The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH , directed by Duncan Skiles (THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER) and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead), Jack Quaid (The Boys), and Malin Akerman (WATCHMEN) is a must see. The rights will cover North America with plans to release the film in theaters and on demand on April 25th, 2025.  We have the director Duncan Skiles here to tell us how they made this movie so quick, with an all-star cast, and why you need to catch it this Spring!   In NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, Simon (Quaid), a young man grappling with mental illness, becomes convinced that he has witnessed an abduction. When he reports it to the police and they refuse to believe him, he reluctantly seeks the help of his neighbor Ed (Morgan), a jaded, retired security guard with his own troubled past. As the unlikely duo delves deeper into the mystery, their pursuit of the truth forces them to confront not only the dark secrets surrounding the disappearance but also the unspoken wounds that haunt them both.  NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH is written by Sean Farley and produced by Luke Daniels, Greg Lauritano, Vince Jolivette, Chris Bellant, Kurt Fethke, and Jake Robinson. The deal was negotiated by Mark Ward and Brandon Harmer of RLJE Films with the filmmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Laurie Beechman Theatre just celebrated its reopening at the Renaissance Gala. Following years of efforts by proprietors Tom and Michael D’Angora to save the historic venue from closure, the Broadway community joined together to toast its storied history and bright future.  Celebrity guests and gala performers on hand to celebrate included Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose, Andrea McArdle, Chip Zien, Tony Award winner André De Shields, Tony Award winner Lillias White, Tony Award winner Matt Doyle, Tony Award winner Lauren Patten, Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jak Malone, Bryan Batt, Lorna Luft, Christine Pedi, Joe Iconis, Jelani Remy, Richard Jay-Alexander, Emma Pittman, and JJ Niemann.  We sent Adrienne Garzillo to the opening to chat with Tom & Michael plus many of the stars. This is an epic night that served an amazing cause! The event commemorated the unveiling of the historic venue’s renovation, completed by Tony Award winner and renowned architect and theater designer David Rockwell, and raised funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA), one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. BCEFA Executive Director Danny Whitman took the stage to announce the endowment of five discretionary grants to organizations working to serve the underprivileged in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Since its opening in 1983, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, previously known as the “Downstairs Theatre Bar,” has welcomed legends such as Joan Rivers, The Who, André De Shields, Tony Shalhoub, Aaron Sorkin, Jinkx Monsoon, and many more. In the theatre’s first 14 years, more than 1,500 one-act plays were performed at the theatre. When the venue was scheduled to close in August 2024 after financial difficulties following the COVID-19 pandemic, Tom D'Angora, Michael D'Angora, Tim Guinee, and Joe Iconis joined forces to raise nearly $1 million to save the café and theatre. For More Info: https://www.wbcnyc.com/ ____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway in Detroit is thrilled to announce our 2025-26 subscription season with seven shows coming to Detroit. Plus Three Recently Added Superstar Shows also headed to Motor City! We chat with Broadway In Detroit's PR Extraordinaire about how a season is created, what it is like to keep the secret, and what we can expect this year! Kicking off the season is the 30th anniversary production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Fisher Theatre. Next, the DeLorean Time Machine goes 88mph to Motor City with Back to the Future: The Musical. The nostalgia-filled hit Broadway musical based on the cinematic classic, arrives at the Detroit Opera House in the fall. The remaining five subscription shows will perform at the Fisher Theatre, including Hell's Kitchen, a new musical from 17 - time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys. Arriving just in time for the holidays is Shucked, the Tony Award–winning musical comedy. Broadway In Detroit will head into Spring with the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, The Outsiders, adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and the iconic film. Following up in April, Broadway's most fun hit musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. And finally, Broadway In Detroit wraps up the season with the epic and timely original Broadway Musical Suffs. Plus The Lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, and Hamilton come to town as well! Can you think of bigger shows than that! This is an epic touring year! To learn more, visit Broadway in Detroit | Official Box Office of Fisher Theatre and Detroit Opera House. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Those Who Remained, a transformative multimedia solo show written and performed by Sophia Gutchinov about finding one’s activist voice while navigating the complexities of identity, culture and tradition encompassing her unique Italian-Mongolian heritage. Rani O’Brien directs. Eight performances will be staged at The Club at La MaMa, 74A East 4th Street in New York City, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. from May 8-18, 2025. In this transformative multimedia solo show, Sophia Gutchinov explores the profound depths of love through a deeply personal lens of Indigenous ceremony and modern dating. Drawing from her unique Italian-Mongolian heritage, she weaves a narrative that bridges cultural divides, reflecting her background of a Buddhist father and Catholic mother. The performance incorporates projections, comedy, and spoken word, creating an immersive experience that confronts personal roots and identity. Collaborating with artists from diverse backgrounds – including AAPI, Latin, Black, LGBTQ+, and Kalmyk tribal performers – Gutchinov examines her family’s complex history, including her grandparents’ escape from WWII, her parent’s nomadic journey to...New Jersey, and her recent journey to her father’s homeland, all viewed through an intersection of acting and neuroscience. "Tracing the paths of my ancestors across Mongolia and Italy, I discovered that healing was both a solitary act and a collective journey,” shared Gutchinov. “Each step reconnected me to the stories that shaped my family, and to the broader human experience of resilience, love, and transformation. Those Who Remained is a bridge between cultures, a testament to the power of understanding our shared humanity." Tickets are $35. $30 for students and seniors. Visit LaMaMa.org. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Currently standing at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, THE BIG BEND is written and directed by Brett Wagner and stars Harner alongside Virginia Kull (BIG LITTLE LIES), David Sullivan (ARGO), and the late Erica Ash (OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK). Two families meet for a long overdue reunion in the remote West Texas desert—where events quickly don’t go as planned. Harboring secrets and facing private crises, they explore one of the wildest places in America, testing the boundaries of marriage, friendship, and parenthood, and doing their best to survive the experience. We are excited to have the star with us for this chat! JASON BUTLER HARNER made his feature film debut in Clint Eastwood’s Oscar nominated CHANGELING (with Angelina Jolie). With a wide variety of roles and mediums, independent film has been a constant passion and priority. T HE BIG BEND is, without question, one of the most remarkable, shooting in the height of summer in the far-off-the-grid Big Bend of Texas, atop a cliff. Recent indies of note also include EDGE OF EVERYTHING (SBIFF Winner) and the Oscar shortlisted THE ANNE FRANK GIFT SHOP, in which he stars and co-produced. In addition to memorable work on SCANDAL, RAY DONOVAN, HOMELAND, HIGH MAINTENANCE, and ALACTRAZ, recent screen work includes SUGAR (with Colin Farrell), MONSTERS: THE LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ STORY, RABBIT HOLE (opposite Kiefer Sutherland), THE HANDMAIDS TALE, as well as his much lauded turn as Agent Roy Petty on the Netflix hit OZARK. Harner has performed on and off-Broadway, on London’s West End, and across the country in an array of classics, groundbreaking revivals, and world premieres. On Broadway, he’s appeared in Tom Stoppard’s landmark trilogy and Tony Award winning THE COAST OF UTOPIA, as well as THE CRUCIBLE (with Saoirse Ronan and Ben Whishaw), and most recently opposite Janet McTeer in BERNHARDT/HAMLET. He won an Obie Award for Ivo VonHove’s HEDDA GABLER and has multiple Drama Desk nominations. Other notable stage productions include THE VILLAGE BIKE (opposite Greta Gerwig), THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY (opposite Carey Mulligan), THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Mark Taper Forum with Annette Bening and Sarah Paulson), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (opposite Sally Field), HAMLET, and Mike Bartlett’s hilariously moving COCK (opposite Corey Michael Smith). He holds an MFA from NYU’s acclaimed Graduate Acting Program and currently resides in Los Angeles with his phenomenal dog Toupeé. This is a great chat with a real actor's actor! ____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love The Tank and the mission that it serves for artists in NYC! Speaking of missions, The Tank’s upcoming production of Astronauts Wanted. It is running April 3-27, this cheeky, multimedia piece written by Heloise Wilson explores what might have happened had we actually sent astronauts to Mars and the limits of pushing the boundaries of what is possible for the collective good.   Inspired by the Mars One Project Astronauts Wanted follows three volunteers (Sol, Sorcha, and Tallulah) on their way to Mars. Playing with their fate, they push the boundaries of their own humanity and look deep within as they embark on a no-return mission. We have the writer Helosie here! Plus she is joined by the director Saki Kawamura to tell us how a piece like this comes together! For tickets: https://thetanknyc.org/astronautswanted ____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamela Mann Is Here! We love Mrs. Mann and her husband Mr. Mann. She is here for a Special Easter Chat to talk The Live Breathe Fight Tour! Award-winning power couple Tamela and David Mann are bringing faith, family, and phenomenal music together like never before with The Live Breathe Fight Tour – a must-see event uniting some of gospel's most powerful voices. This extraordinary tour will feature Erica Campbell, Tye Tribbett, Karen Clark-Sheard, and Kierra Sheard, creating an electrifying atmosphere of praise, worship, and encouragement. Designed to uplift, empower, and inspire, each night will deliver an unforgettable experience that blends soul-stirring music with personal testimonies and moments of encouragement. Grammy® Award-winning singer Tamela Mann—renowned for her chart-topping hits like Working For Me from her latest Live Breathe Fight album and Take Me to the King—will take center stage alongside her husband, actor, and comedian David Mann, who will infuse the evening with his signature humor and uplifting messages. Joining them are: Erica Campbell – One-half of the legendary Mary Mary, Grammy® and Stellar Award-winning gospel powerhouse. Tye Tribbett – A dynamic, high-energy worship leader known for hits like Victory and Work It Out. Karen Clark-Sheard – Legendary member of The Clark Sisters, bringing her unmatched vocal prowess. Kierra Sheard – Multi-talented singer, actress, and songwriter carrying on the family's gospel legacy. "The Live Breathe Fight Tour is all about faith, resilience, and the power of worship," said Tamela Mann. "We want people to leave encouraged, refreshed, and ready to keep pushing forward no matter what they're facing. LIVE like heaven is your destiny. BREATHE every breath with purpose, and FIGHT until you get the victory." Besides singing, they act! New Madea movies, TV shows, and more! Plus Tamela's athleisure apparel and shapewear line, the Tamela Mann Collection, is available at TamelaMann.com. In 2018, Tamela and David released their first book and joint album, Us Against the World. The book won an NAACP Image® Award for Outstanding Literary Work. They've also pioneered the highly successful MannTV YouTube channel, where they've created multiple content series to deliver authentic, relevant and entertaining content for families around the world. www.tillymannmusic.com _______________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway actor and legendary voice talent Stuart Zagnit—best known as the original voice of Professor Oak in the “Pokémon” television series—will officially join the cast of BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy for an initial limited pop-up performance at CAVEAT NYC, the acclaimed Lower East Side comedy venue that “champions nerdy, funny art – and sells cheap drinks” on April 18 and 19, 2025.BALLS is a genre-smashing, nostalgia-packed, interactive experience where original music, chaotic comedy, and monster-catchin’-inspired satire collide. Zagnit’s casting brings a one-two punch of Broadway polish and iconic nostalgia to the immersive parody already making waves in New York’s alt-theatre scene. Known across the globe for voicing the wise and whimsical Professor Oak, Zagnit is also a seasoned stage veteran whose Broadway credits include Newsies, Seussical, Caroline, or Change, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Wild Party, and Little Shop of Horrors. On-screen, Zagnit has appeared in “The Blacklist,” “Bull,” “Instinct,” “Jessica Jones,” “The Good Wife,” “Elementary,” “Blue Bloods,” “30 Rock,” and “Law & Order” (five times!).BALLS, creators Brandon Zelman & Harrison Bryan say there’s a lot more than a familiar voice to look forward to. “Stuart is a generational talent. Never in our wildest dreams could we imagine the ACTUAL Professor playing… OUR Professor. It’s going to be a cathartic experience, watching Stuart Zagnit invite audiences into our satiric world of dreams and adventure - a unique world, it feels, we built just for him, for this very moment.”Zagnit, who has portrayed Professor Oak for decades in various formats, is just as thrilled to return to his roots in this fresh and fearless reimagining. “I’ve always loved playing The Professor,” said Zagnit. “But THIS universe is on another level. BALLS takes everything fans love and gives it a wild twist. I’m so excited to be part of it!” Joining Stuart Zagnit (“Pokémon,” Newsies, Seussical) as “Professor” are previously announced cast members Teresa Attridge (Avenue Q, Fun Home) as his grandson, “Rival,” Harrison Bryan (Hand to God, NYIT Award Winner) as “Warlordturtle,” Ebony Deloney (Hairspray, Beautiful) as “Bulletshell,” Kurt Cruz (Asian AF, UCB) as “Pocket Pedia,” and Katie Luke (Bandstand, Hairspray) as “Spittle.”BALLS is proud to partner with local marine life rescue and turtle rehabilitation centers to raise funds and awareness for wildlife conservation—because even Warlordturtles need a little love.BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy will be presented on Friday, April 18 at 7 pm, and Saturday, April 19 at 4 pm & 9:30 pm. Live-stream tickets are also available, so fans around the globe can join the journey. CAVEAT NYC is located at 21 A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002. Tickets are on sale now at ballsmusical.com.BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy is a parody written as a transformative work under US Fair Use laws. “BALLS” is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by any brand, organization, franchise, underground cock fighting ring, or person, living or dead.Follow @ballsmusical on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love a good movie! We have one for you and the star here on The Roundtable! "Die Like A Man" is a hard-hitting, coming-of-age story that explores the codes of masculinity, gang culture, and the realities of a rapidly changing Los Angeles.On his 17th birthday, Freddy (Miguel Angel Garcia) is given a .38 revolver, a handful of bullets, and a single command—eliminate his mentor’s rival, a rehabilitated gangster, or risk being seen as weak. Under the control of Solo (Hardrict), a ruthless gang leader who has become his father figure, Freddy is forced to navigate the perilous world of gang allegiance, love, and survival, while his single mother fights to pull him back from the brink.Miguel Angel Garcia is ready to be the next big thing! He most recently co-starred opposite Dennis Quaid and Jay Hernandez in 2023's SXSW Film Festival Audience Award winner, The Long Game and premiered in theaters in 2024. Previously he starred in the Hulu series Promised Land as "Joe, Jr." opposite John Ortiz ("Joe Sr.").Next, Garcia co-stars in the Annie Gonzales lead feature in the title role of Jenni (2025), the official biopic of iconic Mexican-American singer-songwriter, actor, producer and women's rights activist, Jenni Rivera (Mucho Mas Media). Miguel also stars alongside Violet McGraw (M3GAN) in the independent feature A Wonderful Way With Dragons directed by Delphine Paolini.Prior credits include: starring opposite Dennis Quaid in the Endeavor Content/Sony Provident feature Blue Miracle for Netflix becoming one of the streamers TOP 5 trending films in 2021, and also starred as the central-lead role of 'Freddy' in the independent feature Die Like A Man written & directed by Eric Nazarian (writer, Three Christs starring Richard Gere, Peter Dinklage, Bradley Whitford, directed & produced by Jon Avent).Based in Los Angeles, Miguel is a 2020 BFA Graduate from the USC School of Dramatic Arts.____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A middle-aged, type-A attorney's life spirals as she juggles her handful of an ex-cop father, forgetful mother, unemployed son, a reignited romance, and a hostile takeover in the biggest corporate control battle of her career.   RELATIVE CONTROL captures the humor, heartbreak, and chaos of balancing family caregiving and career with poignant authenticity. With over 30 million family caregivers in the U.S., RELATIVE CONTROL offers a relatable and timely story for multigenerational audiences.   RELATIVE CONTROL stars Teri Polo (Meet the Parents trilogy, the Fosters, Good Trouble, The Big Leap) who shines as a middle-aged, type-A attorney whose perfectly ordered life spirals hilariously out of control. The film also stars Patrick F. McDade (Mare of Easttown, Concrete Cowboy, Paterno), and Brian Anthony Wilson (Limitless, Law Abiding Citizen, The Wire). We have Director Dafna Yachin & Writer Charlene Davis here to tell us all about it!   Gravitas Ventures will release RELATIVE CONTROL on digital platforms on April 11, 2025. The film has a running time of 109 minutes and will not be rated by the MPAA. The film won the Blue Hen Award for Best Regional Narrative at the 2024 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival and also screened at the 2025 Sedona International Film Festival.   To view the trailer, go to: https://youtu.be/wBq2dOcgUKA ____________________________________________________________________ Check out "The Roundtable with Robert Bannon" here on BPN on the daily, on YouTube, Broadway World, and on social media! Like, comment, share, & subscribe! For more info on Robert- www.RobertBannon.com Follow Him on IG- @RobertMBannon TikTok-@RobertMBannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices