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A positively star-studded podcast that converses with and celebrates artists from all areas of the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Broadway etc.) who use their platform to make the world a better place. Join The AOK as we sprinkle positivity around like confetti and get to the bottom of what kindness really means. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul Robert Peterpaul

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 48 Ratings

A positively star-studded podcast that converses with and celebrates artists from all areas of the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Broadway etc.) who use their platform to make the world a better place. Join The AOK as we sprinkle positivity around like confetti and get to the bottom of what kindness really means. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

    Award-winning Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli: An Aria of Arts Education, Philanthropy & Jewish Stories

    Award-winning Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli: An Aria of Arts Education, Philanthropy & Jewish Stories

    World-renowned Opera Singer Sharon Azrieli joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss giving back to arts education, amplifying the Jewish community and more under the kindness sun.
    Sharon Azrieli is a philanthropist and award-winning opera singer. Born in Montreal, Sharon’s voice has soared around the world, gracing Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Opéra Bastille de Paris, to name a few. She’s recorded a string of albums, including her latest Secret Places: A Tribute to Michel LeGrand. Most importantly, Sharon is a passionate philanthropist for arts education. She sits on the boards of several organizations, including the Azrieli Foundation for which she created the Azrieli Music Prize to celebrate rising stars in music. 
    Speaking of, the Azrieli Music Prizes, Sharon and the AMP are celebrating a decade of championing exceptional music creation in NYC with a very special concert. See Sharon shine alongside world-renowned talent on Thursday, March 28th at 7:30 PM in the Starr Theater of Alice Tully Hall, which is at the iconic Lincoln Center.

    More on Sharon:
    sharonazrieli.com

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    Music:
    "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio.
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    • 50 min
    The Notebook Musical Broadway Opening Carpet: Nicholas Sparks, Ingrid Michaelson & More

    The Notebook Musical Broadway Opening Carpet: Nicholas Sparks, Ingrid Michaelson & More

    Bonus Episode Alert! Podcast history is being made - this is the first ever crossover episode event featuring Robert Peterpaul host of The Art of Kindness Podcast and Samantha Tuozzolo, co-host of Survival Jobs: A Podcast. Samantha and Robert are live on the opening night red carpet of The Notebook on Broadway asking cast, creative and attendees all about survival jobs and being kind! 
    This bonus episode features interviews with the stars and production team of the show including Ingrid Michaelson, Bekah Brunstetter, Joy Woods, Ryan Vasquez, Maryann Plunkett, Dorian Harewood, Jordan Tyson, John Cardoza, and Andrea Burns to name a few. Plus we chat with attendees including the man who started it all, Nicholas Sparks. 
    The Notebook is a new musical based on the best selling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
    The Notebook is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT, Spring Awakening) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida) and features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This Is Us), and choreography by Katie Spelman. Buy tickets to the show here! 

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    Episode editor:
    Carli Sanger

    Music:
    "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot): Free Yourself to See Yourself

    Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot): Free Yourself to See Yourself

    Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss their transformative Some Like It Hot journey, taking intentional time to rest and more.

    J. HARRISON GHEE won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for their role as “Daphne/Jerry” in SOME LIKE IT HOT, a role which also garnered them Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera Award nominations. Ghee was selected by Billy Porter to star as “Robyn/Kevin” on the hit FOX series ACCUSED, and previously played the series regular of “Kwame” on Netflix’s RAISING DION. On Broadway, they starred as “Lola” in KINKY BOOTS, created the role of “Andre Mayhem” in MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and have dazzled audiences in roles such as “Velma Kelly” in CHICAGO and “Johnny Hooker” in THE STING, opposite Harry Connick, Jr. 

    To learn more about Maestra Music and get tickets to their Amplify 2024 event, please visit: maestramusic.org/amplify/

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Boop! The Musical Star Jasmine Amy Rogers: Amplifying Equity in the Arts

    Boop! The Musical Star Jasmine Amy Rogers: Amplifying Equity in the Arts

    Performer Jasmine Amy Rogers joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss bringing icon Betty Boop to life onstage in Boop! The Musical, battling imposter syndrome, amplifying historically underrepresented voices and more this women's history month.

    Jasmine Amy Rogers (she/her) recently finished a run as the titular role of “Betty Boop” in the World Premiere of BOOP! THE MUSICAL at Chicago’s CIBC Theatre, directed by Jerry Mitchell. Prior to that she was seen as “Gretchen Wieners” in the First National Tour of MEAN GIRLS, “Melody Green” in Paper Mill Playhouse’s production of THE WANDERER, and as “Francis Bassey” in the world premiere of BECOMING NANCY, also directed by Jerry Mitchell, at the Alliance Theatre. On television she has appeared in EVIL on Paramount+.

    To learn more about Maestra Music's Amplify 2024 and get tickets, please visit: maestramusic.org/amplify/

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    • 47 min
    Broadway’s John Cardoza: Healing Through The Notebook Musical

    Broadway’s John Cardoza: Healing Through The Notebook Musical

    Broadway performer John Cardoza joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss playing young Noah in The Notebook the Musical and more.
    John Cardoza returns to Broadway with The Notebook, after originating Younger Noah in its world premiere production in Chicago. John starred as Christian in the National Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and made his Broadway debut in the original cast of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the Boston Conservatory of Music.

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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Fado Singer Carminho (Poor Things): Kindness is the Perfume of a Good Person

    Fado Singer Carminho (Poor Things): Kindness is the Perfume of a Good Person

    Portuguese superstar Fado singer Carminho joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her work on the Oscar-nominated film Poor Things with Emma Stone, the art of fado singing, kindness around the world and more.
    Carminho is a Portuguese superstar fado singer. Daughter of fado legend Teresa Siqueira, Carminho was immersed in music from a young age. Despite early interest in fado, she pursued a degree in marketing and traveled the world, returning with a newfound commitment to music. Her 2009 debut album "Fado" achieved platinum status and international recognition.
    Carminho has since released several critically acclaimed albums, most recently including "Portuguesa," which received a Latin Grammy nomination. Her captivating performances and deft storytelling has solidified her as the fado singer of her generation. In 2023, Carminho's trajectory continued to soar. She performed for the Pope, joined Coldplay onstage and had a cameo role in the Oscar-nominated film "Poor Things” starring Emma Stone. 

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    @carminho

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    • 1 hr 3 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
48 Ratings

48 Ratings

kpeter12 ,

It’s cool to be kind

Every episode puts a smile on my face. Robert’s passion and enthusiasm is felt in his words and the questions he provides to his guests! I will not miss an episode!

DreadlockedFairy ,

Where Do I Begin?

Since coming across this podcast a month or so ago, I've fallen head in love with everything about this pod: the concept, the guests, the way the conversations play out, the pieces of insight & wisdom I take from each episode &, most of all, the host, Rob, with all his genuine enthusiasm & revere for his guests &, of course, his kindness!!
Usually I only look for/listen to certain episodes of a pod, but AOK has become the 2nd one that I truly follow & I'm always awaiting the newest episode (even though, I have lots of old ones to catch up on). I've shared a specific episode with a friend, but, in general, I've been talking about it with others & have posted about it on IG.
Whether I've known the guest's work or not, I haven't heard a bad episode or not taken something from it.
Special shout out for covering the Jimmy Awards! I love that so many talented high school students had the opportunity to be interviewed.
Thank you to Rob & the entire AOK team are making a unique & exceptional podcast!!

JensPrettyPegs ,

Inspiring and Beautiful

As an artist and theater fan outside of show biz, this podcast is inspiring, joyful and humanizes many of the performers I have long admired on stage and screen. I love listening while painting and enjoy your discussions about kindness and a glimpses of the real life experiences of these people and their stories. Thank you for this your beautiful perspective 💙Jen (JensPrettyPegs)

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