We love a classic! We love a spooky night of theater! We love a Broadway Debut! We love us some Sweeney Todd! We have Johanna herself, Maria Bilbao with us on "The Roundtable!" She burst on the scene from Miami and made a name for herself at theater's around the country before she made her Broadway Debut in "Sweeney" alongside Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, and an All-Star Cast! She is talking her journey and the cast recording that is out now! Take a listen wherever music is heard! Grab your tickets to see her at www.SWEENEYTODDONBROADWAY.com! __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Adair is here! You have seen her on TV & Movie Screens. You have also seen her on the MLB Network talking Baseball and her beloved Phillies! She is here to tell us of a new way to see her- in this Horror/Thriller "Herd" coming out in time for Halloween! Because the zombies are not "undead," but people with a virus, it hits closer to home in a number of different ways.In HERD, they're certainly terrifying because they're infectious, but how human are they, still? There's not an obvious moment when a switch is flipped. What's left of their consciousness? And if you're scratched, what's the moment when you're really lost? How long do you have to consciously reckon with your fate? There are parallels with a lot of real, if slower-moving, diseases. She is telling us all about making the film, the decision to announce being non-binary, how that affects her place in Hollywood, and what is next for this Up & Coming Movie Star! Take a listen! __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African jazz vocalist (now based in Harlem) Vuyo Sotashe was the first male singer ever to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition—and that’s just one of the many honors he has collected in the early days of a promising career. His path from South Africa to the Biggest Jazz Stages in the world has been amazing to watch! He is here to tell us about how it happened, why he chose William Paterson University, when can we get that debut album, and so much more! He is the Vocal Director & Singer in "The Sound of (Black) Music" coming to NJPAC in Newark, NJ this November. The hills are alive with the sound of Black music! This groundbreaking concert reimagines Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music through an Afrofuturistic lens, combining familiar lyrics and melodies with jazz, soul, funk and hip hop. ]With unexpected arrangements and a message of unity and resilience, The Sound of (Black) Music is a must-see celebration of the power, beauty and rich cultural heritage of Black music in all its forms. Grab tickets at www.NJPAC.org! Follow Vuyo on IG- @vuyosotashe to stay up to date on all his work! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Jai Rodriguez returns home to the NYC stage after 17 years, with his new cabaret show A Thousand Sweet Kisses, chronicling his hilarious journey through love, sex and relationships. Best known as the “Culture Guy” in the groundbreaking original “Queer Eye,” theater audiences first met Jai at the age of 18 when he played Angel in RENT, making him the youngest person ever cast in a leading role in that show. While in NYC, Jai appeared at Lincoln Center in Spinning Into Butter, as Carmen Ghia in The Producers and as Zanna in the cult classic Zanna, Don’t! While performing eight shows a week, Jai became a fixture in nightlife with his popular post modern pop cabaret night at XL called Twisted Cabaret. Since then Jai has become a regular fixture in TV and film guest starring on shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Rookie,” “The Magicians,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Fantasy Island,” and as the scene stealing Geoffrey in “Malibu Country” opposite Reba and Lily Tomlin to name a few. Most recently Jai was in the Judd Apatow film BROS and is in “Uncoupled,” which is about to shoot its second season. A Thousand Sweet Kisses is a hilarious and touching musical cabaret featuring Broadway and pop classics as well as never before told behind the scenes stories. Each night will feature a different surprise guest dueting “I’ll Cover You” from RENT with him. Join us for Jai’s unforgettable return to the NYC stage! Featuring special guests Claybourne Elder (Company, “The Gilded Age”) on October 26, Orfeh (Tony Award® and Grammy nominee, Legally Blonde) on October 27, and Dan Amboyer (“Younger,” “Uncoupled”) on October 28. __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it like to make your Broadway Debut with Laura Bell Bundy, Eric McCormick, & More? What is it like to make your Broadway Debut with Jason Alexander as director? Is doing "The Cottage" like doing SNL? Am I the nephew of Steve Bannon? These are all questions that are answered with Alex Moffat! A breakout performer on SNL, Alex succeeded Jim Carrey as Joe Biden on the show. He is best known for his impersonations of Eric Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Anderson Cooper, and Joe Scarborough amongst others, as well as his original recurring Weekend Update character Guy Who Just Bought A Boat. His most current films include Susie Searches, which premiered at the 2022 TIFF on September 9th, and the holiday comedy, Christmas with the Campbells, opposite of Brittany Snow and Justin Long, that just released in Canada on October 1st. He can next be seen on Apple’s “Bad Monkey” series, an adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s novel where he’ll star with Vince Vaughn. Over the 2020 holiday season, Alex appeared in the Netflix feature, Holidate, directed by John Whitesell and starring Emma Roberts. He also worked on the Paramount feature Clifford, the live‑action hybrid based on the best-selling book series and directed by Walt Becker. Alex can be seen playing opposite Brittany Snow in the breakout romantic comedy Someone Great. He has also been receiving great praise for his performance in The Opening Act, produced by Peter Billingsley. Aside from SNL, he can be seen on TV in Showtime's series “Billions” and is the voice behind Jimmy in Disney's sequel Wreck-It Ralph 2. Spending the earlier years of his career in Chicago, he was a regular performer at iO and The Annoyance Theatre as well as an official acro-dunker for the renowned Chicago Bulls. He played in the Celebrity All-Star game in February 2020. This is a fun chat with a All-Star Comedian! Catch "The Cottage" Til October 29th! For tickets: www.TheCottageOnBroadway.com __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has never been a time for a piece like this! We in the US often see things thru the lens of our culture, laws, and government. Have you thought about Trans Lives & Religion in other lands? Award-winning director Ahmad Alyaseer's latest film, OUR MALES AND FEMALES, is a story of the harrowing injustice faced by a deceased transgender woman in the Middle East as her family grapples with the task of washing the body and coming to terms with their “son’s” new identity. The short, a powerful exploration of the complexities of gender identity, grief and religion, has not only captivated audiences worldwide but has also just secured its place as a strong contender for the 2024 Academy Awards®. The film has so far garnered widespread attention and acclaim during its impressive festival run, participating in more than 90 film festivals across the globe and being screened in over 35 countries. Nonetheless, the film still faces challenges in its home region, the Middle East, where censorship issues have prevented its screening, underscoring the critical nature of the themes explored in OUR MALES AND FEMALES. Ahmad Alyaseer, an award-winning writer and director from Jordan, masterfully weaved this gripping narrative that continues to spark conversations about gender identity and acceptance. “I want to make films that are bold, spark debate and challenge stereotypes, allowing audiences to think about issues they may not have considered before and shed light on certain taboos in their culture, in hopes of fostering empathy and tolerance.” Alyaseer is currently developing two feature films, including one based on OUR MALES AND FEMALES, promising more impactful narratives in the future. With its recent qualification for the 2024 Academy Awards®, OUR MALES AND FEMALES is poised to reach new heights and remains a testament to the power of cinema and storytelling. __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Stan Guarini! He is the real deal, and he may be the nicest guy in Show Biz! We had the chance to chat with him pre- Once Upon A One More Time. The show was not even announced yet, but he was dropping WISDOM! He is about as charismatic as they come! How can you be? Listen! He is a star of Broadway, TV, "Idol," Lil' Sweet for Dr. Pepper Commercial, he legit does it all! Justin Guarini is HERE! I remember the moment he popped up on our screens on "American Idol." He is still crushing it on TV, Stages, and music. We are going to talk how to audition, how to book the job, and how to keep your sanity in this crazy business called show! YOU WILL BE INSPIRED! I promise! _______________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon/ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” every Thursday 7pm EST/4pm PST PLUS: The Talk Series where artists share their art and their heart. www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you even say when Hollywood Royalty stops by? I was as star struck and tongue tied as I will ever be! Golden Globe & Emmy Winner/ Oscar & Grammy Nominee The Legend Ann-Margret is here! She is talking her career, what gives her joy, and her new perfume that is benefiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund! This is an HONOR and an amazing way to be back! For info on the perfume: www.AnnMargretPerfume.com. Her body of work, her acting, singing, nightclubs, motorcycle riding, etc. all comes second to "her guys" that she met in Vietnam. She is sharing her tale with us. Plus what does she do when she sees herself on TV? The answer might surprise you! All This & So Much More On "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" _______________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon/ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” every Thursday 7pm EST/4pm PST PLUS: The Talk Series where artists share their art and their heart. www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An important piece or art in an important time! Today we are talking "The Pianist" now at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ! We have the star Daniel Donskoy with us! Hear his take on the show, the world, and get to hear from him before he blows up to being a big giant star! George Street Playhouse presents THE PIANIST, a play with music,based on the memoir “The Pianist” by Wladyslaw Szpilman and directed and adapted for the stage by Emily Mann. The play runs through October 22. THE PIANIST is a new stage adaptation of Wladyslaw Szpilman's harrowing account of the annihilation of Jewish life in Warsaw during World War II and his remarkable survival through the transcendent power of music.​ Szpilman’s memoir inspired the 2002 Oscar-winning film starring Adrien Brody. THE PIANIST stars Daniel Donskoy (A Small Light; The Crown) as Wladyslaw Szpilman. Daniel is a European Jewish breakthrough talent with Russian-Ukrainian roots and is making his American stage debut. Tickets for THE PIANIST at George Street Playhouse are available at www.GeorgeStreetPlayhouse.org. __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every October 11th, we celebrate National Coming Out Day! Who better to talk about this then Drag Star Honey Davenport! We have seen her looks, we have heard her activism, we have listened to the music, now Honey is here to tell us how she is teaming up with the app Mistr to promote health and awareness for the queer community and a brand new song with Alaska "Mighty Legendary" which is out now!  We talk all about growing up queer, the services provided by Mistr to help keep us safe, and how to be "LEGENDARY!" Stop by, say hi, and show some love, grace, and support to the community that is out, loud, & proud! _______________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon/ Check out “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” every Thursday 7pm EST/4pm PST PLUS: The Talk Series where artists share their art and their heart. www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late at night, deep in the woods of southern Illinois, a ghost tells Gail she will die within the next 24 hours. So begins The Refuge Plays, an epic tale that follows one Black family over 70 years. Written by Nathan Alan Davis, this bold reimagining of an American “family play” is full of humor, heart and surprises. Patricia McGregor directs. We had the chance to talk to Nathan and this incredible cast about this epic story! We chat with: Ngozi Jane Anyanwu Joy Jerome Preston Bates Reginald Jessica Frances Dukes Gail Jon Michael Hill Walking Man Mallori Taylor Johnson Symphony Lizan Mitchell Clydette Nicole Ari Parker Early Daniel J. Watts Crazy Eddie Lance Coadie Williams Dax JJ Wynder-Wilkins Ha-Ha __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Love The Nineties! Yes! It was 30+ years ago, GULP! If you grew up like I grew up, we loved Saturday Morning TV! A must see moment every weekend was "California Dreams!" Well we have a treat for you! Kelly Packard & Jennie Kwan are here! From Saturday Mornings to the show with the famous red bathing suit, to musical theatre- these two have done it all! What was it like to be on a big hit as teens? What is next? And what is this reunion concert!?! We