The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul

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A positively star-studded podcast that converses with celebrity guests from all areas of the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Broadway etc.) who use their platform to build a kinder world. Join The AOK as we sprinkle unhinged positivity around like confetti and uncover the best ways to activate kindness. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

  1. From 'The Voice' to Broadway: Cassadee Pope on Unlocking Vulnerability & Owning Your Story

    1D AGO

    From 'The Voice' to Broadway: Cassadee Pope on Unlocking Vulnerability & Owning Your Story

    The Voice winner Cassadee Pope joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss unlocking vulnerability, shedding perfectionism as a storyteller, self-kindness on Broadway and tour, her new show Rolling Thunder and more. CASSADEE POPE rose to fame as the first female winner of the hit reality show The Voice. After fronting pop-punk band Hey Monday and releasing a chart-topping solo country album, she’s made a powerful return to her roots with her pop-punk album Hereditary—a raw and emotional exploration of life, love, and legacy. She’s recently enjoyed lighting up the stage in a different way, starring in the off-Broadway productions Titanique as Rose and, now, Rolling Thunder: A Rock Journey as Linda. Follow Cassadee @cassadeepope Follow us ⁠⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠ / ⁠@robpeterpaul⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠!⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m
  2. Kind Leadership with Tony-Winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending)

    AUG 18 · BONUS

    Kind Leadership with Tony-Winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending)

    Maybe Happy Ending Director Michael Arden speaks on kind leadership and more live from the 2025 Tony Awards winner's room, where The Art of Kindness podcast was stationed. Follow us ⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min
  3. Andrew Lloyd Webber & Jamie Lloyd on 'Radical' Sunset Boulevard Re-Invention: Live from Tony Awards

    JUL 28 · BONUS

    Andrew Lloyd Webber & Jamie Lloyd on 'Radical' Sunset Boulevard Re-Invention: Live from Tony Awards

    Tony Award winners Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jamie Lloyd take home Best Revival for their gripping, radically reimagined production of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway starring Nicole Scherzinger. In this episode, the Lloyds step into the Tony Awards Winner’s Room fresh off their big win to speak with members of the press. AOK recorded as the duo opened up about artistic risk-taking, their creative partnership, and the power of entrusting bold new visions to tell timeless stories. Follow us ⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  4. Kinds of Kindness with Broadway's BFF Erika Henningsen (Just in Time)

    JUL 14

    Kinds of Kindness with Broadway's BFF Erika Henningsen (Just in Time)

    Broadway star Erika Henningsen (Mean Girls) joins The Art of Kindness podcast with Robert Peterpaul to discuss all kinds of kindness from her sparkly gold kindness to Jonathan Groff's blue. Speaking of, she also touches on kind leadership, like with her new show Just in Time (starring Jonathan Groff) and the Netflix series The Four Seasons (led by Tina Fey). ERIKA HENNINGSEN stars in the Netflix series THE FOUR SEASONS opposite Tina Fey and Steve Carrell and can currently be seen on stage starring in the Broadway production of JUST IN TIME, opposite Jonathan Groff. Erika originated the leading role of 'Cady Heron' in MEAN GIRLS on Broadway and received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for her work. Other TV credits include GIRLS5EVA, HARLEM, BLUE BLOODS, and FBI: INTERNATIONAL. Erika also voices the lead role of Charlie Morningstar in the hugely popular A24/Amazon animated musical comedy series HAZBIN HOTEL. Follow Erika ⁠@erikahenningsen Follow us ⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠ / ⁠@robpeterpaul⁠ ⁠Support the show⁠! (⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
  5. Sarah Snook (Succession) on Acts of Kindness That Led to Tony Award Win & More

    JUN 23 · BONUS

    Sarah Snook (Succession) on Acts of Kindness That Led to Tony Award Win & More

    Emmy Award® winner Sarah Snook (Succession) wins the 2025 Best Actress Tony Award for her performance in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY on Broadway. In an acting coup for the ages, Snook takes on all 26 roles in this gripping, witty and vibrantly contemporary production that breathes new life into Oscar Wilde’s classic tale. In this episode, Sarah walks fresh off the Radio City Stage into the Tony Awards Winner's Room, where she speaks with Robert Peterpaul and other members of the press. Follow us ⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠! (⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  6. Fun Is a Prerequisite: Broadway Director-Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter’s Recipe for Kind Leadership

    JUN 9

    Fun Is a Prerequisite: Broadway Director-Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter’s Recipe for Kind Leadership

    Broadway Director & Choreographer JoAnn M. Hunter (Bad Cinderella, School of Rock) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss creating kind communities in theatre, her magical new production of Disney's The Little Mermaid at Paper Mill Playhouse, why she only wants to work with compassionate people and more. JOANN M. HUNTER (Director & Choreographer). Always an honor and treat to be back at Paper Mill Playhouse! Over 30 Broadway, West End, and Australian first-class credits. Directed and choreographed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Early and infant stages: director-choreographer of Jo: The Little Women Musical, Yasuke: The Legend of the Black Samurai, and Birds of New York by Sophie B. Hawkins. I have worked with some extraordinary creatives in my career. How very lucky was I. In honing my craft, I keep my mentors in my heart. I am proud to be a Japanese American woman, and am more than just that. Follow JoAnn ⁠@joann_m_hunter Follow us ⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠ / ⁠@robpeterpaul⁠ ⁠Support the show⁠! (⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  7. Tony Nominee Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her): Let Kindness Be Your Star [Re-Release]

    JUN 5 · BONUS

    Tony Nominee Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her): Let Kindness Be Your Star [Re-Release]

    From the AOK archive: Broadway star Megan Hilty joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss her incredible career through the lens of kindness. From Idina Menzel's career-changing act of kindness to what she learned from Dolly Parton herself, Megan shares countless inspiring stories and quips while reflecting on her journey. Megan Hilty is probably most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in the NBC Musical Drama “Smash.” Before that, Hilty started her career on Broadway, playing Glinda in “Wicked,” Doralee Rhodes in “9 to 5 The Musical,” and Brooke Ashton in “Noises Off,” which earned her a Tony Award Nomination. Other stage credits include Audrey in “Little Shop of Horrors” (Kennedy Center), Annie Oakley in “Annie Get Your Gun” (Encores/NY City Center) and Lorelei Lee in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (Encores/NY City Center). Her numerous television credits include “Sean Saves The World” with Sean Hayes, “Difficult People,” “Braindead,” “The Good Fight,” playing the iconic Patsy Cline in “Patsy and Loretta” and Lily in NBC’s “Annie Live!” Megan’s voiceover work spans from audiobooks to kids animated favorites on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netfilx, Hulu & Cartoon Network. Hilty continues to tour her cabaret show with her band, led by Grammy Nominated Matt Cusson, which has been taped for “Live from Lincoln Center” on PBS, and regularly appears with world renowned orchestras including the NY Pops, Boston Pops and the National Symphony Orchestra. Follow Megan @meganhilty Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  8. From $15 Therapy to Tony Nomination: Broadway's Marjan Neshat on Radical Kindness

    JUN 2

    From $15 Therapy to Tony Nomination: Broadway's Marjan Neshat on Radical Kindness

    Tony-nominated actor Marjan Neshat (English) unpacks the kindness of her journey to Broadway on The Art of Kindness. The performer joins Robert Peterpaul to discuss $15 therapy that changed her life, what her history-making nomination means to her, the power of live theatre and more. MARJAN NESHAT emigrated to America from Iran as a child, leaving her homeland for safety and new opportunities amid difficult circumstances. Nowadays, you may recognize her from hit TV shows like New Amsterdam, The Blacklist, and a recent stint on The Night Agent or iconic films like RoboCop.  She’s also a stage veteran, most recently earning a Tony nomination for her stunning performance in English at the Atlantic Theater Company. Not a bad way to make a Broadway debut. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play English, by Sanaz Toossi, is a comedic and thought-provoking drama about Iranian adults preparing for the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam. The play explores themes of language acquisition, identity, and empathy… Follow Marjan @marjie33 Let's be friends! ⁠⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@robpeterpaul⁠⁠ ⁠⁠youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠! (⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok⁠⁠) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
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A positively star-studded podcast that converses with celebrity guests from all areas of the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Broadway etc.) who use their platform to build a kinder world. Join The AOK as we sprinkle unhinged positivity around like confetti and uncover the best ways to activate kindness. Part of the Broadway Podcast Network.

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