{"podcast":{"title":"The Roundtable with Robert Bannon","slug":"the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267","podcast_index_feed_id":6608267,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/theroundtable","website_url":"https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7f357bf2-4304-11ee-9246-875cc43af2af/image/f62d811e131ac053e5ee8fdfe051ef9f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Broadway Podcast Network","episode_count":1007,"summary":"Performer Robert Bannon sits down with the best and brightest artists to have in-depth, fun, craft filled chats with stars of Broadway, Stage, Screen, and Social Media. It could be the Tony Winner of the Moment to a Tik Tok Star going viral, literally there is something for everyone! This show is not about gossip, scandal, or gotcha questions. This is a show about the journey, the craft, and a whole lot of fun! Join us for special Red Carpet Events from Broadway Openings, NY Galas, to The Tribeca Film Festival! We cover everyone and everywhere! We will be uploading new chats weekly, so make sure to subscribe and join us! Direct from over one million views on YouTube, \"The Roundtable\" makes its podcast debut with The Broadway Podcast Network! Follow us on on all Social Media- @RobertMBannon","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:17:26.849694+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267"},"episode":{"title":"Rashidra Scott Brings “My Lord, What A Night” To The Roundtable!","slug":"rashidra-scott-brings-my-lord-what-a-night-to-the-roundtable","published_at":"2026-05-09T17:13:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267/rashidra-scott-brings-my-lord-what-a-night-to-the-roundtable","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267","url":"https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/the-roundtable","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BPNET2242258961.mp3","summary":"Broadway star Rashidra Scott discusses her career journey and her role in the poignant new production, 'My Lord, What A Night!'. The conversation explores the intersection of historical legacy and live performance through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final night.","meta_description":"Broadway star Rashidra Scott joins The Roundtable to discuss 'My Lord, What A Night!' and the power of storytelling in musical theatre.","key_points":["Main idea: The production 'My Lord, What A Night!' uses an imagined meeting between Dr. King and Ernest Withers to explore historical weight","Practical takeaway: Accessible theatre pricing, such as $10 tickets, is vital for maintaining community engagement with the arts","Career insight: Rashidra Scott shares her transition from performing in Hong Kong Disney to landing her Broadway debut in Avenue Q","Thematic focus: The importance of using theatre to process complex social histories and modern societal parallels","Failure mode: Avoiding 'razzmatazz' in favor of profound, substantive conversations about the impact of musical theatre"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"Introduction to Rashidra Scott","summary":"Robert Bannon introduces Broadway veteran Rashidra Scott and discusses her roots in the performing arts."},{"start_ms":180000,"title":"From Disney to Broadway","summary":"Rashidra recounts her experience working at Hong Kong Disney and the pivotal moment she received her first Broadway booking."},{"start_ms":300000,"title":"Early Career and Transitions","summary":"A look at Rashidra's early life in Virginia and her move to the New York theatre scene."},{"start_ms":840000,"title":"My Lord, What A Night!","summary":"Details on the new production, its historical significance, and the emotional impact of the script."},{"start_ms":1020000,"title":"The Power of Storytelling","summary":"Discussing how the play uses historical figures to reflect on modern social progress and challenges."},{"start_ms":1260000,"title":"Supporting Local Theatre","summary":"Information on how to attend shows at George Street Playhouse and the importance of accessible ticket pricing."},{"start_ms":1560000,"title":"A New Musical Theatre Podcast","summary":"Jeffrey Scott Parsons introduces a new podcast concept focused on deep-dive analyses of musical theatre history."}],"topics":["Broadway","Musical Theatre","Rashidra Scott","Dr. Martin Luther King Jr","Theatre History","Performing Arts","George Street Playhouse","Storytelling"],"duration_seconds":1708,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267/episodes/rashidra-scott-brings-my-lord-what-a-night-to-the-roundtable/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-roundtable-with-robert-bannon-6608267/rashidra-scott-brings-my-lord-what-a-night-to-the-roundtable.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}