have the scoop! See Kelly, Jennie, and the whole cast October 13th at Stich in NYC for a Fan Fest/Concert that has been decades in the making! For tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/43811-90s-dreams-new-york __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SURPRISE! SURPRISE! WE HAVE A REVIVAL CHAT FOR YOU!!!! We LOVE us some Sherri Shepherd! This Emmy Winning Talk Show Phenom is here! She is talking her Emmy Nomination, her stand up, we walk down memory lane about her career, we talk Oprah, Barbra Walters, Janet, Being A Mom, and More! This one should not be missed! For More Info: www.sherrishowtv.com __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stars were OUT at the MTC's Long Anticipated Opening of "Jaja's African Hair Braiding! We had a chance to chat with all the stars and the creative team at the show. We have writer Jocelyn Bioh with us talking her Broadway Playwright Debut! Plus we talk to the wonderful cast that features Brittany Adebumola, Maechi Aharanwa, Rachel Christopher, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma, Lakisha May, Nana Mensah, Michael Oloyede, Dominique Thorne, and Zenzi Williams. Then the stars showed up and out! We chat with Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Odom Jr., Dominique Fishback, Susan Kelchi-Watson, Oak, Naturi Naughton, Amber Ruffin, Matthew Lopez, LaChanze, Adrienne Warren, Sarah Niles. and so much more! It was A NIGHT! Grab your tickets to check out Jaja at www.manhattantheatreclub.com __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This chat is FUN! We are deep, we are silly, we are talking music! Abigail Barlow has accomplished a lot in her life and she is still a BABY! She has a Grammy, she has music streamed millions and millions of times, she created a concept album of a TV show, and went viral, but it has come with some tough moments as well! She is here to talk her journey, what is next, and the album, coming soon, that she has put her heart and soul into! GRAMMY-award winner Abigail Barlow is back with "Rock Bottom," the first track off her upcoming debut solo album Princess Pop, due out early 2024. A culmination of the past year’s ups and downs, "Rock Bottom" (co-written with Kings and Gus Ross, who also produced the track) is a statement from an artist who has reflected, learned, and grown - an artist who has realized that her voice and message continue to resonate powerfully as she looks ahead to the future. After contesting a lawsuit over her GRAMMY-award winning The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical as half of Barlow & Bear, "Rock Bottom" reflects on the experiences she’s had over the past year, paving the path forward, onward, and upward for Abigail as an artist. __________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The highly anticipated new musical "Harmony" is rolling into the Barrymore this fall! They will be up there singing, dancing, and telling this tale "Every Single Day" (except Monday of course!). We had the chance to be at Press Day for the musical to talk all about it with the cast and creatives. We had the chance to talk to Sierra Boggess, Chip Zien, Julie Benko, Director Warren Carlye, and the Harmonists themselves! Plus we have a quote from the Man, the Myth, The Legend Barry Manilow himself! As a special bonus, we have a sneak peek at four showstoppers from the show! Take a listen to hear these Manilow/Sussman arrangements and lyrics before you grab your tickets! See Harmony! Tickets on-sale now at www.HARMONYTHEMUSICAL.com! _____________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you like gossip, stories, and old Hollywood Tales? We have one for you! Shelley Herman is an Emmy-nominated writer whose career began as an NBC Page in Burbank, CA. A graduate of Agoura High School and California State University, Northridge, Shelley has written over 1000 hours of television shows, contributed to numerous books for Dove/Phoenix Books, starred in the TV series Off the Wall, and Night Rap, and co-hosted ESPN's Battle of The Monster Trucks and Mud Bog Spectacular. In addition, Shelley has guest-starred on numerous TV shows and hosted eight infomercials and national talk radio programs, and is a member of SAG/AFTRA, Writers Guild of America, West and The Television Academy She and her husband, actor Randall Carver, live in Los Angeles, where they feed every stray animal in their neighborhood.  "I'm not ashamed of anything," says showbiz veteran Shelley Herman about stories recounted in her new book, My Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page. "There's nothing in this book that anyone should be ashamed of, because the lessons we learned, the people we met, made us who we are now. We had a lot of fun and if we could, we'd do it all over again!" More than a memoir, My Peacock Tale is a playful mix of "Sex and the City" and "Mad Men" – set against the backdrop of Hollywood (and beautiful downtown Burbank!) in the 1970s. It's not just about the stories and memories of Herman's own time as a 20-something NBC Studios Page in Burbank - handed "the keys to the kingdom" and assigned gatekeeper to showbiz royalty. It's also about the lifelong friendships she formed with fellow Pages, whose own wild and crazy formative experiences are also tastefully recounted and unabashedly celebrated.  _________________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They are NY Staples! They are everywhere, play for everyone, and do it all! Billy Stritch & Jim Caruso are here! They are talking Birdland and Cast Party! It’s a cross between “The Voice” and “The Tonight Show!” Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a wildly popular happening that has brought Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2003. It is the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with show folk and the people who love them. Cast Party is a hilariously impromptu open mic/variety show where showbiz superstars and up-and-comers deliver jaw-dropping musical performances and razzle-dazzle. Legendary showman Jim Caruso guides the entire affair with razor-sharp humor and the unbridled enthusiasm of an uber-fan. Musical director-to-the-stars Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories. But the real fun starts when the audience participates in the onstage festivities. Broadway legends, jazzers, cabaret divas, starry-eyed tourists, and enthusiastic kids storm the stage and entertain each other. If you have a voice, a dream and some sheet music, your Cast Party moment awaits! Caruso and Stritch love taking the show on the road, and have celebrated talent in London, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Chicago, Austin, Nashville, Dallas, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Miami, as well as very special all-star events at The Town Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Cast Party has been honored with five BroadwayWorld Awards, a MAC Award, Bistro Award, and a Nightlife Award. For Tickets & Info: www.castpartynyc.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love us some Emma Hunton. She wowed us in "Wicked," sang her face off in "Rent," and stuns on screen in all her projects. She is here to talk about a new parody just in time for spooky season! The new rock musical, EXORCISTIC presented by HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre will premier in NYC just in time for Halloween. The show will come to NYC for its limited viewing on October 8th through October 23rd at The Box. The unauthorized parody of The Exorcist was brought back by popular demand after their sold-out run at The Three Clubs in Los Angeles.  The musical parody brings about horror, hilarity, and the most powerhouse rock tunes you’ll see in a theater this year! The production brings to roaring life with iconic imagery and an explosive live band, the story of a movie star whose daughter becomes possessed and is helped by priests who try to save her.  Book, lyrics, and music by two-time Ovation Award winner Michael Shaw Fisher. Lindsay Heather Pearce (Wicked and RENT) will be featured in the opening cast. Emma Hunton (Freeform's Good Trouble, Wicked, and RENT) will also star, reprising her role from the LA production. The cast includes: The Summer Set's frontman Brian Logan Dales, Leigh Wolf (Exorcistic 2013), Jesse Merlin (For Love of the Glove, Re-Animator the Musical), Marissa Jaret Winokur (Hairspray, Bupkis), Nick Bredosky (UMPO 10 Things I Hate About You) Kim Dalton (Cluelesque, Toil & Trouble) Mitchell Gerrard Johnson (A New Brain) Gabby Sanalitro (That 90’s Show) and Tyler Olshanksky. Exorcistic is a parody within a parody. The audience watches a struggling theater company make their way to Broadway by the second act, however, their lead, Emma Hunton has taken Method Acting a step too far and is replaced with a Broadway star. This role is a rotating rolodex of stars which you do not want to miss because it changes every night! Each night there will be a different special guest performer who will be played by: Marissa Rosen (For the Girls, Water for Elephants, Modern Love) Nick Cearly (The Skivvies, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown) Jillian Schiralli (CATS, now that’s what i call 90s) Gerard Canonico (Almost Famous, The Dude Ranch) Jordan Donica (Camelot, RENT, Hamilton) Jamie Cepero (SMASH, The Function) and more!  Los Angeles cast member Frankie Grande says “Exorcistic combines everything you love about Rock Musical Theater and Horror into the perfect evening of theater that will leave you laughing and crying all the way home!” The Box is located at 189 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002.  The show will start promptly at 7:30 pm with the doors opening at 6:30 pm.  Tickets are now available and can be purchased here To listen to the cast album of EXORCISTIC: The Rock Musical, click here Follow EXORCISTIC on IG: @exorcistic_musical  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A true artist joins us! She has conquered Broadway, Recorded Music with the like of Natalie Merchant, and sung around the world, what is next on her list to accomplish? Abena Koomson-Davis is a performer, educator and wordsmith. She is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College where she earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts, and also of Teachers College, Columbia University where she earned a Masters in Education Leadership. Abena was an original cast member of the hit Broadway musical FELA! which earned 3 TONY awards. She originated the role of Funmilayo Anikulapo Kuti in the Off-Broadway production at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. Abena plays in several notable bands including the cappella trio Saheli, the Cool Rulers, and Van Davis, where she has been the featured vocalist for over a decade, and had the honor of performing with Stevie Wonder. Abena recently became musical director of the Women’s March Resistance Revival Chorus and has been featured as part of their monthly Resistance Revival Music Series. She currently serves as Ethics Chair of the middle school division at Ethical Culture Fieldston School, where she teaches ethics and social justice to middle & upper school students. Abena is married to world-renowned jazz trombonist Steve Davis. Abena’s approach to life is polyphonic. Her poem, BLACKSMITH ORCHESTRA is her anthem. She is performing live in NYC at Smoke Jazz in October! Grab Tickets: www.SmokeJazz.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we need from you is "Understanding," Tamika Scott is here! One-fourth of the prolific R&B quartet Xscape, natural-born performer Tamika Scott has been dazzling audiences with her powerhouse vocals and charming personality. Tamika formed Xscape with her sister, LaTosha Scott, and high school friends Tameka “Tiny” Harris and Kandi Burruss Tucker in 1993 as they exploded onto the Atlanta scene. Their meteoric rise yielded six consecutive top 10 hits and three platinum albums. Xscape disbanded in 1999 but came back together in 2017 to perform at the BET Awards. After witnessing the fan fervor for Xscape in 2017, the group hit the road again and chronicled their reunion on the hit Bravo docuseries “Xscape: Still Kickin’ It.” Tamika has starred in numerous Tyler Perry stage plays and appeared in the 2009 film “There’s a Stranger in My House.” Also known for her culinary prowess, Tamika released a cookbook in 2022, “Table Set: Cooking With Tamika Scott,” accompanied by her own line of cooking spices. Tamika is head over heels for husband Darnell and is a devoted mom to their three daughters – O’Shun, Niyah and Princess. She is also “momager” to daughter Niyah, who is an aspiring rapper. While on break from the road, Tamika has written a cookbook, released a seasoning line, and has new music out with Method Man! How does she do it all? She is hear and tells us! To get your seasons on- www.SouthernFuse.com Follow Tamika on IG- @therealtamikascott ______________________________________________________________________________________ LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LOVE! MARRIAGE! BABY CARRIAGE! The eternal question, how do fall in love and how do we keep it? I do not know about you, but during the pandemic, I fell in the rabbit hole of "Married At First Sight." We have one of the experts with us to talk dating, finding the right match, the importance of communication, and her new book, "The 4 Intimacy Styles" available now! If you are single, newly married, or married for a lifetime, there is some advice for everyone with the one and only Dr. Viviana! For more info on all things Dr. Viv visit: www.DOCTORVIVIANA.com or follow @DoctorViviana on IG/Tik Tok! Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no greater opening number on Broadway than "Circle of Life!" FIght me on it! It is epic and gives all the feels. This Musical Phenomenon is running strong on Broadway and we get the chance to chat with one of Broadway's Newest Stars Jillian Paige Platero! Jillian chattted with us from home before a full weekend of shows. Do you wonder what life is like for a kid on Broadway? She shares all! What does she do for school? When does she rehearse? How did it happen? What does her family think? If you are a Musical Theatre Stan, Disney Fanatic, or a Parent of the Next Broadway Superstar, this chat is for you! Catch Jillian in "The Lion King." For tickets: www.LionKing.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were live on the red carpet for "20 Seconds" at the Signature. We had a chance to talk to the star Tom Sweitzer about the journey to NY with this incredibly personal story. We also chat with the director, VIP guests, and more! To a young Tom Sweitzer in 1970s blue-collar Pennsylvania, homemade meatballs were an Italian mom’s cure-all. Husky pants from Sears were a necessary evil. And dad’s schizophrenia and alcoholism were the fuel to a nightmarish fire. That is the life Tom knew and endured until one day, he ran out of the house and into the church across the street. There, he met a woman who gave him a gift that would alter the course of his life: music. Through song, Tom found a haven, a passion, a career, and a purpose. But above all, it gave him the language to accept loss, let in love, and forgive the demons of his past. 20 Seconds is an inspiring testimony to the uplifting power of music at all stages of life. Music provided companionship when Tom couldn’t find it in a destructive home. Years later, music shaped Tom’s career as a therapist, allowing him to augment his penchant for song with clinical, research-based practices. In his inviting solo performance, Tom weaves storytelling with original song and nearly a dozen colorful characters. Over 90 minutes, audiences meet the Sunday school savior, the compassionate but ailing mother, the tortured father, one foul-mouthed parrot, and many more. As you follow him through his journey, you’ll hear the music that shaped his healing, and, as the church bells chime across the street, experience the powerful 20 seconds that mended a scarred relationship between a father and son. "Tom Sweitzer is a composer and artist with vision, and he delivers an emotional and compelling autobiographical performance. He survived extraordinary challenges in his childhood and discovered a talent for music that, as a Music Therapist, enables him generously to give others what he never received. This is a portrait of resilience and forgiveness." - Renée Fleming Grab tickets to "20 Seconds" at www.20SecondsPlay.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po... 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are "All Out of Love." We are "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All." We think "Even The Nights Are Better." We can go on and on, but you get the drift! We are "Lost In Love" with Air Supply and honored to have Graham Russell with us! 2023 is Air Supply’s 48th Anniversary! They have been Named One Of The Greatest Groups Of All-Time According To Rolling Stone. Air Supply performed their 5000th concert in 2020. It took place in Las Vegas. They are up to about 5300+ concerts as of today.With an energetic live band on tour these guys really ROCK in concert! proclaimed Air Supply in the Top 5 of Greatest Aussie Bands of All Time. In great company of course with the likes of AC DC, BEE GEES and INXS. This is the AIR SUPPLY LOST IN LOVE EXPERIENCE TOUR. We had the chance to chat with Graham Russell about this journey, the fate that led to the group, life on the road, his style of songwriting, and why writing Musical Theater has given him joy! It is a special chat with someone we all grew up singing along with! For Tour Dates and info: www.AIRSUPPLYMUSIC.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of the queer version of "The Wizard of Oz" playing in Rochester? It is the Gayest Time you can have in sequins? Well guess who is Glinda.... The One & Only Rosè! Rosé is one of New York City’s most electric and dynamic drag entertainers, as well as Planet Earth’s official ambassador to the color pink. Hailing originally from Scotland, this international beauty is best and most widely known as a contestant on Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. One third of the internationally-acclaimed girl group, Stephanie’s Child, Rosé has also appeared on NBC’s The Voice, and America’s Got Talent. Equal parts razor-tongued comedian and remarkable vocalist, Rosé unites her undeniable passion and broad skillset daily with driving force for a singular and eternally vital purpose: get paid. She is a trip and a good time! This is a much listen! For Tickets: https://gevatheatre.org/show/the-wizard-of-oz/ Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DEBUT ALERT! DEBUT ALERT! DEBUT ALERT! The Green Room 42 will host the New York debut of The Fabulist Fox Sister, the musical comedy stage hit direct from London, for two shows on Tuesday, September 26 and Friday, September 29 at 9:30 PM. The show stars writer and performer Michael Conley, featuring music by Oliver Award nominee Luke Bateman and book and lyrics by Conley. It’s New York, 1892: Kate Fox, the woman who inadvertently invented séances is holding her last one. A final audience gathers to watch as she conjures some ghosts to tell the story of her life and the religion she accidentally began. Loosely inspired by the loosely true story of Kate Fox, The Fabulist Fox Sister is a silly, scathing and sardonic one-person musical inspired by our own era of approximate truth. Conley is a writer and performer based in the UK. In New York he hosted the award-winning Gay & Lesbian Comedy Fest and starred in Hello, Boys!, a revue of songs he wrote with Matthew Loren Cohen. Musicals include the Off West End hits Superhero (winner of the 2018 Off West End Award for “Best New Musical”), The Sorrows of Satan, The Little Beasts and Indecent Proposal. English adaptations include Matches and The Prince and The Pauper. Plays include The Cancellation of Crispin Cox, Baubo and the Queen of the Sea and A Gay Divorce. Grab Tickets Here: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/rUts2qWbvpkessDepGpo/1695778200000 Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had a time at the "You Gotta Believe" Gala Concert! We were sobbing. We were cheering. We were on our feet! We had such a good time! Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley, of Stars In The House, have put on a benefit concert for the past 8 years raising almost 4 million dollars for this organization. In the US, there are over 400,000 kids in Foster Care. Over 22k of them age out of the system every year and are not adopted. Out of that 22k, 20% end up homeless at eighteen years old! We had no idea! That is where "You Gotta Believe" comes in! They take the challenge to find forever homes for teenage foster children to give them a chance to be a part of a family and community! We had the chance to talk to: Seth & James Bellamy Young Donna Murphy Norm Lewis Brenda Braxton Matt Gould Griffin Matthews & More! We even have a clip of the Surprise Guest of the night, Broadway's Original Annie, Andrea McArdle singing "Maybe" for Bellamy Young! It was a night to remember! Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a singer and we have a Powerhouse Singer's Singer for you! Jazz Legend Maysa is here! From Stevie Wonder’s female backup group to lead vocalist for Incognito. Maysa’s voice – sultry, jazzy and soulful – powered Incognito to international super stardom on a series of albums in the 1990s: “Tribes Vibes a Scribes,” “Positivity,” “100° and Rising,” “Beneath the Surface” and “No Time Like the Future.” Maysa seamlessly made the transition to a solo career that has yielded 14 highly acclaimed albums and sold-out live performances, cementing her reputation as one of the best artists working in the game today. Maysa’s highly anticipated 14th 2023 studio album “Music For Your Soul” is out now, and the single “Runnin’ From Myself” was #1 most added on Smooth Jazz Charts. Grab tickets to see Maysa on the road (Including dates in NJ with Oleta Adams!!!) at www.Maysa.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a STAR and this one is a ROCKET! We also rep NY & NJ and so does Wè! Check out her chat with us before her NJPAC opening debut with Superstar Monica on October 1st! Grab tickets at NJPAC.org OR win your way in! Just go to our IG Page for info! @ TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon About Wè: Wé Ani is right at home in the spotlight – the 24 year old is a budding star with screen presence, charisma to burn, and a thousand-watt smile. A once-in-a-generation talent, she takes influence from Aretha and Whitney, bringing her audience back to an era of Hollywood movie glamour, but her style and presentation could be compared to Billie Eilish, a cool, confident, edgy tomboy. The innovative jazz vocalist, pop singer, and gifted songwriter has brought memorable performances to global audiences: Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., New York , Miami and Atlanta stateside; internationally to countries including Amsterdam, and most uniquely Rwanda with the Christian humanitarian agency World Vision, whose mission is to provide clean water to every person everywhere they work by 2030. She’s performed at high-profile events, like The Trumpet Awards in 2018; at legendary venues like The New York Philharmonic; and she even played Young Ella in the Celebration of Ella Fitgerald. Singing since the tender age of 12, Wé Ani’s star-making turn during her show-stopping blind audition on the hit NBC TV show The Voice drew world-wide attention in 2016. People are continuously awed by the distinct difference between Wé’s speaking voice and singing voice during performances and appearances on social media. Wé Ani is, undeniably, a rising star. For More Info- www.weanimusic.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love Mandy Gonzalez! We love Javier Munoz! We love "Hamilton." We love "In The Heights." Imagine putting all of that together! Well we have you covered! Broadway Superstars Mandy & Javi are here! They are talking all of their work, activism, and this concert tour sweeping the nation, "Hitting New Heights." They give us the sneak peek so you know what to expect. Do not miss the show in Morristown, NJ at the Mayo Center For The Arts on September 29th! We will be there! Join us! Tickets at www.MayoArts.org! About Mandy: Mandy Gonzalez possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. She is currently starring in the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton”. She is best known for her emotional portrayal of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning, Lin-Manuel Miranda Broadway musical “In the Heights”, a role she originally created Off Broadway at 37 Arts and which received a Drama Desk Award for Best Ensemble. She starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of “Wicked”, blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre each night as she belted out signature song “Defying Gravity” and for which she was rewarded with a Broadway.com Award for Best Replacement. Other Broadway roles include Princess Amneris in the Elton John and Tim Rice musical “Aida” and the Broadway show “Lennon” where she portrayed multiple roles including that of Beatles’ icon John Lennon. Mandy made her Broadway debut in Jim Steinman’s “Dance of the Vampires” starring opposite Michael Crawford. About Javi: Javier Muñoz is best known for starring as Alexander Hamilton in the cultural phenomenon musical Hamilton and as Usnavi in In the Heights. Film/TV: he has appeared on “Shadowhunters,” “Blindspot,” “Quantico,” “Full Frontal with Samatha Bee,” and the indie feature Monuments. Recent theater includes The New Englanders, MTC; and A Sign of the Times. Javier is also an outspoken activist for LGBTQ+ rights and serves on the boards of both GMHC and BC/EFA. He regularly speaks around the country including at the United Nations about Human Rights & Equality! Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po… 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I loved chatting with this Legend! Haven't we all grown up watching her work? Lucky Episode #13! Following a sold-out, award-winning Hollywood production of Tripping on Life, legendary, Emmy-winning actress Lin Shaye is bringing her solo show to New York City. Directed by Robert Galinsky, Tripping on Life runs through October 8, 2023 at Theatre Row. LIN SHAYE is known for her roles in such iconic films as Insidious, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Dumb & Dumber, Kingpin, and There's Something About Mary, Shaye aims to mesmerize audiences with her unflinching portrayal of a woman's life forever changed by a tumultuous event in 1968. Tripping on Life is a solo exploration of personal growth set against the backdrop of the vibrant and transformative 1960s. Known for its political outrage, artistic expression, and unconventional love, the era set the stage for a life-altering experience that shaped Lin’s journey up to the present day. Shaye shares her intimate story through her powerful performance, delving into the depths of emotion and resilience. "Bringing this show to NYC is a dream come true! As an actress and writer, this new chapter allows me to step into the spotlight of my own creation. My goal is to take the audience ‘on a trip’ into the heart of the hippie world of love and hope that we all longed for then and still long for today. Over the past few years, we have all gone through a traumatic experience. I hope that by opening up and telling this story now, it will resonate with each person, reminding them of the strength that lies within us all."  - Lin Shaye, writer and star of Tripping on Life. With a career spanning decades, Lin Shaye is renowned as an icon of the absurd and the macabre. Her dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide. Wizard World Comic Con has named her the official Godmother of Horror. Shaye's portrayal of “Elise” the psychic, in James Wan's Insidious franchise, which grossed over half a billion dollars globally, solidified her status as a beloved figure in the genre. Recent highlights include a Daytime Emmy win for her appearance on Netflix's “Eastsiders” and memorable roles in Showtime's “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” and Supermassive Games' hit horror video game “The Quarry”. Grab Tickets at www.TRIPPINGONLIFETHEPLAY.com. Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po... 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This show and this conversation is one not to be missed! To a young Tom Sweitzer in 1970s blue-collar Pennsylvania, homemade meatballs were an Italian mom’s cure-all. Husky pants from Sears were a necessary evil. And dad’s schizophrenia and alcoholism were the fuel to a nightmarish fire. That is the life Tom knew and endured until one day, he ran out of the house and into the church across the street. There, he met a woman who gave him a gift that would alter the course of his life: music. Through song, Tom found a haven, a passion, a career, and a purpose. But above all, it gave him the language to accept loss, let in love, and forgive the demons of his past. 20 Seconds is an inspiring testimony to the uplifting power of music at all stages of life. Music provided companionship when Tom couldn’t find it in a destructive home. Years later, music shaped Tom’s career as a therapist, allowing him to augment his penchant for song with clinical, research-based practices. In his inviting solo performance, Tom weaves storytelling with original song and nearly a dozen colorful characters. Over 90 minutes, audiences meet the Sunday school savior, the compassionate but ailing mother, the tortured father, one foul-mouthed parrot, and many more. As you follow him through his journey, you’ll hear the music that shaped his healing, and, as the church bells chime across the street, experience the powerful 20 seconds that mended a scarred relationship between a father and son. "Tom Sweitzer is a composer and artist with vision, and he delivers an emotional and compelling autobiographical performance. He survived extraordinary challenges in his childhood and discovered a talent for music that, as a Music Therapist, enables him generously to give others what he never received. This is a portrait of resilience and forgiveness." - Renée Fleming Grab tickets to "20 Seconds" at www.20SecondsPlay.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po... 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well we have a chat for you today! Out artist Stewart Taylor is ending this summer of love with a song about the one that got away. “Favorite Ex,” available now on Spotify. In his latest single release, “Favorite Ex,” out artist Stewart Taylor sings about an old flame he regretfully had to extinguish. “We ended things when I left New York to pursue my career in Los Angeles,” he explains. “We both knew life would eventually take me out West and that our time together was limited, but I often wonder what would’ve been had I stayed.” The song merges eighties vibes with today’s pop and R&B and is the second ballad Stewart Taylor has written about his former lover. His debut single, “Mess Your Hair Up”, released in 2019, is about him too. Stewart says that years later, on a phone call, he thanked his ex for being so wonderful and told him that he was in fact, his favorite ex. “I look back and smile about what we had.” Produced by Romanian hitmaker MADS (David Guetta, Imagine Dragons), Stewart Taylor’s “Favorite Ex” is being distributed independently and is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and all digital platforms. Its video is available on Youtube! Hear how Stewart writes, how the music video came to be, and what does the Ex think of the song! The DRAMA of it all! Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po... 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emmy Winning & Broadway Star Mauricio Martinez (On Your Feet) is HERE! Mauricio Martínez has had a lot of self-tape sides filling up his Dropbox. In his new show, 5’11, Based in NYC, he’s putting those to good use in a musical “What If…,” sorting through what might have been. Pushing aside the ring light, the show is an electric night of musical theatre, featuring a band led by musical director Brian J. Nash and featuring special guests, the “Mexican Marvel,” hailed as a “world class vocalist” by BroadwayWorld, proudly debuts his new solo show at 54 Below. He is here to talk about his health journey, his feelings about art and artistry, and all about the show ready to take 54 Below by storm this October for two shows that will become a live album! Listen to the chat and grab your tickets today! For Tickets: https://54below.org/events/mauricio-m... Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Then Mercury Stardust is here! She is the Trans Handy Ma'am with over 2+ million followers on Tik Tok! She is a good ole time! She has a new book, a podcast, and so much more going on! Maybe she will even teach Robert how to unclog a sink! There is sure to be laughs and inspiration with Mercury in the hot seat! Her new book is on its way out to a Book Store near you. If you are a renter, homeowner, or tool impaired, this is a must for your home library! All this and so much more only on "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!" Follow Robert on IG- @RobertMBannon to stay up to date on all future "Roundtable" moments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Platinum Recording Artist David Archuleta is here! He was a breakout Superstar from his season of "American Idol," he just was a finalist on "The Masked Singer" and now he is here to tell us about breaking away from the church, discovering who he is, and being free to sing what he wants to sing! Do not miss this powerful chat! If you know someone who feels lost or trapped, this is a must listen! All this and so much more only on "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a Queen here at The Roundtable and we have one of the best to do it! Australian drag and theater legend Trevor Ashley, best known from the TV hit “Queen of the Universe,” in the new show “Queen of the Moment” for two performances on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 at 9:30 PM. The evening features songs from “Queen of the Universe,” including “Get the Party Started,” “The Rose,” and “River Deep, Mountain High,” in addition to tributes to Shirley Bassey and Liza Minnelli. TrAshley will lift the curtain on what really happens when you travel halfway across the world to shoot a reality television programme when you’re a control freak with absolutely no control. Featuring music director Brian Nash, expect a night of laughs, gay anthems and powerhouse vocals, as Trevor brings his trademark wit and self-deprecation back to New York. Following this show, Ashley will perform at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End in October, before returning home to Australia for concerts in Perth and Melbourne. Trevor Ashley is one of Australia’s most sought-after and successful performers. He has built a career and following as an actor, writer, director and international queen of cabaret – but not necessarily in that order. He recently was the fan favourite and runner-up on “Queen of the Universe,” the global drag singing competition hosted by Graham Norton, streaming worldwide. An Australian musical theatre icon, Trevor starred as Thenardier in Les Misérables, for which he was nominated for his third Helpmann Award. He has also appeared as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, the original Australian Edna Turnblad in Hairspray and created the role of Miss Understanding in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical, and has just completed a sold-out run of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat as Pharaoh Ashley has previously starred in Liza (on and E), Liza’s Back! (is broken), both of which toured to Vienna, Hong Kong and London’s West End, and in I’m Every Woman for which he won the Sydney Theatre Award. On TV, Trevor was commissioned to write and star in “The Very Trevor Ashley Show” for SBS, Australia’s public television network. He recently completed a national symphony tour of “Diamonds Are for Trevor,” a tribute to Shirley Bassey which was also recorded as a TV special for Foxtel Arts. He has also appeared in “Les Norton” (ABC), “Drunk History” (Network 10), “Get Krackin’” (ABC) and “Dance Academy” (ABC) and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras broadcast as a special guest star. This year he returns to the regular role of Dolly in “RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service” for the 7 Network. Trevor took the city by storm in 2019 when he made his New York debut at Sony Hall in Liza’s Back! (is broken). Trevor Ashley will perform “Queen of the Moment” on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15, both at 9:30 PM, at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel). The cover charge ranges from $25-$55. A livestream option is available for $20. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com. Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po... 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was blown away by the grace, beauty, and talent that is Maxfield Haynes. Maxfield just made history as the first non-binary Principal Ballerina in the Metropolitan Ballet at Lincoln Center. They are the future of dance. What advice do they have for the future of dance? What did it take to get here? We had a good time catching up on how this all came to be! This chat is for all people who had a dream and knew that nothing could stop them! All this and more only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ERICA CAMPBELL is a LEGEND and she is HERE! From her ten million albums sold with her sister in "Mary, Mary" to her solo projects that top the charts, to her book, her radio show in over 60 markets, her millions of social media followers, to the viewers of her reality TV show with Producer Superstar Husband and kids, we know and love us some Mrs. Campbell! Mrs. Campbell has Grammys, AMA's, Stellar, Dove, BET, Soul Train Awards and more! She has won a Grammy for her first solo album, and the buzz on her new album is off the chart! It already has a #1 Chart Topping Song on the Charts. Her highly anticipated 3rd studio album release, “I LOVE YOU” is released on Friday, September 15th. This album is stacked with guests like Stevie Wonder, PJ Morton, Richard Smallwood, and more. Do not miss Mrs. Campbell LIVE at SONY HALL. She spills the tea that she will be performing the whole album! Grav tickets while they last at www.SONYHALL.com! Stream The Album: https://lnk.to/EC_ILoveYou Follow on IG - @ImEricaCampbell Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE! Listen to us on THE BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/po... 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 Twitter- @RobertBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roundtable comes to you from the red carpet of "Pay The Writer!" Could there be a more timely title for a show! This show packs a punch! You need to check it out! We had the chance to chat with stars Marcia Cross, Ron Canada, Bryan Batt, Writer Tawni O'Dell, Director Karen Carpenter, and the rest of the cast! Plus the stars were out- Noah J. Ricketts, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, Sharon Catherine Brown, and more! Show Info: Pay The Writer is a new comedy-drama from New York Times Best Selling Author Tawni O’Dell. Focusing on the complicated relationship between a legendary literary agent and his best friend-turned-most-successful client, this dynamic and socially intuitive play explores how an artist’s life is controlled by their calling and talent. Bruston Fischer is a young gay man trying to make it in publishing while suffering from social persecution when he first meets Cyrus Holt some 40 years ago. Cyrus is a gifted Black writer trying to get his talent noticed in a world that wants to ignore his existence. Through their unique friendship, the pair find literary success and the most stable relationship either will ever have. Yet, when talent, business, and love intertwine, missteps occur and inevitably, regrets often follow. Triumph and loss become blurred as we sort through the challenges of the human condition. Get your tickets: www.PayTheWriterPlay.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Harnar is tearing up the charts with his new album " A Collective Cy" and its not even out yet! He has a gorgeous collection of Cy Coleman classics arranged by Alex Rybeck and features such stars as Liz Callaway, Anne Hampton Callaway, Nicholas King, and more! We have a great chat about growing up, moving to NY, starting music, and what makes good cabaret. Catch Jeff at Birdland on October 2nd! We will be there! Order the album and get your tickets at www.jeffharnar.com Tune in to find out only on “The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices