The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Would you sell your house to make your best friend's dream come true? Filmmakers Eric Foss and Brandon Pickering join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about their documentary SELL YOUR HOUSE, the remarkable story behind the making of The Last Stop in Yuma County. When James Claeys sold his house to finance his best friend Francis Galluppi's first feature film, neither could have imagined...

Jordan Matthew Brown, Gizel Jiménez, Angela Reed & Tony nominee A.J. Shively join The Roundtable to talk about the hilarious new Off-Broadway comedy from 13-time Emmy winner David Javerbaum! Sit! Stay! And get ready to laugh! All four stars of THE DOG SHOW: COME. SIT. STAY. are joining Robert Bannon on The Roundtable! Broadway favorites Jordan Matthew Brown (The Book of Mormon, Into the Woods), Gi...

What happens when a play written more than a century ago still has something important to say today? Director Britt Berke joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about PHYL, the rarely seen comedy by pioneering playwright and women's rights advocate Cecily Hamilton, now making its New York premiere with Mint Theater Company. Britt takes us inside this fascinating production, the story of a s...

Who really controls Broadway? Who decides which shows get produced, which artists get opportunities, and how much audiences pay for tickets? On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome acclaimed author, legal scholar, and Broadway producer Spencer Weber Waller to discuss his fascinating new book, Power and Greed: Monopolies, Mergers, and Cartels on the American Stage. From the...

What happens when two robots discover something beautifully human? Maybe love really does have a happy ending! The Roundtable welcomes Claire Kwon and Steven Huynh, the stars of the first North American tour of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending, for a heartfelt and fun conversation about bringing one of Broadway's most celebrated new musicals to audiences across the countr...

Actor, director, producer, and martial artist Michael Jai White joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable for an engaging conversation about life, art, Hollywood, and the movies that have shaped his extraordinary journey! With a career spanning more than three decades, Michael has become one of the most recognizable faces in action films and beyond. He made history as one of the first Black actors to...

There's something special about discovering an emerging talent, and Gavin Goudey is ready for his moment in the spotlight! Gavin joins Robert for a fun and engaging conversation about his latest movie, the experiences that shaped his performance, and what it means to be part of a new generation of performers making their mark in entertainment. From life on set to the challenges and rewards of acti...

After more than six decades of enchanting audiences around the world, The Fantasticks is finally making its Broadway debut — and this time, the beloved musical is telling a new kind of love story! Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Christopher Gattelli, music supervisor and orchestrator Sam Davis, and the extraordinary men of the Broadway company join Adrienne for a special conversation...

The courtroom drama is heating up, and we have a front-row seat! This time on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we're welcoming the wonderful Angela Grovey, one of the stars of Hulu's hit series “Reasonable Doubt!” Angela brings humor, heart, strength, and a whole lot of personality to her portrayal of Krystal Walters, the straight-talking, fiercely loyal assistant to powerhouse attorney Jax Stew...

The internet's favorite lovebirds join Robert Bannon for one of their first interviews, sharing the love, laughter, and real-life moments behind their growing social media phenomenon! They've captured hearts, made people laugh, and built a passionate online community by simply being themselves. Now, Kasaun & Amari are coming to The Roundtable! This week, Robert Bannon welcomes the viral social med...

Nobody puts Baby in a corner! This week on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we're having the time of our lives with Annalese Starzec and Blake Zelesnikar, the stars of the new North American tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical! Annalese takes on the beloved role of Frances “Baby” Houseman, while Blake steps into the iconic shoes of Johnny Castle, bringing one of the most unforgettable love storie...

Come fly with us! The timeless music, unforgettable style, and extraordinary legacy of Frank Sinatra take center stage as Eric Comstock, Christopher Gines, and Hilary Kole join Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to celebrate the return of OUR SINATRA: A Musical Celebration! More than 25 years after first bringing their love of Ol’ Blue Eyes to the legendary Oak Room at New York City's Algonquin Hotel...

What does it mean to truly be yourself when you've spent your life moving between different cultures, countries, and identities? On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, Japanese composer, songwriter, producer, and orchestrator Miu Sato joins Robert to spotlight her deeply personal new EP, To Let Me Be Me, released September 18 on Joy Machine Records. Born in Singapore and raised acro...

