From Tony-Winning Stage to Must-See TV: Ruben Santiago-Hudson Is Back Where He Belongs!

When you say legacy, craft, and real storytelling, you’re talking about Ruben Santiago-Hudson. A Tony Award winner for Seven Guitars, Ruben has built a career that seamlessly moves between Broadway, film, and television—bringing depth and authenticity to every space he enters. Now, he’s back on Broadway in August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, stepping into the role of Bynum Walker—a character rooted in history, spirit, and identity. But what makes Ruben so special is how effortlessly he carries that same gravitas onto the screen. TV audiences know him from standout roles on series like Billions, Castle, The Good Wife, and East New York, along with his powerful work in the HBO film Lackawanna Blues—which he also wrote. Whether he’s commanding a stage or anchoring a scene on screen, he brings truth to every moment. From directing the Tony-winning revival of Jitney to shaping August Wilson’s legacy for a new generation, Ruben continues to define what it means to be a complete artist. Now, he joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk Broadway, television, legacy, and the stories that still need to be told. 🎧 Listen now on Broadway Podcast Network, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Follow Robert on IG: @robertmbannon or at www.RobertBannon.com #RubenSantiagoHudson #Broadway #TonyAwards #JoeTurnersComeAndGone #Billions #TheGoodWife #Castle #EastNewYork #TheRoundtable #RobertBannon #TheatreLife #BPN #iHeartRadio #Spotify #ApplePodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices