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  • Bonus Chat: Sam White Is Here To Talk "Shakespeare In Detroit!"

    Bonus Chat: Sam White Is Here To Talk "Shakespeare In Detroit!"
    Oct 18 2025
    Sam White joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate the groundbreaking work of Shakespeare in Detroit! — the company she founded to bring the Bard’s words to life in the Motor City’s most unexpected places. From outdoor performances in parks and factories to reimagined classics staged in iconic Detroit landmarks, Sam has built a movement that fuses art, accessibility, and community pride. Her vision proves that Shakespeare isn’t just for stages in London or New York — it’s for everyone, right here in Detroit. Robert and Sam dive deep into how she turned a dream and a $250 investment into a nationally recognized theater company. They talk about the challenges and triumphs of creating art that reflects the city’s resilience, the power of representation in classical theater, and how Detroit’s soul infuses every performance. This is a passionate, inspiring conversation with one of the voices redefining what American Shakespeare can be. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #ShakespeareInDetroit #SamWhite #DetroitTheatre #BroadwayWorld #WomenInTheatre #ArtsInTheD #DetroitCulture #TheatreForAll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Ep 646- Olivia Levine Takes Her Show UNSTUCK To The Soho Playhouse!

    Ep 646- Olivia Levine Takes Her Show UNSTUCK To The Soho Playhouse!
    Oct 18 2025
    Olivia Levine joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about her fearless and funny new solo show UNSTUCK, now playing at SoHo Playhouse. In this deeply personal and sharply written piece, Olivia dives into life with obsessive-compulsive disorder — not the pop-culture version, but the intrusive thoughts, real fears, and the complicated humor that come with it. Directed by Molly Rose Heller, the show unpacks queerness, mental health, and self-acceptance with raw honesty and unexpected laughs, proving that vulnerability can be both brave and hysterical. Robert and Olivia share an open, insightful, and heartfelt chat about turning pain into art, finding the funny in the uncomfortable, and what it means to tell your truth onstage. With her wit and courage, Olivia brings a fresh voice to the Off-Broadway scene — and this conversation shines a light on the power of storytelling to help us all get a little more “unstuck.” 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #OliviaLevine #UNSTUCK #SoHoPlayhouse #OffBroadway #MentalHealthAwareness #QueerVoices #ComedyAndHealing #BroadwayWorld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Bonus Chat: CHILINA KENNEDY & JEFFREY SCHARF Talk REUNIONS!

    Bonus Chat: CHILINA KENNEDY & JEFFREY SCHARF Talk REUNIONS!
    Oct 17 2025
    Broadway favorite Chilina Kennedy and writer Jeffrey Scharf join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk all about Reunions, the brand-new musical opening October 24th at New York City Center Stage II. With book and lyrics by Scharf, music by Jimmy Calire, and direction by Gabriel Barre, Reunions intertwines two timeless one-acts — The Twelve Pound Look by J.M. Barrie and A Sunny Morning by the Quintero Brothers — into one poignant and funny exploration of love, memory, and second chances. The show features a powerhouse cast including Kennedy, Courtney Reed, Chip Zien, Bryan Fenkart, and Joanna Glushak. In this warm and lively chat, Chilina and Jeffrey open up about the creative spark that inspired Reunions, the joy of collaboration, and the thrill of bringing this intimate new musical to life at City Center. From reimagining classic plays for a modern audience to celebrating the magic of reconnecting — both onstage and off — this conversation is filled with humor, heart, and Broadway brilliance. 🎧 Watch & listen on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #ChilinaKennedy #JeffreyScharf #Reunions #CityCenter #Broadway #MusicalTheatre #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #BehindTheScenes #BroadwayWorld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 min
  • Ep 645- Soul Legend Freddie Jackson Stops By!

    Ep 645- Soul Legend Freddie Jackson Stops By!
    Oct 17 2025
    Legendary crooner Freddie Jackson takes a seat at The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate a lifetime of timeless music and enduring soul. From unforgettable classics like “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight” to his decades of chart-topping hits, Freddie opens up about his journey through R&B history, the stories behind the songs, and what continues to drive his passion for performing. As he prepares to take the stage right here in Detroit at the Music Hall, joining Regina Belle for a special night presented by Hollywood Casino, Freddie reflects on his connection with fans, the magic of live music, and the love that has carried his voice through generations. This is an intimate, heartfelt chat with one of R&B’s most distinctive and beloved voices. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #FreddieJackson #ReginaBelle #DetroitMusicHall #HollywoodCasino #RNBIcons #SoulMusic #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #TheBestIsYetToCome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Ep 644- R&B Legend Faith Evans Is Here!

    Ep 644- R&B Legend Faith Evans Is Here!
    Oct 16 2025
    The incomparable Faith Evans joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a heartfelt, soulful conversation about music, legacy, and purpose. From her chart-topping classics like “Love Like This” and “Soon as I Get Home” to her Grammy-winning collaborations, Faith opens up about her journey through decades of R&B history and what keeps her inspired as an artist, writer, and producer. In this powerful sit-down, Faith shares her deep commitment to advocacy through The Ryder’s Room Foundation, the organization she created in honor of her son to support autism awareness, education, and inclusion. With honesty and grace, she reflects on motherhood, resilience, and using her platform to uplift others—reminding us that her greatest harmony comes from heart and purpose. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #FaithEvans #RydersRoomFoundation #AutismAwareness #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RNBQueen #MusicWithPurpose #TheBestIsYetToCome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • Ep 643- Stephanie Garvin — From Finance to Filmmaking & Building Her Vision!

    Ep 643- Stephanie Garvin — From Finance to Filmmaking & Building Her Vision!
    Oct 15 2025
    Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we sit down with the powerhouse writer, producer, and entrepreneur Stephanie Garvin to talk about her inspiring new business ventures and creative journey. From building production companies like ETM Pictures and Hollywood Expansion Corporation to creating heartfelt, family-centered films like Holiday Twist, Stephanie has carved a remarkable path that blends business savvy with bold storytelling. In this engaging chat, Stephanie opens up about balancing creativity with entrepreneurship, her producing and writing process, and how she’s redefining what meaningful entertainment can be. It’s a conversation filled with passion, perseverance, and purpose — straight from one of today’s most driven creative voices. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #StephanieGarvin #HollywoodExpansion #ETMPictures #Filmmaking #Producer #Writer #WomenInFilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 min
  • Ep 642-A Sulfur Bottom Special Chat! with Liana Runcie, Kevin Richard Best & Joyah Dominique

    Ep 642-A Sulfur Bottom Special Chat! with Liana Runcie, Kevin Richard Best & Joyah Dominique
    Oct 14 2025
    Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we dive into the thrilling world of A Sulfur Bottom with the talented trio — Liana Runcie, Kevin Richard Best, and Joyah Dominique! This bold new production takes audiences on a thought-provoking ride through family, identity, and survival, told with heart, humor, and haunting beauty. The cast joins us to unpack the story’s depth, their powerful performances, and the creative energy driving this unforgettable piece. From exploring complex emotions to celebrating collaboration and community, this conversation shines a light on the artistry and passion behind A Sulfur Bottom. Expect laughter, insight, and a few surprises along the way as these dynamic actors share what makes this show so special. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #ASulfurBottom #LianaRuncie #KevinRichardBest #JoyahDominique #BroadwayWorld #Theatre #OffBroadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Ep 641-Austin Pendleton & Bradford Cover Talk "A Midsummer Night's Dream!"

    Ep 641-Austin Pendleton & Bradford Cover Talk "A Midsummer Night's Dream!"
    Oct 13 2025
    Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we’re joined by two theater legends — Austin Pendleton and Bradford Cover — to explore Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream through the lens of The Resident Acting Company. Pendleton, a Tony-nominated actor and director, and Cover, the company’s founding artistic director, share their passion for the Bard, their process in bringing this timeless comedy to life, and the magic that happens when a seasoned ensemble takes on a classic. From the mayhem of lovers and fairies to the humor and heart that keep audiences enchanted, this conversation dives into why A Midsummer Night’s Dream remains a masterpiece for every generation. Expect laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of midsummer mischief from two artists who have spent their lives making theater come alive. 🎧 Watch & listen now on Broadway World, YouTube, Spotify, iHeart, and all Roundtable platforms. 🌐 RobertBannon.com | 📸 @RobertMBannon #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #AustinPendleton #BradfordCover #AMidsummerNightsDream #ResidentActingCompany #BroadwayWorld #Shakespeare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 min