The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Broadway Podcast Network
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Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca Film Festival! We cover everyone and everywhere! We will be uploading new chats weekly, so make sure to subscribe and join us! Direct from over one million views on YouTube, "The Roundtable" makes its podcast debut with The Broadway Podcast Network! Follow us on on all Social Media- @RobertMBannon

  1. 18h ago

    The Cast & Creatives of FISH Are at The Roundtable!

    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 gain traction, Karya and her best friend create a twisted online experiment to search for answers — and soon find themselves venturing into much darker territory than they ever expected. It’s a sharp, funny and tender coming-of-age story about grief, girlhood, family, friendship and games that go too far. Women's Project Theater We talk with Lisa McNulty about WP Theater and its continued commitment to developing and producing work by Women+ artists; Tatiana Pandiani about directing this timely new work; and Alyssa May Gold and Yasmin Ranz-Lind about finding Libby and Karya and bringing this complicated friendship and story to life onstage. Alyssa returns to WP after appearing in the acclaimed world premiere of Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, with credits that also include the Broadway revivals of How I Learned to Drive and Arcadia. Yasmin makes her WP and Signature Theatre debut as Karya, following work including Smile Off-Broadway and productions at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Women's Project Theater FISH is a co-production of WP Theater and Signature Theatre, in association with New Light Theater Project, with Noor Theatre as consulting producer. It runs through October 25 at WP Theater, with opening night set for October 11. Women's Project Theater 🎟️ Tickets and more information from WP Theater For more from The Roundtable, visit RobertBannon.com or follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come. ❤️ #FISH #WPTheater #AlyssaMayGold #YasminRanzLind #TatianaPandiani #LisaMcNulty #MelisAker #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #OffBroadway #NYCTheater #NewYorkTheatre #SignatureTheatre #NewPlays #Theatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    BILLY RECCE TALKS BIG MAN: A NEW MUSICAL!

    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 Las Vegas. With music by Billy Recce and book and lyrics by Sheryl Berk, the show explores family, memory, caregiving, love, loss, forgiveness, and what it means to meet someone you love exactly where they are. Billy takes us behind the music, the development of the show, and the journey of bringing this deeply human story to the stage. We also talk about the incredible artists already lending their voices to the score, including Ramin Karimloo on “Wanted to Believe” and Kevin Chamberlin on “Wander” — with proceeds from the singles benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. It’s a conversation about creating new musical theatre, finding joy alongside heartbreak, and using music to tell a story that so many families know firsthand. 🎥 Watch our conversation now! For more from The Roundtable, visit www.RobertBannon.com or follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come. ❤️ #BillyRecce #BigManMusical #BigManANewMusical #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #NewMusical #MusicalTheatre #Broadway #Theatre #RaminKarimloo #KevinChamberlin #AlzheimersAwareness #AlzheimersAssociation #NewYorkTheatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 2d ago

    Ledisi & the Cast and Creatives of WANTED Are Here! | The Roundtable

    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 twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke are on the run. Black women passing as white, the sisters navigate two very different Americas while fighting for their family, their freedom, and a future they refuse to surrender. We talk about bringing this extraordinary story to Broadway, finding the sound and soul of the piece, the history behind the Clarke sisters, and what it means to tell their story to audiences today. And with a company led by Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine, Ledisi, Luke James, Bradley Jaden, Aurelia Williams, and Awa Sal Secka, there is some SERIOUS talent bringing this world to life. WANTED features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri, a descendant of the Clarke sisters, with music by Ross Baum, direction by Stevie Walker-Webb, and choreography by Chelsey Arce. The show begins Broadway previews October 15 and officially opens November 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre. 🎭 Learn more and get tickets at the official WANTED website. 🎤 The Roundtable with Robert Bannon🎥 Watch on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & iHeart💻 Visit RobertBannon.com More than 1,000 conversations and counting — with the artists, performers, and creators shaping entertainment today. The best is yet to come. ❤️ #WANTEDBroadway #WANTEDMusical #Ledisi #SoleaPfeiffer #LiisiLaFontaine #LukeJames #Broadway #BroadwayMusical #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #Theatre #NYC #NewMusical Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 3d ago

    Merce Talks “My Guy,” ALIVE & Finding Her Own Voice | The Roundtable

    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,” trusting your path, and finding the courage to move forward. Blending alternative soul, pop, and electronic sounds, her new music explores loss, resilience, and rediscovering yourself through creativity. From her roots with The Jazzyfatnastees and The Roots to finding her own artistic voice, this is a conversation about music, purpose, and the power of beginning again! Watch and listen to The Roundtable across BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. Visit www.RobertBannon.com or follow us at @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come. #Merce #MyGuy #ALIVE #TheJazzyfatnastees #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #NeoSoul #NewMusic #SoulMusic #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 3d ago

    Boney James Talks “A Simple Man,” New Music & a Lifetime of Soul | The Roundtable

    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 things, and blending jazz and R&B in a way that is entirely his own. Featuring collaborations with Ledisi, Larry Carlton, and Marquis Hill—including “I Belong To You” with Ledisi—A Simple Man celebrates an artist still creating, exploring, and making every note count. Come for the music, stay for the conversation! Watch and listen to The Roundtable across BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. Visit www.RobertBannon.com or follow us at @RobertMBannon on Instagram. The best is yet to come. #BoneyJames #ASimpleMan #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #Ledisi #Jazz #RnB #NewMusic #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 4d ago

    Leon Talks “Wildcards” and a Career of Unforgettable Performances!

    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 veteran defense attorney whose undefeated record faces a challenging case. With jurors divided and a mysterious witness entering the picture, certainty becomes harder to find. Robert recently had the pleasure of moderating a Wildcards event with Leon in Detroit, and we are thrilled to bring him to The Roundtable! There is something special about welcoming an artist whose work has been part of so many of our lives—and celebrating what comes next. Whether you have been a fan for decades or are discovering his work for the first time, pull up a chair. We are giving Leon his flowers! Watch and listen to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on BroadwayWorld, YouTube, Broadway Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio. Visit www.RobertBannon.com or follow us on Instagram at @RobertMBannon. The best is yet to come. #Leon #Wildcards #RobertBannon #TheRoundtable #TheFiveHeartbeats #TheTemptations #CoolRunnings #ActorInterview #Film #BroadwayWorld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 4d ago

    Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder & the Cast of Carrie Bring the Chills to The Roundtable

    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 place in horror history to Amber’s powerhouse screen presence, this is a pairing we could not wait to welcome. Then, Alison Thornton and Josie Totah take their seats at the table, followed by Joel Oulette and Arthur Conti, rounding out three conversations with the ensemble stepping into the world of Carrie. A legendary story, an exciting cast, and a little spooky season magic—what more could we ask for? Whether you’re a longtime Stephen King fan or meeting Carrie White for the first time, come spend some time with the people bringing this new chapter to life. Carrie premieres October 7 on Prime Video. Catch our cast conversations on The Roundtable across BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. For more info www.RobertBannon.com or @RobertMBannon on IG! The best is yet to come. #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #Carrie #CarrieSeries #MatthewLillard #AmberMidthunder #AlisonThornton #JosieTotah #JoelOulette #ArthurConti #MikeFlanagan #StephenKing #PrimeVideo #HorrorFans #SpookySeason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 5d ago

    Craig Allen Smith Becomes Mrs. Doubtfire! The Hit Musical Comes to Detroit.

    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 transformation into Euphegenia Doubtfire, the comedy, the costumes, the heart underneath all those laughs, and what it takes to make such an iconic character his own eight times a week. Plus, Craig gives us the scoop on life on the road and bringing this big, hilarious musical to Detroit! Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire features a score by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, and a story about family, second chances, and just how far one dad will go to stay close to his kids. From Daniel to Doubtfire and everything that happens in between, Craig Allen Smith is here — and we have LOTS to talk about! 🎭 Catch Mrs. Doubtfire when the national tour comes to Detroit! Watch our conversation on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon! The best is yet to come. #CraigAllenSmith #MrsDoubtfire #MrsDoubtfireMusical #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #Broadway #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayTour #NationalTour #DetroitTheatre #Detroit #MusicalTheatre #Theatre #TheBestIsYetToCome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca Film Festival! We cover everyone and everywhere! We will be uploading new chats weekly, so make sure to subscribe and join us! Direct from over one million views on YouTube, "The Roundtable" makes its podcast debut with The Broadway Podcast Network! Follow us on on all Social Media- @RobertMBannon

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