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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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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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23:43

Ep 453- Filmmaker Jose Maria Cabral Talks New Doc...

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2025/03/29

Music lovers, film makers, lovers of hispanic culture and art, this one is for you! Sensory and emotive, 42ND STREET is a vibrant music documentary directed by the noted Dominican filmmaker. A raw and unflinching look at the birthplace of Dembow in the Dominican streets of Capotillo, 42ND STREET exposes the reality of this subculture and the tenacity of the artists and dancers who bring it to life in a much-needed "story of resilience through art.” José María Cabral is a film director and

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29:04

Ep 452- Filmmaker Susan Carpenter Talks "40 Watts...

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2025/03/28

We have a fun one for music fans, radio heads, doc lovers, and rebels!An incredible addition to the field of rock music documentaries, we get a glimpse into the punk rock world of pirate radio in Los Angeles –which ruled the airwaves in the 1990’s, this is a must see documentary for music documentary fans everywhere. “40 Watts From Nowhere” features interviews with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, Minutemen bassist Mike Watt, Germs drummer Don Bolles and pirate radio activist Stephen

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23:13

Ep 451- Broadway Superstar Norm Lewis Talks...

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2025/03/27

The Peccadillo Theater Company, Negro Ensemble Company Inc. and Eric Falkenstein present Lonne Elder III’s critically acclaimed masterpiece Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, starring Tony©, Emmy and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis (The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess, Les Misérables, TV’s “Pose,” Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods) and directed by the legendary Clinton Turner Davis (New Federal Theatre’s Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Acting Company’s The African Company Presents Richard III, Cherry Lane Theatre’s One Night,

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33:41

Ep 450- Actor Herbert Harper Jr. Tells His Steps To...

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2025/03/26

Herbert Harper, Jr. is a Chicago native who has acted in theatre, television, film, and digital media productions. Herbert developed an interest in the arts early in life and participated in the chorus of Dear Edwina as a student at Vanderpoel Humanities Academy. He would later further explore his love of the arts while doing productions with Expressions Theatre Troupe and the Armory Free Theatre and singing with the University of Illinois Black Chorus and Varsity Men's Glee Club as a student at

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26:27

Ep 449- Torsten Rüther & Luiii Talk "Uppercut" Now...

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2025/03/25

Talk About A Film! We are here for a new boxing adventure with heart!Golden Globe® winner Ving Rhames and Luise Grossmann (Luiii) star in an electrifying film about Toni (Grossmann), a determined female boxer trying to break down barriers as she redefines what it means to be a woman in today’s world. When Elliott (Rhames), a tough ex-boxing champion, accepts the challenge to train Toni), the two mismatched characters form an unlikely alliance. Their sparring, and Elliott’s keen insights,show the

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26:25

Ep 448- Lauren Marcus Talks "The Jonathan Larson...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/03/24

Lauren Marcus is an actor and writer living in NYC. She is a 2021 finalist for the Jonathan Larson Grant. How funny that she know tells his legacy and sings his songs in "The Jonathan Larson Project" now playing in NYC! Lauren has been on Broadway. She has acted in TV and films! As a singer-songwriter, Lauren released her debut EP, Never Really Done With You and has had sold out runs around NYC! She has worked with her husband Joe Iconis on Love Letters and other amazing projects! About The

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32:14

Ep 447- Savy Jackson Is "Taking The Lead" & Becoming...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/03/24

A Star Is Born!Savy Jackson is here! Savy r earned her BFA in Musical Theatre at Pace University after being on the road in the First National Tour of Once on This Island (Storyteller, u/s TiMoune). What? She shot a supporting role in the upcoming HBO Max feature Sweethearts, just after completing a run as Marian in the Asolo Rep production of the new musical Hood. Excuse Me? She is also a singer/songwriter with original music on all streaming platforms! Where Can I Hear It? She rocked Broadway

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20:35

BONUS CHAT: The Cast & Creatives Behind minor*ity at ...

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2025/03/23

“Art, business, same thing.” Diaspora Now!, an international African arts conference, is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in Paris and the panel line-up this year is sure to cause a stir. Newcomer Sami Monroe, a go-getting directing prodigy from America, joins jaded veteran painter Céza Depina and formerly banned storyteller, Cheikh Malick Diallo. As they prepare for each panel discussion, generational and cultural differences lead to clashes and a fierce competition emerges between the three

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21:11

Ep 446-Singer/Songwriter Andrew Mitch Tells Us Gay...

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2025/03/23

Andrew Mitch is an independent singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Although country music tends to hold more traditional, conservative values, Andrew’s lyrics include storytelling imagery about his own experiences of being an openly queer singer and an active member of the LGBTQ+ community. All his music and merchandise is inspired by making country music more inclusive, and many of the designs were crafted by queer artists. He has a new single coming out on March 28th called "unapologetic."

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18:46

Ep 445- Endless Calls For Fame Director Olivia...

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2025/03/22

Endless Calls for Fame takes place in the gritty streets of New York City in the 1990s during a time when punk and indie rock was moving from the underground into the mainstream after the cultural tsunami of Nirvana. Using her rediscovered personal archival footage, director Olivia Serafini-Sauli shares the first- hand story of this unique musical era through the lens of one promising band's experience, The New Rising Sons. The film brings to life a vibrant New York music scene of the past as it

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28:46

Ep 444- Bruce Vilanch, Comedy Legend, Talks "It Seems...

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2025/03/21

Bruce Vilanch is an American comedy writer, songwriter and actor who has won two Emmy Awards for his work on the Annual Academy Awards. He is also known for his appearance as a celebrity participant and head writer on Hollywood Squares for four years. Here are some facts about his life and career: He wrote for various shows and artists, such as The Donny & Marie Show, The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Brady Bunch Variety Hour, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Lily Tomlin, Billy Crystal, Roseanne

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26:41

Ep 443- Kim David Smith Talks Marlene, Kylie, & Liza!...

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2025/03/20

KIM DAVID SMITH, the provocative international singer and actor, will release the new album Mostly Marlene in digital and streaming platforms on Friday, March 21. The entrancing and wryly humorous entertainer – hailed as “slyly subversive” by The Wall Street Journal, “a male Marlene Dietrich” by The New York Times, and the “David Bowie of cabaret” by BroadwayWorld – was nominated for the Helpmann Award, Australia’s highest honor for the performing arts. Smith will celebrate the album’s release with

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24:32

Bonus Chat: Deadclass, Ohio Now Playing At The Tank...

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2025/03/20

Now at The Tank In NYC a new production , which was inspired by Tadeusz Kantor’s The Dead Class. Deadclass, Ohio also draws from original text, recycled memories, family secrets, old photos, live violin score, and verbatim fragments of rediscovered memoirs and voicemails to create a séance for the living and a love song for the dead.The piece was created collectively by The Goat Exchange, who have developed over 20 original productions in traditional theaters and a range of site-specific venues,

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27:56

Ep 442-Ben Kjar Is An Inspiration! Do Not Miss This...

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2025/03/19

Get your tissues! We have a special one today! We are talking the new film "Standout" The Story of Ben Kjar!Standout tells the inspiring story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth,doctors warned that his life would be dominated by limitations, bullying and harsh scrutiny. Despite that prognosis, Ben yearned for an ordinary life free from judgment and harassment.However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful

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23:50

Ep 441-Sarah Street Talks The Brilliance Of "Beckett...

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2025/03/18

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director and Ciarán O’Reilly, Producing Director) is proud to present Beckett Briefs, three short plays by Samuel Beckett and directed by Ciarán O’Reilly (The Dead, 1904). Previously set to close March 9, the show was recently extended and will now play through March 16, 2025. Well, the show extended and sold out, BUT do not fear. They recorded it and the live stream is coming! You do not want to miss this! Sarah Street, starring in two of the

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28:43

Ep 440-TNA Wrestling Superstar Ryan Nemeth Makes His...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/03/17

We have a first! Our first professional wrestler comes to The Roundtable! Ryan Nemeth has wrestled around the world. He comes from a wrestling family. He had competed in front of thousands of people, but a play in NYC? Well there is first for everything! Ryan is here to talk his journey to the ring, his love of comedy, and why we all need to come out to see him in this hilarious new show, "STREET FIGHTING KNOCKOUT" by Cristi's Case Crackers! This show is for everyone! This interview is for

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19:32

Ep 438- Dakar 2000 Opening Night! The Stars! The...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/03/16

Leave it to MTC, Rajiv Joseph, and this cast to tell this amazing story! Dakar 2000 starring Abubakr Ali & Mia Barron is now open and running! Dakar 2000 is a serpentine amalgam of espionage, memory play, and romance. Set in Senegal on the eve of Y2K, the play follows the relationship between Boubs (Ali), a young Peace Corps volunteer, and Dina (Mia Barron), an enigmatic State Department operative, as they negotiate what could be the start of a computer-based apocalypse. We catch up with all

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29:19

Ep 439-Raging Midlife, A New Film, Starring Paula...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon ·

2025/03/16

We have Writers! We have Directors! We have a film starring Paula Abdul! I mean are you sold yet? Nic Costa & Rob Taylor are here to talk about their new film, "Raging Midlife!" Yes Paula Abdul, Eddie Griffin, and Walter Koenig star in this hilarious take on the 80's, wresting, and a promise to make you laugh! Think "The Hangover!" Think "Hot Tub Time Machine!" Think funny! About the film: Two friends embark on a thrilling and comical heist spree to retrieve a tank top worn by their 80s wrestling

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25:51

Ep 437- Erich Bergen Returns To Broadway In "Boop"...

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2025/03/15

Spring means all new Broadway Shows coming to NYC! One of the most anticipated shows is “BOOP!” This all-new Broadway show tells the story of Betty Boop with music, choreography, and direction from an all-star lineup! Add an insane cast and it is a party! Coming back to Broadway is the one and only Erich Bergen. We all fell in love with Erich in Jersey Boys! Playing Bob Gaudio in the Jersey Boys movie is one heck of a gig. He turned that into an incredible run on “Madame Secretary,” and on Broadway

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