The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Sunny Hostin does it all! She is an Emmy Winning Correspondent/TV Personality, Star of "The View," Prosecutor, Jewelry Designer, Bee Keeper, Wife, Mother, & NY Times Best Selling Author! I need a few more jobs just to try and keep up!

Sunny is here to talk her brand new novel "Summer On Highland Beach!" This is the third novel in her series that is perfect for the beach, pool, or a hot summer day! How does she do it all? What is next? She shares and tells us all! There is not a person out there that will not be inspired by the powerhouse that is Sunny!

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In a co-production with The Tank, Midnight Coleslaw’s Tales from Beyond The Closet!!!, a campy and terrifying evening of one-acts by Joey Merlo, “one of the most exciting and original voices writing for the New York stage at the moment” (Zachary Stewart, Theatermania) is set to run May 31 - June 23, 2024, at The Tank (312 West 36th St). Directed by Nick Browne, Midnight Coleslaw will open on Sunday, June 2. Tickets are now on sale at www.thetanknyc.org.

Join drag-vamp, Midnight Coleslaw (and her talking-skull-sidekick, Boner) as she hosts a campy and titillating evening of queer horror-comedy. Audiences will marvel at a chair made out of skin that turns into a humanoid third-wheel in a couple’s relationship, a father back from the dead to make sure his little (unbeknownst to him lesbian) girl is thriving, and an aging queen’s party of disappearing guests. Exit the closet and enter the theater—if you dare!!!

OUT100’s 2019 Showgirl of the Year Charlene Incarnate stars as Midnight Coleslaw with an eclectic cast that includes Priscilla Flores, Curtis Gillen (co-composer for Water for Elephants), Amando Houser (Snatch Adams), Obie-winner Jan Leslie Harding, Edgar Oliver (New York Trilogy), Rebecca Robertson (Sleep No More), and John William Watkins. Academy Award-nominee Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) will take over for Gillen from June 20-23. 

Sixteen performances of Midnight Coleslaw’s Tales from Beyond The Closet!!! will take place May 31 – June 23, 2024 at The Tank, located at 312 West 36th Street in Manhattan, New York. Critics are welcome as of Friday, May 31, for a press opening on Sunday, June 2. The running time is 85 minutes with no intermission.The performance schedule is Thursdays–Sundays at 7pm with the following exceptions: June 10 at 7pm, June 7 and 21 at 10:30pm, and June 9, 16, and 22 at 3pm.

All tickets can be purchased at www.thetanknyc.org

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Internationally acclaimed Shoe Designer, Broadway Performer/Choreographer/Master Class Dance Teacher Phil LaDuca has performed with, choreographed, sang, danced with, or designed for every major star in the industry for over the last forty years.

The most recognized name in dance shoes is LaDuca. But before the shoes, there was Phil LaDuca, the performer, who went from classical ballet and contemporary dance, onto Broadway as a song and dance man, to ‘hoofing’ with the biggest stars onstage, offstage and the big screen.

Phil began his early stage career singing in rock bands in Chicago before switching gears to a dance career studying classical ballet with the premier ballet masters, Bentley Stone and Walter Camryn, jazz with Lou Conte founder of Hubbard Street Dance Company, and contemporary with the Joel Hall Dancers.  

On Broadway he appeared in “Brigadoon” for Agnes DeMille as a lead sword dancer (along side Jerry Mitchell), the “Pirates of Penzance” with Kevin Kline for Graciela Daniele and was the original understudy for the Gene Kelly role in “Singin’ In the Rain”for Twyla Tharp. Phil also toured in “Camelot” with Richard Harris, along with staring on tour in the lead role, of Bill Snibson in “Me and My Girl”.

While in New York Phil first performed with American Dance Machine under the legendary Lee Theodore, working with such greats as Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Ona White, Danny Daniels, Patricia Birch, Anne Reinking, Wayne Cilento and Chita Rivera.

Later he began choreographing, directing and teaching master classes ‘around the world” –; choreographing jazz pieces in Amsterdam (with Mia Michaels), in Russia where he was dubbed the ‘Godfather of Jazz’ -  the first American jazz dance teacher in St. Petersburg, Russia *where in his honor they have opened up the “Phil LaDuca Broadway Dance Center”, as well as choreographing several pieces in Vienna for the Wien Opern Haus.

