The Roundtable

The hilarious and big-hearted Todd Buonopane joins The Roundtable to dive into his run in the new Off-Broadway revival of Tartuffe, a sharp, high-energy take on Molière led by the legendary André De Shields.

Jackie Siegel joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld Exclusive that’s as grand, heartfelt, and unforgettable as her world-famous story! The “Queen of Versailles” herself opens up about bringing her life to the stage.

In this BroadwayWorld exclusive, I sit down with Tony-nominated actor John-Andrew Morrison, who has audiences roaring eight times a week in the hit Broadway comedy Oh Mary!. Watch in this video.

Ashley Loren joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a BroadwayWorld exclusive to reflect on her unforgettable journey as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. From her first audition to taking center stage beneath the iconic red windmill, Ashley opens up about the grit, grace, and determination it took to reach her dream role. Watch in this video.

Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an exclusive BroadwayWorld conversation about bringing The Queen of Versailles to the stage. Known for her acclaimed plays Ugly Lies the Bone and This Flat Earth, Ferrentino opens up about adapting the larger-than-life story of Jackie Siegel and America’s most famous unfinished mansion into a brand-new musical with songs by Stephen Schwartz and direction by Michael Arden. Watch in this video.

It’s a BroadwayWorld exclusive! Illusionist Rob Lake, one of the world’s most celebrated magicians, joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a conversation that’s pure theatrical magic. From his spectacular stage illusions to his upcoming Broadway-inspired projects, Rob pulls back the curtain on what it takes to create wonder eight shows a week—and why Broadway holds a special kind of enchantment. Watch in this video.

On this very special edition of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome the incomparable Dylan Mulvaney! Known for her radiant spirit, candid storytelling, and unapologetic authenticity, Dylan joins Robert to talk all about her brand-new one-person show, The Least Problematic Woman in the World, making its Off-Broadway debut at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Watch in this video!

Step into the enchanted world of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as the beloved Broadway classic returns to the road in a dazzling new North American tour. With Kyra Belle Johnson bringing warmth and grace to Belle and Fergie L. Philippe delivering a powerful, heartfelt Beast, this production captures all the magic, humor, and romance that made it a worldwide phenomenon. Watch in this video!

This week, The Roundtable is thrilled to welcome drag superstar Rosé as she steps into the magical world of Finding Neverland in Rochester. Known to fans worldwide for her powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp wit, and unforgettable turns on stage and screen, Rosé now brings her charisma and artistry to this beloved musical. Watch in this video!

This week on a BroadwayWorld exclusive, we welcome Matteo Bocelli, carrying on the legendary Bocelli name while forging his own artistic path. Watch in this video.

On this special BroadwayWorld exclusive edition of The Roundtable, we welcome Amy Weaver as she takes center stage making her Broadway debut in Mamma Mia! From the sun-kissed shores of St. Petersburg, Florida—where she grew up surrounded by mermaids and magic—to the dazzling lights of Broadway, Amy’s journey is as joyful and colorful as the ABBA classics she now gets to perform every night. Watch in this video!

What happens when you bring together a Tony Award-winning star and the talented understudy who keeps the magic alive behind the curtain? We’re about to find out! Operation Mincemeat sensation Jak Malone and his brilliant understudy Sam Hartley sit down with us for the first-ever Roundtable pairing of a principal and their standby. Watch in this video.

In this BroadwayWorld exclusive, The Roundtable with Robert Bannon welcomes the multi-talented Phillip Johnson Richardson. You might remember him as the Tin Man in the revival of The Wiz—a performance that won him rave reviews and a Theatre World Award. Watch in this video!

Ali Louis Bourzgui takes center stage in this BroadwayWorld exclusive, opening up about his electrifying run as Orpheus in Hadestown and the artistry that fuels his performance. Watch in this video!

Tony nominee Jarrod Spector stops by The Roundtable to talk about his hilarious and scene-stealing turn as King George in the Broadway blockbuster Hamilton. Known for his powerhouse vocals and sharp comedic timing, Jarrod shares what it’s like to play royalty eight times a week, the joy (and challenge) of stepping into one of musical theatre’s most iconic roles, and how he keeps the performance fresh and funny every night. Watch in this video.

When Broadway calls, Montego Glover answers — and delivers a masterclass. In this Broadway World exclusive, the Tony-nominated star joins Robert Bannon to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime experience of stepping into the iconic role of Rose in Gypsy on Broadway, filling in for the legendary Audra McDonald. Watch in this video!

This week on The Roundtable, Robert Bannon welcomes the one and only Beth Leavel, Tony Award-winner and Broadway favorite, as she prepares for her brand-new solo show at 54 Below celebrating the music of Stephen Sondheim. Fresh off her acclaimed run in Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends alongside Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, Beth is bringing her powerhouse vocals and magnetic charm to an evening of Sondheim classics like never before. Watch in this video!

This week on The Roundtable, Robert Bannon welcomes the incomparable Nicholas Barasch, now starring in the spirited Broadway revival of Pirates! The Penzance Musical. With his soaring vocals and irresistible charm, Barash takes center stage in this musical comedy classic, bringing a fresh twist to the role of Frederic. Watch in this video.

Jay Ellis joins the show to talk about his captivating new theatrical project, Duke & Roya, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Known for his standout roles in Insecure and Top Gun: Maverick, Ellis takes a bold creative leap into the world of off-Broadway as both a performer and producer. Watch in this video!

In this video, we are closing out Pride with a bang! The one and only Alyssa Edwards is here! She is coming to Englewood, NJ for Bergen PAC’s Pride Event that is going to be a party. 

Dana Cimone is so thrilled and honored to be making her debut as Dorothy in The Wiz. We catch up to talk about how the role came to be, how she is celebrating her 21st Birthday while on tour, and how you too can find home ever on the road. Watch in this video!

Daniel J. Watts comes now to the iconic NYTW for Lights Out:Nat King Cole now playing until June 29. D is playing the incredible Sammy Davis Jr. and receiving rave reviews while doing it. We had the chance to talk about our mutual love of Sammy, what it is like to do this show with Dule Hill and this incredible cast, and what is next for Daniel Watts on his artistic journey. Watch in this video.

Jamaal Fields-Green burst on the scene in a little show called “Hamilton.” Have you ever heard of it? Then he went on to play Michael Jackson. Ever heard of him? He only books the biggest and best! Jamaal has been MJ in “MJ” on Broadway, the National Tour, and now in the West End in London. Watch in this video.

In this video, Maria talks about her discovering a love of Sondheim, working with Bernadette and Lea, and her own love of writing! She has her own full length musicals ready to go penned by her own talented self! We also talk about her life touring in “Kinky Boots,” coming to Broadway with “Dear Evan Hansen,” and singing “Maria” while being, well, Maria! 

Today we welcome Brandon Victor Dixon to The Roundtable! This Grammy-winning Tony nominee is a Broadway favorite. He is releasing new music and wants us to all check it out. Actually, we have the sneak peek of his new music video at the end of our chat.