The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

For years, Tan France has inspired audiences around the world through his work on Queer Eye, helping people find confidence, joy, and authenticity while becoming one of television's most beloved personalities. His warmth, honesty, and advocacy have made him a powerful voice within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Now, Tan joins Robert Bannon for an engaging conversation about Pride Month, raising...

Join us as The Roundtable with Robert Bannon hits the red carpet for one of theatre's most exciting nights. We chat with an incredible lineup of Broadway favorites and rising stars, including Alec Baldwin, Lea DeLaria, Tovah Feldshuh, Benjamin Pajak, Ephraim Sykes, and Sam Tutty as they celebrate the next generation of theatre artists. From inspiring acceptance moments to candid conversations abou...

We're kicking off Pride Month in style with one of the most talked-about stars to come out of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 — the hilarious, talented, and unforgettable Suzie Toot! Fresh off her incredible run on the hit series, Suzie joins us to talk about life after Drag Race, finding her audience, and embracing the whirlwind that comes with becoming a fan favorite. Plus, Suzie is hitting the roa...

Can you believe it?! We are heading inside opening night of SMALL, the acclaimed solo play written by and starring Robert Montano. This deeply personal piece follows Robert’s journey from dreaming of life as a jockey to finding his voice, power, and purpose on Broadway in shows like Cats, On the Town, and Kiss of the Spider Woman. First, we sit down for a long, heartfelt chat with Robert about the...

Known for her distinctive voice, captivating storytelling, and genre-blending artistry, Neyla Pekarek joins The Roundtable to discuss her latest EP, The Queen of Magic. In this engaging conversation, Neyla opens up about the themes woven throughout the project, the characters and emotions that inspired the music, and what she hopes listeners take away from the experience. From her evolution as a s...

Tony Award nominee Tim Jackson is helping introduce Broadway audiences to one of the most charming and emotionally resonant new musicals of the year. On The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, Jackson shares the creative process behind directing Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York, a musical that blends humor, heart, and unexpected friendship into an unforgettable theatrical experience. During...

Tony Award nominee Candy Buckley is taking audiences on an unforgettable journey in Thornton Wilder's The Emporium, the legendary playwright's final unfinished work, now receiving its long-awaited world premiere. During her conversation with Robert Bannon, Buckley shares what it means to help bring this remarkable piece of theatrical history to the stage and how Wilder's unique blend of imaginatio...

The stars came out in full force for the annual New Dramatists Spring Luncheon, bringing together some of Broadway’s brightest talents for an afternoon celebrating the future of theater. The Roundtable with Robert Bannon was on the red carpet chatting with an incredible lineup of performers and creators including Shoshana Bean, Ana Gasteyer, Sara Chase, Louis McCartney from The Lost Boys, Marla Mi...

The legendary voice behind “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a conversation about music, legacy, and an incredible career that continues to inspire generations! The Roundtable with Robert Bannon welcomes true music royalty — Crystal Gayle! With a career spanning decades, countless chart-topping hits, Grammy Awards, and one of the most recognizable voice...

Actors Jacob Harran and Miriam Kulick join us alongside director Lorca Peress to talk all about the exciting new NYC theatrical event Beyond Encounters! The evening features three powerful one-acts blending comedy, drama, history, and noir-inspired mystery for a truly unique theatrical experience. We chat about bringing intimate storytelling to the stage, the creative collaboration behind the prod...

We are talking NYTW In The Bricks — an exciting collection of bold theatrical works presented by New York Theatre Workshop and National Black Theatre that celebrates fearless storytelling and unforgettable performances. This powerful lineup includes The Peculiar Patriot by Liza Jessie Peterson in association with Lena Waithe, The Unexpected 3rd… by Kathryn Grody, Mention My Beauty by Leslie Ayvazi...

The Roundtable welcomes the one and only Eugene Mirman! Known around the world as the voice of Gene Belcher on the Emmy-winning hit Bob’s Burgers, Eugene has become one of comedy’s most unique and beloved voices through stand-up, television, writing, and unforgettable live performances. From Flight of the Conchords to Delocated and beyond, his offbeat humor and smart storytelling have made him a c...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon welcomes the legendary Reg E. Gaines to talk all about the 24th season of the Downtown Urban Arts Festival (DUAF)! A Tony nominee, Grammy-nominated poet, and one of the most influential voices in spoken word and urban theatre, Gaines continues to push boundaries through storytelling that celebrates culture, community, and authentic artistic expression. In this exc...

The Roundtable is heading into the outrageous, punk-rock world of Weapons of Mass Seduction with creator and producer Matt Bond alongside star Jalen Bunch! This bold new musical satire is making noise ahead of its developmental NYC run at Culture Lab LIC, blending camp comedy, political chaos, disco energy, and unapologetic queer storytelling into one explosive theatrical event. East Coast Corresp...

What a night celebrating dance, Broadway, and entertainment royalty at the Chita Rivera Awards! The Roundtable was on the red carpet for one of theatre’s most glamorous nights, honoring the artists who make movement, music, and storytelling come alive. One of the unforgettable highlights was Ann-Margret receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award, delivering a beautiful speech that celebrated her leg...

A stirring new musical filled with history, resilience, and hope has arrived. We Shall Someday, featuring a book and lyrics by Harrison David Rivers and music and additional lyrics by Ted Shen, tells the story of three generations of a Southern Black family confronting injustice, identity, and the ongoing fight for equality. Released by Joy Machine Records, the World Premiere Recording captures th...

Tony Award nominee, Broadway superstar, and film & television favorite Laura Bell Bundy joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon! Best known for originating the iconic role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde: The Musical and starring in Hairspray, Laura has also appeared in fan-favorite projects including Jumanji, Dreamgirls, How I Met Your Mother, Hart of Dixie, and more. Now, Laura is back on screen...

From making Broadway history to inspiring others through his new book, Joomin Hwang is proving that persistence, passion, and reinvention can take you anywhere. Currently starring in & Juliet, Joomin joins us to talk about his incredible journey from South Korea to the Broadway stage, the power of storytelling, and the release of his new book, The Rule of Five Journal. Joomin made history as one o...

The stars were out in full force for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, celebrating the very best of Broadway, Off-Broadway, and beyond! From the casts of Ragtime, The Balusters, Schmigadoon!, The Lost Boys, Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and more, the night was packed with powerhouse talent, unforgettable performances, and theatrical magi...

Award-winning director Jeremy Seifert is bringing important conversations to the forefront with Papertown, a moving documentary that shines a light on the lives of unhoused individuals living in makeshift communities across the country. Known for emotionally driven storytelling and socially conscious filmmaking, Jeremy captures the resilience, heartbreak, and humanity behind the headlines while ch...

From Broadway stage manager to eco-conscious entrepreneur, Jennifer Kahn has created something truly one-of-a-kind with Scenery Bags — a company that transforms discarded theatrical materials into stunning handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Using retired backdrops, stage floors, costumes, and promotional materials from iconic productions, Jennifer has built a brand that celebrates theatre history...

Pop sensation Maisy Kay joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk all about her emotionally charged new single “Bitter,” a track that blends cinematic pop, raw honesty, and the soaring vocals fans have fallen in love with. Known for creating music that feels both deeply personal and larger-than-life, Maisy opens up about channeling heartbreak, frustration, and growth into one of her most rel...

Robert Bannon sits down with filmmaker, producer, and now novelist Lovell Holder to discuss his gripping debut novel, The Book of Luke. The fast-paced, emotionally charged story follows Luke Griffin, a former reality TV champion whose carefully constructed life begins to unravel after a political scandal rocks his marriage and family. Forced back into the cutthroat competition show that first made...

Artistic Director Alexandra Aron and Obie Award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera join us on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about the powerful new community-based production Everybody Has A Story To Tell! Set throughout the Lower East Side and Chinatown gardens of NYC, this multilingual theatrical experience shines a light on resilience, culture, migration, and the voices too often unhea...

Comedy icon Robert Hays is taking flight once again as he and co-star Julie Hagerty hit the road celebrating one of the funniest films ever made — the legendary Airplane! The groundbreaking 1980 comedy changed movie history forever with its rapid-fire jokes, absurd humor, and unforgettable one-liners. Hays starred as Ted Striker, the troubled ex-fighter pilot forced to land a plane in chaos, deliv...