Sharon Lawrence joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about her powerful return to the stage in the heartfelt two-hander Pen Pals. Best known to millions as the unforgettable Sylvia Costas on NYPD Blue, Sharon has spent decades as one of television’s most respected and beloved actresses, earning multiple Emmy nominations while appearing across everything from Desperate Housewives to Grey’s Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and beyond. Now she’s bringing that same emotional depth back to live theater in a story that celebrates memory, friendship, and the beauty of human connection.

In this intimate conversation, Sharon opens up about what it means to step back onto a stage after a lifetime in front of the camera, how Pen Pals reawakened her love for storytelling in its purest form, and why live audiences give her something no TV set ever could. With warmth, humor, and wisdom earned over an extraordinary career, Sharon reminds us why she remains one of the greats — not just on screen, but in the heart of the theater.

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