Robert Peterpaul News

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome international pop star Ally Brooke on today's International Women's Day episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome Joanna A. Jones on this week's episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. Joanna discusses getting back in Hamilton on Broadway after the shutdown, battling audition anxiety and much more in this inspiring conversation.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomes  Claybourne Elder on this week's episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomed Constance Marie on this week's episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul.

On Saturday, February 12, at noon, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another Phill Hill masterpiece, at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, in Bridgeport, CT, a musical adaptation of the classic story of RAPUNZEL.  This is the story of a princess who is trapped by an enchantress, high up in a castle, waiting for her unknown male hero to rescue her.  This adaptation also contains elements of another legendary story involving a sword and a stone.   Phill Hill writes in a comedic manner that simultaneously entertains adults and children, while giving the entire cast fun roles to portray.

Downtown Cabaret Theatre will open Rapunzel this weekend in Bridgeport, CT. The Theatre for Young Audiences production opens Saturday, February 12 and runs through March 20 at Connecticut's most historic Cabaret theatre. DCT's Rapunzel puts a “twist” on the classic tale about the girl with the long golden hair who's been locked away in a tower by an evil enchantress. 

JoAnna Garcia Swisher is the guest on today's special episode of The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul. Swisher discusses making Netflix's Sweet Magnolias season 2, acts of kindness that changed the course of her career and much more in this empowering conversation.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome Broadway star Lesli Margherita on the season one finale of The Art of Kindness. The Olivier Award-winning performer discusses kindness on Broadway, how she connects with her villainous roles like Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, hacking self tape auditions in quarantine, growing up on a cattle ranch (where she performed Sondheim with cows), and a whole lot more.

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to welcome film Producer Andrew Gernhard (Synthetic Cinema International) on the latest episode of The Art of Kindness. 

Afra discusses being a Rockette in Radio City's Christmas Spectacular, taking care of her body as a Broadway dancer, acts of kindness from stars like Brian Stokes Mitchell and more.

The cast of Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Rapunzel is having a blast in rehearsals. The TYA musicals puts a new “twist” on the classic tale about the girl with the long golden hair. When young Rapunzel has been locked in a tower by a wicked enchantress, it takes a young hero to help her escape, and that’s just the beginning of the story!

The Downtown Cabaret Theatre has announced that their Theatre For Young Audiences season will continue with a new musical version of Rapunzel this winter. 

Robert Peterpaul, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, welcomed acclaimed former stand-up comic Lisa Lampanelli on today’s episode of The Art of Kindness. They discuss Lisa's journey from 'Queen of Mean' to 'Queen of Meaning,' recognizing what's good for you, kindness within the arts and more.

The Art of Kindness podcast, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, has announced that Author and Mindfulness Teacher Shelly Tygielski is on today’s episode to discuss her inspiring new book Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World.

The Art of Kindness podcast, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, is thrilled to announce that WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston appears in a special Halloween episode. The podcast is now available exclusively from the Broadway Podcast Network wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Broadway and opera star Zachary James took a spooky trip down memory lane on The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week. The award-winning performer reminisced about his time originating the role of Lurch in The Addams Family on Broadway with Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, and told a spooky theatre ghost story!

On Friday, September 10, I had the pleasure of seeing THE SOUNDS OF THE SEVENTIES, reprised at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre. This approximate two hour performance includes nearly fifty different songs, performed by the extremely talented four original cast members. Mikayla Petrilla, Saige Bryan, Robert Peterpaul, and Everton Ricketts all have incredible voices, strong stage presences, tremendous acting skills, tight stage chemistry with each other, and a positive attitude of genuinely enjoying their performance, radiating positive energy all throughout the audience!

The Art of Kindness podcast is set to debut with a star-studded guest list this July. Hosted by award-winning actor, writer and journalist Robert Peterpaul, the series spotlights artists from all areas of the entertainment industry using their platform to make the world a better place.

NEWSIES in Westport is a must-see masterpiece! A combination of local talent and Broadway talent help create a moving show that touches the hearts of all the viewers! I highly recommend this show!

On Friday, December 13, I had the pleasure of seeing JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT spectacularly performed at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, CT.  Marking the fiftieth anniversary of this very first musical collaboration between songwriter Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice, this show remains entertaining to audiences across multiple generations.   Under the direction of Andrea Pane and choreography of Cassie Caroll, this stellar cast delivers a phenomenal performance!  The cast includes some of my favorite familiar local talent, such as Robert Peterpaul, Andrea Pane, Everton Ricketts, and Cassie Caroll.  This show has now also introduced me to the amazing talent of Desi Amato, who shines as the best narrator I have ever seen in this show.