Actor Robert Newman is no stranger to daytime drama, after spending 28 years on Guiding Light and short stints on General Hospital and Santa Barbara. You have also seen him in guest starring roles on television and in movies. Theatre-goers also know Robert well from his frequent appearances all around the country.
In Robert’s new visit to TRPS, he speaks candidly about his six-month return to daytime as Ashland Locke on The Young and the Restless – and what he really would love to do next in his career. He visited with TRPS while in rehearsals at The Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan (near Kalamazoo and Battle Creek) for a production of Rock of Ages.
Watch for Robert in the feature-length film Raunch and Roll (partially filmed in Kalamazoo, starring his Barn Theatre co-star Penelope Alex) and the Apple TV+ anthology series Extrapolations.
Episode Resources
Robert’s last visit to TRPS in 2020 – with GL co-star Kim Zimmer
Richard chats with Robert Newman and Kim Zimmer on the radio in 2017
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I was hoping it was not true that Ashland did not really die , but if it is true then why doesn’t he come back as Ashlands twin brother. Is that a possibility?
Thanks for listening, Rosalie! As you heard Robert say, anything is possible in soaps!
Very nice interview with Robert. He’s such a natural, down to earth soul. I somehow lost the link to this story and posted a request to have it reposted; so glad I did. This is the sort of actor I would be so proud to know personally and promote as he is so very talented and humble. Gracious person. Wishing him much success in all he endeavors. I hope to catch this show while he’s in K-Zoo. Thanks for the sharing of this interview. I hope to meet Robert in person one day.
Thanks for listening – and reposting! If you can make it to Rock of Ages at The Barn, I recommend it. It’s fun seeing Robert on stage in a VERY different role than we’re used to.