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The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Broadway Podcast Network

Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca

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25:22

BONUS CHAT: New Film "Relative Control" Is Now Out!...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/04/16

A middle-aged, type-A attorney's life spirals as she juggles her handful of an ex-cop father, forgetful mother, unemployed son, a reignited romance, and a hostile takeover in the biggest corporate control battle of her career.RELATIVE CONTROL captures the humor, heartbreak, and chaos of balancing family caregiving and career with poignant authenticity. With over 30 million family caregivers in the U.S., RELATIVE CONTROL offers a relatable and timely story for multigenerational

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29:09

Ep 470- Caragh Donley Talks "He Said, She Says" Now...

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2025/04/15

Writer, performer and four-time Emmy-winning TV producer and GLAAD Award Nominee, Caragh Donley will premiere He Said, She Says, a titillating true trans tale, in New York City in April. The deeply personal and boldly humorous production features original music by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Nancy Wilson, co-founder of the iconic band Heart. Directed by acclaimed Off-Broadway artist Robert Galinsky (The Bench: A Homeless Love Story) and produced by award-winning producers Gina Rugolo Judd and

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64:22

Ep 469- Opening Night At "Old Friends!" Bernadette!...

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2025/04/14

Celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim, with an irresistible company headlined by none other than Tony Award® winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends comes to Broadway from London’s West End, where it earned a bevy of 5-star raves and was hailed by The Times as “unmissable musical theatre.”Joining Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will be co-stars Jacob Dickey, Kevin Earley, Jasmine Forsberg, Kate Jennings Grant, Bonnie Langford, Beth Leavel,

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22:49

Ep 468- Writer & Actor Christopher Tramantana Talks...

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2025/04/13

Christopher Tramantana who stars in, produced and co-created the independent film CAPER had its world premiere at SXSW in the Feature Narrative Spotlight category. He has the craziest story of the craziest movie!The first day of filming was the day the writers strike ended. Every producer and the DP said it was a 27 day shoot and they were crazy to try to do it in three weeks yet they did it in only 15 days and actually stayed ahead of schedule. 15 nights 4 PM to 5 AM. On a SAG low budget

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22:31

Ep 467- Director/Writer Tom Stuart Talks "Good Boy!"

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2025/04/12

We love creatives and writers! We have an amazing tale for you today! Director Tom Stuart’s hotly anticipated quirky short ‘GOOD BOY’ takes you on the lighthearted journey of a desperate young man (Ben Whishaw) as he drives his battered VW van with his mother (Marion Bailey) in the back, a dead pigeon in the passenger seat, and a growing sense of desperation. Inspired by a personal experience of grief, this fabulous short is screening to be nominated for a 2024 Academy® Award. Danny's attempt to

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22:18

Ep 466- Music Superstar Durand Bernarr Hits The Road...

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2025/04/11

GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Durand Bernarr just announced his You Gon Grow Too Tour, spanning 32 dates across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. The tour follows the release of his third studio album, BLOOM, a project dedicated to the many forms of love. Fans can expect Bernarr to be in his element, delivering his signature mellow yet electrifying progressive R&B sound. The tour kicks off April 23 in Sacramento, CA, with stops in cities like Brooklyn, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and

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23:39

Ep 465- Carl Payne, Jill Marie Jones, & Flex...

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2025/04/10

Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play dives into the chaos of love, ambition, and trust. When Caleb proposes to his fiancée Paisley with a shocking prenup twist, their picture-perfect romance spirals into a battle of hearts and motives. With comedy, drama, and jaw-dropping twists, this story asks: Are you playing the game of love, or is it playing you? Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play is a laugh-out-loud, emotionally charged journey through the complexities of modern relationships.This show

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26:09

Ep 464- Flora Le Talks Her One Person Show "Sadec...

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2025/04/09

United Solo Festival presents Sadec 1965: A Love Story, an award-winning solo show written and performed by DC-based storyteller Flora Le. A 2,000-mile solo journey described as Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Wild’ but on a motorcycle on Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh trail, Sadec 1965: A Love Story will be staged at the United Solo Festival on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Theatre One at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street in NYC. In 2013, Flora embarked on a solo 2,000-mile motorcycle journey across

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35:42

Ep 463- Host of "The Wrong Cat Died" Podcast On BPN,...

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2025/04/08

We love a BPN Crossover Moment! Did you know there is a whole podcast about Cats? Specifically was Grizabella the wrong cat to die? Well, that is here on BPN hosted by Mike Abrams! Mike, who is a huge sports fan, came to NY working in tech and sees the revival of Cats. He had questions and the rest is history!Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in July of 2016, podcast host Mike Abrams was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. He was amused,

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50:09

BONUS CHAT - Robert Bannon (me!) on The Wrong Cat...

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2025/04/08

" I conned my way into the Winter Garden on the back of my parents' wedding anniversary so that I got to experience CATS in person." This episode features Robert Bannon who is the host of The Roundtable which is another Broadway Podcast Network show. Hear how Robert conned his way into seeing CATS for the first time, his thoughts on all productions including the 2019 movie and the PAC Cats: "The Jellicle Ball," and how he acquired pieces of the original CATS set. Plus, Robert does a deep dive into

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26:23

Ep 462- Tony Nominated Lightening Designer Benjamin...

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2025/04/07

Ben Stanton, the Lighting Designer for Maybe Happy Ending stops by! Ben is a lighting designer for theater, concerts, dance, installations, and events. He is a four-time Tony Award nominee as well as an Obie, Lortel, IRNE, and Ovation Award winner. Ben is currently represented on Broadway by Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theater. Recent Broadway credits include The Notebook (the Schoenfeld Theater) Mary Jane (starring Rachel McAdams), Days of Wine and Roses(Starring Kelli O'Hara & Brian Darcy

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17:34

Ep 461- Showrunners Benito and Wolfgang Mueller Talk...

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2025/04/06

The hit Netflix thriller WOMAN OF THE DEAD – which is currently #3 on Netflix’s intl series charts – following its Season 2 premiere that’s been receiving rave reviews, is a hit around the world!In a vengeful quest to find out who killed her husband, WOMAN OF THE DEAD follows a woman who ends up exposing her small community's deepest and ugliest secrets. The new season raises the stakes after parts of an unknown corpse are discovered in the coffin of a deceased person – and one woman finds

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31:15

Ep 460- "Casualty Of War" Starring Sharon Lesser...

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2025/04/05

United Solo Festival presents Casualty of War, the story of a mother’s sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking trip to Normandy’s D-Day beaches with her unwilling teenage son, written and performed by Sharon Lesser* (Off Broadway: In the Daylight, Twelfth Night, Tartuffe). With direction by Austin Tooley and dramaturgy by Anisa Rose Threlkeld, Casualty of War will be staged at the United Solo Festival on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m and Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. at Theatre

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28:14

Ep 459- Jazz Superstar Jose James Talks His New...

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2025/04/04

Described by The New York Times as "the result of the black-pop continuum, slow-cooked for more than 50 years," José James has built a career blending jazz, soul, hip-hop, and R&B into a contagious mix of music for "party and politics." On May 16th, he’ll release his most ambitious album yet, 1978: Revenge Of The Dragon—a bold, genre-bending project shaped by his deep study of Kung Fu and QiGong and inspired by the cultural landscape of his 1978 birth year. Recorded live to tape in one take at

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13:50

Bonus Chat: The Cast & Director Of "William Tell" Is...

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2025/04/04

Claes Bang (Dracula, The Square), Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and BAFTA-winning Writer/Director/Producer Nick Hamm (Driven, The Journey) – tell us all about WILLIAM TELL, only in theaters on April 4th following its world premiere at TIFF last year. About The Film: The year is 1307 and the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens,emerging dynasties such as the Austrian Habsburg Family encroach on new lands, desperate for power.In

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Ep 458- Luenell Is Back! Our Girl Is On Tour & Ready...

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2025/04/03

We LOVE Luenell. She is the original Bad Girl of Comedy! She has been in this game for over 30 years. She sells out around the country, has a residency at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Vegas, and star in films like "Borat," TV shows like "Hacks," and more! Well attention NYC! Attention Detroit! Attention America! Auntee Lue is hitting the road. April 11th she will be at the Soundboard at the Motor City Casino in Detroit. Then in May, she is back at the Apollo Theatre in NYC! What is she talking

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28:13

Ep 457- Singer/Songwriter Steven Thad Talks His New...

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2025/04/02

Today we are talking the highly anticipated new single from new DMV-based Inspirational R&B artist, Steven Thad entitled “Smile”, now available on all streaming platforms. As the world constantly presents changes in government, the economy, airlines, and more, “Smile” is slated to shift the narrative to offer a healing balm of positivity amidst a world of uncertainty. “Smile” is now currently available to be streamed on all digitally streamed platforms. There will also be a concept music video

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37:47

Ep 456- Tony Nominee Melissa Errico Talks "The Story...

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2025/04/01

Tony Award®-nominated Broadway actress, singer and author Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady, Dracula, Les Misérables) will take the stage at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus) on May 7, with her mesmerizing new musical presentation, The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War - tickets on sale here.In a unique mix of beautiful song and brilliant speech, Melissa relates the story of the too-often-overlooked epoch of World War One, in

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43:40

Ep 455- Activist, Author, Theatre Legend David...

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2025/03/31

Manhattan Mayhem is the new book from legendary activist and author David Rothenberg. Manhattan Mayhem will be officially released April 2. Manhattan Mayhem is a must-read for anyone who loves New York, or anyone who has got the rhythm of New York coursing through their veins. A mensch with a big mouth, a big heart, and big ideas, Rothenberg’s 18 stories capture the mood and heartbeat of the planet's most pulsating plot of land. With heartbreak, humor and hope, Rothenberg shares personal urban

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15:54

Bonus Chat: Writer/Director Wes Miller Talks The New...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/03/30

We have a good one for you today! A new film with an amazing cast is out! You can catch it in theatres right now! "BLACK HEAT" is out! It stars Jason Mitchell, Tabatha "DreamDoll" Robinson, and Rap Superstar NLE Choppa. The writer and director Wes Miller is here. He tells us all about how he wrote it, what it has been like to start his own film company, and how he made this film. How can we support films like this? Well we have to go see it. I promise you, you will be on the edge of your seat

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