The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

We have an acting legend on the show today! He has done it all!

Richard Lawson, a legendary actor with a six-decade career spanning film and television. Known for his unforgettable roles in Poltergeist, V, and Dynasty, Richard is now embarking on a new chapter—sharing his personal journey through a highly anticipated series of books and continuing to take on exciting new roles in Tyler Perry’s latest projects.

Some of Richard's highlights:

He is here to talk his books, his acting school, and we break down all the credits, TV shows, and iconic moments he has been a part of. With new projects still rolling, we have to keep up with this acting dynamo!

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Thank you for being a…fan! Following sold out performances and rave reviews across the country in 2024, The Golden Girls are back and better than ever with a stage show that’s more exciting than a trip to the Rusty Anchor. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue will start with two shows at Capitol One Hall (March 16th) in Tysons, VA.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.goldengirlstour.com. A very special VIP experience ticket includes the best available seats and photos with the actors on the Golden Girls set after the show.

Picture it. United States, 2025. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue brings the sassiest seniors to stages around the country for one more hurrah. We find Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from a new (much) younger sex-crazed lover. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue allows audiences to relive the heartfelt hilarity of the four ladies who never stopped being best friends.

Chris Kamm is here as Sophia! We find our inner Golden Girl and hear all about the show here on The Roundtable!

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PARADE is as relevant as ever. With antisemitism, racism, and discrimination at an all-time high, this show needs to be seen. Broadway In Detroit welcomes Parade to the Fisher Theatre

February 25th to March 9th! The cast is epic and it is a tale that needs to be told!

We chat with a very special up and coming star! Oluchi will obtain her BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Musical Theatre Composition at the University of Michigan May of 2025. She is originally fromJ ackson, Mississippi and she is so grateful to be a part of telling this story! She is still in college! CAN YOU EVEN? How amazing is that!

Follow Her On IG- @Oluchinwaokorie

More About Parade:

PARADE is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden, with book by two-time Tony Award® winner, Pulitzer Prize winner, and Academy Award® winner Alfred Uhry, music and lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Jason Robert Brown, and co-conceived by 21-time Tony Award®-winning legend Harold Prince. 

Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, PARADE reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.

For Tickets: www.BROADWAYINDETROIT.com or www.PARADEBROADWAY.com

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Superstar Alert! Hey Game Of Thrones Fans! Hey Interview With A Vampire Fans! Hey Music Fans! We have a STAR here today! The Grey Worm Himself stops by to talk his new film TIMESTALKER!

Of course we are talking Jacob Anderson! After killing it, literally, on Game of Thrones, he has gone on to a big ole singing career, his time on "Interview With A Vampire," and more! His new film is set to be a classic and it is now out!

TIMESTALKER promises to be a hilarious, violent tale that encapsulates the female romantic predicament in multiple eras. One story told over centuries; hapless heroine Agnes is reincarnated every time she makes the mistake of falling in love with the wrong man. As she traverses through time, Agnes can’t seem to break the cycle, destined to be a fool for love.

We talk all about the film, his career, and what is next with star Jacob Anderson!

Stream TIMESTALKER today!

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If you have been on social media, you probably heard "The Devil Is A Liar! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!" Well the Gospel Royalty who made the run, riff, and song is here to tell her powerful story!

Vocalist, songwriter, and worship leader Lisa Page Brooks is a soulful performer with a powerful alto who first came to the public's attention as a member of the Grammy- and Stellar Award-nominated gospel ensemble Witness. After leaving the group in the late '90s, she enjoyed a successful solo career, issuing the Billboard-charting efforts  for years!

A native of Detroit, Brooks was born into a musical family, the daughter of Charles Warren Harris, member of the legendary Motown group the Monitors. Growing up, Brooks and her sister Laeh gained early performance experience singing locally as the gospel vocal duo the Voices of Eden.

In 1986, an invitation to sit in on a practice with Witness, then a newly formed vocal ensemble, led to Brooks joining the contemporary gospel quartet. Formed by producer/songwriter Michael Brooks as a sister project to his all-male gospel group Commissioned, Witness soon became a showcase for Brooks, who steadily gained wider and wider popularity due to her throaty yet resonant vocals on such hits as "Safety," "Clap Your Hands," "Resting in Him," and "Standard." Also during this time, Witness garnered several industry accolades, including a 1991 Grammy nomination for Best Group/Duo, a 1991 GMWA Excellence Award for Best Group, and a 1993 Stellar Award for Best Performance Group/Duo.

Lisa and Michael ultimately married, and in 1997 they launched her solo career with the release of her critically acclaimed debut album, More Than You'll Ever Know. Produced by Michael, the record received widespread praise, drawing nominations for Best New Artist at both the 1997 Dove Awards and the 1997 Stellar Awards. Four years later, Brooks delivered her sophomore LP, the eponymous Lisa Page Brooks, which once again featured production from her husband.

In 2009, Brooks returned with her third studio album, Strong, which included the number one Billboard Hot Gospel Song "I Just Want to Say Thank You." The compilation album Hidden Treasures: The Best of Lisa Page Brooks appeared two years later. In 2013, she released her fourth effort, Ready, which included the single "God Thing," and featured production from her son Justin Brooks, and vocal arrangements from her daughter, vocalist Tasha Lockhart.

The ensuing years saw Lisa and Michael focus on their ministry at Restoration Fellowship Church International in Detroit.. Lisa went viral with the emotional single "The Grateful Chant," a spontaneous moment of grief and healing captured during a service that went on to garner streams and views in the millions!

Hear the powerful story here on The Roundtable!

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The Drama League is the preeminent creative development home for directors, offering access and opportunity to them, their collaborators, and the audiences they inspire across the world.

The Drama League opens doors for exceptional stage directors by providing time, resources, and space to work without restriction, while augmenting skills through personalized training, production opportunities, and professional development. The Drama League carefully selects directors whose vision and talent are unparalleled, with a clear commitment to the craft, the field, and audiences. Through our work, The Drama League celebrates the important role theatergoers have to the future of the industry, and champions the impact theater plays in civic life.

You can join! You can be a part of it, and you can then vote for the Drama League Awards! This is the biggest event of stars from Broadway & Off-Broadway all assembled in one place! We chat with the Artistic Director Gabriel to hear the mission, the award scoop, and what they do!

Gabriel Stelian-Shanks (he/him) is in his 24th season at the Drama League. A director, writer and producer, Gabriel has over sixty theater, film, and television credits across the United States and Europe. One of the directors of Peculiar Works Project’s The Village Fragments (OBIE Award), his productions have been seen in New York, Seattle, Washington DC, Baltimore, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Vienna, Sofia, Bucharest, and Budapest, among others.

For More Info: www.dramaleague.org

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We love a Broadway Con Moment! This year we sent Adrienne Garzillo to the Marriott Marquis to Broadway Con! She came back with many clips of the panel with Tony Winning Superstar Lin Manuel Miranda, Josh Henry singing, and all the scoop and tea!

Plus she was able to get us some special live performances from Redwood, & Juliet, Saw The Musical, Real Women Have Curves, Titanique, Six, and more!

We bring you all this and so much more scoop from A Special Edition of Broadway Con on The Roundtable here on BPN!

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HOW FUN DOES THIS SOUND?

STAGE TIME, the groundbreaking nightlife production company founded by Broadway actor PJ Adzima (Book of Morman), unites the best of Broadway, Drag, Standup, Burlesque Circus, and more of New York City’s finest artists to deliver a modern-day Vaudeville experience. Since its launch in 2023, STAGE TIME has captivated audiences with its eclectic performances and dynamic community-building.

Now running multiple monthly offerings, including a weekly late-night extravaganza Stage Time: After Dark show at Midnight on Saturdays and Stage Time with PJ Adzima monthly on Mondays at 8:00 pm both are at the iconic Slipper Room (167 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002). STAGE TIME is a smash hit, with every show promising unforgettable surprises—including the possibility of celebrity guests.

STAGE TIME invites performers and audiences alike to join this exciting movement. For performers, applications are open year-round, offering flexible options to suit your schedule and artistic goals.

For more information visit stagetimenyc.com

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We have an Emmy Winner ten times over with us today! Director Greg Kohs is here. He had the idea and took the risk to film Demis Hassabis without knowing the end, but it certainly paid off! Hence The Thinking Game is a must see!

The Thinking Game is a compelling feature-length documentary film that chronicles the extraordinary life of Demis Hassabis, a visionary scientist on a relentless quest to solve the enigma of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

This film delves into the creation of one of the world's most prominent AI labs, where Demis and his team made history with AlphaFold, a groundbreaking program that solved a 50-year grand challenge in biology. AlphaFold is already having a global impact by accelerating the development of revolutionary new drugs and paving the way for future advances in science.  

The Thinking Game captures the exhilaration of historic breakthroughs like AlphaFold, the crushing weight of disappointment during setbacks, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge that defines Demis' unwavering commitment to scientific innovation. This film invites viewers to witness one of the most important scientific adventures of our time, exploring the potential of AGI to reshape our world.

The film is also available digitally on Amazon, Google Play, and Apple.

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Join Us for a Night of Music and Giving!

On February 28th, 2025, Nashville based artists are coming together at Anzie Blue for a special benefit concert to support our friends in Los Angeles affected by the recent wildfires. This unforgettable night will feature an incredible lineup of artists, all uniting to bring hope and healing through the power of music.

With every ticket sold, 100% of ticket sales will go directly to MusiCares, providing vital support to musicians impacted by the wildfires. Whether you're a longtime local or just visiting Music City, come enjoy great tunes in support of our friends and family based in Los Angeles.

Let’s show that when one music community hurts, another steps up to help. Together, we can make a difference!

Running things behind the scenes is Singer/Advocate Rich Hennessey! Rich uses his voice in his music, his message, and his life. He has been an advocate for the Queer community, people in need, and uses his art to remind us of humanity! He has performed all over and is now using his voice for LA Fire Victims all the way from Nashville!

He tells us all about his journey and more on this edition of The Roundtable!

For Tickets & Info - IG : @richhennesseyofficial

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