The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

We Love The Nineties! Yes! It was 30+ years ago, GULP! If you grew up like I grew up, we loved Saturday Morning TV! A must see moment every weekend was "California Dreams!" Well we have a treat for you! Kelly Packard & Jennie Kwan are here! From Saturday Mornings to the show with the famous red bathing suit, to musical theatre- these two have done it all! What was it like to be on a big hit as tee...

SURPRISE! SURPRISE! WE HAVE A REVIVAL CHAT FOR YOU!!!! We LOVE us some Sherri Shepherd! This Emmy Winning Talk Show Phenom is here! She is talking her Emmy Nomination, her stand up, we walk down memory lane about her career, we talk Oprah, Barbra Walters, Janet, Being A Mom, and More! This one should not be missed! For More Info: www.sherrishowtv.com _______________________________________________...

The stars were OUT at the MTC's Long Anticipated Opening of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding! We had a chance to chat with all the stars and the creative team at the show. We have writer Jocelyn Bioh with us talking her Broadway Playwright Debut! Plus we talk to the wonderful cast that features Brittany Adebumola, Maechi Aharanwa, Rachel Christopher, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May, Nana Men...

This chat is FUN! We are deep, we are silly, we are talking music! Abigail Barlow has accomplished a lot in her life and she is still a BABY! She has a Grammy, she has music streamed millions and millions of times, she created a concept album of a TV show, and went viral, but it has come with some tough moments as well! She is here to talk her journey, what is next, and the album, coming soon, tha...

The highly anticipated new musical "Harmony" is rolling into the Barrymore this fall! They will be up there singing, dancing, and telling this tale "Every Single Day" (except Monday of course!). We had the chance to be at Press Day for the musical to talk all about it with the cast and creatives. We had the chance to talk to Sierra Boggess, Chip Zien, Julie Benko, Director Warren Carlye, and the H...

Do you like gossip, stories, and old Hollywood Tales? We have one for you! Shelley Herman is an Emmy-nominated writer whose career began as an NBC Page in Burbank, CA. A graduate of Agoura High School and California State University, Northridge, Shelley has written over 1000 hours of television shows, contributed to numerous books for Dove/Phoenix Books, starred in the TV series Off the Wall, and ...

They are NY Staples! They are everywhere, play for everyone, and do it all! Billy Stritch & Jim Caruso are here! They are talking Birdland and Cast Party! It’s a cross between “The Voice” and “The Tonight Show!” Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a wildly popular happening that has brought Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2003. It is the ult...

We love us some Emma Hunton. She wowed us in "Wicked," sang her face off in "Rent," and stuns on screen in all her projects. She is here to talk about a new parody just in time for spooky season! The new rock musical, EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre will premier in NYC just in time for Halloween. The show will come to NYC for its limited viewing on October 8th through...

A true artist joins us! She has conquered Broadway, Recorded Music with the like of Natalie Merchant, and sung around the world, what is next on her list to accomplish? Abena Koomson-Davis is a performer, educator and wordsmith. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and also of Teachers College, Columbia University where she earned a Masters in Educat...

What we need from you is "Understanding," Tamika Scott is here! One-fourth of the prolific R&B quartet Xscape, natural-born performer Tamika Scott has been dazzling audiences with her powerhouse vocals and charming personality. Tamika formed Xscape with her sister, LaTosha Scott, and high school friends Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Kandi Burruss Tucker in 1993 as they exploded onto the Atlanta scene....

LOVE! MARRIAGE! BABY CARRIAGE! The eternal question, how do fall in love and how do we keep it? I do not know about you, but during the pandemic, I fell in the rabbit hole of "Married At First Sight." We have one of the experts with us to talk dating, finding the right match, the importance of communication, and her new book, "The 4 Intimacy Styles" available now! If you are single, newly married,...

There is no greater opening number on Broadway than "Circle of Life!" FIght me on it! It is epic and gives all the feels. This Musical Phenomenon is running strong on Broadway and we get the chance to chat with one of Broadway's Newest Stars Jillian Paige Platero! Jillian chattted with us from home before a full weekend of shows. Do you wonder what life is like for a kid on Broadway? She shares al...

We were live on the red carpet for "20 Seconds" at the Signature. We had a chance to talk to the star Tom Sweitzer about the journey to NY with this incredibly personal story. We also chat with the director, VIP guests, and more! To a young Tom Sweitzer in 1970s blue-collar Pennsylvania, homemade meatballs were an Italian mom’s cure-all. Husky pants from Sears were a necessary evil. And dad’s schi...

We are "All Out of Love." We are "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All." We think "Even The Nights Are Better." We can go on and on, but you get the drift! We are "Lost In Love" with Air Supply and honored to have Graham Russell with us! 2023 is Air Supply’s 48th Anniversary! They have been Named One Of The Greatest Groups Of All-Time According To Rolling Stone. Air Supply performed their 5000th conc...

Have you heard of the queer version of "The Wizard of Oz" playing in Rochester? It is the Gayest Time you can have in sequins? Well guess who is Glinda.... The One & Only Rosè! Rosé is one of New York City’s most electric and dynamic drag entertainers, as well as Planet Earth’s official ambassador to the color pink. Hailing originally from Scotland, this international beauty is best and most widel...

DEBUT ALERT! DEBUT ALERT! DEBUT ALERT! The Green Room 42 will host the New York debut of The Fabulist Fox Sister, the musical comedy stage hit direct from London, for two shows on Tuesday, September 26 and Friday, September 29 at 9:30 PM. The show stars writer and performer Michael Conley, featuring music by Oliver Award nominee Luke Bateman and book and lyrics by Conley. It’s New York, 1892: Kate...

We had a time at the "You Gotta Believe" Gala Concert! We were sobbing. We were cheering. We were on our feet! We had such a good time! Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley, of Stars In The House, have put on a benefit concert for the past 8 years raising almost 4 million dollars for this organization. In the US, there are over 400,000 kids in Foster Care. Over 22k of them age out of the system every year...

We love a singer and we have a Powerhouse Singer's Singer for you! Jazz Legend Maysa is here! From Stevie Wonder’s female backup group to lead vocalist for Incognito. Maysa’s voice – sultry, jazzy and soulful – powered Incognito to international super stardom on a series of albums in the 1990s: “Tribes Vibes a Scribes,” “Positivity,” “100° and Rising,” “Beneath the Surface” and “No Time Like the F...

We love a STAR and this one is a ROCKET! We also rep NY & NJ and so does Wè! Check out her chat with us before her NJPAC opening debut with Superstar Monica on October 1st! Grab tickets at NJPAC.org OR win your way in! Just go to our IG Page for info! @ TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon About Wè: Wé Ani is right at home in the spotlight – the 24 year old is a budding star with screen presence, charism...

We love Mandy Gonzalez! We love Javier Munoz! We love "Hamilton." We love "In The Heights." Imagine putting all of that together! Well we have you covered! Broadway Superstars Mandy & Javi are here! They are talking all of their work, activism, and this concert tour sweeping the nation, "Hitting New Heights." They give us the sneak peek so you know what to expect. Do not miss the show in Morristow...

I loved chatting with this Legend! Haven't we all grown up watching her work? Lucky Episode #13! Following a sold-out, award-winning Hollywood production of Tripping on Life, legendary, Emmy-winning actress Lin Shaye is bringing her solo show to New York City. Directed by Robert Galinsky, Tripping on Life runs through October 8, 2023 at Theatre Row. LIN SHAYE is known for her roles in such iconic...

This show and this conversation is one not to be missed! To a young Tom Sweitzer in 1970s blue-collar Pennsylvania, homemade meatballs were an Italian mom’s cure-all. Husky pants from Sears were a necessary evil. And dad’s schizophrenia and alcoholism were the fuel to a nightmarish fire. That is the life Tom knew and endured until one day, he ran out of the house and into the church across the str...

Well we have a chat for you today! Out artist Stewart Taylor is ending this summer of love with a song about the one that got away. “Favorite Ex,” available now on Spotify. In his latest single release, “Favorite Ex,” out artist Stewart Taylor sings about an old flame he regretfully had to extinguish. “We ended things when I left New York to pursue my career in Los Angeles,” he explains. “We both...

Emmy Winning & Broadway Star Mauricio Martinez (On Your Feet) is HERE! Mauricio Martínez has had a lot of self-tape sides filling up his Dropbox. In his new show, 5’11, Based in NYC, he’s putting those to good use in a musical “What If…,” sorting through what might have been. Pushing aside the ring light, the show is an electric night of musical theatre, featuring a band led by musical director Br...

Then Mercury Stardust is here! She is the Trans Handy Ma'am with over 2+ million followers on Tik Tok! She is a good ole time! She has a new book, a podcast, and so much more going on! Maybe she will even teach Robert how to unclog a sink! There is sure to be laughs and inspiration with Mercury in the hot seat! Her new book is on its way out to a Book Store near you. If you are a renter, homeowner...