Fulfilling another creative side, Phil created the international acclaimed LaDuca Shoes, crowned the “Shoemaker to the Stars”; designing shoes for the likes of Katy Perry, Meryl Streep, Taylor Swift, Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman, Catherine Zeta Jones, Lea Salonga, Pink, Shania Twain, Penelope Cruz, Selena Gomez , Christina Aguilera, and most of the shows on Broadway and tour; Moulin Rouge, The Music Man, Wicked, Book of Mormon, Frozen, King Kong, The Cher Musical, Bandstand, An American in Paris, Kinky Boots, Matilda, Pippin, Sister Act, Annie, Anastasia, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Aladdin; TV – Fosse/Verdon, Hairspray Live, So You Think You Can Dance, SMASH; Movies – The Eternals, The Prom, The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Chicago, Burlesque, NINE, Mamma Mia, Julie/Julia, Hail Caesar, working with such stars as Meryl Streep, Catherine Zeta Jones, Liza Minnelli, Cher, Arianna Grande, Antonio Banderas, Bette Midler, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Hudson, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Judith Dench, Glen Close, and Tatum Channing to name a few.

Along with being the first, “Shoe commentator’ for Miss America in 2015, Phil is most proud of being bestowed a Drama Desk Award 2017 for, “Proving that character comes from the ground up, the designer’s innovative flexible dance shoes ensures that hoofers on any stage remain on point”. He was the 2024 Vanguard Winner at the Chita Awards!

Mr. LaDuca continues to design but still finds time to teach Master Theatre Jazz Dance classes.

For More Info: www.LaDucaShoes.com

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Two Jersey Boys Take Over The Broadway Podcast Network! What trouble can they possibly get into?

Damon received a Tony® and Grammy nomination for his performance as Curly in Daniel Fish’s revival of OKLAHOMA!. TV/film credits: Interview with a Vampire (AMC), The Hating Game (Amazon), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), and Blue Bloods (CBS). Other theater credits: THE LONELY FEW (Geffen), The Bengsons’ THE LUCKY ONES (Lucille Lortel Award Best Lead Actor in a Musical), Daniel Fish’s OKLAHOMA! (St Ann’s, Bard), Dave Malloy’s BEARDO, Anais Mitchell’s HADESTOWN (NYTW). With UK-based Kneehigh Theater Co. BRIEF ENCOUNTER (Bway, Int’l Tour), WILD BRIDE, TRISTAN AND YSEULT, and THE TIN DRUM. He has performed with orchestras on behalf of the US State Dept throughout Russia and Europe. He is a multi-instrumentalist and has scored feature and short-length films. He is currently working on an EP of original music, available to stream soon.

We talk all about the acclaimed production of "The Lucky Few" at MCC Til June 9th Only!

For tickets: https://mcctheater.org/tix/the-lonely-few/#book

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Mexican musical storyteller Jaime Lozano has quickly established himself as “a force to be reckoned with in musical theater, in Latin music or wherever else he wants to go,” says Lin-Manuel Miranda, who brought on Lozano to assist with orchestrators for the film adaptation of In The Heights. In his original songs that are showcased on his Songs by an Immigrant albums, Lozano authentically portrays the challenges that many first and second generation U.S. immigrants face. Those experiences include finding a new home, learning a new language, dealing with discrimination, pursuing the American Dream, and searching for ways to build bridges instead of walls. 

As both the evening’s conductor and creator, Lozana will be joined onstage by his Familia, an all-star Latine lineup of Broadway and beyond musicians and singers. They include vocalists Mayelah Barrera (El Otro Oz), Florencia Cuenca  (Real Women Have Curves), Robi Hager (Spring Awakening), and Mauricio Martínez  (On Your Feet!), along with musicians Ludovica Burtone (violin), Saúl Cosme (guitars), Joel Mateo (percussion), Yahir Montes (guitars), Taya Ricker (violin), Ruben Rodriguez (bass), Laura Sacks (viola), and Agustin Uriburu (cello). “Where Jaime and The Familia go, love leads the way,” declares Broadway World.

The one-night-only concert of Jaime Lozano & The Familia: Songs by an Immigrant unplugged will take place on May 30, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, located at 121 Christopher Street in Manhattan. All tickets are choose what you pay: $5, $20, and $40, and can be purchased at www.lortel.org. Ticket prices include all fees. $5 tickets are available through May 16 only.

Please visit www.lortel.org to learn more.

About Jaime Lozano

Jaime Lozano is a Mexican multi-hyphenate musical theatre storyteller considered by Lin-Manuel Miranda as the “next big thing” on Broadway. American Theatre Wing’s Jonathan Larson Grant 2022. Joe’s Pub Working Group 2020-2022. The Civilians R&D Group 2020-2021. JACK Resident Artist 2021. Lincoln Center Resident Artist 2023. Selected works: El Otro Oz - formerly The Yellow Brick Road - (Off-Broadway & National Tour), Carmen La Cubana (European Tour), Children of Salt (NYMF 2016 “Best of Fest” Production), A Never-Ending Line (Comédie Nation in Paris, France & Off-Broadway), Savage (UAB at Birmingham), Present Perfect (Live & In Color), Desaparecidas (JACK). Albums: “A Never-Ending Line,” “Jaime Lozano and the Familia: Songs by an Immigrant” released by Broadway Records. “Songs by an Immigrant Vol. 2,” released by Concord Theatricals Recordings. Film: In The Heights (orchestrations), Tick, Tick… Boom! (cameo in Broadway composers scene). His project “Jaime Lozano & The Familia” has performed sold out concerts at venues such as Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, The Green Room 42, Two River Theater, and more recently as part of the prestigious Lincoln Center’s American Songbook Series. Currently working on Broadway en Spanglish, and Frida, The Musical. BFA: Music & Composition, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León; MFA: NYU/Tisch, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program (Full Tuition Scholarship); part of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. Proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America, AFM Local 802, BMI and GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY member.

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She’s baaaaack! Everyone’s favorite unqualified, self-centered show biz shrink is all dolled-up and ready to nod her head while she pretends to be listening! That’s right, the much-anticipated Season 2 of the hilarious hit show “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is finally here… So let the healing begin!

Dr. Jackie’s hair may be fake, but her patients’ problems are real… (Okay, so maybe they’re not real, but they’re real funny!) The 6-part series will premiere on OUTtv May 16 with new episodes airing each week through June 20.

Episode 1 will be free on OUTtv on The Roku Channel and on The Apple TV Channel in the US/Canada. Watch the trailer HERE

Remember, she’s not a real doctor… She just plays one on TV! So join drop-dead gorgeous, larger-than-life, world-famous drag superstar JACKIE BEAT as she uses every trick up her sequined sleeve to help her funny, famous and fabulous “friends” navigate the rocky road of mental health. And the annoyingly thin and pretty Sherry Vine is also back as Dr. Jackie’s adorable, but confused receptionist. Can you believe she wasn’t fired!?

Season 2 of “Dr. Jackie: Unlicensed Psychotherapist” is jam-packed with amazing special guests! Hear all about it here on The Roundtable!

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We loved, loved, loved Chita Rivera. She was a light to the artistic community! It is so nice to see Dance Awards with her namesake, and we were there on the red carpet!

We Chat With her daughter Lisa Mordente, Dance Icon Debbie Allen, Broadway Star Norm Lewis, Iconic Director/Chreo Kenny Ortega, Star of "Tommy" Ali Louis Bourzgui, Winner for Best Chreo Camille A Brown, Winner of Best Dancer Tilly Evans Krueger & Many More!

It was a night to remember with our normal Red Carpet Hijinx as only The Roundtable can do it!

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We love a West End Star on The Roundtable!Superstar Bradley Jaden will make his US debut on Monday June 3rd at Sony Hall along with the iconic Shoshana Bean as a Special Guest!

Fresh from his acclaimed performance in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Old Friends,' at the Gielgud Theatre, Bradley Jaden will bring his own show LIVE IN CONCERT to New York City for his US debut before embarking on the Les Misérables Arena Spectacular World Tour from this September recreating the role of ‘Javert’.

Bradley has starred in some of the West End’s most enduring productions including his unforgettable performance as ‘Javert’ in 'Les Misérables’, Fiyero in 'Wicked’ and ‘Raoul’ in a new production of ‘The Phantom of the Opera' in Trieste, Italy. Other West End theatre credits include ‘Shrek The Musical’, ‘Side Show in Concert’ and ‘Treason The Musical’.

He is not only one of musical theatre’s most successful leading men, but he’s also a star of the small screen, having seamlessly transitioned to the world of soap, taking roles in both EastEnders as Sonia Fowler’s flatmate ‘Jed’ and in Emmerdale where he played ‘Ben’.

We had a FUN CHAT! Do not miss this special concert event!

For Tickets: www.SONYHALL.com

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Salisha does it all! She is an actress, singer, dancer, pagent queen, podcast host, wife, telemarketer, plumber, encyclopedia door to door sales person... I do not know what else she does, but she does it all! She is a pageant queen, a Broadway Star (Beautiful & Once Upon A One More Time) and so much more!

Host of Black Hair in the Big Leagues, Salisha Thomas is coming to you with the much anticipated, the incomparable, the senSATIONal: THE SALISHA SHOW!! We are talking Great Conversations with Great People. Allow for Positive vibes, fun, and endless love to flow from The Salisha Show into your home, your car, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Salisha sits down with people from all walks of life, from every color, shape, size, gender to talk about topics that matter and topics you didn’t know mattered.

Produced by Josh Cary and a part of the Broadway Podcast Network, this podcast is available everywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as with video on Facebook and YouTube. Want to be a part of the Salisha Show community? Sit back, relax, or grab a pen and paper and enjoy… THE SALISHA SHOW & Salisha herself on THE ROUNDTABLE!

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We love us some Justin Elizabeth Sayre & We Love Us Some Judy Garland!The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys” – the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre – will be performed at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3. The performance is at 7:00 PM, with a VIP post-show reception to follow. The Ali Forney Center is the nation’s largest agency dedicated to helping LGBTQ homeless youth. Called “a rambunctious, uproarious, unpredictable all-star concert” by The Wall Street Journal, “Night of a Thousand Judys” will honor the iconic Judy Garland with songs from her legendary career as movie star, recording artist and stage performer. The show is directed by Peter James Cook and choreographed by Jason Wise, featuring Drew Wutke as the event’s music director. “Night of a Thousand Judys” is produced by Dan Fortune and Adam J. Rosen, with Dan Fortune serving as executive producer. The event features artwork illustrated and designed by Daniel Nolen. Special guest performers will be announced soon. Tickets are now available HERE.” 

In previous years, the concert event has featured the talents of film and TV names Alan Cumming and Bridget Everett; R&B legends Martha Wash and Sarah Dash; jazz vocalists Madeleine Peyroux, Cyrille Aimée and Jane Monheit; singer/songwriters Nellie McKay, Erin McKeown and Bright Light Bright Light, Broadway divas Lena Hall, Alice Ripley and Tonya Pinkins; leading men Adam Pascal, Telly Leung, and Daniel Reichard, nightlife fixtures Karen Mason, Maude Maggart and Karen Akers; downtown stars Cole Escola and Justin Vivian Bond; and New York personalities Michael Musto and Austin Scarlett, among many others.  

The Ali Forney Center is the largest provider protecting LGBTQ+ homeless from the harms of homelessness. Through its 24/7 Drop-In Center, “Ali’s Place,” and a network of 13 emergency and transitional housing sites, the Ali Forney Center serves over 2,200 LGBTQ+ young people. As a leader in this space, the Ali Forney Center supports organizations to utilize their expertise to replicate their model of success across the country and around the world.  

“Night of a Thousand Judys” will take place at Joe’s Pub on Monday, June 3 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $75 (partial view), $100 (Regular), $150 (Premium) and $175 (VIP). The $150 Premium seats include preferred seating, and a ticket to Ali Forney Center’s Summer Oasis Party on July 24. The $175 VIP seats includes premium seating, a ticket to Ali Forney Center’s Summer Oasis Party on July 24, and an exclusive post-show reception. The event has a $12 food / two (2) drink minimum per person. Joe’s Pub is located at the Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (at Astor Place) New York, NY 10003. Tickets are available at Joe’s Pub HERE.

Anyone who cannot attend the event can still donate to help The Ali Forney Center HERE.

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