The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

The Janice Jam is a rocking evening that will benefit breast cancer research and awareness with 100% of ticket proceeds benefitting the Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative (part of the Entertainment Community Fund) at Haswell Green's.

The brainchild of Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), DeAngelis lost his mother last year to breast cancer. To honor her and the countless people affected by this disease, he, alongside the Rock N Roll Debauchery team and Ember Productions, are culling an evening of Celebration, Remembrance and Awareness, that will have guests singing, dancing, and helping bring funding to this very special cause.

Slated* to appear are Omar Cardona (NBC’s “The Voice”), Charity Angel Dawson (Mrs. Doubtfire), Matt DeAngelis (Waitress), Christine Dwyer (Wicked), Caitlin Houlahan (Waitress), Emma Hunton (Freeform’s “Good Trouble”), Michele Mais (Rock of Ages), Javier Muñoz (Hamilton), Samantha Pauly (SIX: The Musical), Talia Suskauer (Wicked), and Ryan Vona (Parade), with additional performers and special guests to be announced. (*performers are subject to change.)

The event is produced by DeAngelis, Bryan Campione, Angel Reed, Ember Productions (Amber Coates and Maxwell Haddad), with Jonathan Ivie acting as musical director and Anita Shastri acting as stage manager.

For Tickets: https://give.bcrf.org/event/the-janice-jam/e567137

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It is a celebration! We are celebrating our 100th Thursday together on The Roundtable! Yes, The Roundtable is a daily podcast on the Broadway Podcast Network, a weekly exclusive on Broadway World, and much more, BUT at the heart of the show is the live Thursday chat! It is the "Hey Friend Hey," the "Week In Review," and of course the "Shameless Plug," because I'm shameless! If you do not know about it, subscribe on YouTube and see us tape LIVE!

We have our most visited guest on #100: The One & Only Miss Angelica Ross! We loved her as Candy in "Pose," on Broadway in "Chicago," and all her advocacy work, but she has us gagged with her new podcast "No Opportunity Wasted!" She has the deeped talks with some of the biggest names in Showbiz, Politics, and more! Hear all about it!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the hundreds of hours of watching, millions of views, all the follows, but mostly your time and friendship! This one's for you! Xo- Robert

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Chelsea Table & Stage will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Presented on Sunday nights at 7:00 PM, the series will start with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway” on April 14, followed by “One of the Girls: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman” on May 5. After a summer hiatus, the series resumes with “Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael” featuring Billy Stritch, on September 15, “An Evening with Klea Blackhurst” on October 20, and concluding with a reprise of Blackhurst’s most-requested evening, “Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman,” on November 10. “The Box Set” gives Klea’s longtime followers the chance to revisit this outstanding body of work, while also allowing new generation of theater and music fans to discover them. Tickets to each show are $20-$40, in addition to a service charge and a two-item food and beverage minimum. A livestream option is available for all shows at $20 each. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE is located at 152 West 26th Street.

Sunday, April 14 at 7:00 PM

“AUTUMN IN NEW YORK – VERNON DUKE’S BROADWAY”

Vernon Duke was the creator of such indisputable standards as “April in Paris” and “Autumn in New York.” His legacy as a Broadway composer ultimately rests on 1940’s Cabin in the Sky, but there are countless musical treasures written throughout his career – songs from Banjo Eyes, starring Eddie Cantor and Dancing in the Streets, starring Mary Martin. There’s even a curious meeting at the intersection of Vernon Duke and Ethel Merman – Sadie Thompson. Blackhurst has created a lively show devoted to possibly the only composer to dine regularly with Prokofiev and Gershwin. The show features arrangements by music director Michael Rice. 

Klea Blackhurt is an actress, singer and comedienne who has appeared in legendary concert venues from The London Palladium to Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall to Jazz at Lincoln Center and with symphony orchestras from Atlanta to Boston, Pittsburgh to Philly. Most recently she appeared as Emma Goldman in Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert at Tanglewood with the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart. As well as Ragtime: The Symphonic Concert with the Cincinnati Pops under the direction of John Morris Russell. Her New York theater credits include Party Face opposite Hayley Mills, Bingo, Radio Gals, Oil City Symphony, and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Her television appearances include “Pose,” “The Knick,” two seasons on “The Onion News Network” as legal pundit Shelby Cross, “Law & Order” SVU,” and “Sesame Street.” Last season, Klea appeared at the Ogunquit Playhouse where she continues her long association with The Nutty Professor, a new musical by Rupert Holmes and the late Marvin Hamlisch. Originally directed by legendary comedian Jerry Lewis, the show continues its bid for a Broadway run under the direction of Marc Bruni. Klea is a distinguished Alumna of the University of Utah. She is also a proud member of Mendez Boxing Harlem where she is known as The Belter.

Grab tickets at www.chelseatableandstage.com

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The Notebook Cast Continues! Young Allie is here! We fell in love with that voice that is Jordan Tyson! People: She sings up and down and around! Well, she has made the journey to Broadway with this Broadway Debut moment! We talk all things chemistry, cast, and "The Notebook!" Plus we talk about her time in another show that came to Broadway this season as well! We are here for the Jordan Tyson Experience here on "The Roundtable!"

For Tickets: www.notebookmusical.com

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We love a Broadway Debut, a wedding, Hamilton, and original new Broadway Shows, and not in that order either! Well Hannah Cruz has something to say about all of those things! We had a great chat with Hannah while she was on dinner break over at "Suffs!" This show stormed the Public Theatre and now resides on Broadway in the Music Box! Make sure to check out our chat and then catch Hannah in "Suffs!"

For tickets: www.suffsmusical.com

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Samantha Pauly is a star! She can sing, act, and dance her face off! We loved her in "Six!" Now she is helping bring "The Great Gatsby" to Broadway! We had a great chat about what it is like to be in previews, how the show has changed since Papermill Playhouse, and what it was like for her journey to Broadway!

"The Great Gatsby" is coming to Broadway! Now in Previews! For Tickets: www.broadwaygatsby.com

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We welcome actor/writer/producer/director Michael Cavalieri to the Roundtable!

You may recognize him from his many acting credits, including The Next Karate Kid (starring opposite Hilary Swank). He has two very powerful recent passion projects - a drama RITORNATO (based on his life story) and a documentary LA PORTA DELL'INFERNO, both filmed in Sicily.Both projects have been screening in film festivals, schools and cultural events around the world.

His next appearance will be a screening of the documentary, followed by a Q&A, in Hamilton, Ontario Canada at the Zoetic Theatre, Sunday, April 7 at 7 PM, presented by Sicilia Canta.

Originally from New York, his directorial debut “RITORNATO ” https://ritornatothemovie.com/ (in which he also stars) was awarded a special grant by the Russo Brothers, the Directors of Avengers: Endgame (the highest grossing film of all time), the National Italian American Foundation and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. Based on a true story about finding his roots, "Ritornato" was shot entirely on location in Limina, Sicily, the hometown of his Grandfather Agatino Alibrandi. "Ritornato" went on to win many film festivals worldwide and was one of the only American films selected for the prestigious Taormina Film Festival in 2020. It continues to touch people worldwide. Recently, "Ritornato" was chosen as the closing night film at the New Orleans Italian Film Festival.

Ritornatothemovie.com - About  

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We grew up with Niki Haris! We have been watching and listening to her for decades and she is HERE!

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of chanteuse Niki Haris in her show “Grown Ass Woman” for two performances on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 PM. Following up on two sold-out evenings with longtime collaborator Donna De Lory earlier this season, Haris now takes the stage herself to guide the audience on a musical journey through the American songbook, jazz and popular classics. Featuring music director Ben Stivers on piano, this vocal powerhouse gives you a night to remember. 

Niki Haris is a multi-talented singer, dancer, and choreographer. Best known as “the big voice” behind Madonna for over 18 years, appearing alongside her in the movie Truth or Dare and many of her videos and world tours. She is the daughter of Grammy Award-nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris and has worked alongside jazz greats including Stanley Turrentine, Joe Sample and the Jazz Crusaders. Her inimitable voice can also be heard on recordings with Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Sheryl Crow, Kylie Minogue, Luther Vandross, Santana, and Madonna. From Carnegie Hall to Wembley Stadium, she has played them all.

Niki Haris will perform on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 at 7:00 PM at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel). The cover charge ranges from $30-$90. A livestream option is available for $20. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com. 

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Wade McCollum is red lighting on Broadway playing "Wade" in "Water For Elephants" now at the Imperial! Did you know Wade, who made his Broadway Debut in "Wicked" also studies neuroscience? Insane right!? He tells us why art and being an artist goes along with science. Plus he talks what it has been like to put this Big Top Circus Act Musical on Broadway! Step Right UP!

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AI? Computers Taking Over Art? Sports? This story is relevant as ever! "Scarlett Dreams" comes to NY for a run at the Greenwich House Theatre! We have the writer S. Asher Gelman here to talk about how the idea and this show came to be! Then we have one of our favorite guests and fellow Podcaster Andrew Keenan-Bolger is here! They are talking about putting this new work on stage and why you need to see it!

For Tickets: www.scarlettdreamsplay.com

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