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November 02 Brisa Carleton Goes From Broadway to Hallmark! Christmas Movies, Books & Holiday Magic!
🎄 FROM BROADWAY TO HALLMARK! 🎭✨
What happens when a three-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer trades the bright lights of Broadway for a little Christmas magic?
Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we're welcoming the wonderful BRISA CARLETON!
From working on Broadway hits like Hamilton and Moulin Rouge! to becoming a novelist and Hallmark screenwriter, Brisa is bringing her storytelling talents to the holiday season!
We're chatting about her brand-new romantic comedy novel, Just Her Holiday Type, arriving November 5, and her upcoming Hallmark Channel movie, Double Booked for the Holidays, premiering November 22!
It's a conversation about following your creative dreams, the magic of storytelling, Broadway, books, and everything we love about Christmas!
🎙️ A brand-new episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon is out TODAY!
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🌐 www.RobertBannon.com
📲 Instagram: @RobertMBannon
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25 min
November 01 Christopher Russell Brings Holiday Magic to A Christmas Prayer Tradition Here On The Roundtable!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The Roundtable, and we've got one of television's favorite leading men joining the celebration!
Actor Christopher Russell stops by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his latest holiday film, A Christmas Prayer Tradition, which premiered October 24 on Great American Family!
If you love a good Christmas movie filled with romance, heart, family, and a little holiday magic, chances are you've already fallen for Christopher Russell!
With an impressive career spanning television, film, and countless beloved romantic movies, Christopher has become a familiar face to audiences who can't get enough of feel-good storytelling.
Now he's back with another holiday adventure as part of Great American Family's Christmas programming!
In this festive conversation, Robert and Christopher talk about bringing A Christmas Prayer Tradition to life, the magic of making Christmas movies, and what makes these heartwarming stories such a cherished part of the holiday season.
Of course, Christopher's career extends well beyond Christmas!
Fans also know him from his work on UnREAL, Day of the Dead, Star Trek: Discovery, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, and Supernatural.
From science fiction and supernatural thrillers to romantic comedies and holiday favorites, Christopher has built a career that showcases his versatility as an actor.
He also stars in Great American Family's drama series When Hope Calls, bringing even more heart and compelling storytelling to the screen.
Robert and Christopher celebrate the joy of holiday entertainment, the experiences that have shaped his career, and why audiences continue to embrace the warmth and nostalgia of Christmas movies year after year.
Grab your hot cocoa, turn on the Christmas lights, and get ready for a little holiday cheer!
🎄 Premiered October 24, 2026
📺 Great American Family
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17 min
October 31 Michele Bettencourt: Losing Everything to Finally Find Herself | The Roundtable
This week on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we're sharing an extraordinary story of courage, reinvention, heartbreak, and ultimately, hope.
Singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and former Silicon Valley executive Michele Bettencourt joins Robert for a deeply personal conversation about the journey that changed everything.
For decades, Michele lived as a man while privately struggling with her gender identity. Professionally, she had achieved the kind of success most people only dream about, rising through the ranks of Silicon Valley to become a public-company CEO and chairperson.
But behind the titles, accomplishments, and seemingly picture-perfect life was someone who knew she wasn't living as her authentic self.
At the height of her career, Michele made a life-changing decision. She walked away from the corporate world, moved to New York City, and publicly transitioned.
The consequences were profound.
She experienced estrangement from family, lost friendships, and watched much of the professional identity she had spent decades building slip away.
But in the process of losing so much, Michele discovered something remarkable.
She found her voice.
Music became an outlet for the emotions, experiences, and truths she had carried for years. Through songwriting, Michele began exploring themes of identity, shame, love, failure, forgiveness, and redemption.
Her journey also became the subject of the award-winning documentary Beautiful Lie, an intimate look at the complicated road toward self-acceptance.
And perhaps one of the most moving chapters of her story is the reconciliation that followed. After years of heartbreak and separation, Michele eventually reunited with her wife and four daughters, finding a new path forward with the people she loves.
Today, Michele is making music as Michele Bettencourt and Vampire Time, with an album that reflects her experiences and her evolution as both a woman and an artist.
Her music video for "How Close (Will You Stand By Me)" is available now, with another video, "Taking Out the Trash," on the way. A new EP is also planned for early next year.
Beyond her own music, Michele is a partner in Licorice Pizza Records, a growing Los Angeles-based vinyl record pressing company, record store, and event space dedicated to celebrating music and the artists who create it.
In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Robert and Michele explore what it means to start over, the complicated nature of family and forgiveness, and how music can help us process even the most difficult chapters of our lives.
Because sometimes the greatest success isn't measured by a job title, a bank account, or the life the world expects us to lead.
Sometimes the greatest success is finally becoming the person we were always meant to be.
This is a conversation about music, identity, second chances, and the beautiful, complicated journey of being human.
And it's one you won't want to miss.
🎵 LISTEN TO MICHELE'S MUSIC:
Michele Bettencourt and Vampire Time on Spotify
🎬 WATCH "HOW CLOSE (WILL YOU STAND BY ME)":
Watch the Official Music Video
🎶 EXPLORE LICORICE PIZZA RECORDS:
Licorice Pizza Records
Join Robert for engaging, heartfelt, and entertaining conversations with some of the biggest names and most fascinating voices in entertainment, music, Broadway, television, and beyond!
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32 min
October 30 Melina Savannah Cruz Gives Us SIX Reasons to See SIX! The Broadway Hit Comes to Detroit!
Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived! The queens are back, and they're ready to ROCK Detroit!
The international musical sensation SIX is heading to Detroit's historic Fisher Theatre, and one of its fabulous new queens is stopping by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to give us the royal scoop!
Melina Savannah Cruz, who stars as Jane Seymour in the North American tour of SIX, joins Robert for a fun-filled conversation about the musical phenomenon that has taken Broadway and the world by storm!
Fresh out of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and making her national tour debut, Melina is stepping into one of musical theatre's most beloved roles. As Jane Seymour, she brings heart, soul, and powerhouse vocals to the queen whose emotional anthem, "Heart of Stone," has become a fan favorite.
Together, Robert and Melina celebrate everything that makes SIX such a sensation, from its unforgettable pop-inspired score and dazzling costumes to its fierce female empowerment and the incredible sisterhood behind the scenes.
Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, SIX transforms the six wives of Henry VIII into modern-day pop superstars, giving these historical women the microphone and the opportunity to tell their own stories.
And with a brand-new touring company bringing fresh energy to the Queendom, there's never been a better time to experience the magic!
Melina shares her excitement about joining the production, taking on the role of Jane Seymour, and bringing this extraordinary celebration of music, history, and girl power to audiences across North America.
SIX THE MUSICAL — DETROIT!
📍 Fisher Theatre — Detroit, Michigan
📅 November 3–8, 2026
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS:
https://us.atgtickets.com/events/six/fisher-theatre/
Whether you're a longtime member of the Queendom or experiencing SIX for the very first time, this is one royal celebration you won't want to miss!
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19 min
October 29 Melissa Joan Hart Celebrates 30 Years of Sabrina the Teenage Witch on The Roundtable!
It's been nearly 30 years since Melissa Joan Hart first cast a spell on television audiences as Sabrina Spellman, and the magic is still going strong!
Beloved actress, director, producer, and television icon Melissa Joan Hart joins Robert Bannon for a special Halloween edition of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, celebrating the upcoming 30th anniversary of Sabrina the Teenage Witch!
Premiering in 1996, Sabrina the Teenage Witch became one of the defining sitcoms of a generation. With its unforgettable characters, hilarious magical mishaps, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, the series ran for seven seasons and made Sabrina Spellman a household name.
Now, nearly three decades later, Melissa looks back at the television phenomenon that continues to find new fans around the world.
From the magic of the original series to the friendships, memories, and experiences that shaped her career, Melissa reflects on what made Sabrina so special and why audiences continue to embrace the show all these years later.
Of course, Melissa's incredible career extends far beyond the Spellman household. From her breakout success on Nickelodeon's Clarissa Explains It All to Melissa & Joey, countless television movies, and her work behind the camera, she has remained one of television's most recognizable and beloved personalities.
It's a celebration of nostalgia, television history, and a little Halloween magic as Robert welcomes Melissa Joan Hart to The Roundtable!
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21 min
October 28 Jon Lovitz & Tom W. Meyers Talk The Toast — And This Conversation Is a Complete Mess! 😂
What happens when you bring a legendary comedian, a filmmaker, and Robert Bannon together for a conversation about a wedding gone horribly wrong?
ABSOLUTE CHAOS!
Comedy icon Jon Lovitz and writer-director Tom W. Meyers join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a wildly entertaining conversation about their new comedy, THE TOAST, making its world premiere at the 2026 Austin Film Festival!
And trust us, this conversation might be just as unpredictable as the movie itself!
In THE TOAST, Lovitz plays the father of the bride, whose drunken determination to deliver a wedding toast sends an entire wedding party into panic mode. As friends and family desperately attempt to prevent him from taking the microphone, what should be a beautiful celebration threatens to become an unforgettable disaster.
Sounds like the perfect role for Jon Lovitz, doesn't it?
A beloved Saturday Night Live veteran, Lovitz has spent decades making audiences laugh with his unmistakable voice, outrageous characters, and unforgettable comedic timing.
From The Critic and A League of Their Own to The Wedding Singer, Rat Race, and countless memorable television appearances, Lovitz remains one of comedy's most recognizable personalities.
Joining him is writer-director Tom W. Meyers, the creative force behind THE TOAST, who brings this wonderfully disastrous wedding comedy to life.
Together, they join Robert for a conversation about the film, comedy, creativity, and the wonderfully ridiculous situations that make us laugh.
And somewhere along the way, things get a little out of hand!
It's funny. It's unpredictable. It's a little ridiculous. And it's exactly why we love The Roundtable!
Whether you've followed Jon Lovitz since his legendary SNL days or you're discovering the madness of THE TOAST, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.
THE TOAST
Starring Jon Lovitz, Nardeep Khurmi, and Michelle Ortiz
Written & Directed by Tom W. Meyers
World Premiere: Friday, October 30, 2026
Austin Film Festival — Austin, Texas
Additional festival screening: Monday, November 2, 2026.
For more information about the film and festival, visit the Austin Film Festival.
From Hollywood legends and Broadway icons to music superstars and the next generation of entertainment's brightest talents, The Roundtable with Robert Bannon brings you the conversations you won't hear anywhere else!
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20 min
October 27 Shyheim Talks Hip-Hop, Wu-Tang, Hollywood & a Halloween Weekend on Stage Here On The Roundtable!
From Wu-Tang to Hollywood to the New York stage, Shyheim has done it all, and he's joining us on The Roundtable!
Known to hip-hop fans as Shyheim the Rugged Child, he burst onto the music scene as a teenage sensation with deep ties to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. From sharing the stage with hip-hop royalty to making his mark in film and television, Shyheim has spent decades building a career filled with unforgettable moments.
You may also recognize him from The Preacher's Wife alongside Whitney Houston, Original Gangstas, In Too Deep, and TLC's iconic "Waterfalls" music video!
Now he's taking on a brand-new challenge with Cristi's Case Crackers in Get Out of Stopford Street in Amityville, hitting the New York stage for TWO performances this Halloween weekend, October 30 and 31!
Created by Andrew Cristi, Cristi's Case Crackers brings together outrageous comedy, murder mysteries, pop-culture parodies, larger-than-life characters, and unexpected twists! This latest production arrives just in time for Halloween, promising another wild theatrical adventure with plenty of laughs and mystery.
We catch up with Shyheim to talk about his incredible journey, growing up alongside Wu-Tang, his memories of Hollywood, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why he's excited to take the stage for this latest adventure!
It's hip-hop history, Hollywood memories, second chances, and a little Halloween madness, all at The Roundtable!
🎭 SEE SHYHEIM LIVE!
Get Out of Stopford Street in Amityville
Presented by Cristi's Case Crackers
📅 October 30 & 31, 2026
📍 New York City
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://www.prekindle.com/events/cristis-case-crackers
🎙️ Catch the full conversation on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, available on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more!
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24 min
October 27 Eric Rosen Talks STOKER/WILDE on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!
What happens when two of literature’s most fascinating figures collide? Acclaimed director and theater artist Eric Rosen joins The Roundtable to talk about STOKER/WILDE, a compelling theatrical exploration of Bram Stoker, the creator of Dracula, and legendary writer Oscar Wilde.
We dive into the fascinating history behind these two literary giants, the creative vision behind the production, and the themes of identity, ambition, art, and complicated relationships that make their stories so captivating.
Eric also shares insights into his career, his love of theater, and the importance of bringing bold, thought-provoking stories to the stage. It's a fascinating conversation about creativity, history, and the magic of live theater!
🎙️ Catch the full conversation on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, available on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more!
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22 min
October 26 Kat Edmonson Brings Vintage Christmas Magic to The Roundtable! | New Album & Holiday Tour
🎄✨ Christmas Is Coming, and Kat Edmonson Is Bringing the Magic! 🎶
Get ready for a little holiday sparkle, vintage glamour, and some seriously beautiful music!
The extraordinary Kat Edmonson joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to celebrate her brand-new Christmas album, Have Your Merry Christmas With Me, arriving November 6, and her upcoming nationwide holiday tour!
Known for her unmistakable voice and timeless blend of jazz, classic pop, and old Hollywood charm, Kat is bringing her signature style to the sounds of Christmas. Her new album features holiday favorites including “Santa Baby,” “Last Christmas,” and “Christmas Time Is Here,” alongside original songs and her beautiful reimagining of “It's Snowing.”
We're talking Christmas memories, musical inspirations, the making of this festive new collection, and what audiences can expect when Kat takes the holiday magic on the road!
🎄 Have Your Merry Christmas With Me Holiday Tour
The celebration kicks off November 27 in St. Louis and travels across the country, including stops in Cincinnati, Ann Arbor, Chicago-area Evanston, Minneapolis, Denver, New York City, Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Portland, and Seattle!
🎟️ Michigan friends! Catch Kat live at The Ark in Ann Arbor on November 29!
Whether you love Christmas classics, beautiful jazz, or just a little holiday nostalgia, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!
🎶 New album: November 6, 2026
🎟️ Tour dates and tickets: https://katedmonson.com
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The best is yet to come!
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21 min
October 25 Meg Millane Talks “Bride To Be!” on The Roundtable With Robert Bannon!
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING FUNNY, AND A WHOLE LOT OF TRUTH!
The fabulous Meg Millane joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about her acclaimed one-woman show, “Bride To Be!”, heading to New York City's iconic SoHo Playhouse!
What happens when the happiest day of your life comes with a mountain of expectations, traditions, pressure, and a whole lot of opinions? Meg is here to unpack it ALL!
Fresh from earning rave reviews and festival recognition, including a Best Cabaret honor, Meg brings her high-energy performance style, sharp comedy, outrageous characters, and heartfelt storytelling to a show that asks some BIG questions about marriage, feminism, identity, and what it really means to say “I do.”
We're talking about the inspiration behind the show, the pressures placed on women, the wild world of wedding planning, and how Meg turns life's expectations into laugh-out-loud theatrical magic! Plus, we dive into her creative journey, the magic of solo performance, and why audiences are connecting with this funny, fearless, and surprisingly moving story.
Is the perfect wedding really the goal? Or is it about finding the courage to celebrate love and commitment on your own terms?
Grab your bouquet, save us a slice of cake, and join us for a conversation that's anything but your typical wedding reception! 💐🥂
🎭 “Bride To Be!” — SoHo Playhouse, New York City
Find show information and tickets at www.sohoplayhouse.com.
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26 min

About The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

From the publisher's feed

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!