We have a good one for you today! Do you want to know what a director does? Well Gordon Greenberg is here to tell you! Gordon has directed on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London’s West End, written for television and stage, and developed, directed and produced new works for arts institutions across America. Current Directing/Writing projects include The Heart of Rock and Roll , which opens on Broadway at the James Earl Jones Theatre in April, 2024, following its record breaking run at The Old Globe, the hit Off-Broadway show Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors , a new musical about Picasso, the NBC television series Most Talkative, Crime and Punishment, A Comedy for the Old Globe, a London revival of The Baker’s Wife, Single White Female, The Wedding Banquet, Ghost Tour, The Play, and the new comedy podcast series Rolling Calls starring Julie Halston & Richard Kind. His acclaimed revival of Who’s Afraid of Virgina Woolf starring Calista Flockhart and Zachary Quinto at the Geffen Playhouse won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for Best Revival.  His West End revival of Guys and Dolls was nominated for six Olivier Awards at the Savoy Theatre and then transferred to the Phoenix Theatre (starring Rebel Wilson.) Greenberg co-wrote and directed the Broadway stage adaptation of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at Studio 54. _______________________________________________ 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

Three Second Chances is indie-pop ear candy with a dash of Broadway from a trio of 40-somethings filling the generation gap with fun and FUN we had! Yes! The band is here to talk their new EP, how they came to be, their secret talents, and how to describe their fun, fresh, familiar sound! You have to stream it to get it! This is a fun chat with a group you need to see in-person! Hey! You may even get some hummus out of the deal! For More Info: www.threesecondchances.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 up and coming artists especially ones not afraid to take a stand! That is where Amber Akhtar comes in! She wrote a new short called "Cycle" that is getting raves! Cycle is a short film written by Amber Akhtar, a 22-year-old filmmaker who grew up in Michigan. She just finished her BFA in Dramatic Writing with a minor in Producing at NYU Tisch. During her time at NYU, she wrote two features and many short films and worked on a thesis film selected for Tribeca 2022. She has interned for companies such as The Gotham Film and TV, Cinetic Media, and The Producers Guild. When asked what motivated her to write this film, Amber said, “Cycle touches on issues of reproductive rights, sexual assault, generational trauma, and substance abuse. Centering around abortion, the short explores the shame of such a stigmatized topic and the struggle for women to be seen and heard authentically. I hope it serves as a reminder that it’s okay to ask for help, and women are not alone at their most vulnerable moments. It’s a lesson I am still learning myself and intend to put into practice for the rest of my life.” _______________________________________________ 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

If you listen to our show, you know we love the Vineyard! We come to you from the red carpet where we speak to Tony Winner, Emmy Nominee, Star of "Modern Family" Jesse Tyler Ferguson! He gives marriage advice, talks theatre, and flying in from the SAG awards! Plus his friends are here! We have Bros/Hallmark Star Luke Macfarlane, Tony Winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Broadway Star Montego Glover, Talk Show Icon Rolanda Watts, Star of "Law & Order" Kathryn Erbe, "Shucked" Star Kevin Cahoon, and more!  We had such a good time! This is such a fun chat! Listen up and support www.VineyardTheatre.org _______________________________________________ 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

I am in the midst of "Mean Girls" Mania at NJPAC! I have the pleasure and privilege of directing the JR. version for this year! Well, we love the movie, the show, and we love Jaquel Spivey! He wowed us in "A Strange Loop," and he came out giving us all the Damien realness! We were here for it! We are so honored to have Jaquel on the show. He gives us his thoughts on Broadway, his journey to the movies, and so much more! This is a special one with a future superstar! Do not miss this one at all! _______________________________________________ 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 dance, immersive theatre, and creative fun people! If you do to, this one is for you! TBIC Music Group will release a concept album of the new immersive electro-swing musical Whisper Darkly – the first musical written in the retro-inspired genre – on Friday, February 23. To mark the anniversary of the start of Prohibition, a special preview dance mix from the album will be released on Wednesday, January 17. Whisper Darkly features music and lyrics by Andrew Gerle (Meet John Doe, Glory, Mississippi) and book by DJ Salisbury (Moonshine and Mistletoe, The Man Who Would Be King). The album is produced by Andrew Gerle and PiSk (Roberto Costa). Pre-save the single HERE. Whisper Darkly’s electro-swing score highlights the hugely popular international genre that combines the joy and sophistication of ’20s and ’30s jazz and Vaudeville with the infectious sounds of 21st Century EDM beats. This concept album has brought together actors and musicians from the top echelons of Broadway, jazz and electro-swing to create a show that is part 1920s, part 2020s, and entirely new. In Whisper Darkly, it’s once again 1928 and the audience are patrons of Manhattan’s notorious speakeasy, the Hush Club. The proprietress, Topeka McShane, leads her cast of chorines, comics, and dancers with an iron fist, while teaching her niece, Evie, the ropes of big city life. When international African-American singing sensation Wysandria Cole Davis shows up in the audience, it kicks off a tumultuous evening that leaves the club and its denizens forever changed. To help create the album’s fifteen tracks, the creators enlisted the help of pioneering electro-swing arranger and producer PiSk (Roberto Costa) of the popular Italian electro-swing band The Swingrowers, and Bogotá-based Latin Grammy Award nominee Santiago Deluchi. The cast stars Aléna Watters (The Cher Show), Kayla Davion (Tina), Keri René Fuller (Six: The Musical), Tony Award nominees Brad Oscar (The Producers) and Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera), Alli Mauzey (Kimberly Akimbo), Claybourne Elder (Company), and the West End’s Alistair Brammer (Miss Saigon). Also featured are Victoria Huston-Elem, Riley Noland, Graham Stevens, Hansel Tan, Khalifa White, D’Kaylah Whitley, and Luke Hawkins.  The album’s jazz band includes Grammy Award-nominated violinist Sara Caswell; one of Modern Drummer’s top up-and-coming drummers in the world, Josh Roberts; trumpeter Alphonso Horne (Shuffle Along, Count Basie Orchestra); and Italian accordion virtuoso Roberto Gervasi. _______________________________________________ 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

You know we love a play in NYC! Off-Broadway is where all the cool kids hang out! We have some stars with us today! We are talking to Gabby Beans, who is going to be a superstar & Playwright Rachel Bonds with us! Off-Broadway’s buzziest new play Jonah is “always fascinating—an experiment in disorientation that is never less than very absorbing thanks to writer Rachel Bonds’ extraordinary gift for language” (The Wrap). This New York Times Critic’s Pick “is the kind of play that reveals itself slowly but entirely, without undermining its own considerable power by wrapping anything up neatly.” Ana is away at school, far from home and deeply alone. When she meets Jonah, everything she's longed for begins falling into place—except that Jonah is not all he seems. What begins as an exploration of thrilling desire shifts into more complex negotiations of intimacy and survival that will keep you guessing until its final twisting moments. Danya Taymor directs “an all-around excellent production” (The New York Times). _______________________________________________ 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 are back! Adrienne & Robert are you home for all the who, what, when, where, and why this award season! We have the scoop for you about the SAG AWARDS on Netflix for the first time ever! Who won? What did people wear? How were the presenters? What is the word on the street? We tell you all about it! PLUS Streisand winds the Lifetime Achievement Award! You know we will break it all down for you right here 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

