The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

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The Roundtable with Robert Bannon episodes

October 16, 2023 Ep 40- From Saturday Nights To Broadway Lights: Alex Moffat Talks "The Cottage"
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
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24 min
October 15, 2023 Ep 39- Jordanian Filmmaker Ahmad Alyasee Tackles Trans & Queer Lives & Traditions in "Our Males & Females"
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.
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27 min
October 14, 2023 Ep 38- Justin Guarini Drops By For This "Roundtable Revival" Chat!
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!
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55 min
October 13, 2023 Ep 37- The Legendary Ann-Margret Is Here!
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"
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22 min
October 12, 2023 Ep 36- Actor Daniel Donskoy Talks "The Pianist" & Making His US Stage Debut!
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.
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22 min
October 11, 2023 Ep 35- Drag Superstar Honey Davenport Celebrates "National Coming Out Day!"
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!
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27 min
October 10, 2023 Ep 34- Nicole Ari Parker & The Cast of "The Refuge Plays" With Daniel J. Watts Now Playing At Roundabout Theatre Company
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
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45 min
October 09, 2023 Ep 33- A "California Dreams" Reunion with Kelly Packard & Jennie Kwan : The Nostalgia Of It All!
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
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25 min
October 07, 2023 Ep 32- A "Revival Chat" with Emmy Winning Talk Show Superstar Sherri Shepherd
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
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22 min
October 06, 2023 Ep 31- Live From The Red Carpet at "Jaja African Hair Braiding" with Taraji P. Henson, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Odom Jr, & More
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
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38 min

About The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

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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!