Justin Guarini is taking center stage once again, and this time, he's helping others find the confidence to do the same! The singer, actor, Broadway star, television personality, and now author joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a conversation about his extraordinary journey through show business and the release of his new book, Center Stage Confidence: How to Own Your Story and Command A...

On this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, Robert welcomes musical theatre writer, composer, lyricist, and violinist Timothy L. Michuda for a conversation about his powerful new musical, TURING. Co-written by Michuda and Benjamin Ward, TURING tells the true story of Alan Turing, the brilliant British mathematician whose work was instrumental in cracking Nazi Germany’s Enigma code during...

What happens when the trip of a lifetime becomes the ride from hell? Writer, director and producer Kristian McKay joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his new horror thriller KILL TRIP, a Texas-set nightmare that takes a group of festival-bound friends and sends their road trip in a terrifying direction. On their way to a music festival in Austin, a group of carefree travelers acc...

We’re heading Off-Broadway as WP Theater’s Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty, director Tatiana Pandiani, and stars Alyssa May Gold and Yasmin Ranz-Lind join The Roundtable to take us inside the world premiere of Melis Aker’s FISH! Set in London in 2016, FISH follows 17-year-old Karya as she struggles with the unresolved disappearance of her brother. When a theory from her mother begins to g...

Award-winning, Billboard-charting composer and songwriter Billy Recce joins us at The Roundtable to talk about his powerful new project, BIG MAN: A NEW MUSICAL! Currently in development, BIG MAN takes us inside the imagination of Albert, an 85-year-old man living with Alzheimer’s whose world transforms from a memory care room into the bright lights, big-band sounds, and Rat Pack swagger of 1960s L...

Broadway is getting WANTED — and The Roundtable is going inside one of the season’s most exciting new musicals! ⭐️ Grammy Award winner Ledisi joins us alongside members of the incredible cast and creative team of WANTED, the new American musical heading to Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre. Inspired by a Clarke family story carried through generations, WANTED takes us to Texas in 1893, where tw...

A new chapter. A powerful voice. A story worth hearing! Singer, songwriter, and producer Merce joins Robert Bannon at The Roundtable to talk about her single “My Guy” and her deeply personal solo project, ALIVE. As a founding member of The Jazzyfatnastees, Merce helped shape the neo-soul movement—and now she is bringing her own story front and center. We talk about the meaning behind “My Guy,” tru...

The saxophone legend is at The Roundtable! Four-time Grammy nominee Boney James joins Robert Bannon to celebrate his brand-new album, A Simple Man. With 20 studio albums and more than three decades of making music, Boney continues to bring the soul, the groove, and that unmistakable sound we love! We talk about the inspiration behind this deeply personal new chapter, finding joy in the simple thin...

The one and only Leon is at The Roundtable! From The Five Heartbeats and The Temptations to Cool Runnings, his performances have given us characters and moments we continue to love. Now, he joins Robert Bannon for a conversation about his latest film, Wildcards! Written and directed by Wes Miller, Wildcards brings questions of truth, bias, and justice into the courtroom. Leon stars as Greg Sims, a...

We’re turning down the lights and turning up the chills on The Roundtable! Robert Bannon welcomes Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Alison Thornton, Josie Totah, Joel Oulette, and Arthur Conti for a special featuring the cast of Carrie, Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic for Prime Video. First up, Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder join Robert! From Matthew’s unforgettable...

Helloooooo, Detroit! 👵🔥 Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to the Motor City — and Craig Allen Smith is stepping into one of musical theatre’s most beloved (and demanding!) transformations! Craig Allen Smith joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about taking on Daniel Hillard AND his unforgettable alter ego, Mrs. Doubtfire, in the touring production of the hit Broadway musical. We talk about the...

Meet MR. ANTHONY! ❤️ Anthony is the co-creator and host of the brand-new musical children’s series Mr. Anthony & Friends, bringing music, imagination and some pretty incredible friends along for the ride — including legendary composer Stephen Schwartz, Tony and Emmy Award winner Lillias White, Janine LaManna, Ali Ewoldt and more! We talk about why Anthony wanted to create something for kids and fa...