The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul
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.
Episodes
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 entrusti...
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July 14, 2025 • 77 mins
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 T...
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June 23, 2025 • 17 mins
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 speak...
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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! Ov...
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June 5, 2025 • 58 mins
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 D...
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June 2, 2025 • 67 mins
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...
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May 22, 2025 • 56 mins
Actor, writer, and director Max Talisman joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss the power of creating inclusive stories, redefining queer romance on screen, and leading with kindness on set of his new film Things Like This.
MAX TALISMAN is rapidly emerging as a leading voice in Hollywood, with standout performances in the indie thriller Super Dark Times, the Jennifer Lopez film Marry Me, and hit series includ...
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Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall brings her signature openness to The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul, discussing her ongoing journey with self-kindness in the arts, the surprising truth about winning a Tony Award, and the supportive kindness of Jon Hamm while filming Your Friends and Neighbors.
LENA HALL is a Tony award winner and Grammy nominee who stars alongside Jon Hamm on the new Apple series, Your Frie...
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April 28, 2025 • 51 mins
Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss leading a cast with kindness, the unique way advertising influenced his career, his new show Ceremonies in Dark Old Men and more.
NORM LEWIS was recently seen onstage starring in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production of A Soldier's Play and in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End Concert of Love Never Dies. He starr...
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April 21, 2025 • 37 mins
Becca Tilley (The Bachelor) joins Robert Peterpaul on The Art of Kindness to explore how caring for our furry friends deepens empathy, why her viral Wicked‑inspired video struck a chord, and how her love story with Hayley Kiyoko was an act of kindness.
Meet Becca Tilley. A Louisiana native, the 30-something resides in Los Angeles, California with her girlfriend, Hayley Kiyoko and pup, Phoebe. She is the personality behind People’s...
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April 14, 2025 • 54 mins
Step inside Boop! the Musical's opening night on Broadway as The Art of Kindness host Robert Peterpaul interviews members of the cast and creative team at Sardi's restaurant in NYC.
In this episode you will hear from...
Creative team members: Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), Tony Award®-nominated lyricist Susan Birkenhead (Working, Jelly’s Last Jam), Tony Award®-winning book writer Bob Mart...
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March 24, 2025 • 75 mins
The luminous Kate Baldwin joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul this Women's History Month to discuss acts of kindness throughout her career on Broadway, Maestra Music and more.
Kate Baldwin is a two-time Tony Award and four-time Drama Desk Award nominee who has delighted audiences across the country with performances on Broadway, in concert and on television.
Kate starred as Irene Molloy opposite Bette Midler, David H...
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March 20, 2025 • 5 mins
Severance star Adam Scott reveals his definition of kindness to Robert Peterpaul during this short and sweet The Art of Kindness archival clip. The Emmy-nominated actor (also in Step Brothers and Parks and Rec) was previously on AOK alongside Kate Mara.
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March 10, 2025 • 27 mins
Acclaimed actress Teresa Palmer joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss uplifting others, acts of kindness from Emily Blunt and Ryan Gosling, her new show Mix Tape and more.
Teresa Palmer is a globally recognized performer who has been nominated for multiple Best Actress awards, including Critics Choice and many others from her home country in Australia.
You’ll likely recognize Teresa from her extensive onscreen...
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February 24, 2025 • 77 mins
The Wiggles founder Anthony Field joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his journey teaching kindness with the iconic children's group, being a role model for young audiences, his mental health struggles, having his daughter become a Wiggle and much more!
Anthony Field is an Australian musician, actor, songwriter and producer, best known as a founding leader of the children's group the Wiggles. For over three ...
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February 17, 2025 • 67 mins
Netflix's Love on the Spectrum star Tanner Smith and mom Nicci Smith join The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss their journey to reality television, being an example for others affected by autism, and spreading kindness everywhere they go. Happy Random Acts of Kindness day!
Tanner Smith is a South Carolina native thriving on the autism spectrum, whose self-proclaimed mission in life is to "Spread Joy All Around the ...
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February 10, 2025 • 76 mins
Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Rachel Bay Jones joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss how her career from Broadway (Dear Evan Hansen) to television (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage) has been fueled by kindness and so much more.
Rachel Bay Jones is an Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress best known for originating the role of 'Heidi Hansen' in the Original Broadway Cast of DEAR EVAN HANS...
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February 3, 2025 • 91 mins
High School Musical icon Corbin Bleu joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss navigating the industry with kindness from tv sets to Broadway stages. The performer gets a starry surprise (spoiler alert) from his DCOM co-star and friend Lucas Grabeel.
CORBIN BLEU (Joe Ross) is a versatile actor, singer/songwriter, dancer, voiceover artist and host. Bleu is best known as Chad Danforth in the Emmy-winning HIGH SCHOOL...
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January 23, 2025 • 32 mins
Corn Puddin! Step inside Schmigadoon! the musical's NYC rehearsals for the Kennedy Center world premiere (running January 31–February 9, 2024) with The Art of Kindness. Join Robert Peterpaul as he talks with stars like Tony-nominee Alex Brightman on translating the show from screen to stage, finding joy in the rehearsal room, kindness tips and more.
In this episode, you'll hear from Tony-winning Director and Choreographer Christop...
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January 6, 2025 • 51 mins
Another opening night on Broadway! Join The Art of Kindness live from the EUREKA DAY red carpet in December 2024, as Robert Peterpaul chats with all the stars about listening, decision making and, of course, kindness.
In this episode, you'll hear from Eureka Day cast members Tony Award nominee Amber Gray (Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Hadestown), two-time Tony Award nominee Jessica Hecht (Summer, 1976 at MTC, A Vie...
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