below debut in record time, The UK’s No. 1 West End musical theater supergroup, The Barricade Boys, are heading back to 54 Below on January 15th and 16th for encore performances ...

We love an award show! We love the razzle dazzle, fashion, gossip, and the fun that all goes into making art! We are starting a brand new segment and series where we preview & predict the winners of the award shows this season here on "The Roundtable!" Let me tell you, this is going to heat up with HOT TAKES! One of the most controversial award shows "The Golden Globes" comes to CBS on January 8th...

We are BACK! The Roundtable comes back to the Broadway Podcast Network and we are READY for an amazing 2024! Buckle up! Today we have actor, producer, and Executive Director of NY's Gilbert & Sullivan Players David Wannen with us! New York Gilbert Sullivan Players continues its expanded 49 th season with its critically acclaimed new production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. The repertory...

We love a holiday festive moment, and since this is the last show of the year, we went ALL OUT! We are bringing you one of our favorites who just so happen to love a festive moment as well! Kalen Allen has done it all! From Ellen to Movies To Music To Content Creator, we just REP & ROOT for the Kalen Allen Experience! He always comes with good tea, hot takes, and plenty to say! He is talking Beyon...

We love a singer. We love a Jazz Singer. We love up & coming talent! We love NJPAC! So add that all together and you get the one to watch Tyreek McDole! He is singing up & down and around! He's got next! Fresh off the win of the International Sarah Vaughn Competition WIN, he is on the road, releasing music, and creating the next sound of Jazz. We caught up with him to talk his education, journey,...