You know we LOVE Marc Summers! He is an icon, a TV staple, and a friend of our show! We were at the opening night party! NOTE: It was loud so the sound is a little on the rowdy side, but you will def. get the vibe of the celebration in for Marc & the show! We chat with the hysterical and sweet Alex Brightman, fellow BPN Host & Writing Genius Drew Gasparini, Nick Star Mike O'Malley, & So Much More! About The Show: Part interactive game show, part memoir,  THE LIFE AND SLIMES OF MARC SUMMERS   takes us on one man’s extraordinary journey, both on-screen and off. Marc Summers launched Nickelodeon as the host of the world’s most famous children’s game show, Double Dare . He went on to become a household name on the small screen, having a 20-year relationship with the Food Network as the host of  Unwrapped  and executive producer of  Dinner: Impossible  and  Restaurant: Impossible , all while facing immeasurable challenges behind the scenes.  On your mark! Get set! Go!  to this one-of-a-kind intimate theatrical adventure that will leave you inspired, hopeful, and feeling like a kid again.  _______________________________________________ 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 music! We LOVE timeless music! We have two guests that make amazing music and we just had to bring them to you in this special chat! Right now "One Love" the movie on the life of Bob Marley is breaking box office records and showing the immense love for his music. We have the honor to chat with Aston Barrett Jr. who plays his father in the film. Aston Sr. was the iconic bass player playing on all those Bob Marley & The Wailer records. We honor his legacy, talk about the meaning of music, and what is next for Aston and The Wailers now that he is leading them to the next generation! See the movie and keep the music alive! Then some grown R&B for YOU! We love a singer who can SING! Tanya Nolan is storming out of the Texas scene and already topping the charts. She has a new single "Honey" out now! She is talking about her journey, why she shares her authentic self, and how she stays inspired to make music and create her own lane! Stream "Honey" today! All this and so much more! _______________________________________________ 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 are FANS of MJ Harris! He has been growing, evolving, and creating great content for YEARS! Well he has leveled up and is now a Best Selling Author! His new book is a kick, inspiration, and a great read! You all better get in here and get a copy! Listen to his words of wisdom about owning your power, creating your dream life, and kicking toxic people to the curb! This is one not to miss! _______________________________________________ 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 Queen here on "The Roundtable!" This week, we have one of the best to ever do it! JImbo is here! Jimbo is a winner of Drag Race: All-Stars," has done TV/Film, and has hit the road, but she has NEVER done a show like the one coming to a city near YOU! Jimbo has curated a circus and is taking it all over North America & Canada! She has been home sewing, learning chreo, and WORKING! She is telling us all about it! Grab your tickets and get the info at www.DRAGFANS.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 "Spamalot!" We love the cast of "Spamalot!" We also love all things Jersey! Make them an Italian Jersey Boy in Spamalot and we are SOLD! We have that in Jimmy Smagula! What a story and ride he has had! He tells us about growing up Jersey, going to NYU, and making it on Broadway! From there he takes a 12 year break and ends up in the smash, "Spamalot!" How did it happen? What is next? Well, you have to listen and find out! See Spamalot! Grab tickets today! www.SpamalotTheMusical.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 awards! Well, Adrienne really loves awards! :) She is here to talk all about the People's Choice Awards. She actually watched them. We give our opinions, we talk a lot of smack, and give all the tea! We love to kiki and chat it all up! Listen up and agree to disagree with us! _______________________________________________ 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

This one is FASCINATING! “At 15, I killed someone.” This was just one of the many secrets unveiled in her new memoir, Hidden Memories. Melissa Osorio’s brain hid many memories from her for most of her life. She barely had any recollections of her childhood and that haunted her until at the age of 36, she was unable to unlock them and that began to unravel her world. Born and raised in Venezuela, Melissa was only 16 when her beloved father was murdered. She left home soon after for the United States and despite the following 20 years as an entrepreneurial success, which took her all around the world, Melissa was only able to find happiness and peace when she was able to break free from her darkest memories. She leaves no stone unturned when she writes about her wild ride through the various treatments – some conventional, others quite unconventional. Through them all, she finally uncovered the truths and they uncovered her life. Melissa says, “Hidden Memories” equips you with practical tools and strategies to uncover and address emotions, patterns and behaviors you wish to leave behind. You will discover effective ways to heal and transform, guiding you toward a brighter future. My stories may resonate with your own life, inspiring you to break free from past limitations and gain newfound clarity about your journey.” Listen to our chat and then grab a copy of the book on Amazon! _______________________________________________ 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

Robert W. Schneider is one of Feinstein’s/54 Below’s original programming producers, Artistic Director of the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company, and a freelance director. He has worked with such artists as Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, as well as such institutions as Lincoln Center, Second Stage, The York Theater, PBS, Walnut Street Theater, and Center Theater Group. and HE IS A GOOD OLE TIME! Rob & Robert talk show biz, Broadway, Cabaret, and why Robert has never been invited to sing at one of Rob's 203,000 shows at 54 Below! :) He is here to talk his new podcast coming to the Broadway Podcast Network! "Broadway historian, director, and all around MT nerd Robert W. Schneider for a wild and exhaustively researched celebration of the musicals that had set their sights on Broadway but missed the mark. The first season of Broadway Bound is called "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD" and explores ten Broadway Bound musicals that were based on movies." If you want the story about the shows that almost were, we have the show for you! Catch the hilarious Rob here on "The Roundtable" and then hop over and listen to Broadway Bound today! _______________________________________________ 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

Roy Tomko is a gifted psychic and spirit medium who grew up in New Jersey. He has sensed the spirit world for as long as he can remember. Although Roy has always been aware of this gift, it was not until recent major shifts in the world (Covid 19) that inspired Roy to focus his gift to help others connect with spirit.Roy provides mediumship and psychic readings via Zoom and other video call methods to help sitters connect to the spirit realm. His spiritual gifts allow him to connect to clients' loved ones who have crossed over. Roy provides healing messages and evidence from the spirit world. He creates a safe and comfortable environment for those seeking guidance from the other side. The world first got to know psychic medium Roy Tomko from his popular YouTube series, Reading the Queen and Reading the King. Roy has read some of the world’s leading drag queens, including Sasha Colby and Detox. On Monday, February 19 @ 6pm PT/9pm EST, he will be showcasing his many talents and reading a season 15 favorite on Instagram Live. Roy gives Robert a reading and leaves him shook! This is a much watch episode of The Roundtable! For Info On Roy- https://www.spirittalkwithroy.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

