Ava Monroe is an American Jazz/Soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. She is the daughter of Sports History Makers, Professional Heavyweight Boxer, Marty Monroe and Author, Jean Dancy. Ava Started her professional singing career singing behind Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl. "Hearing Billie Jean blasting over the Rose Bowl's sound system, while Michael rehearsed let me know for certain, music would be my path forever." Ava has been blessed to share the stage with some of the best musical talent in the world: Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Lionel Richie, Kanye West, Patti LaBelle, Fantasia, Yolanda Adams, The Clark Sisters, Smokie Norful, Miki Howard, Kayla Parker, Queen, and Dennis Edwards, lead singer of the famed Temptations. Ava has performed on The Grammys, American Idol, Idol Gives Back, The Super Bowl, Soul Train, Nickelodeon and more. Her new Christmas Album, Wrapped In Love, is out and it is a must listen for the holidays! For More Info: www.AvaMonroe.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

World-acclaimed harpist Rita Costanzi is returning to the New York stage in the world premiere of Woman on a Ledge, based on Costanzi’s memoir and adapted by Hershey Felder. The production will be directed by Lissa Moira. The show will bow at Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Artistic Director), 155 First Avenue, New York, NY.  Has a classical harpist—male or female—ever acted solo in a full-length, autobiographical dramatic play before? Internationally renowned harpist, Rita Costanzi, brings her fascinating life story to the stage in Woman on a Ledge, a highly personal drama exploring the vulnerabilities experienced by a female musician torn between the needs of herself as an artist vs. those of her role as wife and mother Woman on a Ledge tells the tale of a sensitive artist’s journey of self-discovery and liberation cruelly interrupted by old-world-Italian-Catholic patriarchal ideas of female place and obligation. The show delves into the most universal themes of life, love, art, devotion, conflict and loss- all told through spoken word and the sublime strains of her heart and soul, her harp.  The show boasts musical excerpts by Debussy, Puccini, Paganini, Bach, Gounod, Liszt, Albinoni as well as traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs--among other music-- performed on the harp by Costanzi. Performances will run November 7-24, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. For Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35441/production/1216026  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 MTC and the amazing work they do! Up next for them is Eureka Day! Wildly relevant and bitingly funny, Jonathan Spector’s play comes to MTC in an all-new production following an acclaimed London run. Eureka Day is a private California elementary school with a Board of Directors that values inclusion above all else—that is, until an outbreak of the mumps forces everyone in the community to reconsider the school’s liberal vaccine policy. As cases rise, the board realizes with horror that they’ve got to do what they swore they never would: make a choice that won’t please absolutely everybody. It is as timely as ever! This all star cast is here! Bill Irwin, Jessica Hecht, Amber Gray, Thomas Middleditch, Chelsea Yakura-Kurtz, writer Jonathan Spector, and Director Anna D. Shapiro are all here to talk about it! For Tickets and Info: www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/24-25-season/eureka-day/ __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Kate Hamill is here. She is the most produced Playwright in America! You heard that right! Her adaptations of classics and her originals are done all over the world! She is deeply passionate about creating new feminist, female-centered classics, both in new plays and in adaptation - stories that center around complicated women. Her work as a playwright celebrates theatricality, often features absurdity, and closely examines social and gender issues - as well as the timeless struggle to reconcile conscience / identity with social pressures. As an actor, she tends to play people with intense drives and desires - truth-tellers, oddballs, and misfits. Kate was named 2017's Playwright of the Year by the Wall Street Journal. She has been one of the 10 most-produced playwrights in the country for the last 7 years running, from 2017-2024; she is now the most-produced playwright in the USA. In both 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, she wrote two of the top 10 most produced plays in the U.S.; many of her plays have been produced internationally. Future productions on the Her plays have been produced off-Broadway, at A.R.T., Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Guthrie, Hartford Stage, Portland Center Stage, Seattle Rep, PlayMaker’s Rep, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Dallas Theater Center, Folger Theatre (8 Helen Hayes Award nominations; Winner, best production), Shakespeare Theater of DC, The Alley, A.C.T., and more. She is here to talk about her new work, she wrote and stars in, The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi). At the height of the Italian Renaissance, artists are reshaping the very image of humanity. Artemisia Gentileschi wants to become one of the great painters...but women are not thought capable of true artistry. With persistence and bravado she quickly establishes a groundbreaking perspective, but just as her career begins to gain momentum, a series of devastating betrayals crack the foundation of her life and art. Told through her piercing point of view, The Light and The Dark (the life and times of Artemisia Gentileschi) weaves a magnetic and empowering tapestry of art, ambition, rage, and resilience. Now at Primary Stages! Kate’s Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice,Vanity Fair, and Little Women are published by DPS; Kate’s Emma, Dracula (a feminist revenge fantasy), and Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, - Apt. 2B are published by TRW. She is currently working on an adaptation of The Odyssey and a Christmas play called Scrooge for Senate as well as several new original plays - including Love Poem, In The Mines (Sundance Semi-Finalist), Em (Red Bull New Play finalist), the Prostitute Play (O'Neill Semi-Finalist), The Piper (O’Neill Finalist, PlayPenn Haas Fellow play, and The Light and the Dark. Kate is also a screenwriter and has a feature film in development at the moment… stay tuned. For Tickets To The Light & The Dark: https://www.primarystages.org/the-light-and-the-dark __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Superstar Director Terry Loane Is Here! A good ole Irishman like myself! He has a beautiful new film that you must see called "The Last Rifleman" starring Bond Himself Pierce Brosnan. How did it come to be? We find out! Inspired by a true story, the heartwarming WWII drama stars Pierce Brosnan as Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, he decides to escape his care home and embarks on a journey to France to pay his final respects. Co-starring Clémence Poésy, Jürgen Prochnow, John Amos, Desmond Eastwood, Claire Rafferty, Ian McElhinney, and Samuel Bottomley, THE LAST RIFLEMAN is directed by Terry Loane and written by Kevin Fitzpatrick.  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

He's a mean one! I think he is the most famous guest we have ever had! The Grinch is here! What does he think of this holiday season? What is life like on the road? Is Max there? We go on a deep dive to find out all the scoop about this season's must see holiday theatrical event! For Tickets & Dates: www.grinchmusical.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 Luxx! From the second she struttered onto Drag Race, we have been fans! This Jersey Queen has been giving looks, shade, and lip synching moments for years, but did you know she can sing! Well, she is here to talk making her NYC Off-Broadway Debut in "Drag The Musical" now at New World Stages! She stars alongside Alaska, Joey McIntyre, Nick Adams, Brita Filter, and so many more! Luxx also has a new album out that you need to hear! She tells us how she writes, stays inspired, and does it all! For Tickets to Drag: www.dragthemusical.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Writer/director Luke Morgan's THE BOAT is based on a true story of a father whose daughter displays some troubling medical symptoms forcing him to make a devastating decision. This heart-breaking short film has qualified to be considered for the 97th Academy® Awards after winning the qualifying awards at the Foyle Film Festival and Cork Film Festival. Luke Morgan is an Irish writer and director. He was nominated for the Discovery Award at the Dublin International Film Festival in 2020, and was awarded the 2015 Screenplay Pitching Award at the Galway Film Fleadh. He is also an award- winning published poet.  Producing duo Jake and Luke Morgan are the founders of Morgan Brothers based in the West Coast of Ireland. They specialise in film production, theatre, storytelling and music. Their projects are ambitious in scope, yet love is at the centre of everything they do. The Mission To End Leprosy (TMTEL) is a global network of organisations sharing a passion to end the oldest known and still existing communicable disease in human history. Ken Gibson is the CEO at The Mission To End Leprosy, Dhukia was the very first young girl he met with Leprosy and her story compelled him to commit to doing everything to ensure that no dad ever has to face such a choice again. In that very real sense, Dhukia’s story has already had a global impact: it is the inspiration and the heart of TMTEL’s Global Leprosy Eradication Programme. It’s a story with the potential to bring healing to 50 million people and to prevent generations to come from the suffering and stigma that leprosy causes. The stunning cinematography was created by Lakshika Serasinhe. Along with its great success at Cork and Foyle Film Festival this thought-provoking film has won many more accolades along the way including Best Short Film and Best Composer at the Worcester amongst many more.  As THE BOAT embarks on its global journey, the Morgan brothers are committed to using their success to support organisations working towards eradicating leprosy. This Oscar qualifying is a catalyst for change, inspiring audiences to join the mission to end leprosy and break down the stigma associated with this age-old disease. This heart-rending film has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars® __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Based on the true story of a 20-something writer from rural Maine. Inspired by actress SALLY KIRKLAND’s performance in the sleeper hit, ANNA (Oscar nominee, Independent Spirit Award and 1988 Golden Globe winner), Zack takes the leap to pursue his ambitions of a Hollywood Career. After driving cross country, in a chance encounter he meets his lifelong idol the week he arrives. Sally hires him on the spot to be her assistant, where he quickly learns her career is a shambles. He dedicates himself to finding a way to land her back on the red carpet where she belongs.    SALLYWOOD stars Sally Kirkland, Tyler Steelman, Tom Connolly, Eric Roberts, Lenny Von Dohlen, Kay Lenz, Michael Lerner, Maria Conchita Alonso, with Keith Carradine and Jennifer Tilly. The film was written and directed by Xaque Gruber, and produced by Steven J. Wolfe. It has won over 38 Awards during its festival circuit!  To view the trailer, go to: https://f.io/FuKcRw1m __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Just two Roberts from NJ on today's Roundtable! Robert Peterpaul is my buddy! He is a fellow podcaster, red carpet correspondent, and all around great guy! He stopped by to talk about his journey to kindness, podcasting, Conneticut, and if we would ever put jelly on our egg sandwich. What are we talking about? You will have to listen and find out! Listen to the Premiere of Season 4 of "The Art of Kindess" Today Here on BPN! __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

While I am still out of the NY area working away, Adrienne Garzillo has been hitting the carpets to bring you the best of Broadway! Today we bring you "Swept Away" Press Day! From the chart-topping folk-rock band The Avett Brothers comes “a spellbinding tale” (The WashingtonPost) of shipwreck, salvation and brotherhood set on the high seas.  An odyssey of “mythic proportions” (San Francisco Chronicle), SWEPT AWAY is arriving! We are here to talk to director Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot), and choreography by Tony Award nominee David Neumann (Hadestown), star Adrian Blake Enscoe (AppleTV’s Dickinson), the music team, scenic designer, and more! After sold-out runs from coast to coast,
SWEPT AWAY is now on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre and we are there! We are talking all about it here on The Roundtable! For Tickets: sweptawaymusical.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Timed to the 10th Anniversary of the critical darling COHERENCE, and the new series SHATTER BELT – director/series creator James Ward Byrkit comes to The Roundtable to chat all about it! SHATTER BELT stars Emmy Award-Winner Patton Oswalt, Abigail Spencer, Emily Baldoni and more, and is a mind-bending series that dives head first into the deep end questions about our relationship to reality.   James Ward Byrkit grew up in the forest near Flagstaff, Arizona helping his father explore ancient Spanish and Indigenous trails in remote regions of the state. His love of storytelling and drawing led him to CalArts where he began to make bizarre, multilayered films that broke traditional narrative rules. He cut his teeth designing elaborate visuals for Hollywood blockbusters like the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trilogy. He co-wrote the Academy Award-winning animated feature RANGO, wrote music for and performed several voices in the film.  Byrkit’s first feature attempt COHERENCE garnered several major festival awards as well as a Gotham Award nomination for Breakout Director. The film was shot in five nights with no crew and no script. The dialogue was 98% improvised based on clues and notes given individually to the actors before they arrived.  The movie is now considered a major international cult sci-fi favorite, inspiring a generation of filmmakers and landing at the top of several “Best Of” lists.  Byrkit’s television series “Shatter Belt” follows multiple stories that explore the edge of consciousness and human intention. He executive produced, directed and wrote the episodes, with his sister Alyssa Byrkit and cryptocurrency guru Olaf Carlson-Wee also executive producing. “Shatter Belt” premieres at SXSW Film Festival in a special spotlight screening March 14th, 2023. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Meghan Kennedy is a playwright, screenwriter, television writer, and Roundabout staple! She seems to be having shows pop up over there all the time! For two more weeks, "The Counter" starring Anthony Edwards is playing! You have to check this show out! Her plays include Napoli, Brooklyn (Roundabout Theatre Company, Long Wharf Theater, Original Theater in London, Outer Critics Circle Award nomination) Too Much, Too Much, Too Many (Roundabout Theater Company) Light (David Calicchio Emerging American Playwright Prize) Lou, and Buffalo Bill or How to Be A Good Man. Her work has been developed at Atlantic Theater Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Ars Nova, Page 73, Play Penn, and produced around the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Sweden. She is currently developing her play Locker Room Talk with Madison Wells Productions.  We had a great show about art, putting up a play, and what life is like in towns where you see the same people everyday! For tickets: www.roundabouttheatre.org __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Then "Jersey Boys" Star Michael Longoria makes his "Roundtable" Debut! . Get your holiday season started right with a sweet candy cane serenade from the world renowned vocalist best known for his star turn on Broadway as Frankie Valli in the Tony® Award winning musical Jersey Boys! Michael’s debut solo album, Broadway Brick By Brick, reached #2 on the iTunes Vocal Album charts and his Christmas album, Merry Christmas Darling is a favorite. I dare you to listen to "Marry Me This Christmas" and not shed a tear, get a goosebump, or want to tie the knot. Michael is here to talk all about it! Finally! Michael Longoria makes his Roundtable Debut! Follow Michael on IG- @michaellongoriasings __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

I mean, I can not think of an artist we love more than Jane Monheit. She is a friend, we have collaborated, I have been a fan girl! I can not say enough! This Grammy Nominated Jazz Powerhouse is back on The Roundtable! She has a new album out that is gorgeous! From Brazilian Beats to Billy Joel to Sondheim, there is something for everyone on this album! Jane popped on to talk about the album, how the arrangements and track list came to be, her new Christmas single, and the holiday tour she is about to embark on (featuring an epic stint at Birdland in NYC in December!) Stream Jane's new album, her Christmas albums, and see her live! Thank me later! For more info: https://www.janemonheitonline.com/ __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Ashley Tabatabai, writer/co-director of the Oscar® qualified HAMDARDI is here to talk about his work and it is as timely as ever. This is a story of a bereaved immigration officer whose inner turmoil awakens his compassion to the plight of two young Iranian travellers who are caught in an unfair travel ban. The prejudice highlighted in this film sheds light on the broader issues of immigration and the human cost of policy decisions. Co-directors Ashley Tabatabai and Stefan Fairlamb’s HAMDARDI follows the story of a bereaved immigration officer whose inner turmoil awakens his compassion to the plight of two young Iranian travellers caught in an unfair travel ban. This inspiring and informative short film has qualified to be considered for the 97th Academy® Awards.  A bereaved immigration officer struggles with his role in the system after meeting a young Iranian brother and sister detained during the travel ban. Writer/co-director and producer Ashley Tabatabai is an award-winning international actor and filmmaker from a culturally diverse background. He has appeared in various series and independent films, including AVENUE 5 (HBO) and BANK OF DAVE 2: THE LOAN RANGER (Netflix). He produced, wrote and starred in the award-winning short film FALSIFIED which was long-listed for the 2018 Oscars®, this was also his first project under his production company Taba Productions. Co-director Stefan Fairlamb is a British filmmaker. Most recently he has continued with his editing work on projects such as the Amazon Exclusive Series TAKE US HOME: LEEDS UNITED. Alongside that Stefan is now taking the leap into directing, working in collaboration with Ashley Tabatabai as co-director of FALSIFIED. HAMDARDI marks his second short film in the director chair. The creative cinematography was crafted by British cinematographer Adam Lyons, whose work covers film, TV and commercials, some of his credits include Sky’s A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, BBC/HBO's HIS DARK MATERIALS ITV’s ENDEAVOUR.. He focuses his efforts on storytelling through cinematography.  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Bishop Antoine Jasmine earned his PhD in Christian counseling in August of 2015 and received his Doctorate in Divinity in December 2015, adding Dr. Antoine Jasmine to the list of accolades that he has acquired.  A highly sought after Man of God, Prophet Jasmine is the General Overseer of Choice International Family Outreach Center in LaPlace, Louisiana. In addition to his Kingdom responsibilities, he is a structured Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Member of the United Nations and Author.  His new book is out, "Beauty In The Ashes." In this powerfully passionate book about my parents, you’ll see how their love began and the many exciting experiences they both encountered as they find, lose, and recapture their passion for one another again. There will be points in this story where you are inspired, shocked, and encouraged. These emotions are important to understand the ending of their lives and the testimony of total restoration their story gives to all of us that are still alive. After reading this book, I hope that you will realize that even though your love story may seem as though it is in shambles today, that is not how the story has to end. You, too, can receive total restoration and find the beauty in the ashes of your life. The book now available on Amazon. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

The critically acclaimed documentary Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing will have a one-week run at Cinema Village in NYC beginning December 6th. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Rosemarie Reed and narrated by acclaimed actor Ben Whishaw, this powerful film examines the posthumous pardon of World War II hero and codebreaker, Alan Turing, and delves into the stories of other men like Turing, who were convicted under the 1885 British law that criminalized male homosexual acts as “gross indecency,” as well as other offences. Through in-depth interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, Forgetting the Many highlights their struggle for justice, showing how these men lost their jobs, their families, and their dignity—all because of a law that criminalized love.  We are joined by Director Rosemarie Reed! She is passionate, knowledgable, & we were excited to chat with her! In 2009, the then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown issued a formal apology for Alan Turing’s 1952 conviction for same-sex acts. Then, in 2013, Queen Elizabeth II posthumously pardoned him. This royal pardon extended only to Turing. It left thousands of other men convicted under the same and similar laws without a pardon. In 2017, the Policing and Crime Act, amended by what became known as “Turing’s Law,” provided automatic posthumous pardons for deceased men who had been convicted of homosexual behaviour that was no longer a crime.  Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing is a timely reminder of the struggles that LGBTQ+ individuals have faced in the fight for equality. Reed’s film shines a spotlight on the continuing fight for justice, both in the UK and around the world, where similar laws and their legacies still impact lives today. While the legal battle for pardons continues, the film calls attention to the need for societal change and greater recognition of the harms done to these men. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

It is that time for one of our favorite events of the year! Paul Rudd's All-Star Bowling Benefit Is Back! Paul Rudd’s 11th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit returns to New York to support SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young. This star-studded event will feature celebrity appearances, performances, and a night of bowling, all to benefit SAY’s life-changing programming for young people who stutter.  Acclaimed actor Paul Rudd will host, alongside an incredible lineup of celebrity guests, including Chris Meloni & Adam Pascal! Proceeds from the event will benefit SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young, supporting their mission to provide vital programs such as Camp SAY, speech therapy, and Confident Voices—a creative arts program that empowers young people who stutter. We had a blast! Adrienne Garzillo comes to you from the carpet with all the action! For more information about SAY and to purchase tickets for the event, visit SAY.org/RuddBowling. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Filmmaker Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger on behalf of his upcoming adventure film LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE, produced by Sylvester Stallone and in theaters nationwide from Blue Fox Entertainment on November 1st. LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE is a classic American movie we don’t see much of anymore — an emotional epic tale of hope, grit, and family, chiseled with a modern edge and grounded by a tour-de-force performance from 15-year-old star Luke David Blumm.  Based on the book by the same name (which is required reading for Maine elementary school students), LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE tells the inspiring true story of Donn Fendler, a 12-year-old boy, who, separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive during his nine-day adventure lost in the backwoods of Maine. The film was shot in ACTUAL wilderness — up to their neck in rivers, hiking mountains — everyday on set, the cast and crew hoisted the banner for Stallone’s underdog ethos. Before taking on the project, director Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger even had to hike Mount Katahdin (the Maine mountain Donn Fendler got lost on) to prove he was up for the task. Born and raised in Madagascar and later living in South Dakota, Andrew Boodhoo Kightlinger’s multi-cultural origins have fueled a prolific genre-fluid approach to storytelling. Growing up in Madagascar in the 1980s, there was a footlocker full of movies that traveled around from missionary family to missionary family, and it was a trove of Joe Dante movies that taught Andrew about filmmaking and led him on his path to becoming a director.  In addition to LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE, Kightlinger has directed the prairie-bound drama TATER TOT & PATTON starring Jessica Rothe and the award-winning short film DESTROYER with Alan Ruck. He is also the winner of the Screenwriting Grand Prize at the 2016 Slamdance Film Festival.  LOST ON A MOUNTAIN IN MAINE stars Luke David Blumm (“The Watcher”), Paul Sparks (“House of Cards”), Caitlin FitzGerald (The Trial of the Chicago 7, “Succession”), Griffin Wallace Henkel (Armageddon Time), and Ethan Slater (Universal’s upcoming Wicked).  You can check out the official trailer and learn more at the film’s official website. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Richard Hull is here! He is a producer, visionary, business man, and he is here to spread awareness about our veterans. After producing more than 25 films and TV shows with most major studios, Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey is Rich’s directorial debut. His produced projects have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, and range from young-adult movies, such as Disney/Miramax's She's All That, which is one of the most successful teen movies in history...to award-winning movies with a message, such as his PBS docuseries collaboration with Halle Berry, For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots, for which he won the NAACP Image Award. Rich is also a founder of the ViX streaming service (formerly known as Pongalo), the first andlargest global streaming service specifically for Spanish-speaking audiences, which was acquired by global media leader TelevisaUnivision. Variety recently awarded Rich its Dealmaker of the Year honors; Forbes named him to its Forbes 1000 list of America's top entrepreneurs; and OTT.X, the trade organization of Hollywood's streaming industry, awarded him its OTT.X Hero Award. He's a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and the Academy of TV Arts & Sciences. For more information please visit https://fightingspiritfilm.com/. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Actor/writer Patrick Noth and director/writer Morgan Evans are here to talk about theur new comedy feature! Micro Budget - making the fall festival circuit with next stops including Heartland IFF, Tacoma FF, Buffalo IFF, and more. In addition to the new mockumentary, Evans is known for Prime’s Merry Little Batman, Teen Titans Go!, Netflix’s The Fix, and more. What is it all about? When Terry (Patrick Noth) discovers he's about to be a father, he does what any other sane person would do: he moves himself and his nine-months-pregnant wife from Iowa to Los Angeles to shoot a low-budget indie movie and sell it to a streamer for a “fuck-ton of money.”  About Morgan Evans: Morgan Evans is WGA-award nominated writer and director known for writing the animated Batman feature film Merry Little Batman for Warner Bros. Micro Budget is his first feature film as a writer/director. He also produced the film and plays Terry’s cousin, the documentarian Devin. In addition to feature film writing, Morgan has also written for Teen Titans Go! (Cartoon Network), Liza on Demand (YouTube Premium), The Onion, and various Netflix late night comedy programs. As a director, his work can be seen on shows like Earth To Ned (Jim Henson/Disney+), The Legendary Dudas (Nickelodeon), The Fix (Netflix), and The Teen Wolf After Show (MTV).  About Patrick Noth: Patrick Noth is an Emmy-nominated comedian who plays Terry in Micro Budget and wrote the film’s script with director Morgan Evans. He began his career studying at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and his credits include writing for and appearances on IFC, TV Land, NBC, MTV, Nickelodeon, Netflix's The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show, and digital platforms like College Humor and Above Average. Patrick has also worked as a director for Comedy Central, and made many independent projects like his comedy rap song and music video "My Posse" and the award-winning festival short Babysitting. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

THE GHOST TRAP, based on the novel of the same name by K. Stephens, is now a feature film and the stars are here to tell us all about it! The new elevated drama/thriller stars Zak Steiner (White Men Can’t Jump, Euphoria) & Greer Grammer(Awkward, Deadly Illusions). They are here to talk about tackling this challenging shoot and why it is the perfect time to check this film out! Steiner is best known for his role in the hit series Euphoria as Aaron Jacobs. He can also be seen in supporting roles in White Men Can’t Jump on Hulu and A Hollywood Christmas on HBO Max. Grammer is best known for her role as Lissa Miller in the long-running and critically acclaimed MTV series, Awkward. Most recently she produced and starred in the hit Netflix film, Deadly Illusions alongside Kristin Davis and Dermont Mulroney. Deadly Illusions went on to globally hold the #1 spot on the streaming platform.  The film is coming out in select theatres before it is on-demand! Check out all the info at khanlarianentertainment.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

You talk about Broadway and a voice- you need to talk about Darlesia Cearcy! She can SING y'all! She is now in the new smash Broadway Musical "A Wonderful World" playing Louie Armstong's first wife and the buzz is she is incredible! Darlesia recently appeared on Broadway as Johanna in How to Dance in Ohio. Broadway: Erzulie in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island, Nettie in The Color Purple, Lottie Gee in Shuffle ALong..., The Goodbye Girl, Sarah in Ragtime (Helen Hayes nomination), Diana in Next to Normal at Westport Country Playhouse (CCC nominee), and Nina Simone: Four Women at Berkshire TG (BTG Award). TV: "The Watcher," "High Fidelity," "FBI," "House of Cards. For Tickets: https://louisarmstrongmusical.com/ __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

As Robert is out in Detroit teaching the children, Roundtable Red Carpet Correspondent Adrienne Garzillo has been hitting the red carpets! She was at the Equality Now Gala talking to all the stars! Equality Now is a global leader in using the law to advance gender equality and end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. Its staff of human rights lawyers, coalition builders, and advocates spans more than 25 countries and partners with survivors and allies in 179 countries worldwide. Over the last 30 years, Equality Now has helped establish the international legal frameworks that now serve as the bedrock for advancing women's and girls’ human rights and reformed more than 85 sex-discriminatory laws worldwide–including 14 just last year, which benefited 39.2 million women and girls. The Equality Now's Make Equality Reality Gala is a lively and creative arts-based event that brings together business leaders, philanthropists, celebrity artists and changemakers from around the world to celebrate our progress toward a more gender equality world. The program will feature musical acts, creative performances and special guest speakers as we celebrate and pay tribute to those who offer tangible proof that women's voices, leadership and solidarity are key in creating a better world for all.  Movie Star BEN STILLER, Actress ELLA STILLER, TV Star CHRISTINE LAHTI, Music Producer DREW DIXON, Honoree SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY, Performer BEVERLEY KNIGHT all stopped to chat with us on The Roundtable! This election year, it is vital we support women and women's rights! Check out this chat and make sure to vote like your life depends on it, because it DOES! __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Zevely Records and King Kozmo Music, a division of the Jazzheads Music Group, have announced that Karen Mason And All That Jazz! – the singular album from acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist KAREN MASON – is now available on CD and in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, October 25. For this personal new collection, Karen explores the beloved songbook of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the justly celebrated Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning team behind the Broadway musicals Cabaret; Chicago; New York, New York; and beyond. Karen is accompanied on solo piano by her longtime music director, Christopher Denny. The album is produced and mixed by Paul Rolnick with arrangements by Christopher Denny and Barry Kleinbort, who directed the original concert version of the show. Stream or download the album at https://orcd.co/pp80vaq Karen will celebrate the album with a special concert at 54 Below in New York on Sunday, November 10 and then a run at Davenport’s in Chicago on November 13-16. For ticket information, please visit KarenMason.com. Karen Mason And All That Jazz! presents Karen’s dazzling take on Kander & Ebb’s songs, which have been lighting up Broadway since the 1960s. Eschewing her typical orchestral accompaniment for subtle yet engaging piano, Karen’s interpretations are the perfect mix of intimacy and excitement. Christopher Denny’s playing, with its myriad shades and colors, sounds like an orchestra in itself. While Mason puts her unique spin on classics like “All That Jazz,” “Maybe This Time” and “A Quiet Thing,” the album also delves into less often performed shows such as The Visit (“Love and Love Alone”), The Scottsboro Boys (“Go Back Home”), and The Happy Time (“The Life of the Party”). In one particularly fascinating twist of fate, Karen gives us the rousing “I’m One of the Smart Ones,” which was originally written for the unproduced show Golden Gate, but ended up making a memorable appearance on Broadway last season in the musical New York, New York. KAREN MASON has starred on Broadway, Off-Broadway, television, in concert, and in the recording studio. She’s been praised for her “fierce emotion” by The New York Times, her “innate comic ability” by Playbill and her “delightful instrument” by the Daily News. Karen has been called “immensely appealing” by The Chicago Tribune, “a towering talent” by TheaterMania and “a dynamic performer” by Time Out New York. She is a 14-time MAC Award winner; most recently she was the recipient of the 2019 MAC Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2023 Major Artist Album of the Year, and was honored with the MAC Award for Major Female Vocalist of the Year for six consecutive years. She has also won the 2006 Nightlife Award for Major Female Vocalist and has three Bistro Awards.   __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 just love that Kathryn Erbe! She is a CLASS ACT! She is best known to television audiences for her starring roles on LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and OZ, as well as her recurring roles on HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET, THE SINNER, HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, POSE, INVASION, CITY ON A HILL, and the upcoming BLACK RABBITT. Her television films include BREATHING LESSONS, NAKED CITY, and GEORGE WALLACE. Her feature film credits include WHAT ABOUT BOB?, RICH IN LOVE, THE ADDICTION, KISS OF DEATH, DREAM WITH THE FISHES, MISTRESS AMERICA, ASSASSINATION NATION, NO ALTERNATIVE, THE GOOD HOUSE, RED PILL, 3 BACKYARDS, D2: THE MIGHTY DUCKS, STIR OF ECHOES, and the award-winning short films DON'T PICK UP and THE WRONG ROAD. Erbe made her Broadway debut in THE GRAPES OF WRATH and has also been seen in A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY, THE FATHER, and THE SPEED OF DARKNESS, for which she received a Tony Award nomination. Her off-Broadway credits include THE MY HOUSE PLAY, DOWN THE SHORE, YOSEMITE, ODE TO JOY, AZAK, CHECKERS, NIKOLAI AND THE OTHERS, and the award-winning SOMETHING CLEAN. She is also an ensemble member of the Atlantic Theater Company and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where her appearances include CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS, MY THING OF LOVE, and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Now she takes all that experience and brings it to ASHES & INK, directed by Alice Jankell. A moving tale about a mother’s unconditional love of her child, ASHES & INK will play for three weeks only at Off-Broadway’s AMT Theater (354 West 45th Street, New York, NY, 10036). Performances begin Wednesday, October 16, and continue through Sunday, November 3. Opening Night is Friday, October 18 (7:00 p.m.). Tickets are $39.99-$49.99 and available at https://ashesink.ludus.com/index.php. __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Twelve diverse Christian leaders find hope and fellowship at a series of boundary-breaking retreats in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Brought together by Michael Gulker of The Colossian Forum, five women and seven men struggle with some of today’s most contentious issues. The divisions between them become apparent and test both their common belief in the universal importance of love and kindness and the bonds they build over the course of a year. Inspiring and provocative, LEAP OF FAITH explores whether we can disagree and still belong to each other in a divided world. Woah! Yes! Deep! Director Nicholas Ma joins us to talk all about it! Nicholas is an award-winning director, writer and producer based in Brooklyn. He produced the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? about the life of Fred Rogers, which premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, and most recently the WNBA documentary Unfinished Business, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. His feature directorial debut, Mabel (San Francisco International Film Festival, 2024), which he co-wrote with Joy Goodwin, was awarded the Sloan Prize. Previously, he directed the award-winning short documentary Suite No. 1, Prelude (New York Film Festival, 2019).  Now In Theatres!  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 ANDY! Broadway icon Andy Karl, who is set to make his highly anticipated return to the New York stage this month in the new Michael R. Jackson musical, “Teeth,” at New World Stages. Andy joins the production as ‘Pastor Bill O'Keefe’. Following its sold-out, extended run at Playwrights Horizons, “Teeth” will live on at New World Stages. Based on the cult classic film, the show is a fierce, rapturous, and savagely entertaining new musical crackling with irrepressible desire and ancient rage – a dark comedy conjuring the legend of one girl whose sexual curse is also her salvation. Dawn O’Keefe is an evangelical Christian teen with a powerful secret not even she understands – when men violate her, her body bites back. That’s not a metaphor. Andy Karl is a three-time Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner known for his Olivier Award-winning, Tony-nominated role as ‘Phil Connors’ in “Groundhog Day” which played on Broadway, at London’s Old Vic and Melbourne's Princess Theatre. He was previously seen in the Broadway revival of “Into the Woods” and leading the Broadway musical “Pretty Woman.” He earned back-to-back Tony Award nominations for 2014’s “Rocky” and the following year’s “On the Twentieth Century.” Additional Broadway credits include “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” “9 to 5,” “Legally Blonde,” “The Wedding Singer,” “Jersey Boys,” and “Saturday Night Fever.” On television, Andy is well known for his fan-favorite role on “Law & Order: SVU” as ‘Lieutenant Mike among others. On film he appeared alongside Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton in the feature film “And So It Goes,” directed by Rob Reiner, and Christina Ricci in “Here After.” We talk about "Teeth," his career, & so much more! For Tickets: www.teeththemusical.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

You may not know this, but I, Robert, moved to Detroit two months ago! Yes I sure did! I am still here to talk to all your favs, but I have fallen in love with the history and culture (& My husband) all here in the 313! So I have been seeing a lot of shows with www.BROADWAYINDETROIT! I love it! Makes it feel like home! So when "MJ" was coming to town, I knew it would be special! MJ is MoTown & MoTown is MJ! So direct , pinch me, from the steps of Hitsville USA, the cast of "MJ THE MUSICAL" Is here! MJ rolls into the Fisher Theatre in Detroit til November 3rd! Tickets are almost sold out so grab them at BROADWAYINDETROIT.com! I had the chance to chat with Jamaal Fields-Green (Michael Jackson,) Devin Bowles (Joe Jackson,) & Josh A. Dawson (Tito Jackson) about bringing this show to Motown means! We talk their health, honoroing Michael and Tito, and what they expect the audiences to bring to the theatre! The answer is ENERGY! Get ready! Can you feel it? MJ Is Here! For Info & Tickets: BroadwayInDetroit.com or MJTheMusical.com __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

CelloVoci – the newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo BRANDEN & JAMES, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter EFFIE PASSERO from “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox – has announced that their debut album Happy Days is available in digital formats and on CD is OUT! The album’s first single, an epic version of the chart-topper “The Prayer,” was released last month. Two “Behind the Music” videos that explore the song are available on the CelloVoci YouTube channel, youtube.com/@CelloVoci.   Since forming during the pandemic, the trio has toured extensively around United States, along with several cities in Mexico. CelloVoci will embark on a new branch of the tour through 2025 and beyond, including upcoming dates in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Chicago, IL; Plymouth, MA; Milton, DE; and more. For the full calendar, visit CelloVoci.com. From the soaring opening medley – the trio’s bravura take on the legendary Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand duet, “Happy Days Are Here Again” and “Get Happy” – to the closing track, Happy Days is a musical tour-de force. Other ingenious combinations, such as their haunting blend of the Latin standard “Bésame Mucho” with the Eagles’ evergreen “Hotel California,” create a special sonic interplay which allows you to hear these beloved songs as if for the first time. Showcasing skills beyond her remarkable singing ability, Passero performs an original composition, the melodic and heartfelt ballad “Simply Happy.” The trios enters the rock arena with an emotionally charged medley of “Chasing Cars,” from the Irish/Scottish band Snow Patrol, and Amanda McBroom’s delicate movie theme “The Rose.” The album concludes with an unusually plaintive “You Are My Sunshine,” as Effie’s lovely vocal dovetails exquisitely with Branden’s “Over the Rainbow” – bookending this collection with another iconic Judy Garland song. Moving beyond the typically stiff and stentorian traps of the classical-crossover genre, CelloVoci’s extraordinary musicianship and uncommon musical pairings deftly showcase the group with power and sensitivity. Their premiere album Happy Days is set help launch them to even bigger stages around the globe.   __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Shyla Lerner is a actor's actor. She has been on these stages for a minute! All that work and the time has come: it is Shyla's Broadway Debut! She is making it in the classic that is "Our Town!" She is so talented and fun! Wait til you hear her story! About "Our Town:" In Wilder’s timeless tale of a small town, a stage manager narrates the daily lives of its locals, depicts a childhood friendship turn into marriage, and sets the stage for magnificent truths of what it means to be alive. Don’t miss this strictly limited engagement of an essential American classic. Now in performances at the Barrymore Theatre. OUR TOWN features a cast of 28 actors, including Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory, The Boys In The Band), Katie Holmes (All My Sons, Batman Begins), Zoey Deutch (Netflix’s Set It Up), Ephraim Sykes (Ain’t Too Proud), Billy Eugene Jones (Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch, Fat Ham), Richard Thomas (To Kill a Mockingbird, The Waltons), Michelle Wilson (Sweat), Julie Halston (Tootsie), and Donald Webber, Jr. (Hamilton). For Tickets: www.ourtownbroadway.com  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 WP Theatre! The mission, the work, and what is on their stage is amazing! There is a new play there that you must see! It is running til 10/27 and I want you to grab a ticket! DIRTY LAUNDRY is here! The chorus is here! Mary Bacon, Sasha Diamond, & Amy Jo Jackson is here! What is it all about? After the woman who unites them dies, three people grapple with love, loss, lust…and household chores. Meanwhile, a spin cycle of voices pings with questions: are you still a daughter when your mother dies? Are you still the other woman when the first woman is gone? And maybe more importantly–how do you clean all that Dirty Laundry? Grab tickets at www.wptheatee.org  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Today we are talking The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Duke on 42nd Street at the NEW 42 Studios (229 West 42nd Street) with creator and director, Jonathan Rockefeller, who closely worked with the book’s author Eric Carle on the production before he passed away. He is a visionary who does amazing things with puppets, music, and stories we all love! The show is a theatrical recreation of Eric Carle’s beautifully imaginative stories, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of enchanting puppets during a magical 50-minute show that faithfully adapts four of Eric Carle’s beloved books for the stage. The production will feature stories that haven't been seen in 10 years including The Artist That Painted a Blue Horse, Mr. Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly, and of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Dream Snow will be added to the story rotation for the first time in New York City during the holiday season. The production uses over 75 hand-crafted puppets to bring the beloved Eric Carle stories to life that were created at their in-house puppet studio, The Rock Shop. The puppets are designed to faithfully reflect Eric Carle’s original illustrations, providing a vibrant and engaging visual experience. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show has done over 4000 performances in 350 cities globally and has been performed in 19 different countries. For tickets & info: www.hungrycaterpillarshow.com  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 Rob Huebel! He is a comedic genius! Rob Huebel has won hearts as part of the hit series Transparent, his memorable performance in I Love You, Man, and roles on Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock, and The Office. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow comedians Paul Scheer, Will Arnett and Rob Riggle, and most recently was a regular on HBO’s acclaimed show The Sex Lives of College Girls. With a background in improv, some of Huebel’s early career was working as a sketch actor on shows like Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and voice acting on Bob’s Burgers and American Dad. He has also appeared in many critically acclaimed films such as The Descendants, Keanu, Despicable Me, Little Fockers and more. Huebel has Emmy nominations for his work on Michael Moore’s series The Awful Truth and the series Childrens Hospital. Rob Huebel is here to discuss his new dramatic comedy feature, ALL HAPPY FAMILIES, co-starring Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother), Emmy Nominee Becky Ann Baker (Girls, Ted Lasso), Chandra Russell (South Side), the late John Ashton (Beverly Hills Cop), Ivy O’Brien (Manchester By The Sea), Antoine McKay (Empire), David Pasquesi (Veep), Colleen Camp (Clue), and Grammy-winning musician Rodney Crowell. This powerful and funny feature is a must see for this Holiday Season! On Demand, from the comfort of home starting on October 18th! Do not miss it!  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 are honored to have the Amazing Mrs. Tamela Mann with us! We love her from Madea To "Take Me To The King," TV, Concerts, & More! Grammy award-winning gospel artist Tamela Mann released her highly anticipated new album, "Live Breathe Fight," on all music streaming platforms. Her soul-stirring single “Working for Me” off the new project skyrocketed to the top of Billboard’s Gospel Radio Airplay chart, marking her record-breaking 11th No. 1 hit. This uplifting anthem has become her fastest rising single ever to reach #1, captivating listeners across the nation. This album marks an exhilarating new chapter in the Grammy winner’s illustrious career, showcasing not only her extraordinary vocal talent but also her significant growth as a songwriter.. "Live Breathe Fight" heralds Tamela’s message of surrendering to God’s will and fighting for a life of purpose and fulfillment. Tamela Mann takes listeners on an emotional and spiritual journey with tracks like “Deserve To Win, “Hand on Me,’ and the title track “Live Breathe Fight.” Listen to "Live Breathe Fight" now, as Tamela Mann continues to inspire and uplift with her powerful music. You can also catch Tamela currently starring in “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living” on BET and upcoming, “Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding,” slated to release in 2025. For the latest updates on Tamela Mann: Website: http://www.tillymannmusic.com  Facebook: @DavidTamelaMann Instagram: @DavidandTamela X: @DavidandTamela TikTok: @TheRealTamelaMann  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Yaz Canli, the writer, director, and star of the award-winning film MY HOME UNKNOWN, releasing with Gravitas Ventures on Digital and On-Demand platforms joins The Roundtable! She wrote, director, and stars in this! INSANE! Now you can watch it in the comfort of your home on-demand! MY HOME UNKNOWN is a moving portrait calling attention to the Los Angeles homelessness crisis. "My goal was to tell a story that shows a soul's struggle rather than the outside shell of appearance that is so easily judged,” Canli shares. "Compassion begins when we don't look away." MY HOME UNKNOWN premiered at Dances With Films: LA, played the The Female Eye Film Festival (FeFF) in Toronto and opened the Micheaux Film Festival in Los Angeles. The film won Best North American Debut at FeFF and received the Panavision Award Nomination for Outstanding Feature.  She has made a splash with her debut! How did she do it? We find out here at The Roundtable!  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

She's the next pop superstar! Just watch! Kjesti Long is here to tell us about two exclusive staged concerts that will mark the European Premiere of the brand new original musical Little Piece of You - An Atypical Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Thursday 31 October and Friday 1 November 2024. Tickets are on sale now at lwtheatres.co.uk. Little Piece of You is penned by rock prodigy and exciting new talent, Kjersti Long, who will also star in the production in the role of Sidney Hill. Now aged 17, Kjersti began to write the music for the show aged just 14, the production will mark her European debut for both writing and performing.  Long has headlined at some of the most iconic venues in the USA including The Bitter End in New York City, The House of Blues in San Diego and the famed Apollo Theatre in Harlem to name a few. In 2022 she signed a distribution deal with Warner Brothers and released her first two songs, Boys in Jersey and IDC, a duet with Ryan Follese of Hot Chelle Rae fame. Both songs have over 2 million streams. 2024 will see an additional single, Sad Song, released alongside the lead single Legs (Keep Dancing) from Vanessa William’s first album in 15 years, co-written by Kjersti. Burn it Down, a song featured in Little Piece of You, has had nearly 100,000 views on Youtube and can be viewed here. The concert performances at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane are a first look opportunity for London audiences to witness this brand new work from an acclaimed rising new star. Star casting will be announced in the coming weeks. Immerse yourself in the poignant and electrifying world of Little Piece of You – An Atypical Musical in Concert. This groundbreaking production intertwines raw family drama with the dynamic pulse of modern rock and pop. Follow Shannon and Britt, a courageous mother and daughter, as they confront their family’s hidden struggles and embark on a transformative journey. Together, they shatter the silence that has long held them back and step into a future of hope and resilience.  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

 Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces No Cowards in Our Band, a powerful musical drama that tells the story of an aging and contemplative Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). Set against the backdrop of post-Reconstruction America, No Cowards in Our Band portrays Frederick Douglass as he considers the social, economic, and political ramifications of slavery and the Civil War and their impact on the future of the United States. Based on a libretto by Anthony Knight, Jr.and interwoven with Negro spirituals, No Cowards in our Band intimately connects Douglass’s words with the music, drawing audiences into his lived, visceral, and strikingly relatable experience. Premiering November 2nd in Hudson Hall’s historic 19th-century theater, this semi-staged production is directed by Hudson-based Michael Hofmann with musical arrangement by “one of the most dynamic postbop pianists of his generation” (WBGO.org), GRAMMY-nominated jazz artist Orrin Evans, who accompanies on piano. In No Cowards in Our Band, Frederick Douglass’ story – brought to life by actor, artist, and TV personality Masud Olufani  – provides a conduit through which other significant stories of the time can be told: how African Americans freed themselves from enslavement, the importance of family to enslaved African Americans, the role of African Americans in the Abolitionist Movement, the turning points that were the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, the Dred Scott case of 1857, the election of President Abraham Lincoln in 1860, and post-Civil War society and Frederick Douglass’ influence on it. Masud is here to tell us all about channeling Fredrick Douglas, the show, and why it is as important as ever! For Tickets: https://hudsonhall.org/event/no-cowards-in-our-band/  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Andrew Lippa is a Broadway Writing Superstar! Tony Nominations, long running shows, and classic hits from The Descendants to the most produced regional show of the year, "The Adam's Family!" We also know his classics like "You're A Good Man Charlie Brown," "Wild Party," "Big Fish," and more! I bet you did not know that he spends a lot of time helping the future as the President of The Dramatist Guild Foundation! We spoke to Andrew & the amazing Executive Director Rachel Routh about what they do to help ensure the survival of the next generation of theatre writers! DGF has given away over one million dollars, provide support, free spaces to work, and so much more! Hear what they do and how you can help! PLUS they have an amazing gala on the way you need to get tickets for! For info and to support: www.DGF.org  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 Izzy! Isabelle McCalla is a Broadway Star! She has done shows from "The Prom" to "Aladdin" Well she is gorgeous in "Water For Elephants" now at The Imperial! She is here to talk about her journey, life in the circus, and the album which is now out! We had such a fun chat while she was getting ready for the show! She will tell you how she prepares for a show and what she learned while in the show! Make sure you see Water For Elephants before it rolls out of town! Make sure you listen to the album and ENJOY! Follow Isabelle on IG- @izzymccalla  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Can you believe Lillias White has never done our show? We are obsessed with her! From "The Life" to "Hercules" to "Hadestown" and more- SHE IS A LEGEND! John Duff is a singer on the queer scene! His videos are as famous as his voice! He is a queer musical icon! Well- Lillias White appears on John Duff’s new record, “Hoe is Life”. Ms. White says she chose to record the track, because upon hearing it, it drew a parallel to her iconic role in The Life, for which she won a Tony Award. Can you imagine the two of them together? With a song about "Hoe Is Life?" which we can only imagine what that is going to be like! This is all up our ALLEY! This chat is a TRIP and a half!Stream "Hoe Is Life" today wherever music is heard!  _________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

HOCUS POCUS HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE Starring LARRY BAGBY- who played bully "ICE" in the original film "Hocus Pocus," this Off-Broadway play acts as a bit of a spiritual successor to the original film, tackling topics of bullying in a brand new way comes to St. Lukes on 46th Street in NYC! The show is a hilarious and gripping whodunit murder mystery that very loosely parodies "Hocus Pocus" and Agatha Christie style mysteries. A Murder takes place after a bullied kid lights a black flamed candle in the graveyard on Halloween, and tons of zany characters are there with every one of them a suspect, and together they must figure out who is the killer behind these crimes before another takes place! Larry was here to tell us his journey to Hocus Pocus, his music, and why this movie was the surprise gift that just keeps on giving! Follow Larry on IG- @larrybagby Get tickets at www.prekindle.com/event/97262-cristis-case-crackers-hocus-pocus-halloween-homicide-new-york It is the Perfect Halloween Night Out!  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Rarely do we get Political here on The Roundtable, but somethings just are beyond party lines. As a teacher, I was honored to talk to the Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott & Filmmaker Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough about their new doc, "The Body Politic" and how the Mayor is reducing gun violence. We have all heard the stories, seen the heartbreak, and for teachers and students, sat in lock down drills with the fear of guns. Together we can make our leaders make a change! "THE BODY POLITIC is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. Brandon Scott is a young Mayor who grew up during Baltimore’s most troubling years and sets out, with unyielding idealism, to change the course of his battered and beloved city. He is elected Mayor amid nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd. With unfettered access, cameras follow Brandon throughout his first year in office as he introduces an ambitious plan for violence reduction and police reform that he promises will lower the city’s murder rate.  Pundits claim Brandon’s political health and the city’s health are tied to the number 348 – the total murders Baltimore had the previous year, more homicides than New York City, a city 15 times its size. After entering office and barely getting a chance to enact his first safety reforms, violence surges to new highs. As the media and political foes attack his holistic approach, his commitment to his plan and principles put his political future in jeopardy. Will his holistic approach lead to healing and serve as a blueprint for the rest of the nation? Check out Episode #300 of The Roundtable!  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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 are a show where artists talk art. We do not judge, we do not pry, we provide a place for storytellers to tell their story! We welcomed Jussie Smollett to do just that with his new film "The Lost Holiday," and we had a fun chat while he was helping his sister move! From award-winning musician, writer, producer, director, and star, Jussie Smollett, comes the highly anticipated film “The Lost Holliday” set to debut in US theaters on September 27th. The critically acclaimed, poignant, and heartwarming indie film, which received rave reviews at ABFF, will open in select AMC Theatres this September. Vivica A. Fox stars as Cassandra Marshall, who arrives in Los Angeles to plan the funeral of her estranged son, Damien Holliday (Jabari Redd). Upon her arrival, Cassandra discovers that the funeral arrangements are already being handled by her son's husband, Jason Holliday (Jussie Smollett) - a man and a marriage she knew nothing about. Through Jason, their adopted daughter Arielle (Londyn Carter), Jason's sister Cheyenne (Brittany Hall), and best friend Duck (Marquise Vilsón), Cassandra learns more about her son in death than she ever did in his life. "The Lost Holliday" explores themes of family dynamics, friendship, fatherhood, adoption, mother-son and father-daughter relationships, grief, and the bonds of love that transcend time, generational trauma, and even death. The film also celebrates LGBTQIA+ representation and the importance of acceptance, shining a light on the adversity and triumphs of a same-gender-loving couple navigating family dissension and societal presumptions. Follow their social page @thelostholliday for updates Follow Jussie on IG_ @jussiesmollett __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

Grammy Winning Conductor Gil Rose is here. We talk all sorts of things in this fun and deep chat! He has a big ole show coming to Boston and you need to hear all about it especially all the Gershwin fans out there! Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the nation’s most intriguing opera companies,” Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), presents a rare Boston showing of the Gershwin brothers’ two political musicals at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. With scores by George Gershwin, libretti by Ira Gershwin, and books by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind, the stories of Of Thee I Sing (1931) and Let ‘Em Eat Cake (1933) are both centered on American politics: the former being a politically correct Pulitzer Prize-winning musical; the latter, a politically incorrect flop.  Reimagined as a live concert experience, conductor Gil Rose leads a formidable ensemble of established singers including Heather Buck, Aaron Engebreth, Neal Ferreira, and more, accompanied by the Odyssey Opera chorus and the acclaimed BMOP orchestra.When it was first performed on Broadway, Of Thee I Sing was a hit with over 440 performances. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 in Drama, the first musical to win that prestigious award. The Prize Committee said: “Of Thee I Sing is not only coherent and well-knit enough to class as a play, but it is a biting and true satire on American politics and the public attitude towards them.”  About Gil Rose        Gil Rose is one of today’s most trailblazing conductors, praised as “amazingly versatile” (The Boston Globe) with “a sense of style and sophistication” (Opera News). Equally at home performing core repertoire, new music, and lesser-known historic symphonic and operatic works, “Gil Rose is not just a fine conductor, but a peerless curator, sniffing out—and commissioning—off-trend, unheralded, and otherwise underplayed repertoire that nevertheless holds to unfailingly high standards of quality. In doing so, he’s built an indefinable, but unmistakable, personal aesthetic” (WQXR). A global leader in American contemporary music, Grammy Award-winner Rose is the founder of the performing and recording ensemble, the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), who “bring an endlessly curious and almost archaeological mind to programming…with each concert, each recording, an essential step in a better direction” (The New York Times), as well as the founder of Odyssey Opera, praised by The New York Times as “bold and intriguing.” GilRoseConductor.com  __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, will be celebrating its 49th anniversary and embarking on three national tours stopping in over 50 cities beginning, Saturday, September 28th through October 31st, 2024. This year, original cast members, Barry Bostwick, the iconic Brad Majors, Nell Campbell the effervescent Columbia and Patricia Quinn, the incomparable Magenta, who have thrilled generations of fans will be touring the US and Canada simultaneously. Audiences in each city will have an opportunity to meet a star from the movie, view the traveling museum which includes artifacts and costumes from the film; participate in a costume contest judged by one of these stars and engage in a performance with the local Shadow Cast who will be performing scenes from the movie ‘live’ while the full un-edited film is shown. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the iconic little movie that conquered Hollywood. The hit movie stars Tim Curry as the devious and fabulous Frank-N-Furter, Meatloaf, Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon as everybody's favorite nerdy couple – Brad and Janet, Patricia Quinn as Magenta – and the film's creator Richard O'Brien as Riff Raff. The film has become one of the longest showing movies in the world. Limited VIP tickets are available and include a meet and greet with Bostwick and Quinn. Nothing beats a Rocky Horror screening where you can jump up and dance to the time warp in this live, interactive experience. It's a one of a kind "happening". Come up to the lab and see what's on the slab! The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s National Tour is produced by Scott Stander and The Stander Group. For more information about tour dates and tickets visit: https://www.scottstander.com/rocky _________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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

​Meghan Finn is the Artistic Director of The Tank. She previously served as the Associate Artistic Director at 3LD Art & Technology Center. Her directorial work has been seen at the Tank, the V&A, Powerhouse Theater, Serpentine Galleries, The Wexner Center, Powerhouse Theater, SCAD, The Logan Center for the Arts in Chicago, Museo Jumex Mexico City, The Power Plant, Clubbed Thumb, HERE, The Brick, The Bushwick Starr, Soho Gallery, PS122, Dixon Place, Soho Rep, Ars Nova, Montclair State, New Georges, The Flea, Canadian Stage, Carnegie Mellon, Brooklyn College, MIT, NYU, the Great Plains Theater Conference and others.   Under her leadership, The Tank has established itself in a two theater complex on 36th Street, tripling its artistic programming and annual revenue since FY17. In 2020, The Tank was awarded an OBIE AWARD for institutional excellence, under Finn's leadership as Artistic Director. She is also the recipient of a 2021 Lucille Lortel Visionary Award by the League of Professional Theatre Women and 2023 PRELUDE Festival Award.  She just won the David Prize with her plan how to utilize performing art venues in NYC! We talk her plan and how she uses her spare time to advocate on political issues! She is out here working for us all! Grab a ticket and support the tank: www.thetanknyc.org __________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, and on social media! 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