Center Stage Records announced today the release of the concept recording of LIFELINE, the new musical written by Becky Hope-Palmer with music and lyrics by Robin Hiley. The recording features performances by Aaron Lazar, Arielle Jacobs, Nathan Salstone, Jay Armstrong Johnson, and Mia Gerachis. The album is available Friday, July 26, 204 at www.CenterStageRecords.com and at all digital outlets. It can be pre-saved now at https://orcd.co/lifelineconcept. The musical Lifeline, written by Becky Hope-Palmer with music and lyrics by Robin Hiley, takes audiences on a captivating journey into the life of Alexander Fleming, the Scottish scientist whose discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine. Beginning in 1928, the story unfolds as Fleming stumbles upon a mold that would change the course of history. Featuring a Scottish folk-influenced score, the musical brings to life the struggles, triumphs, and impact of this groundbreaking scientific achievement. Lifeline goes beyond the historical narrative of Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin. The musical weaves together two parallel stories, intertwining Fleming's journey with that of Jess, a present-day doctor. Jess' childhood sweetheart, Aaron, is battling cancer, adding an emotional layer to the narrative. The audience witnesses Aaron's desperate desire to resume a normal life and rekindle their romance, all while his fate hangs in the balance. The musical delves into the timeless themes of hope, resilience, and the human spirit. Featuring an all-star cast including Drama Desk Award nominee Aaron Lazar (The Last Ship), Arielle Jacobs (Here Lies Love), Nathan Salstone (Sweeney Todd), Drama Desk winner Jay Armstrong Johnson (Parade), Mia Gerachis (Pretty Woman), as well as original cast members Richard Lounds, Sarah Haddath, Graham Richardson, Steph Strachan, Rhian Ferrigan and Jess Barker. It also features an international chorus of real-life scientists and healthcare professionals, from previous touring casts to Scotland, Atlanta and Washington DC, who work every day with the global health threat of antibiotic resistance, which the musical centers around. Previously entitled The Mould that Changed the World, the musical is a two-time Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out (2018 and 2022) and has toured to London, Glasgow, Atlanta and Washington DC (2022), and will enjoy an Off-Broadway run in August and September 2024. The concept album is produced by Robin Hiley. For more information, visit www.lifelinemusical.com.  _______________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" every Thursday 7pm EST/4pm PST PLUS: The Talk Series where artists share their art and their heart. For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love new work! We love representation on stage! We love that Marina Kondo! She is a part of this all-star cast in "See What I Wanna See" as it comes to NYC! It is a part of Out Of The Box Theatrics and the innovative work they put up on their stage! Marina Kondo is a Netherlands-born first-generation Japanese American. She began singing in jazz bars in Tokyo and continues to perform internationally in concerts, festivals, TV programs, and recordings in the US, Japan, & Brazil. Broadway: KPOP (OBC). Off-Broadway: Road Show (NYCC), KPOP (Ars Nova). National Tours: Company revival (OTC; Susan, U/S Bobbie), Disney’s Frozen (OTC; U/S Anna), Lincoln Center’s The King and I. Regional: The Muny. TV: “Succession” (HBO). BFA: The University of Michigan. In the world of translation, Marina has been involved in translating JPop songs since 2014, but more notably, helped translate and record Faber’s Piano Adventure series, “My First Piano Adventure” (A, B, C), and translated her own lines on HBO’s “Succession.” Most recently, she changed lyrics to “Have I Got A Guy For You” in Sondheim’s Company tour in 2023 Follow her @marinakondo Grab Tickets at ootbtheatrics.com _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He stole our hearts on Season 7 of Idol. He reminded us to "Live Like Your Dying" with his multiplatinum debut album. Now with several albums under his belt and a decade plus of touring, Kris Allen is back with a new album, new tour, and a lot to say! Kris makes his Roundtable Debut with us this week only on "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!" Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" every Thursday 7pm EST/4pm PST PLUS: The Talk Series where artists share their art and their heart. For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love that Max Crumm! Our fandom goes back to "You're The One That I Want" days! Well Max now has a few Broadway Shows under their belts belt, TV credits, and a big ole career! So what made them take on the job of playing a six month old baby in a brand new musical "That Parenting Musical?" We ask and find out! Plus we had to inquire about their time in Grease, growing up with Emma Stone, and a whole lot more! A good ole fun chat was had by all! For tickets and info: www.thatparentingmusical.com _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love new musicals! We love movies! We love "Grumpy Old Men!" We had the chance to chat with the book writer Dan Remmes & Composer Neil Berg! They have an all-star cast ready to go and the album is now streaming! Hear all about it! Center Stage Records announced today the release of the world premiere recording of GRUMPY OLD MEN, the new musical by Dan Remmes, Neil Berg and Nick Meglin. The recording features performances by Ed Dixon, Mark Jacoby, Leslie Stevens, Sally Struthers and Hal Linden. The album is now available at www.CenterStageRecords.com and at all digital outlets.   GRUMPY OLD MEN is the story of two aging men, Max (Ed Dixon) and John (Mark Jacoby), neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel (Leslie Stevens), they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.GRUMPY OLD MEN is written by Dan Remmes (book),Neil Berg (music) and Nick Meglin (lyrics), adapted from the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Mark Steven Johnson. The world premiere recording of GRUMPY OLD MEN stars Ed Dixon, Mark Jacoby with Leslie Stevens, and features Sally Struthers and Hal Linden. Also appearing on the recording are Brenda Braxton, Doug Eskew, Kevin Massey, Laura Woyasz, John Battagliese, Blake Hammond, Eric Jon Mahlum, Kelly Methven, James Taylor Odom, Heather Jane Rolff, Brooke Singer and Christina Tompkins. Dan Remmes (Book) Dan’s plays have been produced across the USA and UK and include Night Out, What Doesn't Kill Us, Bedlan, Three Tables, Things We Leave Behind, Leaving London, Delays, Friends Lovers and Fiances, and Close To Home. His writing has won multiple awards including the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship for Playwriting and Screenwriting and the 26th Annual Samuel French OOB Festival. He’s written and directed two short films (“George” and “Indiana Dad And The Quest For The Lost Tap Shoe”) and has three feature screenplays under development in collaboration with “Finding Neverland” producer Nellie Bellflower. He co-developed, co-wrote and performed in a web series parodying self-help gurus entitled “Mother Eve’s Secret Garden of Sensual Sisterhood” which ran for a season on Koldcast TV and is currently under option as a staged rock musical. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Anglo-American Mind The Gap Theatre headquartered in New York City. Coolest random career moment: Riding shotgun in a stunt car behind Harrison Ford in an Indiana Jones movie. www.DanRemmes.com @DanRemmes Neil Berg (Music) is a multi award-winning composer and producer. Composing credits include The Twelve (Denver Center), The Prince and the Pauper (Off Broadway, Lambs Theater), Tim & Scrooge (Westchester Broadway Theater, The Queens Theater in the Park, NYMF, and a special reading at the Criterion Theater in the London’s West End), collaborating with DJ Salisbury on The Man Who Would Be King (NYMF, University of Buffalo, The Village Theater in Issaquah, WA, Rubicon Theater, CD featuring Brian d’Arcy James, Marc Kudisch and Mandy Gonzalez), Hexed In The City (Off Broadway, Zipper Theater), Never Grimm and Heidi. Films: “Once upon a Time in Brooklyn,” “Searching For Bobby D”. He is the product of The BMI Musical Writer’s Workshop, mentored by Maury Yeston and Skip Kennon. www.neilberg.com _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been a victim of a rumor? I think we all have been! Well, how many of us have taken that experience and made a whole television show out of it? Not many! One person I know did is our guest Nicole Vernarec! She wrote five epic episodes of a new show "Rumors" which is on Tubi! You can catch all the scandal for FREE.NINENTY NINE! That is right! FREE! No apps, no payment, no stealing your friends password! She tells us how she made it happen, what her process was like, and how you can make a TV show as well! Tune in for a great chat with a great artists! Plus so much more, only on "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" every Thursday 7pm EST/4pm PST PLUS: The Talk Series where artists share their art and their heart. For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chilina Kennedy – the multihyphenate actress, singer, songwriter and theater leader, best known for playing Carole King in the musical Beautiful on Broadway for over 1,200 performances – is now back on Broadway as Myrtle Wilson in the hit musical The Great Gatsby.  She is here to talk about Wild About You, the musical she co-wrote that just enjoyed a reading in London, has an-star cast album out that’s enjoying a renaissance – she will perform selections from the show in a NYC concert this fall. In addition to Chilina, the all-star recording features Jenn Colella, Eric McCormack, Katharine McPhee, Jessie Mueller, Alex Newell, Paul Alexander Nolan, Lea Salonga and more. You can listen to the album on your favorite streaming service HERE. Chilina plays tennis legend Billie Jean King in the new play, Love All, which debuted last year La Jolla Playhouse. There is a new workshop in the fall and it’s heading to a full new production soon. Chilina was honored to meet and consult with Ms. King, also attending the US Open for the first time last year. Chilina starred in The Last Timbit, a musical produced in Toronto in June in celebration of Tim Hortons’ 60th anniversary, that was inspired by a 2010 snowstorm that forced people to shelter at a local Tim Hortons. The show’s live capture will be available on the streaming service Crave, start on August 12. Silk, the new musical she is co-writing and co-orchestrating is based on The Ladies’ Paradise, the novel by Zola. A workshop, industry presentation and concept album are coming soon. In addition to performing and creating new musicals, as her role as “Artistic Producer” for Eclipse Theatre Company, she takes a more hands-on approach to the stage. The company, which she co-founded, is dedicated to developing new and emerging talent out of Canada, and they have already won several Dora Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Tonys). Eclipse will announce their new season this fall.  _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents the return of Seth Sikes and Nicolas King in an encore performance of their show The New BeltersSing MGM on Friday, September 6 at 7:00 PM. Acclaimed jazz pianist Billy Stritch will music direct the evening celebrating music from the golden age of MGM. This vast and iconic catalog includes songs from the films Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Wizard of Oz, and many more. Sikes and King will deliver a powerhouse performance that promises to capture the glitter and magic of the golden age of Hollywood, and bring it into the next generation.The swinging American Songbook is the specialty of these performers, and the duo has been touring the country with their debut show, The New Belters.Seth Sikes is one of New York’s popular young nightclub entertainers and a regular at 54 Below. His critically acclaimed tributes to Judy Garland (which have won two BroadwayWorld Awards), Liza Minnelli, Barbra Streisand and others are a consistent draw for audiences. Sikes was also Associate Director on the multiple Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit and many other productions. During the pandemic he made numerous musical video parodies set on Fire Island that were widely viewed.Nicolas King is an award-winning artist who’s been belting out tunes since he was 4-years-old, having been seen in dozens of TV commercials, and numerous times on Broadway opposite Tom Selleck, Carol Burnett, Linda Lavin and Andrea McArdle. King was the longest running Chip in Disney’s Beauty andthe Beast. He toured the country as Liza Minnelli’s opening act, and has performed on stages all over the world from Carnegie Hall to “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”The New Belters Sing MGM plays 54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Friday, September 6 at 7:00 PM.. Cover charges are $62 (includes $7 in fees) to $73 (includes $8 in fees.) Premium tickets are $122 (includes $12 in fees). There is a $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at 54Below.org. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 PM are only available by calling (646) 476-3551. _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shani Rigsbee ( SHANI), is part of a rare power pack of American stars that are equally fluent  both on stage, recordings and on screen.   A multi-award winning Artist, her credits as a Singer, Composer and Producer appear in major motion pictures and she has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues.  Widely considered an International Artist, at  the heart of it, she is just an American girl from a small town in Arkansas with a love for rhythm, melody and soul and a move to the big city of L.A. changed it all…   After relocating to Los Angeles at the end of her high school years, she honed her talents and was introduced to a wide range of International music.  She was then invited to tour, write and record with some of the entertainment industry’s finest Artists – globally famous such as International Pop Icon and Hollywood “Walk of Fame” recipient, ANDY Madadian, a Persian Armenian Superstar whom she has performed and collaborated with for years.   Soon her work became featured in film and television with a special emphasis on globally diverse projects.  With 4 Solo albums released Internationally, she has also released a variety of singles and collaborations and  recorded in multiple languages.    She talks her new album, her new single, and how a girl from Arkansa ended up being a voice around the world! _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all remember the Epic Season 7 of American Idol! The Battle of The David's were all the rage! Well American Idol Winner David Cook is here! He has chart topping hits, has sold millions of records, toured the world, raised almost two million dollars for Brain Cancer Research, and is just getting started. He has a new single, a new tour, and he is talking about the importance of Mental Health! Tune in for a great chat with a great artists! Plus so much more, only on "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Roundtable Debut! International drag darling Sherry Vine returns to glittering TV screens across the globe with The Sherry Vine Variety Show premiering on OUTtv on August 1st. Inspired by the great variety show legends of the 1970’s, Sherry Vine and director John Mark update the format with raucous comedy, show-stopping musical numbers, hilarious sketches and more. Watch HERE Sherry Vine is back for an all new, hilarious, action-packed season of her variety show. 6 episodes packed with exciting and side-splitting comedy, including; a new continuing sketch, Touched By An Asshole that has Sherry trying to earn her angel wings; a 60 Minutes parody called Sissy Minutes, commercial parodies of GOOP, Social Media posts from some of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, The Exorcist in Drag, and the fan favorite Lady Cops. That’s not all folks as Sherry will release 5 new original songs. Plus, a send up of Kill Bill called Kill Jill. Season 3 also offers up a bevy of drag superstars including: Alaska Thunderfuck, Latrice Royale, Bianca Del Rio, Jackie Beat, Peppermint, Monet X Change, Laganja Estranja, Nina West, Salina Estitties, Ben DeLa Creme and more!  Check out all she has to say only on The Roundtable! _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Introducing Queerty nominated US comedian Tim Murray, who brings his spooky comedy hour ‘Witches’ back to North America starting this September. The show is a mix of stand up and original comedy songs about his favorite pop culture WITCHES!  Murray is like a gay Bo Burnham, but painted green and doing drag!  Click for tickets HERE For fans who want to return for more witchy tomfoolery this fall Tim has added a delicious mix of new songs and stand-up you won’t want to miss and you may even witness some very special guests. Last year former (and one current) Elphabas Julia Murney, Eden Espinosa and Lissa DeGuzman popped into the sold-out Joe's Pub performance.  In ‘Witches’, Murray uses hilarious personal stories about growing up a closeted, yet feminine boy, who tried hard to pass as straight to avoid being burned at the stake. He will have you howling at the moon, cackling at his jokes, and crying (but hopefully not melting) From ‘The Craft’ to ‘Wicked’ to the ‘Sanderson Sisters’ to ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ and Angelica Houston's ‘Grand High Witch,’ Murray celebrates famous sorceresses throughout herstory and uses their stories as a parallel to the queer witch hunt. His songs include "I Wanna Be Witches" which is about pretending to be superheroes with straight boys growing up but turning all his characters into witches and "I Hate Kids" - where he highlights how he has felt like a 40-year-old-woman since he was 8 years old and has hated children since he was one himself! He also has a song called ‘Dr. Dillamond’s Lament’, in which the forgotten character from the musical Wicked reveals a deep secret in a show-stopping number.   Follow Tim Here: Instagram - HERE TikTok: @tmurray06 HERE YouTube – HERE X: @TMurray2006 HERE _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we near the ten-year anniversary of Robin Williams’ passing on August 11th, Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is delighted to announce that ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS, which had its award-winning Off-Broadway Premiere in the spring of 2023, will continue its journey in honoring Robin Williams’ legacy at theatres across Pennsylvania. Playwright & Actor Dave Droxler with Director Chad Austin will start off at Hedgerow Theatre Company from October 9-27, 2024 and will continue onto PPU Pittsburgh Playhouse in January of 2025, where these wonderful companies will produce new versions of the piece. Additional production information can be found at https://www.hedgerowtheatre.org  and https://playhouse.pointpark.edu. Dave’s got a lot on his mind. And the only person who can help him unpack it all is his imaginary friend and real life idol: Robin Williams. ROBIN & ME: MY LITTLE SPARK OF MADNESS is an autobiographical play that follows Dave Droxler as he becomes multiple characters and whimsically relives hilarious and difficult life moments, including the times when his father dropped the ball and Robin stepped in to get him through it. But how long will it take before Dave learns how to do it without Robin’s help? www.abingdontheatre.org ______________________________________________________ Listen to find out more only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to make a difference and do good work! Then there is Mark MacKillop! He has raised over 600k dollars for BC/EFA! He is here to talk about his career, his fundraising, and a brand new show coming to NY on September 2nd! Mark MacKillop star of West Side Story, Dirty Dancing and Anastasia is back with his latest solo show. After 13 years in NYC he’s ready to make his Broadway Debut….well, Off Broadway. An evening of songs and self deprecation. Come find out why Paper Magazine listed Mark as one of the most fabulous performers on the planet and why a *redacted name* cabaret space rejected him. 100% of the proceeds from the show will be donated to BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS Grab tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36867/production/1207637?performanceId=11501125 _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have some pair of MutiHyphonate Superstars in the house tonight! Up first, we loved chatting with Kevin T. Norman! He does a little bit of a lot of things! He is a Tik Tok Star, he is an author, he created a queer Book Club, and so much more. He is creating sales and putting authors on the map that are inclusive of everyone! He is a star! Then Bryan Ruby is BACK! He joined us last year to talk about his charity, playing baseball, and being out and about! He comes back with a lineup of concerts, new singles, duets, and more inspiration and messages for us all! ! Listen to find out more only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A TOUR DE FORCE FOR SURE! McKinley Belcher III was here last year! He was in the midst of killing it on the boards over at "Death of A Salesman" as Happy! Did you see it? Well if you saw it, you knew he was going to be a big star and guess what? He is! He received raves for "Eric" on Netflix. I told him, we would say we knew him when! Plus he talks about his other TV, Film career including Ozark, The Passage, Mercy Street, and more! This is a must listen chat! All this and more only on "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!" ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love siblings, inspiration, and activism! Today's guests do it all and happen to be siblings! ‘Three Keys’ is the latest novel from Laura Pritchett. Newly widowed and unemployed, a woman in her mid-fifties sets off on a journey of trespassing and adventure through the American West and beyond in this witty, thought-provoking novel from the PEN USA Award–winning writer. Pritchett had been using her brother Rex Dean’s song “Butterfly Girl” in the graduate courses she teaches on nature writing. “When my publisher started putting together a Q&A for book clubs and asked what songs the protagonist might be listening to on the road, I thought of songs like John Denver’s ‘Rocky Mountain High’ and Joni Mitchell’s ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ — and my brother’s song.” Dean and Pritchett grew up with seven other siblings on a ranch in Colorado. Dean is very proud of his little sister’s success as a writer and activist. “Butterfly Girl” is a song about environmental damage, and the legacy we are leaving for our children.  Dean hopes “Butterfly Girl” strikes a chord, and encourages people to see where real change will come from. “The real opportunity for saving the world is getting money out of politics, and accountability into business, so that our greedy, power hungry business leaders and politicians, who take bribes and make terrible decisions for everyone but themselves, are replaced by leaders who care.”  Laura Pritchett’s seventh novel, “Three Keys” is available wherever books are sold on July 16th. ‘Butterfly Girl’ is available on all major music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. Dean has sung for Princess Grace, Leonard Berstein, Ella Fitzegerald, and at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and yet this is his first song in wide release. Dean is also a filmmaker and his first feature, ‘Space Baby and the Holy Grail’ is currently completing a festival circuit before seeking distribution.  ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Wayne, best known for the hit Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical, in his concert “...Just Me. Anthony Wayne: Live” – on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM. His show is a behind-the-scenes, personal musical journey of the man behind the image. Wayne cracks himself open and takes the audience on a fun, intimate ride from his beginnings from a boy with a dream in Norfolk, Virginia, to singing on Broadway, to embodying the life of the late Disco singer Sylvester. This thrilling concert peels back the layers of “show” and unlocks his inspiring journey to “live free, love hard and laugh loud.” Enga Davis and AshtnMrtn are featured vocalists. The show is directed by Rufus Bonds, Jr., with music direction by Richard Baskin, Jr. Nia Blizzard serves as production stage manager. A livestream option is also available. Anthony Wayne is an actor, producer and creator originally from Norfolk, Virginia. A graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory, Mr. Wayne was last seen on Broadway singing “Let’s Stay Together” as Raymond, Tina Turner’s first love interest in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. His additional Broadway credits include Tootsie: The Musical, Anything Goes, Pippin, Once on This Island, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. His touring credits include A Chorus Line as Richie Walters, The Color Purple, and Fame: The Musical as Tyrone Jackson. Recent performances include Andre in Ain’t Misbehavin’ at Cape Playhouse and the standout role of Bert in Mary Poppins at the North Carolina Theatre. After sold-out runs Off-Broadway and across the country, he is working on bringing his show Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical to Broadway; the musical based on the life of 1970s disco legend Sylvester. In Mighty Real, Mr. Wayne stars as Sylvester and serves as co-writer. The show is under the umbrella of the producing company ANTHONYKEN, LLC., which has spawned additional shows such as the biographical musical An Evening with Phyllis Hyman, the 1970s Soul Train inspired annual holiday show A Soulful Christmas, and the standout cabaret show “Kings & Queens of Soul.” Mr. Wayne resides in Harlem, New York and contributes his time inspiring Black men of the Broadway and theater community to find greatness within themselves. That work inspired him to found the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization “Black Broadway Men,” which celebrates, educates, and motivates black men of the Broadway and theater community by creating unity within each other, finding strength through educational opportunities and embraces the legacy of those that have come before us. Instagram/Twitter: @MRAWAYNE, www.MRAWAYNE.com Black Broadway Men: @BLACKBROADWAYMEN, www.BlackBroadwayMen.org  Anthony Wayne will perform “...Just Me. Anthony Wayne: Live” on Monday, August 5 at 7:00 PM at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel). The cover charge ranges from $30-$70. A livestream option is available for $20. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com.  ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debra Jo Rupp (“That 70’s Show,” “That 90’s Show, “Wanda Vision”) currently starring in Barrington Stage Company's production of the Tony Award-winning farce Boeing Boeing, thru August on BSC’s Boyd-Quinson Stage.A veteran of stage and screen, Rupp’s career spans nearly 45 years of Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and 300+ television appearances, most notably her beloved role as Kitty Forman in “That 70’s Show,” and its follow-up, the current hit Netflix series “That 90’s Show.” Rupp has been welcomed into the Marvel Universe, appearing alongside Elizabeth Olsen in the Disney+ series “Wanda Vision,” appeared on Broadway in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1990), and Off-Broadway in the one-woman show, Becoming Dr. Ruth, a role she originated at BSC, where she is an Associate Artist.In the high-altitude, hilarious French farce, Boeing Boeing, Rupp plays housekeeper Berthe, helping her playboy boss navigate his increasingly complicated dates with a trio of flight attendants.  We love her and we are honored she stopped by to say hi on "The Roundtable!" ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a MUST LISTEN chat with an incredible inspiration! ALL HANDS ON DECK BPN FAMILY! Theater, television, and film actor Aaron Lazar (The Light in the Piazza, A Little Night Music, The Last Ship) shared the complete tracklist and lineup of guest artists for his debut album, Impossible Dream. Lazar continues to face ALS, and a portion of the album’s proceeds will benefit the ALS Network, an organization committed to helping people live longer and better with ALS by providing comprehensive, integrated, multidisciplinary, community-based care at no cost to the ALS community. The nine-song album will be released on August 23 and is available for pre-order now. The duets on the album include Lazar performing with Josh Groban (Sweeney Todd) on Sting’s “Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot”; Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) on “Fight the Dragons” from Big Fish; Leslie Odom Jr. (Purlie Victorious) on “Get Happy/Happy Days,” from The Nine Fifteen Review; Kelli O’Hara (Days of Wine and Roses) on Leonard Bernstein’s “Make Our Garden Grow”; the late Rebecca Luker on Cole Porter’s “I Am Loved”; Norm Lewis (Porgy and Bess) on “When You Believe” from The Prince of Egypt; Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!) on “I’d Give It All For You” from Songs for a New World; and Loren Allred (The Greatest Showman) on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Aaron stopped by to tell us about his journey, why he went public with his battle, and what made him inspired to make this album! He is shedding light, facts, and art with us on The Roundtable! Do not miss this special chat! ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love us some grown people music! We have one of the best to ever do it this week! Vivian Green put us on that “Emotional Rollercoaster” with vocals for days! She is on tour this summer with a big show at City Winery in NYC! She has seven full albums out, millions of streams, and sold out dates around the world. She is here on the Roundtable to talk writing, her love of Broadway, and why she stepped back to raise her son! For More Info: www.viviangreenmusic.com All this plus so much more, only on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon! ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An emerging and exciting new voice in indie rock, Marc Del Giudice is set to release his latest single "No Pressure" on July 26. The track will be available on all major streaming platforms and this Jersey Boy stopped by The Roundtable to tell us all about it! "’No Pressure’ is a song about searching for peaceful moments," Marc reflects. "Trying to get away from all the noise in the world and finding ways to heal, unwind and find inspiration.” Each of Marc's compositions is a captivating journey through landscapes of emotion, characterized by introspective lyricism and distinctive melodies, authenticity and emotional depth. His musical style pays homage to classic rock roots while exploring modern indie frontiers, making his music a unique fusion that appeals to a diverse audience. Acknowledging the influence of contemporary indie luminaries such as Bleachers and Dayglow, Marc infuses his music with a fresh, modern energy that sets him apart in today's music scene. "No Pressure" promises to deliver a sonic experience that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Marc’s social media and streaming accounts at: https://linktr.ee/marcdelgiudice33 _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLUB44 RECORDS is pleased to announce that Broadway star Nick Cartell – currently starring as Jean Valjean on the national tour of Les Misérables – has released “It All Fades Away,” the new single from his upcoming album A Thousand Spotlights – today, Friday, June 28. The rousing love song was written by Jason Robert Brown for the musical The Bridges of Madison County. A Thousand Spotlights, featuring a delightfully diverse mix of Broadway standards and movie classics and boasting a full orchestra, will be available on CD and in streaming and digital platforms on Friday, July 26. A Thousand Spotlights is produced by Brian Eads and Wayne Haun, who also provide orchestrations, with Nick Cartell and Christine Cartell serving as executive producers. Pre-order or pre-save the album at c44.lnk.to/AThousandSpotlights A Thousand Spotlights features beloved Disney classics that range from the 1950s (a lush “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” from Cinderella), to the 1980s (the jubilant “Why Should I Worry?” from Oliver & Company), and the 1990s (a tender “You’ll Be in My Heart,” from Tarzan, with a special guest appearance by Cartell’s young daughter). Other musical highlights include selections from the great American songbook (Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies”) and contemporary Hollywood (Pasek and Paul’s “Never Enough,” from The Greatest Showman). Musical theater is represented by a slyly swinging “On the Street Where You Live” from My Fair Lady, “Music of the Night” from The Phantom of the Opera, and the Les Misérables ballad “Bring Him Home,” which Cartell stops the show with every night.  Nick Cartell was seen on Broadway in Paramour, the first musical produced by Cirque Du Soleil, where he was a standby for and performed the three male lead roles. He also appeared in the musical Scandalous, written by NBC TV “Today” host Kathie Lee Gifford, and can be heard on the Original Broadway Cast Recording. Nick made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-nominated 2012 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, understudying and performing the roles of Jesus Christ, Judas Iscariot and the High Priest Annas. He has also toured the U.S. and Canada in The Phantom of the Opera.  ​​​Nick has sung with the South Coast Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony and as a member of the critically acclaimed group The Broadway Boys. In March 2019, he performed his first solo show, Bringing It Home, to a sold-out room at 54 Below. A graduate of Arizona State University with a BFA in Theatre, Nick enjoyed a brief stint in Japan performing with a certain famous Mouse. While there he met his incredible wife, actress/singer Christine Cartell. Together, they produce Broadway Fights Ovarian Cancer, a benefit concert raising funds and awareness for Ovarian Cancer research. Nick and Christine's best collaboration to date is their little girl. Follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more updates and adventures. We had a blast with this musical theatre superstar! ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JEFF HARNAR – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around – on CD and digital formats on Friday, July 26. The acclaimed singer revisits his 2001 Sammy Cahn recording, long out-of-print: the original album has been remixed, reimagined and expanded upon, reflecting both Harnar’s desire to widen his perspective on the lauded lyricist’s work – new tracks feature special guest appearances by Grammy Award nominee Clint Holmes, the acclaimed vocal trio MOIPEI and Grammy Award winner Nicole Zuraitis – and his own growth as an artist and interpreter. The Second Time Around is currently available! Harnar will celebrate the album with special concerts at New York’s 54 Below on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. The album's special guests – Clint Holmes, MOIPEI, and Nicole Zuraitis – will appear on Saturday, July 27, while MOIPEI, Sally Mayes, and Eric Comstock will appear Friday, July 26. Harnar will also feature the Cahn program in London, England at The Pheasantry (9/13-14, 2024) and Boca Raton, FL, at the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC (1/22-23, 2025), with other tour dates to be announced.  By the numbers alone, Sammy Cahn was one of America’s greatest songwriters: the most Academy Awards for Best Song; nearly 100 tunes recorded by Frank Sinatra; the highest paid songwriter of his day. Working largely with composers Jule Styne and Jimmy Van Heusen, Cahn turned out lyrics that were by turns romantic, witty and punchy, with a touch of melancholy that touched the hearts of millions; songs such as “Come Fly with Me,” “All the Way,” “Call Me Irresponsible,” “Time After Time” and “I Fall in Love Too Easily” – all included here – became embedded in the fabric of the nation. For More Info: www.jeffharnar.com   ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love Tanara "Everyone's So Creative" Mallory! Out of all of the guests we have had on our show, we are asked about her the most! She has millions of followers, memes, and people everywhere quote her famous sayings. What is it like to be a virtual sensation? How has it been since she broke from her kitchen, LITERALLY, to hundreds of millions of views? Tanara is here live to tell us all about the journey and how it has been! All this plus so much more, only on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon! ________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailed as one of the most influential and impactful violinists in modern history— two-time Emmy award-winning artist, Damien Escobar, has spent nearly two decades cementing his legacy as the “King of Strings”. He’s inspired listeners, broke barriers, and created a blueprint for other contemporary violinists who aspire to top the charts and make their way onto main stages around the world. And his work is just getting started. The Jamaica, Queens native who is known for his charisma, sincere humility, and undeniable talent— has always believed the key to his success is rooted in his humble beginnings. It is the main source that keeps him connected to his fans, and cultivates his unending love for performing. And if you’ve heard his story you know that Escobar’s journey after Juilliard (from which he graduated at the age of 12) wasn’t easy! But his passion and vision took him from playing for straphangers on NYC subways to serenading everyone from Oprah to the Obamas while achieving several lifetime goals in between— including an NAACP award nomination, topping the 100 Billboard charts, and selling 1M+ records. In 2022 Escobar sold out venues across the nation with his “Life Out Loud” tour — an inspiring experience intended to affirm audiences to live authentically and unapologetically. And with new ventures, including new music being developed, Escobar is letting it be known that his reign as the King of Strings will not cease. With the release of the "GEMINI" album, Escobar is on a mission to prove there’s astonishing power in instrumental music and his intention is to motivate listeners and make an impact on mainstream music like never before. Stream the album and follow Damien on IG- @dameesco _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a great chat with Broadway Star Catherine Walker about her career from Mary Poppins to Ragtime, but she will always be remembered and associated with the great Steven Lutvak. She is one of the muses that are used for his great work like A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder. NYU Skirball Center will honor the late Tony Award-winning composer Steven Lutvak, the musical mind behind the Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, with performances and tributes from family and friends in a celebration of his life on Thursday, July 18 – which would have been his 65th birthday – at 3:00 PM. The event will include performances by Broadway Inspirational Voices, Crystal Monee Hall, Bryce Pinkham, Catherine Walker, Scarlett Strallen, Catherine Porter, Lori Wilner, and Jenna Pastuszek, and feature songs from A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder (Tony Award for Best Musical, 2014), his albums Ahead of My Heart and The Time It Takes, and several never-before heard works-in-progress. Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. For tickets, please visit tickets.nyu.edu/stevenlutvak Born and raised in the Bronx, Mr. Lutvak was a talented multi-hyphenate, working as a cabaret performer, music arranger, director, and as a performance coach in addition to his songwriting and compositional work. As a singer-songwriter, he performed across the country, including successful New York engagements at Carnegie Hall, which led to releasing two albums, The Time It Takes and Ahead of My Heart.  Mr. Lutvak made his Broadway debut with A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder in 2014, for which he composed the music, and co-wrote the lyrics with Robert L. Freedman. The musical won the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk and Tony Awards for Best Musical. The pair had previously written the musical Campaign of the Century together, which won the California Musical Theater Competition from the Beverly Hills Theater Guild.   Other musicals by Mr. Lutvak include Almost September, The Wayside Motor Inn (an adaptation of a play by A. R. Gurney), and Esmeralda. For the screen, Mr. Lutvak composed the title track for the film Mad Hot Ballroom, and the score to Anything But Love, starring Eartha Kitt and Andrew McCarthy. Mr. Lutvak was a highly awarded composer, receiving the Kleban Award for Lyric Writing for the Theater, the Fred Ebb Award for Songwriting for the Theater alongside Freedman, the American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant, the Johnny Mercer Foundation’s Emerging American Songwriter Award, two Bistro Awards, three MAC Awards, and multiple ASCAP Awards.  In his later years, Mr. Lutvak worked as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, the New York University Graduate Musical Theater Writing Program.  Mr. Lutvak died October 9, 2023 at the age of 64. He is survived by his husband, Artistic Director of Flight Path Dance Project, Michael McGowan, and their daughter, Eliot Rose Lutvak-McGowan.  The tribute to Steven Lutvak will take place at NYU Skirball Center, located at 566 LaGuardia Place, between West 4th and West 3rd Street, on Thursday, July 18 at 3:00 PM. Running time is 90 minutes with no intermission. Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. For tickets, please visit tickets.nyu.edu/stevenlutvak ______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Singer-songwriter Chris Mann is back with his highly anticipated original song 'I Do', marking his first release of new music in almost six years. Co-written by Mann and acclaimed writer/producer Bleu McAuley, 'I Do' is a soulful ballad that showcases Mann's heartfelt lyrics and signature vocals. The inspiration behind 'I Do' came from Mann's own wedding vows, which he wrote long before marrying his wife of 11 years. The lyrics express Mann's vision of an ideal marriage, with lines like 'to have and to hold, for better or for worse...I do.' The song features a laid-back, gospel feel accompanied by a soaring chorus of harmonizing background vocals. 'I Do' has been a fan favorite at Chris Mann's live concerts for years, and now fans can finally enjoy it on all streaming platforms. The song will also make its debut on the hit CW series 'All American' in a critical wedding scene, airing on Monday, June 24, 2024. To listen to ‘I Do’ check out the link below: https://open.spotify.com/album/2GEsSCcrmT3RcE5CN7nQiw  Chris Mann is a critically-acclaimed singer and actor hailed as "the favorite new, male vocalist on the planet" by the Today Show. Mann is no stranger to the spotlight–his albums 'Roads' (Republic Records) and ‘Constellation' hit #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. His much-anticipated fourth studio album, Return of the Gentleman, is underway in Los Angeles with collaborations including Grammy ‘Album of the Year’ producers, Autumn Rowe and Kizzo. The sound, described as “Big Band Soul,” features duets with Grammy-winner India.Arie and iconic saxophonist, Kenny G. In 2022, Chris appeared alongside Seth Rogan, Sebastian Stan, and Lily James in Hulu’s Emmy-winning miniseries, “Pam and Tommy,” playing Motley Crüe’s legendary guitarist, Mick Mars. He was most recently seen in S3 of "The Morning Show" on Apple+ opposite Jennifer Aniston. Mann has performed for Presidents Barack Obama & Joe Biden and has been featured at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy & Carnegie Hall. ____________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He is ONLY 23! 23!!! Chris Ruggiero is here and he is touring the country singing standard, doo wop, and hits of the 50's, 60's 70's and more. You may have seen him on PBS, you may have listened to his albums, now hear the story of how he came to sing, what inspires him, and who has better singers? Jersey or NY! Chris talks all about family, keeping good music alive, and what is next for his booming career! For More Info on Chris- www.ChrisRuggieroSings.com Follow Chris on IG- @chris_ruggiero_sings ______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a pivot! You can be an actor, lead singer in a band, and then direct feature films! We learn how with Robert Schwartzman! Robert Schwartzman started his career appearing in The Virgin Suicides, The Princess Diaries, and went on to form the platinum selling rock band Rooney. Robert directed and produced The Unicorn,Dreamland, The Argument, and his latest film is his directorial documentary debut, The Zombies documentary Hung Up on a Dream. The Good Half is Robert's 2nd Tribeca debut. About the film: After years spent avoiding his problems, Renn Wheeland (Nick Jonas) is forced to face his greatest fear: the recent death of his mother, Lily (Elisabeth Shue). While traveling home to Cleveland for her funeral, he forges a new relationship with fellow passenger, Zoey (Alexandra Shipp),andlater, heals an old one with his overbearing sister, Leigh (Brittany Snow). Together, with the help of his eager-to-connect father, Darren (Matt Walsh), an old high school friend, and a hoarder priest, Renn tries to confront his past, his problems, his step-father (David Arquette), his grief,and his new reality. The film, which was a part of Tribeca Film Festival, is being shown for two nights across the US & Canada this July 23rd & 25th! For more info: www.fathomevents.com/events/the-good-half ______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love an up & coming playwright star here on "The Roundtable!" We have an up & coming star for you! A native New Yorker by way of Ecuador, Domenica Feraud has been part of the city’s theatre landscape for over a decade, despite her young age. She wrote and starred in her 2019 breakout play, Rinse, Repeat which the New York Times in its Critic’s Pick review praised as “smart, compassionate, and angry.”  Domenica also called public attention to a certain movie star’s inappropriate behavior on the set of a certain Broadway musical revival in her viral essay “The Movie Star and Me.” Whether on stage or online, Domenica’s work is consistently brave and necessary.  Her sophomore play, someone spectacular, offers a fly-on-the-wall view of a grief support group. When their leader fails to show up for the weekly meeting, the group devolves into chaos, with each member examining their own haunting. Imbued with subtle suspense and surprising humor, someone spectacular brings a fresh edge to the therapy play while exploring grief with unflinching and authentic honesty. Also of note, her director Tatiana Pandiani is Argentinian American, so two Latina creatives will be leading a production that also features a predominately female creative and producing team.  For More Information: www.someonespectacularplay.com _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love us some Tribeca Film Festival! It is one of the most fun and exciting weeks in NYC! The Roundtable was invited back for the second year and the stars were out! Adrienne Garzillo made her red carpet debut this year! She took to the red carpet and stood in for Robert on the carpet! We start off at the red carpet of "Lake George!" We talk to Gilded Age Star Carrie Coon, Actor Shea Whigham, Max Casella, Ashley Fink of "Glee" and many more! Then we had over to the documentary opening of "Sabbath Queen!" What a fascinating project! These are interviews you need to hear! We have so many other stars, creative, and producers. If you want to see a birds eye view of the red carpet, this is it! ____________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love us some Tribeca Film Festival! It is one of the most fun and exciting weeks in NYC! The Roundtable was invited back for the second year and the stars were out! Adrienne Garzillo made her red carpet debut this year! She took to the red carpet and stood in for Robert on the carpet! Day One had us at the opening of "All That We Love" with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Margaret Cho, and more! Then "Disciple" with Stevie Van Zandt, Darlene Love, Ruben Blades, Vincent Pastore, Bill Bradley, & More! Finally we stopped to see "Treasure" and caught up with Stephen Fry and friend to the show Ryan Jamal Swain! We have so many other stars, creative, and producers. If you want to see a birds eye view of the red carpet, this is it! ____________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love our friend Sam Gravitte! From his star making turn in "Wicked" on Broadway to his solo shows selling out Birdland, to his amazing family history, he is a star! He makes his Roundtable Debut right here to talk about his summer plans! Sam is starring in "Beautiful" up at the Cape Playhouse! They are celebrating their 98th Season with a fabulous production this July & August you need to see! Plus Sam is joining friend of the show John McDaniel up in PTown as well for a solo concert! We chat all this and so much more! Follow Sam on IG - @samgravitte For Tickets to "BEAUTIFUL" visit: www.capeplayhouse.com ____________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Since you've been gone, all that is left is a band of gold... All that's left of the dreams I hold is a band of gold..." Phew that is deep! Well Freda Payne is here! She rocketed to the top of the charts with "Band of Gold" and has been singing and performing ever since! This Detroit Native has proven she can do it all. She sings jazz like no ones business with some of the best like Michael Feinstein & Johnny Mathis. She has acted in movies and television shows and has a memoir out about her life that is a GREAT READ! She is telling all this week on The Roundtable Talk! ____________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his deeply personal and universally resonant one-man show, seasoned actor and master storyteller Scott Ehrenpreis tells his humorous yet profound story of living with mental illness. Like, lots of mental illness.  Clowns Like Me fearlessly confronts the challenges of living with autism spectrum disorder, OCD, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, and depression, weaving a tale that is as heartbreaking as it is inspiring. Through his journey, Scott uncovers a remarkable truth: the stage becomes his sanctuary, a place where, if only for a few hours, he can emerge from the shadows of his struggles into the spotlight of empowerment and self-expression. ​Don't miss this unique and uplifting theatrical experience that promises not only to entertain but to illuminate the resilience of the human spirit. Clowns Like Me invites audiences to witness the transformative power of storytelling, where laughter and vulnerability collide to reveal the strength found in facing one's fears. Join Scott for an unforgettable evening complete with post-show talkbacks where the magic of theater becomes a beacon of hope and liberation for those impacted by mental illness. For Tickets & Info- www.ClownsLikeMe.com ____________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AIN’T DONE BAD is a hybrid theatrical dance experience conceived, directed, and choreographed by Jakob Karr (“So You Think You Can Dance”) and featuring the music of country star Orville Peck. The show will play a limited engagement at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street) with previews beginning July 9, opening July 14,and running through September 1st.AIN’T DONE BAD tells the powerful heartwarming story of coming out, falling in love, and finding one’s true voice as a queer person in the South. Told entirely through contemporary dance without a single spoken word, the 90-minute performance stars Jakob Karr along with ten leading dancers.   AIN’T DONE BAD comes to The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center after critically-acclaimed workshops in Orlando at Renaissance Theatre Company and in North Carolina at Durham’s PSI Theatre, Greensboro PAC, and the Wortham Center for Performing Arts in 2023. The production premiered in 2021 at the Orlando International Fringe Festival, where it received the festival’s highest honor (Best Show). Jakob Karr began dancing at the age of 12 and has performed all over the country as well as most of Europe, Australia, Japan, and India. His credits include CATS on Broadway (Mistoffelees Understudy); Cirque Du Soleil’s VOLTA; “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 6 - Runner Up; The Radio City New York Spectacular (Mia Michaels); Flashdance The Musical 1st Nat’l Tour; Rock the Ballet; Viva Elvis by Cirque Du Soleil; Kiss Me Kate at Barrington Stage; Working at New York City Center ENCORES; English With An Accent at Lincoln Center, “The 82nd Annual Academy Awards”; “America’s Got Talent;” “GLEE” (FOX); “Westworld” (HBO); and Company XIV.  AIN’T DONE BAD plays Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM and Sunday at 7:30PM (for the week of July 9-14) and beginning July 16, the schedule is: Tuesday at 7:30 PM, Wednesday at 2:00 PM and 7:30PM, Thursday – Friday at 7:30PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00PM, and Sunday at 7:30PM. Tickets are $40-$75. For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit: www.aintdonebad.com _______________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey California Dreams Fans! Aaron Jackson is here and he is catching up and telling us about the next reunion with the gang! Aaron Jackson starred on the NBC musical comedy series, California Dreams, where he played Mark Winkle, one of the band’s lead singers. Prior to landing his role on California Dreams, he did a wide range of theatrical productions, including Bye-Bye Birdie, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Tea and Sympathy, Torch Song Trilogy, Guys and Dolls, Rumors, and, the critically acclaimed, Bobby Socs It To Ya. Aaron has recently returned to the stage, starring in Arsenic and Old Lace, Owl and the Pussycat, Mousetrap, and Harvey at the Cultural Arts Theatre. Other television credits include Silk Stalkings and a pilot called Impact, a talk show for teens. Aaron is starring as Raoul in the upcoming TV pilot, Coney Island. Film credits include Lorenzo’s Oil, From Venus, and Children of the Corn: Fields of Terror (based on the book“Children of the Corn” by Steven King.) Other film credits include Wicked Spring, Heaven’s Neighbor, and Tangy Guacamole, Captain, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (a remake of the 1962 Academy Award winning film), The PainWithin, and Biophage. Aaron has also directed the films Cross to the Other Side and Ghost Story Chronicles. He recently finished directing the award winning film, Fighting a War of My Own and is currently producing The Bar Mitzvah. Aaron has also done a variety of national commercials, including a P.S.A. on AIDS for which he received the “Ace Award”. Aaron is most proud of the work he has done helping aspiring actors break into the acting industry. He travels the country coaching up and coming talent in the art of acting, specializing in monologue and audition prep, scene study, character breakdown, and improvisation. Aaron has been a motivational speaker for 18years. His company, Dangerous Curves Productions, was founded in 2007. His primary focus is to help students make positive choices in their lives. He speaks to students across the country on the dangers of drug and alcohol use, the negative effects of bullying and how to set achievable goals. He also works hand-in-hand with non-profit organizations, such as D.A.R.E., Make-A-Wish, St. Jude’s Hospital, Special Olympics, the Love Ride for MDA, and the Ami Thom Foundation, just to name a few. ________________________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We heard that a cardboard company and a snowboard company teamed up and was making instruments out of cardboard and we needed to know more! Jason Lee is here to tell us all about this idea and how it has grown to feature some of music's best!asqwe Cardboard Sessions (a collaboration between Signal Snowboards and Ernest Packaging) is a free-form video series that brings musicians together to play instruments built and designed by the creators of Cardboard Chaos, where progressive concept ideas in sports and music are crafted from cardboard. A creative exploration of the love of music and the chance to hear something original with no rehearsal, no plan, and no rules. Artists who have had the opportunity to play the cardboard creations in past sessions include ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, J Mascis, Matt Sorum, Terry Reid, Preservation Hall All-Star Band, LP, Dogstar, and more. FOLLOW CARDBOARD SESSIONS: YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM  ABOUT ERNEST PACKAGING: Ernest Packaging is a family-owned company that creates wonderful, unconventional solutions for our clients. It’s been that way since 1946, and it still stands to this day. We don’t just deliver boxes, bubble wrap, and the occasional bear claw. We offer end-to-end business solutions to help companies streamline processes. All while keeping their costs down, their social buzz up, and their growth thriving. ABOUT SIGNAL SNOWBOARDS: Founded in 2005, Signal Snowboards is an independent snowboard brand that focuses on building strong connections through snowboarding, music, and storytelling. Their commitment to innovation and excellence in product design, community building, and customer service makes them a trusted choice for snowboard enthusiasts worldwide. FOLLOW SIGNAL SNOWBOARDS: YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | WEBSITE _______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, & Fridays on Broadway World! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love being a part of the Tribeca Film Festivals Coverage! Every year it is an honor! Some of the best events are the new TV pilots that end up on your televisions! When we heard about this show and the idea that it was based on a true story, we were SOLD! Can you imagine dating the same person, who is a Broadway Swing, and then writing your experience in a TV Pilot and having it at Tribeca! Based on a true story, Kate and Zoe, two young creatives in the throes of new love, have discovered they’ve been dating the same person: “BOY.” Determined to produce some kind of brilliant revenge project, they recount their experiences in filmed interviews and fantastical flashbacks full of (literal) red flags. But will this process turn out to be more cathartic or soul-crushing? Directed by Emily Cohn and Stars Kallen Prosterman & Olivia Abiassi Are Here and they are a FUN time! Listen and learn all about a new show that I am sure will be on your screens in no time! _______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, & Fridays on Broadway World! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allyson Briggs has created an eclectic cocktail of high-class music, topped with the glamour of a bygone era. From Carnegie Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Rainbow Room and Birdland Jazz Club, she has brought her incredible voice to lead Fleur Seule to delight audiences around the world. Fleur Seule is a retro jazz band with seven languages of repertoire and many classic styles of music, that transports audiences to their favorite musical memories. The Fleur Seule experience is a mixture of the most beloved music, with sounds of soothing Karen Carpenter and vibrant Ella Fitzgerald, to the infectious Peggy Lee and diverse Linda Ronstadt. Their range is unmatched and the joy they bring is contagious. See who Michael Feinstein calls “One of the most incredible talents out there today” and experience Fleur Seule for yourself. Allyson is fondly known by her fans as “The Glamour Girl of Jazz” and by her Latin fans as “La Rubia de la Salsa,” a nickname given to her at their debut salsa performance at La Marqueta in el barrio in Spanish Harlem. ALLYSON BRIGGS will release her new album Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops: Allyson Briggs Sings Burt Bacharach on Friday, July 12. It will be available on CD and in digital and streaming platforms. Briggs and her band Fleur Seule will celebrate the recording with a special concert at Birdland Theater on Tuesday, July 9. Tickets are available HERE. Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops features 20 tracks that created the soundtrack of American life in the 1960s, combining household-name Bacharach and David classics that have been making people smile for generations, with several catalog deep cuts that will thrill music aficionados. Briggs, serving as bandleader and star vocalist, is expertly supported by music director Andy Warren on trumpet, James Navan and Jason Yeager on piano, Michael O’Brien on bass, Shareef Taher and Peter Traunmueller on drums, and Broadway luminary Julie Benko (Funny Girl, Harmony) as guest vocalist. Purchase the album at www.fleurseule.com. Promises, Prayers, and Raindrops features Briggs’s subtle yet sophisticated interpretations which reinvigorate beloved hits “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “Walk on By,” and more. At the same time, the album digs deeper into the Bacharach oeuvre, including two songs associated with the iconic Peggy Lee. “My Rock and Foundation” was written by Bacharach and David specifically for Lee to sing on her 1971 album Where Did They Go. We talk all this and so much more only on The Roundtable!] _______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, & Fridays on Broadway World! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just love Joel Kim Booster! From his standup specials to the now queer classic "Fire Island" we have loved to see his blow up! His take, representation, and voice is so important in the community. He stopped by to talk about "Loot" on Apple TV, how and why "Fire Island" was made, and just why this Pride is so important! Whatever Joel is up to, we need to show up and out! For more info on Joel follow him on IG- @Ihatejoelkim _______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, & Fridays on Broadway World! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a show, a kiki, a dishy brunch, a cocktail party for you this week! the Queens Love The Countess! Countess Luann makes her Roundtable Debut to talk her new single, her concert tour, and what made her a Countess! She came to play everyone! Do not miss an exclusive chat with the Real Housewife Legend Herself- Countess Luann! For More Info On The Countess: Click Here! _______________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, & Fridays on Broadway World! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning Turkish-American writer, composer, and producer T.J. Armand - who recently produced the critically acclaimed albums for Tony award nominee Mary Bridget Davies and Windsor Castle’s resident sextet The Queen’s Six - unveils his debut poetry collection, "Self-Imposed Exile – Poems of Queer Beginnings." This evocative collection of 56 selected poems offers a candid exploration of Armand's formative years, capturing the raw essence of his journey as an immigrant and a young queer artist. Armand, whose diverse artistic portfolio spans three decades, was mentored by the late Grammy-winning producer Arif Mardin. He is a full-scholarship recipient from Berklee College of Music. Armand's multifaceted career includes notable concert productions with Chaka Khan, The Manhattan Transfer, and Tony nominee (for her role as Janis Joplin) Mary Bridget Davies. As a co-founder and Executive Director of Armand and Paiva LLC, he has invested in Tony-nominated shows such as "The Great Comet" starring Josh Groban, Stephen Sondheim’s "Merrily We Roll Along," and the currently in-development production of Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own."  "Self-Imposed Exile – Poems of Queer Beginnings" delves into the politics of immigration, sexual identity, and the struggles of a young artist. Readers will find a deeply personal reflection of Armand's experiences—from the heartbreak of losing a beloved partner in 1994 to the challenges of mandatory military service, and the naïveté of his college years to the struggles of coming out in America. These poems present an unfiltered look at a young man's fight to carve out his identity. Compiled during the reflective period of the COVID-19 lockdown in New York City, the collection revisits the tumultuous and often humorous false starts of Armand's early life.   "Self-Imposed Exile – Poems of Queer Beginnings" is available now on Amazon! Click Here! ________________________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love Broadway! We love the Tony Awards! We loved this season so we are ready to dish! This year's Tony Awards was jam packed with stars, shows, and surprises! We have BPN Resident Expert Eila Mell, author of "The Tony Awards" to chat all about it! Who won? What did we think? What is next season already shaping up to be? We have the answers to all your questions with a Tony Award Wrap Up ! Grab a copy of the book "The Tony Awards!" Click Here! ________________________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Armani Ortiz, co-director of Tyler Perry’s documentary Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story, is back with an electric musical short film, EN EL BRONX PART 2, at the Tribeca Film Festival this year as part of the festival’s short film program. The short film, EN EL BRONX PART 2, is the continuation of his musical series “En El Bronx,” which Armani released in January 2021, set to the song “Del Mar” by Ozuna. Part 2 picks right back up where the magic of part 1 left off - we follow our two love interests through their wedding day, where we see the same tropes of love, jealousy, affection, rejection, and every emotion that emerges from the spectrum of heartache come to life through dance. Armani Ortiz, a Bronx-born Afro-Latino director, writer, and actor, effortlessly merges his unique perspective with exceptional talent and an unparalleled work ethic. As Tyler Perry boldly proclaimed, "Once the world can see what he can do, it’s going to blow some people’s minds." Armani's passion for film ignited during his childhood when his parents took him to Washington Heights' iconic Coliseum Cinema. Captivated by classics like "Back To The Future" and "Spider-Man: The Animated Series”, he nurtured a dream to direct from an early age. While at St. John’s University in Queens, NY, Armani transformed his dream into reality, investing $2,000 from his student loan to acquire his first camera. After graduating in 2012, Armani started his career working for Sean Combs’ newly launched, REVOLT TV. In a matter of months, Ortiz rose from intern to Combs’ personal director. Tyler Perry caught eye of Armani's private work with Combs and took him under his wing in 2015.  At Tyler Perry Studios since then, Armani has worn numerous hats, being the studio's sole talent to write, direct, and edit projects. His independent ventures include directing a thrilling Spider-Man concept trailer titled "NOIR," along with a short musical film "Del Mar (En El Bronx)," which garnered a staggering 28 million views. He also created, directed, and starred in the original series "Perimeter," wrapping in late 2022. Armani boasts a directorial portfolio spanning over 100 episodes of televised content. This is a must hear chat for any aspiring filmmakers out there! ________________________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine coming meeting some creatives at a party and it eventually becomes a friendship where you write a film and that film enters Tribeca! Well that is the case for our guests! Director Fernando Andrés and Star Jacob Roberts Talk Making "Rent Free!" What is it about you ask? This freewheeling comedy follows down-on-their-luck Gen Z best friends Ben and Jordan as they mooch off of their friends’ and acquaintances’ hospitality, all while grappling with love, heartbreak and awkward flings. The film’s effortless humor brings forth a fresh exploration on queer male friendship. Listen to hear all about what making a movie is like, what it entails, and how they made it happen! ________________________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First film out the gate, and you are already in Tribeca! Not too shabby at all! Tom Nesher is here. She is telling us about the road to "Come Closer." This is a very personal story for her and we were her FIRST interview to talk all about it! The film details when Eden’s beloved brother suddenly dies, she takes desperate measures to fill the void. Once she discovers he had a secret girlfriend, these measures assume a passionate and dangerous twist. This is a deeply personal project for filmmaker Tom Nasher, having written the film while grieving the loss of her own brother. Tom’s previous work includes directing four award winning shorts and creating dozens of unique freeform documentary pieces as a journalist. This is going to have all the people talking! For more info, follow Tom on IG- @tomnesher  ________________________________________________________________________________ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” everyday right here on The Broadway Podcast Network! www.RobertBannon.com or Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices