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  • Alicia Witt Talks Her New Album Between Heaven and Earth, Her National Tour, Hallmark Favorites & A Lifetime in Entertainment — Here on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!

    Alicia Witt Talks Her New Album Between Heaven and Earth, Her National Tour, Hallmark Favorites & A Lifetime in Entertainment — Here on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!
    2026/07/23
    From beloved actress to acclaimed singer-songwriter, Alicia Witt continues to prove there is no limit to her artistry. Alicia joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss her deeply personal new album, Between Heaven and Earth, arriving August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Joe Henry and inspired in part by the enduring creative influence of David Lynch, the album explores love, connection, hope, and transcendence. She also shares what fans can expect as she heads out on a nationwide tour this fall in support of the record. Of course, Alicia's incredible career spans decades. Audiences first fell in love with her as a child discovered by David Lynch before she went on to star in iconic films like Dune, Mr. Holland's Opus, Two Weeks Notice, Last Holiday, 88 Minutes, and Longlegs, while also becoming a fan favorite through hit television series including Twin Peaks, Nashville, The Walking Dead, Orange Is the New Black, and numerous beloved Hallmark Channel movies. Beyond acting, Alicia has built a celebrated music career as a classically trained pianist and singer-songwriter, earning praise for her heartfelt lyrics and powerful live performances. Join Robert and Alicia for an inspiring conversation about balancing music and acting, creating her most personal album yet, life on the road, her incredible journey through Hollywood, and what's still ahead. Watch and listen to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on BroadwayWorld, the Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more! #AliciaWitt #BetweenHeavenAndEarth #Hallmark #TwinPeaks #Dune #DavidLynch #SingerSongwriter #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #Music #Movies #Entertainment #Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 分
  • Nikki DeLoach Talks Hallmark Stars Live, Bringing Holiday Magic to Detroit & Across America on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!

    Nikki DeLoach Talks Hallmark Stars Live, Bringing Holiday Magic to Detroit & Across America on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon!
    2026/07/23
    From heartwarming holiday movies to unforgettable performances, Nikki DeLoach has become one of Hallmark's most beloved leading ladies. Now, she's taking that magic on the road as the host of the brand-new Hallmark Stars Live tour, and she's joining The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to share all about it! Launching this summer, Hallmark Stars Live is Hallmark's first-ever multi-city live tour, bringing fan-favorite stars directly to audiences across the country for an interactive evening filled with behind-the-scenes stories, laughter, heartfelt conversations, and the warmth Hallmark fans have come to love. Nikki hosts the 90-minute live experience alongside fellow Hallmark favorites, with Detroit's historic Fisher Theatre serving as one of the featured stops on the nationwide tour. In this candid conversation, Nikki opens up about the incredible Hallmark community, what makes these live events so special, her favorite moments connecting with fans, and why this tour is unlike anything Hallmark has ever done. She also reflects on her remarkable career, balancing acting, producing, storytelling, and creating meaningful projects that continue to inspire audiences around the world. Whether you're a lifelong Hallmark fan or simply love great storytelling, this is a conversation full of heart, laughter, and plenty of holiday spirit—even in the middle of summer! Watch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on BroadwayWorld, the Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy great conversations. #NikkiDeLoach #Hallmark #HallmarkStarsLive #HallmarkChannel #ChristmasInJuly #ChristmasMovies #Detroit #FisherTheatre #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #Interview #Entertainment #HolidayMagic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 分
  • ERIC VAUGHN JOHNSON TALKS OFC CREATIONS' NEW SEASON!

    ERIC VAUGHN JOHNSON TALKS OFC CREATIONS' NEW SEASON!
    2026/07/22
    Regional theatre is alive and thriving in Rochester, New York, and Eric Vaughn Johnson is helping lead the way. The Founder, Executive & Artistic Director of OFC Creations Theatre Center joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss the company's exciting newly announced Broadway in Brighton Series™ season, featuring Hairspray, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Witches of Eastwick, The Osmonds: A New Musical, and Miss Saigon. Eric shares the journey of building OFC Creations into one of the region's premier theatre organizations, developing new works, nurturing young artists, and creating unforgettable live theatre experiences. We also discuss what it takes to produce professional theatre today, the importance of arts education, and why regional theatre continues to be the heartbeat of communities across America. If you love Broadway, live theatre, and the incredible people who make it all happen, you won't want to miss this conversation! Watch The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. For more info, go to RobertBannon.com and follow Robert on Instagram @RobertMBannon. #EricVaughnJohnson #OFCCreations #BroadwayInBrighton #RegionalTheatre #Broadway #Theatre #MusicalTheatre #RochesterNY #ArtsEducation #Hairspray #MissSaigon #KissOfTheSpiderWoman #TheWitchesOfEastwick #TheOsmonds #AChristmasStory #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Sam Gravitte Takes A Walk on the Moon!

    Sam Gravitte Takes A Walk on the Moon!
    2026/07/21
    Broadway leading man Sam Gravitte is taking audiences on A Walk on the Moon! Known for standout performances in Wicked, Almost Famous, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sam Gravitte now stars as Walker in the new Off-Broadway musical A Walk on the Moon at the Laura Pels Theatre. Based on Pamela Gray's beloved film, the musical transports audiences to the transformative summer of 1969, blending romance, family, self-discovery, and a changing America through a soaring new score. Sam joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss creating Walker for the stage, working alongside Talia Suskauer, Max Chernin, and Andréa Burns, collaborating with director Sheryl Kaller, and what makes A Walk on the Moon such an emotional and timely story. They also dive into his Broadway journey, life as a leading man, and what's next in an already exciting career. Watch now on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and more! For more info, go to RobertBannon.com and follow Robert on IG @RobertMBannon. #SamGravitte #AWalkOnTheMoon #Broadway #OffBroadway #LauraPelsTheatre #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #BroadwayWorld #MusicalTheatre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 分
  • Alex Michaels (AKA Alexis Michelle) Brings Big Hair & Bigger Heart to Hairspray!

    Alex Michaels (AKA Alexis Michelle) Brings Big Hair & Bigger Heart to Hairspray!
    2026/07/21
    Alex Michaels (aka Alexis Michelle) is bringing the wigs, the heart, and the hairspray to Cape Cod! Best known worldwide as Alexis Michelle from RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons 9 and All Stars 8, Alex Michaels is stepping into one of musical theater's most beloved drag roles as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The production runs July 15 through August 8, 2026 and celebrates the joy, heart, and social message that have made Hairspray a Broadway classic. Beyond Drag Race, Alex has built an impressive stage career with acclaimed performances Off-Broadway and across the country, earning a Berkshire Theatre Critics Award for playing Albin/Zaza in La Cage aux Folles. Screen credits include Vanderpump Villa, Blue Bloods, Dragnificent!, and PBS's Broadway's Leading Men with the American Pops Orchestra. Now Alex joins us on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about stepping into Edna's iconic shoes, balancing Broadway and drag, the enduring message of Hairspray, life after RuPaul's Drag Race, and why this role means so much at this point in their career. Watch now on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and more! For more info, go to RobertBannon.com and follow Robert on IG @RobertMBannon. #AlexisMichelle #AlexMichaels #Hairspray #CapePlayhouse #RuPaulsDragRace #DragRace #Broadway #MusicalTheatre #EdnaTurnblad #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #BroadwayWorld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 分
  • Sémaj Makes an Impressive Debut with Heartfelt New Single "Love Ain't Fair"

    Sémaj Makes an Impressive Debut with Heartfelt New Single "Love Ain't Fair"
    2026/07/20
    There’s something special about artists who make you feel every word they sing, and that's exactly what Sémaj delivers on his debut single, "Love Ain't Fair." Raised on Chicago's South Side, Sémaj brings together the timeless influence of artists like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, New Edition, and Bobby Brown with a fresh, modern R&B sound that feels both nostalgic and completely current. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Guitar Boy (Chris Brown, Usher, Trey Songz), "Love Ain't Fair" dives into the heartbreak, loneliness, and uncertainty that come when love begins to fall apart. Built around moody late-night production, soulful melodies, and Sémaj's emotionally honest vocal performance, the track captures the vulnerability that has always been at the heart of great R&B. The accompanying music video adds another layer to the story, opening with a tense confrontation before unfolding into a cinematic journey through love, conflict, regret, and longing. Sémaj's path to music wasn't traditional. Growing up in neighborhoods challenged by violence and hardship, he found strength through family—especially his late grandfather, who introduced him to the legends of soul music. After playing alto saxophone in high school, he eventually discovered his voice while performing at an open mic in college, realizing the incredible power music has to connect people. That connection remains the foundation of everything he creates. Whether writing beside Chicago's lakefront or drawing inspiration from his own life and the experiences of those around him, Sémaj approaches every song with authenticity, blending vulnerability with confidence to tell stories that resonate. If "Love Ain't Fair" is any indication, Sémaj is arriving as one of the exciting new voices helping shape the next generation of R&B. Watch our conversation with Sémaj on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, streaming on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy great conversations. For more information, visit RobertBannon.com and follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. #Sémaj #LoveAintFair #RnB #NewMusic #ChicagoMusic #SoulMusic #BroadwayWorld #BroadwayPodcastNetwork #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #GuitarBoy #NowPlaying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 分
  • Alex Bechtel & Grace McLean Reimagine an Ancient Epic with the Award-Winning Musical Penelope

    Alex Bechtel & Grace McLean Reimagine an Ancient Epic with the Award-Winning Musical Penelope
    2026/07/20
    What happens when one of history's greatest epics is told from the perspective of the woman left behind? That's the question at the heart of Penelope, the acclaimed contemporary chamber musical created by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz. Now, with the release of Penelope: Live at Joe's Pub from JOY MACHINE RECORDS and an upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the award-winning musical is reaching even more audiences. On The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we're joined by composer, lyricist, and co-book writer Alex Bechtel along with Broadway star, co-book writer, and performer Grace McLean to talk about the journey of creating this deeply personal and emotionally rich new work. Inspired by Bechtel's own experience of being separated from his partner during the COVID-19 pandemic, Penelope reimagines Homer's epic through the eyes of Penelope, who has spent twenty years waiting for Odysseus to return from war. Blending folk-pop music, intimate storytelling, poetic movement, and sharp humor, the musical transforms an ancient tale into a moving reflection on love, loneliness, hope, and resilience. The live album captures the energy of the show's celebrated performances at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, following acclaimed productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre, Theatre Horizon, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, and Ancram Center for the Arts. Bechtel has earned widespread acclaim as a composer, writer, musician, and theater artist, while McLean has become one of Broadway's most distinctive voices through performances in Suffs, Bad Cinderella, and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, alongside her own celebrated original music and award-winning theatrical work. Together, Alex and Grace discuss the collaborative process behind Penelope, the inspiration for its unforgettable music, what it means to reinterpret a legendary story for today's audiences, and why this timeless tale continues to resonate in such a powerful way. Watch our conversation with Alex Bechtel and Grace McLean on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, streaming on BroadwayWorld, Broadway Podcast Network, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and wherever you enjoy great conversations. For more information, visit RobertBannon.com and follow @RobertMBannon on Instagram. #PenelopeMusical #GraceMcLean #AlexBechtel #EvaSteinmetz #JoyMachineRecords #Broadway #MusicalTheatre #EdinburghFringe #Joe'sPub #TheRoundtable #BroadwayWorld #RobertBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 分
  • From Hip-Hop to Hollywood: Berner Brings Splash City to the Big Screen!

    From Hip-Hop to Hollywood: Berner Brings Splash City to the Big Screen!
    2026/07/19
    For nearly two decades, Berner has been one of the most unique success stories in entertainment. Born Gilbert Milam Jr. in San Francisco, he built a devoted following as a prolific independent rapper, collaborated with artists including Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, Cam'ron, Curren$y, and Mozzy, and released dozens of projects while remaining fiercely independent. At the same time, he transformed his passion for entrepreneurship into a global empire by co-founding Cookies, now one of the world's most recognized cannabis and lifestyle brands, earning him recognition far beyond the music industry. Now, Berner is taking on his biggest creative challenge yet with Splash City, his feature directorial debut. Opening in theaters July 20, the Lionsgate crime drama follows two brothers whose lives take dramatically different paths as they fight to survive amid the pressures, loyalty, and violence of their community. Berner co-wrote, produced, and directed the film, bringing an authentic Bay Area perspective to a story rooted in family, ambition, and the difficult choices that shape a lifetime. For Berner, Splash City is more than a movie—it's another evolution in a career built on taking risks. Whether through music, business, or now filmmaking, he has consistently created projects that reflect his own experiences and the communities that helped shape him. After redefining what an independent artist could become, he's now proving he has stories to tell on the big screen as well. Now, Berner joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss Splash City, his remarkable journey from Bay Area rapper to business mogul, how he built one of the most recognizable lifestyle brands in the world, the lessons he's learned through success and adversity, and why storytelling continues to drive everything he creates. For more info, go to RobertBannon.com and follow Robert on IG @RobertMBannon. #Berner #SplashCity #HipHop #IndependentArtist #BayArea #SanFrancisco #Cookies #Entrepreneur #Film #Movie #CrimeDrama #MusicToMovies #TheRoundtableWithRobertBannon #RobertBannon #BroadwayWorld #BWW #CelebrityInterview #NowShowing #Lionsgate #EntertainmentNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分