Rachel Ling Gordon, a prodigious young star from New York, has captivated hearts around the globe with her gift as a magician, actor, singer, pianist, and model. At the age of 11, Rachel has already achieved what some can only dream of, overcoming childhood anxiety and transforming her life through unwavering dedication to her craft. From being mute as a child to turning around and touring the country on the Broadway National Tour of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” playing the lead role of Cindy Lou Who, Rachel has proven that magic can truly happen in the face of adversity. On Friday, February 2nd, viewers can witness Rachel Ling Gordon's magic on the hit show Penn & Teller: Fool Us Season 10 - one of the longest-running series about magic on TV. Tune in to the CW Network on Channel 11 at 8pm ET to catch Rachel's dazzling performance in the episode titled “The Youngest Act In Fool Us History”. Prepare for an awe-inspiring spectacle as Rachel makes history as the youngest magician ever in all ten seasons, garnering accolades from the legendary duo Penn & Teller. Her magical debut not only captivates the live audience but also leaves them moved and spellbound, earning a well-deserved and unforgettable standing ovation. Rachel's success is a testament not only to her unparalleled talent but also to her strength of character and resilience. Overcoming childhood anxiety, she proudly serves as an Ambassador for the Selective Mutism Association and SMart Center, inspiring children and families with her transformative story. For Rachel, each performance is a personal and joyous celebration of her remarkable journey from silence to a stage filled with music and magic. For more information on Rachel’s story for Selective Mutism Association please visit: https://www.selectivemutism.org/people/rachels-story/  For more information on Rachel’s success at the SMart Center please visit: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/smart-center-success-stories/  To find out more about Rachel Ling Gordon, please visit www.rachelingordon.com and follow her on Instagram @rachelingordon _______________________________________________ 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

Robbie Montgomery, often referred to as Ms. Robbie, is an esteemed American soul singer and restaurateur, who earned the title "Queen of Soul Food." Initially an Ikette, she later joined the Mirettes and became a part of Dr. John's "Night Trippers" in the 1970s. Montgomery's career also included providing backing vocals for legendary artists such as Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, the Rolling Stones, and Joe Cocker. Suffering a collapsed lung and forced to stop singing, she decided to pour her talents into another creative venture, a soul food restaurant called Sweetie Pies. She later created the award-winning reality series, "Welcome to Sweetie Pie's", alongside her son Tim Norman, focusing on Montgomery running her soul food restaurant, airing on the Oprah Winfrey Network for 8 seasons. She is now reinventing herself with a new blues album on the way. She shares a message of never giving up on your dreams. "I was in my 70's when my dreams came true, and I was blessed to come into your homes on the tv screen." She's gone from the stage to the television screen and is now back on the stage to share her talents once again. "BOSS LADY" was written by Robbie Montgomery and Latoya Sharen and produced by Robbie Montgomery and Avyon. "Boss Lady' is more than just a song; it's an anthem of empowerment, a resonating echo of my own journey. This song speaks to the heart of being strong, embodying courage, and chasing your dreams with relentless passion. It's about rising as a go-getter, embracing your power, and becoming whatever you aspire to be in life. 'Boss Lady' is not just music; it's a testimony to the strength and resilience every woman holds within," mentions Ms. Robbie. The visuals to "BOSS LADY" were directed by Craig Thomas. "I wanted to show my fans a window into my world, where you see me doing everything that brings joy to my heart. Music, family, and inspiring the next generation of ladies. It's a reminder to every woman that our lives can be as rich and fulfilling as we dare to dream," she adds. Ms. Robbie is currently in the studio working on her upcoming Blues album, to be released later this year. _______________________________________________ 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

Melba Moore, who has starred on Broadway, in film and on television, found ways to entertain herself while being entertained by the new activities and innovations that developed during the pandemic. But few were as innovative as DJ D-Nice’s “Club Quarantine,” a livestream of his skills on the turntables that draw millions of viewers, earned him The NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year in 2021 and helped many of us endure the monotony of being sheltered in place. The virtual dance party not only drew the likes of President and Mrs. Obama but Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, President Joe Biden and almost every actor, activist and artist known to mankind, breaking Instagram’s LIVE feed and forcing the platform to modify its capacity. And at that Club Quarantine Party, D-Nice played hits and shouted out notables as they entered the party. But when he dropped the needle on Ms. Moore’s 1978 dance classic You Stepped Into My Life, the room erupted with excitement and those in attendance were quick to bring his attention that “MELBA MOORE IS IN HERE!” D-Nice called out her name and celebrated her presence and introduced a new generation to an icon. Melba Moore has done it all, twice. At the tender age of 10, Melba notes that it was then that she was introduced to music and that “I didn’t have any music in my life before my mother married my stepfather. He introduced music into our home and into my life.” From that moment forward, Melba began to develop her 5-octave, note-holding soprano that would soon bring audiences to their feet. The Newark, NJ Arts High School graduate started doing recording sessions after a chance meeting with singer/songwriter/composer Valerie Simpson (of Ashford & Simpson). That opportunity in the studio led Melba in the company of the Broadway musical “HAIR!” First in the ensemble of the show, Melba’s name was tossed into the conversation when actress Diane Keaton left the show and Melba took the female lead and broke all the rules, being the first Black woman to replace a white actress in a featured role on Broadway. Melba Moore, the Tony Award-winning, Grammy Award nominated siren, has commanded stages around the world and who has conquered Broadway in memorable roles in HAIR (1967), PURLIE (1970) and became the first Black woman to inhabit the role of Fantine in LES MISERABLES (1995), also used the pandemic period of reflection to work on new music with her sweetest collaborator and greatest creation, her daughter Charli Huggins, who also happens to the head of The Gallery Entertainment, her own independent label. The label is set to release IMAGINE, Melba Moore’s 2022 project featuring new music and a return to her R&B roots. She is the epitome of an entertainer and a consummate performer. Honored with the likes of Diana Ross, Patti Labelle and Nancy Wilson, Melba Moore was among those who were celebrated at Oprah’s now historic Legends Ball.  See her at 54 Below this March! Grab tickets at www.54Below.org! _______________________________________________ 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

Wife, Mother to three children, dog Mom of two, and founder of That’s Inappropriate and That’s Inappropriate Parents. I started this community back in October of 2014 because I felt alone and thought I was the only Mom who was losing her mind on a daily basis. Here is my story: I had been sick for months, always turned away as the picture of health. When I finally demanded an endoscopy and what they found turned my world upside down. At 34 years old with three children under the age of 8, I encountered my own mortality. “ WHILE SITTING IN BED CRYING A WEEK BEFORE THE SURGERY I TOOK INVENTORY OF MY LIFE. I MARRIED MY SOULMATE AND BLESSED WITH THREE CHILDREN, BUT I HAD NOT LEFT MY MARK ON THIS WORLD. While sitting in bed crying a week before the surgery I took inventory of my life. I married my soulmate and blessed with three children, but I had not left my mark on this world. Becoming a mother left me with no idea who I was. After my surgery I awoke to three amazing words. My husband leaned over and said, “It’s not cancer.” At that moment I vowed to find myself and make my mark. My blogging adventure began in October of 2014 when I created That’s Inappropriate, for parents just like me. She joins us to tell how sharing her truth led to building an empire! _______________________________________________ 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

A Sign of the Times, a new musical featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield, and other classic pop hits of the 1960s. A Sign of the Times begins previews February 7, 2024 in advance of a February 22, 2024 opening night at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Tickets are on sale now at Telecharge.com.  We have STARS here for you to hear all about it! Akron Lanier Watson, Justin Matthew Sargent, and Ryan Silverman Are Here To Tell All! They have done Broadway, TV, and film- now they are here! Based on an original story by Richard J. Robin, A Sign of the Times features With a book by Lindsey Hope Pearlman (Roar!, Cassandra Complex), music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Joseph Church (Broadway: The Lion King, In the Heights), choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter (Broadway/London: School of Rock, London: SuperYou), and direction by Gabriel Barre (Broadway: Amazing Grace; Off-Broadway: Almost Maine, The Wild Party).  The year is 1965. With the country in transition – as the war in Vietnam rages on and struggles for civil rights and women’s liberation command headlines – one aspirational young woman finds herself in New York City, and ready to dive into this brave new world. In A Sign of the Times, journey back to America’s most unforgettable decade as a young photographer tries to make her way amid the changing times that defined an era. A totally original story with such classic songs as “Downtown,” “Gimme Some Lovin’,” “Rescue Me,” and “I Know A Place,” plus dozens more, A Sign of the Times explodes with the music you love, and the madness that shaped that generation – and our own.   _______________________________________________ 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 a favorite of TV, Broadway, and more! Steven Pasquale makes his "Roundtable" debut! Center Stage Records announced Steven Pasquale: Some Other Time, the sophomore album from Broadway’s leading baritone, is available digitally today at www.CenterStageRecords.com and on all platforms. “Some Other Time” showcases Pasquale's "generational voice" and the incomparable jazz guitar playing of John Pizzarelli as they bring ten iconic American songbook tunes to life. The ten standards featured on “Some Other Time” represent the essence of the great American songbook, capturing the timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics that have made these songs beloved for generations. Pasquale pays homage to the golden era of jazz with his rich and captivating voice – it's no secret this is Broadway's leading baritone – and Pizzarelli compliments him perfectly with his truly singular guitar playing,. Listeners can expect to be transported back in time as Pasquale and Pizzarelli effortlessly guided us through classics such as “Stardust”, “Smile”, “The Impossible Dream”, and “When I Fall In Love”. Each track on the album will showcase just two things: Pasquale’s singing and Pizzarelli’s jazz guitar. No frills.  Their collaboration on “Some Other Time” is truly a match made in musical heaven. Pizzarelli's masterful guitar skills perfectly complement Pasquale's vocals, resulting in a blend that will captivate listeners from the very first note. Together, they effortlessly recreate the magic of the golden era of jazz, evoking the spirit of legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. “Some Other Time” is a must-have for any music lover, offering a nostalgic journey through the timeless classics of the great American songbook. Get ready to be swept away by this truly great singer and one of the planet's greatest jazz guitarists. The album was recorded just two days, and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey. Track Listing: When I Fall in Love Young at Heart This Nearly Was Mine I’ll Be Seeing You Stardust A Kiss to Build a Dream On Smile Nature Boy The Impossible Dream Some Other Time   ABOUT THE ARTISTS Steven Pasquale is highly regarded for his work onstage. On Broadway, he starred opposite Kerry Washington in Kenny Leon’s acclaimed Broadway production of American Son, a role he reprised for the Netflix film adaptation. He also starred in Lincoln Center Theater’s acclaimed production of Junk, penned by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar. He received both Drama Desk and Drama League nominations for his portrayal of Robert in Bartlett Sher and Jason Robert Brown’s The Bridges of Madison County opposite Kelli O’Hara, reprising the role that he originated in Williamstown. He made his Broadway debut in Neil LaBute’s Reasons to Be Pretty. Off-Broadway, Pasquale won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical for Alex Timbers’ production of The Robber Bridegroom at Roundabout Theatre Company. He also received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations for the Ahrens/Flaherty/McNally musical A Man of No Importance at Lincoln Center Theater. He starred in Classic Stage Company’s Lucille Lortel-nominated production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins, directed by John Doyle. Pasquale recently returned to the New York stage starring in the lauded, star-studded production Here We Are at The Shed. The musical, which was directed by Joe Mantello, marks Stephen Sondheim’s last new musical. He next stars in Playwrights Horizons’ world premiere production of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael R. Jackson’s Teeth, based on the cult hit film. _______________________________________________ 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

Jackie Goldschneider makes her Roundtable Debut with a real and powerful chat about her new memoir "The Weight of Beauty" out now! She bares all about growing up and battling Anorexia both in private and in public documenting her battle on the hit show "The Real Housewives of NJ." As a lawyer, a mother, wife, and TV Star she goes thru her journey with us in a No Holds Back, Real, & Raw Conversation about her battles and the light at the end of the tunnel. THIS IS A NOT MISS EPISODE OF "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

We are talking music, musicals, and shows that have a cult following because they were ahead of their time! NIck Blaemire and James Gardiner are here to talk "Glory Days" coming to NY for one night only! Keen Company, a Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Off-Broadway theater creating stories that celebrate the complexities of hope and the joys of connection, is thrilled to announce complete casting for its upcoming benefit concert of Glory Days by Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner. Jordan Dobson (Bad Cinderella, Hadestown) and George Salazar (Keen’s Tick, Tick…BOOM!, Be More Chill, Godspell) join Tony nominees Derek Klena (Moulin Rouge, Jagged Little Pill, Anastasia) and Colton Ryan (New York, New York; Dear Evan Hansen) in this one-night-only event directed by Keen Company’s Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein featuring new musical arrangements by Van Hughes. The concert takes place on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space (2537 Broadway, Manhattan). Tickets, which start at $25, are currently on sale at www.keencompany.org.  A cult-favorite, coming of age rock musical, Glory Days premiered at Circle in the Square Theatre on Broadway in 2008 and has since been performed all over the world. This benefit concert, with music direction by Lily Ling, reflects Keen Company’s efforts to champion small scale intimate musicals with a large emotional impact. Composer and lyricist Nick Blaemire is familiar to Keen Company audiences from his star turn as Jonathan Larson in their acclaimed 2016 production of Tick, Tick… BOOM! Glory Days tells the story of four high school friends who meet up at their alma mater one year after graduation to reconnect, crush a few beers, and enact revenge on their former bullies in the form of an elaborate prank. But the guys quickly discover that a lot can change in a year — even the people they thought they knew best. This vibrant, energetic musical about friendship and fulfillment invites us to reminisce on our own heydays gone by and encourages us to live like the best is yet to come. Nick Blaemire and James Gardiner remarked, “We’re so excited to be taking another look at Glory Days. When we started writing it, back in high school, 20 years ago...!, we envisioned a simple show like The Fantasticks, Suburbia, or Our Town –- one we could produce with just a band and a bench. Keen Company excels at that kind of intimate storytelling. We're lucky to have four of the most exciting actors and singers in New York. Symphony Space is a legendary venue. So it's an honor to introduce this show to the next generation with these wonderful collaborators.” Proceeds from this special event underwrite Keen Company’s 24th Season including the Off-Broadway premiere of Kia Corthron’s Fish, a new intimate musical commission by Adam Gwon, resources for mid-career writers, and free theater mentorship for students in all five boroughs of NYC. Please visit www.keencompany.org/glorydays/ for more information. _______________________________________________ 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

Frog & Peach Theatre Company is excited to announce their upcoming production of William Shakespeare's King Lear. Known for their thrilling and accessible adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, Frog & Peach Theatre Company is set to captivate audiences once again with their rendition of this startlingly relevant tragedy. Directed by Lynnea Benson, the Co-founder and Artistic Director of Frog & Peach Theatre Co., Inc., King Lear promises to be a beautifully acted and fast-paced production that stays true to the text. With a talented cast and a creative team that includes Asa Benally for set and costume design, Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Dennis Parichy for lighting design, and Ted Zurkowski for music, audiences can expect a visually stunning and emotionally riveting experience. The role of King Lear will be played by the renowned Greg Mullavey, known for his work in Clever Little Lies, The Soap Myth, and TV's iCarly and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. Mullavey's commanding stage presence and exceptional talent make him the perfect fit for this extraordinary role. Performances of King Lear will take place at The Theatre at St Clements, located at 423 W 46th St in New York City. Showtimes are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30PM, Sundays at 3:00PM, and a special Wednesday performance on 2/14 at 7:30PM. The duration of the performance is 2hrs, 15 mins with one intermission. Tickets for King Lear start at $34.95 and can be purchased online at On The Stage. Student discounts are available, making this a great opportunity for those who may think Shakespeare's plays are lofty, bloodless affairs to see the plays come to alarming life. Students with valid school ID can purchase tickets for just $19.99 for performances thru 2/11! For Theatre Lovers ages 65+, just $19.99 thru 2/11. Prices are slightly higher at the door. Frog & Peach Theatre Company has a long history of delivering exceptional performances that resonate with both industry players and the general public. Led by Lynnea Benson, the company has introduced the public to exciting new plays including COLLEGE FUN (review https://theunforgettableline.com/2023/05/22/college-fun/) and VERBATIM (in development starring Estelle Parsons) in addition to numerous acclaimed productions of Shakespeare’s plays, such as As You Like It, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth. Their ability to present the Classics in a way that is relatable and engaging has made them a favorite with Shakespeare fans and novices alike. Frog & Peach Theatre Company was founded by Actors Studio members Lynnea Benson and Ted Zurkowski with a mission to bring fun and exciting theatre to New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds. Known for its riveting Main Stage productions of Shakespeare, daring new works, the viral comedy web series TINKERBELL ONLINE, star-studded gala readings, and special events held year-round, Frog & Peach is a truly unique arts organization. The cast includes: Amy Frances Quint, Anuj Parikh, Calley Luman, Camelia Iturregui Fuertes, Clayton Turner, Coleman Shu-Tung, David Elyha, DazMann Still, Eric Doss, Eric Ryan Swanson, Erica Cafarelli, Jaixa Irizarry, John L. Payne, Jonathan Reed Wexler, Lenny Ciotti, Emmeline Chuy, Riley Scott, Steven Ungar, Vivien Landau Don't miss the chance to witness Frog & Peach Theatre Company's production of King Lear. With its talented cast, skilled creative team, and powerful storytelling, this is bound to be a theatrical experience you won't forget. _______________________________________________ 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

Wowza! Is this show important and magically funny! We are talking "Russian Troll Farm" now playing! Before you believe what you read or press vote come the next election, you need to check this relevant and exciting new show out! We have stars Renata Friedman & Hadi Tabbal with us to talk ALL ABOUT IT! The show is playing a limited run til February 25, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street). Christine Lahti (“Chicago Hope,” “Evil”) will star as Ljuba, Haskell King (Kingfishers Catch Fire) will play Egor, Renata Friedman (Zürich) as Masha, John Lavelle (Selma, The Graduate) as Steve and Hadi Tabbal (The Vagrant Trilogy) as Nikolai. Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy will be produced in association with Dori Berinstein/Dramatic Forces. It is also produced in association with Geva Theatre Center. Liz Armstrong is a Troll Team Partner. The play was originally produced by Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, New York: Elizabeth Williamson, Artistic Director and Christopher Mannelli, Executive Director. The World Premiere of Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy was produced virtually by TheaterWorks Hartford and TheatreSquared in October 2020 (New York Times Critic’s Pick). _______________________________________________ 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 the Grammys! Last week we predicted who would win, but we could never predict this unpredictable show! From Miley to Mariah, from the fashion to the arrests, we cover it all! We rank the performances, cry over Joni Mitchell, and discuss the Jay Z shade! Adrienne Garzillo is back and we are not holding back! Plus you have to watch to the end, because we give you the hot take on Swiftie Vs. Celine and let me tell you it is a heated moment in pop culture! Love it! Hate it! Agree or disagree, let us know! _______________________________________________ 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

Mike is an actor, singer, and musician born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He's enjoyed working on various productions and projects throughout the country- most notably on Broadway in the new musical “New York, New York,” as well as starring in the first national tour of Broadway's The Band's Visit.  He is currently one of the stars of "White Rose" now playing on Theatre Row. There has never been a more timely story! The show is based on a true story, White Rose: The Musical follows a group of university student activists who stood up to Hitler in Nazi Germany, risking everything by creating and distributing leaflets that challenged his propaganda. It is open til April 2nd so grab a ticket! _______________________________________________ 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

Brazilian-born, New York-based vocalist and actor Darwin Del Fabro is released their debut album, Revisiting Elis Regina – honoring the iconic Brazilian vocalist – on January 26. Madalena Music released Revisiting Elis Regina – the debut album Brazilian-born, New York-based singer and actor Darwin Del Fabro – in streaming and digital formats on Friday, January 26.  Del Fabro, who uses he/they pronouns, is best known for Blumhouse Productions’ acclaimed slasher film They/Them, directed by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan. Singing in Portuguese, Del Fabro reinvents classic songs of the iconic Brazilian singer Elis Regina (1945-1982), using a sophisticated and understated vocal delivery with powerful emotional currents and ethereal flourishes, supported by elegantly subtle strings and brass. Revisiting Elis Regina is produced by two-time Latin Grammy Award-nominated pianist, singer and arranger Delia Fischer, who also serves as music director. The album’s first single, “Velha Roupa Colorida,” is out now. Find the song here bit.ly/darwinpresave Elis Regina, considered among South America’s pioneering and influential vocalists; according to The New York Times, she “was Brazil’s Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Linda Ronstadt rolled into one. She discovered and encouraged the finest songwriters in Brazilian popular music, and she taught the next generations of singers the combination of lightness and sensuality, supple rhythms and melting emotion.” Regina’s legacy was recently highlighted in the lauded documentary, Elis & Tom: It Had to Be You, which was released in theaters last fall after making a splash in the 2023 AFI Latin American Film Festival.  Del Fabro – like Regina, born in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul – comments, “Elis helped to teach me to take ownership of myself, to be free. I was enchanted by this woman who went against the standards of her time. She was small and wore her hair short. She was delicate, but also quite rough…. Elis was everything at the same time.”  Darwin Del Fabro is a veteran of Brazil’s celebrated musical theater scene, having performed in Fiddler on the Roof and The Wizard of Oz. Del Fabro debuted on Brazilian TV in 2016 playing Collete D’Or in Globo TV’s mini-series adaptation of the beloved book, Tony Award-winning play and Oscar-winning film Dangerous Liaisons, starring Brazilian actress Patricia Pillar and actor Selton Mello. Before moving to New York, he was seen in the soap opera “Novo Mundo” (2017), also on Globo TV.  In the United States, Del Fabro received rave reviews for their performance as Dominic in Real at The Tank. Also in New York, he starred as Adam in The Feather Doesn’t Fall Far from The Tree at the Signature Theater and as Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As a musician, he debuted at the 54 Below with the sold-out show “Darwin Del Fabro in NY,” which included hits of Antônio Carlos Jobim and Frank Sinatra, among others. Del Fabro is one of the protagonists in the LGBTQIA+ slasher film, They/Them, currently streaming on Peacock. The film – which marks the directorial debut of the Tony Award and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter and playwright John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator, Skyfall, Red) – tells the story of queer empowerment set in a gay conversion camp. The cast also includes Kevin Bacon, Anna Chlumsky, and Carrie Preston. Del Fabro has released two EPs: Revisiting Jobim, Parts 1 and 2, which explore the immortal songs of Antônio Carlos Jobim, with songs including “Wave,” “Desafinado,” and “Água de Beber,” among many others. ____________________________________________ 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

Drag Queen Hot Topic Mirage is fresh off the stage of Drag Race! She does not hold back! She talks her forgotten lyric moment, her journey on the show, how she makes it as a queen in the bright lights of Vegas, and much more! She is spilling all the tea! Plus she talks her new single direct from the show. Do you want to know what it is like to be on Drag Race? We find out! We had a good time with Ms. Mirage! You will too! Take a listen today! _______________________________________________ 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 Kween here on The Roundtable, and we have two of the best joining us! Celebrate the end of Jan. and the start of Feb. with a Winter KiKi Moment!  She has been a fixture on Drag Race, the club, cabaret, and pop culture scene. The One & Only Ginger Minj is here to talk her new show "A Broad's Way" Coming To NY, LA, Palm Springs, and more! Plus she is talking her new memoir and how she does it all! This is a fun chat you can't miss! She even gives some deep and profound relationship advice! C'mon Ginger with the love tips! Check it out! _______________________________________________ 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 the Grammy Awards! From the pop to the country, R&B to Hip Hop, music is celebrated on the Grammy Stage! We are breaking down all the big categories (including Best Musical Theater Album OF COURSE!) Adrienne Garzillo is back to give us the tea, presenters, performers, and who we think should win! We are bringing our hot takes and all the tea so pull up a chair! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She is a Two Time Tony Winner. She is a 2024 Grammy Nominee! She is a Broadway Legend! Victoria Clark joins us at "The Roundtable" for a full blown chat before the Grammy Awards! She discusses her career coming from Texas, to Yale, to the lights of Broadway! We take a fun trip down her Broadway Memory lane and talk her many iconic roles! Plus with "Kimberly Akimbo" coming to an end after an epic run, including Best Musical, what is next for Victoria? Well we ask and we find out on a SPECIAL EXCLUSIVE EDITION of "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" and Victoria Clark! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Stand Up! Gospel Fans Stand Up! Music Fans Stand UP! Billboard chart-topping group, Kenny Lewis & One Voice just released their newest single, “Call His Name” featuring Kim Burrell both in radio edit and hymnal form. This is the first single released from their upcoming album, “The Healing Project”, which is set to be released later this year. Both versions of the song were written by Kenny Lewis and produced by Kenny Lewis and Ay’Ron Lewis. The full album is geared to have a strong focus on mental health within the Body of Christ.  This is not the first collaboration between Lewis and Burrell. In 2022 they released the hit song, “Victory” that was a smash hit on radio and Billboard. “Call His Name” is a stylistically jazzy groove that highlights the vocal prowess of One Voice that fans adore. Kenny Lewis & One Voice are celebrating their 25th year as a group this year and their trajectory is expected to reach even higher heights. Lewis’s last album, Undefeated, acquired massive success with over 20 million streams and the album’s lead single, “He’s Been Good” featuring Charles Jenkins, hit #1 on Billboard! The album also garnered the group a nomination for “Contemporary Choir of the Year” from the prestigious Stellar Awards in 2021.  Both the radio single and the hymnal version of “Call His Name” are now available on all digital streaming platforms. _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playwright Max Wolf Friedlich’s critically-acclaimed psychological thriller JOB (New York Times Critics’ Pick) is back by popular demand, playing January 19–March 3, 2024 at the Connelly Theatre, following a sold-out, twice-extended and buzzed about run last fall at SoHo Playhouse. He is here with Director Michael Herwitz to talk about the ride and journey!  Imbued with Friedlich’s multifaceted intellect, JOB is “a slick, cleverly crafted drop-tower ride” (New York Magazine); and “filled with so many ideas that it seems to expand beyond the walls of the tiny SoHo Playhouse” (NYT). In JOB, Jane (Sydney Lemmon) has come to crisis therapist Loyd’s (Peter Friedman) office in an attempt to be reinstated at her (unnamable, but you know the one) big tech job after a freakout that went viral and landed her on medical leave.  Friedlich’s searing portrayal of internet culture and generational divide are informed by his past life as a social media ghost writer. He voiced celebrities and influencers alike (see his fictional influencer, Lil Miquela, one of TIME’s 25 Most Influential People on the Internet, 2018), and shouldered the backlash of their actions. Embraced by everyone from Gen Z-ers, to seasoned, devout theatre-goers, to tech bros, Friedlich’s work is cracking open audience demographics; “to find out exactly what hellish depths it plummets to, you have to see it” (New York Magazine). Listen and grab your tickets at www.JOBTHEPLAY.com! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a BLAST! SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young’s Paul Rudd’s 10th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit was held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY. The event, which raises funds in support of SAY’s life-changing programming for young people who stutter promises to be a star-studded night of beautiful music, great friends, special performances, a cocktail reception, and bowling fun. We caught up with Christopher Jackson, Brandon Victor Dixon, Camryn Manheim, Greg Jbara, Zach Justice, and so many more live on the red carpet! This year is especially exciting for SAY as they commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the All-Star Bowling Event and celebrate over $1.5 million dollars raised for over the past 10 years through the annual event. SAY continues to give hope to thousands of families by providing support, advocacy, and life-changing programs for young people who stutter, ages 3-18. Proceeds from this year’s event will help SAY provide vital programming for kids and teens who stutter, including Camp SAY, a 2-week summer camp, speech therapy, and Confident Voices creative arts curriculum. “SAY continues to provide life-changing and life-saving programs for an all-too-often overlooked and underserved population of kids in need,” says SAY’s Executive Director, Noah Cornman.“We rely on our community of supporters and friends, like Paul Rudd, to ensure that we’re able to be there for the kids of SAY. This Bowling Benefit raises crucial funds, which allow us to help so many children from families in need.” Over 80 million people stutter worldwide, including 5% of all children. ‘Young people who stutter often face daily ridicule, teasing and bullying, and resort to silence to hide their stutter. Many will withdraw from peers, teachers, and society, leaving them feeling isolated and alone,’ adds Travis Robertson, SAY’s Vice President and Camp Director. ‘Events like Paul Rudd’s Bowling Benefit help kids and teens understand that nothing should hold them back from anything they dream of doing.’ The Stuttering Association for the Young is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support, advocacy and life-changing experiences for young people who stutter, ages 8-18. Since 2001, SAY has offered comprehensive and innovative programs that address the physical, social, and emotional impacts of stuttering. Through summer camp, regional day camps, speech therapy and creative arts programming, SAY builds a community of acceptance, friendship, and encouragement where young people who stutter can develop the confidence and communication skills they need to thrive. This year alone, SAY will underwrite over $2,000,000 in program costs to ensure that all families in need can access its vital programs. To date, no child has ever been turned away due to a family’s inability to pay. _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys – at the newly renovated The Club @ La Mama for four shows, Thursday, February 1 though Sunday, February 4. “Candied Camera LIVE!” is a celebration of Burns’ “legendary” (her word) early ‘90s public access broadcast. To celebrate the show’s 30th Anniversary and jump on the 1990s nostalgia bandwagon, Burns is bringing back her “iconic” (her word) cable program for a weekend extravaganza complete with a potpourri of original clips, documentary footage, forced appearances, legendary performances, and vintage pornography. “Candied Camera LIVE!” was created by Nora Burns (David’s Friend, Unitard) and directed and edited by Adam Pivirotto, with choreography by Robin Carrigan (Trick) – the team behind The Village, A Disco Daydream, last season’s downtown sensation at Dixon Place.  Back in the early 1990s, during the Golden Age of Manhattan Public Access cable TV, Nora Burns hosted and produced a variety show called “Candied Camera.” Filmed bimonthly in a makeshift TV studio that doubled as a sex club, and watched by tens of people who happened to be awake at 3:00 AM on a Tuesday, “Candied Camera” joined the pantheon of fabled cable shows by Andy Warhol, Robin Byrd, Al Goldstein, and Mrs. Mouth. The show was a crazy quilt of downtown doings, featuring saucy skits, in-studio performances (Varla Jean Merman Cheese-whiz anyone?), interviews with personalities from Marc Jacobs, Jennifer Coolidge, and RuPaul to Candis Cayne, Joey Arias, Michael Musto, and of course Brenda the Ukulele player and lots of go-go boys and drag queens. Themes of the over 35 shows, which have been archived at NYU’s Fales library, include “Gay Pride,” “the 9th Circle,” “Dead Friends,” “Old Porn,” “Cable Madness,” “Dress Up,” and “Domination.” “Candied Camera LIVE!” runs from Thursday, February 1 though Sunday, February 4. Performances are Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, with the Sunday show at 5:00 PM. Tickets, which are $30 and $25 for students and seniors, are available at LaMama.org. Performances take place at La MaMa’s newly renovated The Club @ La Mama, located at 74 East 4th Street (between Bowery and Second Avenue). _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 "Purlie Victorius" is a tour de force! We have the incredible Heather Alicia Simms with us! She tells us what it was like to work on this important piece. I am sure she is going to busy come June! We have her here to tell us all about it! How did she get this part? What has it been like to be in this, "Raisin In The Sun," "Ma Rainey, " and more! She even gives us a good story about Whoopi pushing a car in the snow! Heather came to play, to share, and to enlighten! Enjoy this special chat with an amazing artist! Get Purlie tickets today! www.purlievictorious.com/ _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are celebrating Broadway! With Broadway Week on the way, we are talking to some of the best on the boards! Calling all Potterheads! We have Albus Potter & Scopius Malfoy here on "The Roundtable!" How did they prepare, stay healthy, and live their best wizard lives eight shows a week? Can you imagine making your Broadway Debut in this show? We are doing a full check in and deep dive into their journey! Grab your wand, chocolate frog, and some butter beer and listen up! Grab tickets here: https://broadway.harrypottertheplay.com/ _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surprise! Surprise! We have a bonus chat you do not want to miss! Writer/Composer Matt Gould is here to talk the hottest ticket in town - Lempicka! He is here live to talk the journey of this show and how it made it's way to Broadway! We are talking an all-star cast, an epic score, and a story for the times!  How did he get involved? What has the ride been like? How did he get his inspiration? What is next? All this and so much more! This is a special one not to miss!  Get your tickets before they are gone and see Lempicka at the Longacre this Spring! www.LempickaMusical.com! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calling all the moms and dads! Parents gather round! We have a show for you! Monica Samuels. who lives in Austin, TX, is a master of reinvention and is helping others do the same with her podcast Inside the Mom’s Club. The podcast has recorded over 50 episodes and is currently taping live shows nationwide. A graduate of the University of Texas Law School, Samuels is spotlighting the role of motherhood and the challenges that come with it. Her wit and enthusiasm are engaging, and her down-to-earth conversations entertain and inform. The idea of starting a podcast followed the success of her book Comeback Moms. The book was written to help moms navigate the road back into the work force after taking a break from her career to raise her children. She is giving us laughs, advice, and a big ole mom hug! This is a fun informative chat about how an idea can literally change your journey! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abingdon Theatre Company (Chad Austin, Producing Artistic Director) is thrilled to announce the casting of their next Broadway on the Bowery event, a concert performance of Divided, a new musical composed by Kristen Rosenfeld with book and lyrics by Luanne Rosenfeld. The performance will be directed by Jim Cooney with musical direction by Robbie Cowan. We have Kristen, Luanne, and Jim here with us on "The Roundtable!" It was a great chat!The evening will feature a bevy of stars including Talia Suskauer (Wicked), Kimberly Marable (Hadestown), Carrie St. Louis (Titanique), Rashidra Scott (Company), Mikaela Bennett (The Golden Apple), Alyssa Wray (American Idol), Robert Cuccioli (Jekyll & Hyde), Jason Forbach (Into the Woods), Bart Shatto (War Paint), Curtis Wiley (Ain’t Too Proud), and Wyatt McManus.Divided is about the journey of two friends across decades, miles, and a country divided. Refusing to be defined by societal constraints, Eleanor and Hanna strive for personal freedom amidst a backdrop of hatred, lies, loss, and war. Taking place pre and post Civil War, the story of Divided spans from Mississippi to Boston, following Eleanor and Hanna, who are separated by society, but forever bonded through their bravery. On a journey that takes them both far from home, they wonder if they will ever be reunited againThis event will take place on January 31, 2024 at 7:00PM at Chelsea Table and Stage (152 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He is an acting icon! You know his work on TV, film. and Broadway, now see him live on stage with the one man show version of "A Bronx Tale" that started it all! Academy Award Nominee Chazz Palminteri is here! We talk his journey, his dad, his Broadway Debut, and touring the country in "A Bronx Tale." Let me tell you- seeing him do the one man version of this show is ELECTRIC! It is one of the most amazing nights of theatre! What an honor! Do not miss this legend! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can it really be 100 episodes already? It sure can! Since we made our debut here on "The Broadway Podcast Network" in October, we have been proud to share over 100 guests with our listeners! Thank you all for listening from the bottom of our hearts! This episode is fun! Host/Creator Robert Bannon lets the script be flipped for the first time ever! He is in the hot seat getting the questions! How did it start? What goes into making this show? What are his takes on some of his favorite and most infamous guests? Award Show Correspondent Adrienne Colon is asking all the hard hitting questions as we celebrate "The Roundtable" on BPN! _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a movie star in the house today! We are so honored to have the one & only Robby Benson on "The Roundtable!" Robby Bensonis an American writer, director, composer, lyricist, actor, professor of film, filmmaker and novelist. He began his career in the theater, (Oliver, The King and I); on Broadway (co-starring in Zelda, The Rothschilds and Joseph Papp’s The Pirates of Penzance, where he met and fell in love with the great, Karla DeVito!); Benson wrote the libretto and composed the music for the musical that opened in NYC at The Historic Cherry Lane Theatre (Open Heart), and wrote the best-selling novel, “Who Stole The Funny?” (HarperCollins), along with the medical memoir, “I’m Not Dead… Yet”. Benson was nominated for a Golden Globe (one of several) for his second film, “Jeremy” which also won an award at the Cannes Film Festival. He sold his first screenplay to Warner Brothers at 18 years-old entitled, “One on One”. He has starred in such films as One on One, Ode To Billie Joe, Ice Castles, Jeremy (Golden Globe nominee) Tribute, Harry and Son, Running Brave, The Chosen, Die Laughing (wrote screenplay & music), Walk Proud (scored the film as well), The End, Lucky Lady, Death Be Not Proud (Golden Globe nominee), The Last of Mrs. Lincoln, and Our Town among a few. He also wrote and directed the feature film, ‘Modern Love’ and composed the score for Straight Outta Tompkins and co-wrote the hit song in The Breakfast Club (“We are Not Alone” – the iconic John Hughes film – the scene where the kids dance in the library) with his wife and loving partner of 40 years, the great Karla DeVito! Benson and DeVito have received RIAA Gold Records, including Nobody Makes Me Crazy, which was covered by Diana Ross; Benson has also written scores for feature films. Benson also voiced ‘Beast” in Disney’s Academy Award nominated ‘Beauty and the Beast.” In television, Benson has exec. produced and directed over one hundred episodes of Network shows: from one-hour single camera to 30-minute sitcoms including many top ten shows such as Ellen, Friends, Dharma & Greg, Jesse, The Naked Truth, Two Guys, A Girl and a Pizza Place, Sabrina The Teenage Witch (also directed the pilot), Dream On (nominated Best Director/Single Camera), Muddling Through, Good Advice, Monty, Evening Shade and many more. Robby Benson has been a professor of film production at several universities for 20 years. At NYU’s famed Tisch School of the Arts in the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television, Benson received the honor of being nominated for both NYU’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 2006, and the David Payne-Carter Award for Teaching Excellence in 2010. Robby is currently co-starring in the second season of Apple TV’s hit show “Severance”. _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JEAN LICHTY has appeared Off-Broadway in A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, The Traveling Lady, Nora, A Loss of Roses, The Moth's Mentors, Muses, and Monsters, Letting Billy, Newton's Wad, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Golden Boy, and The Einstein Doll; and regionally in A Loss of Roses at Arkansas Rep and Bus Stop at Olney Theatre Center. Her digital presentations include The Night Of The Iguana (Artios Award) while her films include Close Call (Sundance Finalist) and Durang's Wanda's Visit. After graduating from Barnard College with theater honors, she trained with William Esper, Wynn Handman, and Larry Moss. The proud founder and Executive Director of La Femme Theatre Productions La Femme Theatre Productions  (Jean Lichty, Executive Director), renowned for its dedication to showcasing the diverse female experience, is set to illuminate the Off-Broadway stage this season with an evocative 21 century production of Tennessee Williams's timeless masterpiece, The Night of the Iguana.  Under the direction of Tony Award nominee, Emily Mann , this production will star Emmy Nominee Tim Daly (Broadway:  The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial.   TV: "The Sopranos,” "Madam Secretary,” "Wings'), Tony Award - Winner Daphne Rubin-Vega (Broadway: Rent, Anna in the Tropics),  Drama Desk nominee Lea DeLaria (Netflix "Orange Is the New Black." Broadway: POTUS) , Tony nominee Austin Pendleton (Broadway: Between Riverside and Crazy, The Minutes) , and Jean Lichty (Off-Broadway: La Femme's A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, The Traveling Lady ). It will begin performances on December 6 in advance of its opening on December 17. It will run through February 25, 2024 at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center  (480 West 42ndStreet, Jim Houghton Way) .  The Night of the Iguana is not a production of Signature Theatre. In Tennessee Williams's The Night of the Iguana, a defrocked clergyman encounters inside disturbances amid outside disturbances during one stormy night at the Costa Verde Hotel in Acapulco as the world prepares for World War II. After four women of different ages and backgrounds, along with a 97-year-old poet, engage in the clergyman's spiritual struggles, their lives leap dramatically forward. And the catalytic, defrocked clergyman survives the night. The Night of the Iguana will begin performances on December 6, 2023 - February 25, 2024; opening night is December 17, 2023. It will play Wednesday – Friday at 7:30 PM; Saturday at 2 PM and 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM. The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center is located at 480 West 42nd Street, Jim Houghton Way. Tickets are $59 - $159 and can be purchased by visiting IguanaPlayNYC.com Follow on social media @IguanaPlayNYC. For more information about La Femme Theatre Productions click here.   _______________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow on IG @RobertMBannon or @theroundtablewithrobertbannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are your Award Show Source for this 2024 Season and we are recapping two big ones! Critics! We love them! We hate them! We have all the scoop from one of Hollywood's Biggest Nights! The Jokes! The Insults! They brought the drama this year! Then the Primetime Emmys were back and they reunited some of our favorites! It was a sweet and emotional night of the best of television! From the success of "Succession" to the "I Thank Myself" moments, we have you covered with all the fun and scoop from TV's Night! Listen and then tell us your thoughts over on IG! @RobertMBannon @TheRoundtablewithRobertBannon ____________________________________________________________________ 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. www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices