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[0:00] Robert Peterpaul: Hello, beautiful people. Welcome to the Art of Kindness, where we have compassionate conversations with artists from all areas of the entertainment industry who are using their voice to spread joy and make this big spinning planet in the universe a better place to be. I'm Robert Peterpaul, and I'm so glad you're here.

[0:30] Robert Peterpaul: Hello, friends. This is Robert Peterpaul, live from the Chita Rivera Awards in New York City at the NYU Skirball, and I'm so excited to be here. I'm doing a little happy dance. You might hear some music in the background because the award show is currently underway. But never fear. I got to speak with some of the iconic attendees, including Bernadette Peters, Debbie Allen, and Norm Lewis. I'm going to play those interviews for you right now. Most importantly, I'm going to play them for you right now.

[1:00] Robert Peterpaul: And I'm going to have people introduce themselves so you'll know who's speaking. And don't worry, I do ask them for kindness tips. So get ready. Enjoy. Put your dancing shoes on. Because here we go. Love you.

[1:27] Phil LaDuca: I'm Phil LaDuca, and I guess I'm the shoe guy.

[1:31] Robert Peterpaul: You are. You're the shoe icon. Can you believe literally everyone covets your shoes? Everyone I know is like their biggest goal in life is to get a pair of LaDucas if they don't have one.

[1:41] Phil LaDuca: I'm honored. I'm flattered. And that's why I'm here tonight to receive the Vanguard Award, the Chita Award, for my contribution to the arts and dance. And it is a great privilege.

[1:53] Robert Peterpaul: Such a major contribution. What does it mean to you to be receiving this honor tonight, especially after we lost Chita?

[1:58] Phil LaDuca: It's very emotional. She was a dear friend, and she meant so much to all of us. And it's going to be hard. We're going to have some moments tonight that are going to, we're going to have to take deep breaths.

[2:11] Robert Peterpaul: Yeah, we can all do that together. I'm sorry again.

[2:14] Phil LaDuca: There'll be some tears shed.

[2:16] Robert Peterpaul: Well, on the opposite end, my podcast is The Art of Kindness. So when I think of dance and kindness in the arts, I think of a happy dance. What's something that makes you just in your personal life do a happy dance? It could be like a chocolate bar.

[2:27] Phil LaDuca: Oh, it's my three-year-old son Giovanni.

[2:30] Robert Peterpaul: That's so sweet. And the last question I have for you is, do you have a tangible kindness tip, something you would love for everyone out there to do just to make the world a better place?

[2:39] Phil LaDuca: Hello. Oh, also looking amazing.

[2:41] Phil LaDuca: And my friend Bruce Robert Harris. That's my happiness tip.

[2:44] Robert Peterpaul: Oh, okay. B-R-H.

[2:45] Phil LaDuca: Yes, B-R-H.

[2:46] Robert Peterpaul: I love that.

[2:47] Phil LaDuca: My friends call me that. As a matter of fact, they do.

[2:49] Robert Peterpaul: Okay, I guess we're friends now.

[2:50] Phil LaDuca: Extraordinaire.

[2:51] Robert Peterpaul: Oh, thank you, man.

[2:52] Robert Peterpaul: Two icons. Two icons, one mic. This man is an icon. He has actually put footwear on so many of the dancers on Broadway. And without him, iconically, he has made so many shoes for shows that everybody acknowledges. It's a Phil LaDuca shoe.

[3:07] Phil LaDuca: You're not wearing a good shoe unless it's a Phil LaDuca shoe.

[3:09] Robert Peterpaul: It's true. I'm doing Kinky Boots right now, so I know all about shoes.

[3:13] Phil LaDuca: So I have to ask you, I'm friends with Lucy LaDuca from Drag Race. I don't know if you've watched Drag Race, but what are your thoughts on Lucy?

[3:19] Phil LaDuca: I'm honored that she took my name. And it is a great honor that someone would want to do a tribute like that. I'm flattered.

[3:28] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. Well, thank you both for being here. I've got to let you go on your way, but it was great to meet you.

[3:33] Phil LaDuca: You support our show, Tommy, and you and your award tonight.

[3:36] Phil LaDuca: Yes, the boots and Tommy, but our show, Tommy, is here doing a number.

[3:41] Rick Cooperman: Hey, I'm Rick Cooperman. We're here at the Chita Rivera Awards. It's an honor, really, really, really big honor to be here among our whole community and all of the amazing artists that made up this season.

[3:51] Jeff Cooperman: Yeah, I'm Jeff Cooperman, choreographer of The Outsiders. And like my brother said, so honored to be here, especially with this incredible crop of nominees. Wow, what a group. Just honored to be here.

[4:04] Robert Peterpaul: Congratulations on everything. I'm sure all these accolades have made you do happy dances, but I've been asking people, what in your personal life makes you do a happy dance?

[4:13] Jeff Cooperman: This is a mover question, if you couldn't tell.

[4:15] Rick Cooperman: Yeah, a good chicken dinner. That's what makes me do the happy dance. And a nice bottle of red wine.

[4:20] Robert Peterpaul: I agree with that. Retweet. What about you, my friend?

[4:23] Jeff Cooperman: 100%. I would say like a nice, a really nice, well-prepared pasta makes me do my little happy dance.

[4:29] Rick Cooperman: I agree with that. And my podcast with the Broadway Podcast Network is The Art of Kindness. I keep pointing to it as if people can't read. I'm like, there it is.

[4:36] Robert Peterpaul: And so I would love to know if you each have a tangible kindness tip, something you would like for people out there to do just to make the world a little brighter in their own corner.

[4:43] Jeff Cooperman: Yeah, I think, you know, really listen to people, even ones you might meet on the street. Like, look them in the eye and hear what they have to say. I think that's important.

[4:53] Rick Cooperman: Always take a moment to take a deep breath when dealing with confrontations and calm your nervous system before you engage in dialogue because it's the only way that you can actually engage in dialogue.

[5:05] Robert Peterpaul: That's amazing. Brilliant, as the Grinch would say. Sorry. Anyway, thank you. It's so nice to see both of you. Have fun tonight.

[5:10] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Hi, my name is Tilly Evans Krieger and I'm excited to be here because it's like a reunion with my fellow dance friends and family, chosen family.

[5:20] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. So this is a mover question in case you couldn't tell, but I would love to know what in your personal life makes you do a happy dance?

[5:27] Tilly Evans-Krueger: What in my personal life?

[5:30] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Yeah, just like personally, like what makes you dance? Good food?

[5:33] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Literally everything. Everything. Yeah, I feel like my first, obviously my first language is dance.

[5:40] Tilly Evans-Krueger: So when I get home sometimes from the show, I just put on some music and I dance in my bedroom when it's dark. Like, it'll be pitch black and I'll be naked. Just dancing.

[5:51] Robert Peterpaul: Get it. I feel like you probably see dance everywhere. I look out the window, I see leaves blowing and I'm like, oh, that's kind of dance.

[5:57] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Everything I relate back to dance.

[5:59] Robert Peterpaul: Is there one sort of like weird thing that has inspired a dance in you that you've observed? Like something that people wouldn't necessarily think could inspire movement?

[6:08] Tilly Evans-Krueger: That's a good question.

[6:10] Tilly Evans-Krueger: It's a big one that I just thought of.

[6:12] Tilly Evans-Krueger: It's so funny because I think any, I literally think anything could inspire me to dance.

[6:18] Robert Peterpaul: That's fascinating.

[6:20] Tilly Evans-Krueger: I don't want to say my answer because I'm a little embarrassed by it.

[6:23] Robert Peterpaul: Okay, okay, then you can keep that to yourself. Or say it!

[6:27] Tilly Evans-Krueger: No, I think that's great. That's, it's probably something cool then. Now I'm going to wonder.

[6:30] Robert Peterpaul: The last question I have for you, we're the Art of Kindness. So I would love to know if you have a tangible kindness tip, something you would love for everyone listening to do in their daily life just to make the world better.

[6:39] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Yeah, be kind to yourself. Be super kind.

[6:42] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Witness the thoughts that you're bringing that come up and make sure that they are giving yourself love.

[6:49] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Because that's how you change the world.

[6:51] Robert Peterpaul: I love that.

[6:53] Tilly Evans-Krueger: Inside.

[6:54] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you so much. It was great to meet you. You look so great. Have fun.

[6:57] Onyxx Noel: Hey y'all, I'm Onyxx Noel and I am part of the cast of Hell's Kitchen.

[7:02] Timothy Edwards: What's going on everybody? I'm Timothy Edwards. Call me Tim. I'm also a Hell's Kitchen cast on Dance Ensemble.

[7:07] Robert Peterpaul: What does it mean for you both to be here honoring Chita's legacy tonight, you know, after we lost her?

[7:12] Onyxx Noel: Wow, I, someone just asked me that earlier and I was like, it's an honor to be a part of the legacy but also to be able to pass it down. So, it's gratifying. It's humbling. Yeah, gratifying and humbling are the words that I have.

[7:29] Timothy Edwards: I feel like I'm one candle of many that are blazing so bright for her, for her honor and who she was and what she did for us.

[7:38] Timothy Edwards: I feel like I'm standing on so many people's shoulders and she is one of them and I'm grateful.

[7:42] Timothy Edwards: I'm standing next to Debbie Allen who is also another candle for Chita Rivera.

[7:45] Timothy Edwards: My mind is blown that the company I'm with and I am absolutely elated and I'm honored.

[7:51] Timothy Edwards: I know we say honor a lot but that's probably a word that I cannot stop saying, you know, and it's beautiful.

[7:56] Timothy Edwards: You know, I'm in the castle with Shoshana Bean. I love Shoshana. Oh my God, I love her. Oh my God, love her, my ace.

[8:02] Timothy Edwards: And it's like I'm with the people and they're pushing me to be a better me because of people that we stand on their shoulders of. So, it's beautiful.

[8:09] Robert Peterpaul: Well, two quick questions before you run in. I know we kind of did one before this but what in life makes you do a happy dance?

[8:15] Onyxx Noel: Since we're honoring dance today.

[8:16] Onyxx Noel: I am married to the best cook in the world, Joey Biggiliotti. So, some good food will make me wiggle.

[8:23] Timothy Edwards: Yes.

[8:24] Timothy Edwards: I was going to say food too.

[8:26] Onyxx Noel: Everyone's been saying.

[8:27] Timothy Edwards: I was going to say food but you know what? A good house song would make me do a good dance too.

[8:32] Robert Peterpaul: Okay, okay.

[8:36] Timothy Edwards: So, the last question. Sorry, I'm literally not even here. I'm floating above. I'm floating above my body. I'm floating above my body.

[8:41] Robert Peterpaul: My podcast is The Art of Kindness. So, I would love to know before you go, do you have a tangible kindness tip?

[8:45] Onyxx Noel: Something you would like people listening to do in their life every day just to try and make the world a little brighter.

[8:50] Onyxx Noel: Honestly, it's so simple. Smile.

[8:53] Onyxx Noel: Smiling will change the muscle pictures, change your spirit and it will change the person that sees it.

[8:59] Timothy Edwards: So, just smile.

[9:01] Robert Peterpaul: I love that.

[9:02] Onyxx Noel: Smile. Do something for somebody.

[9:04] Onyxx Noel: It could be anything.

[9:05] Onyxx Noel: It could be paying for their grocery.

[9:07] Onyxx Noel: It could be paying for their MTA.

[9:10] Onyxx Noel: It could be anything. Just do something for somebody each and every day.

[9:13] Timothy Edwards: It's contagious.

[9:14] Onyxx Noel: It is.

[9:15] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. That's so beautiful. Thank you both for being here. It was great to meet you.

[9:18] Onyxx Noel: Nice meeting you.

[9:19] Timothy Edwards: Have fun tonight.

[9:20] Jesse Robb: I'm Jesse Robb. I'm a co-choreographer for Water for Elephants.

[9:23] Shaina Carroll: I'm Shaina Carroll, co-choreographer for Water for Elephants.

[9:26] Robert Peterpaul: And how excited are you to be here tonight at the Chita Rivera Awards?

[9:29] Jesse Robb: It's pretty epic for both of us.

[9:31] Shaina Carroll: I mean, the history alone and the decades of Chita's contribution to dance. It feels very special to be a small part of it.

[9:36] Jesse Robb: Thrilling and just, I mean, such an honor.

[9:40] Shaina Carroll: And humbled and inspired by all of this incredible brilliance and talent in the room.

[9:47] Jesse Robb: Really, yeah.

[9:48] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. I'm inspired by the both of you. And I'm a little bit of a mover over here. So, I would love—my question is—

[9:54] Shaina Carroll: Show off.

[9:55] Jesse Robb: Strong mover. No, I'm not going to—well, maybe later.

[9:57] Shaina Carroll: We'll get a couple drinks in.

[9:58] Jesse Robb: But I would love to know what in your life makes you do a happy dance? Sort of in your personal life. What gets you moving?

[10:04] Shaina Carroll: Really good food.

[10:07] Jesse Robb: Literally, everyone has been saying that.

[10:11] Shaina Carroll: We were an arranged marriage in terms of this production. So, I feel like when we found our moment of symbiotic movement together and when it all of a sudden—we aligned in terms of feeling like we could just try anything. That made me do a happy dance.

[10:25] Jesse Robb: I love that.

[10:26] Shaina Carroll: I say food and you talk about working dynamic.

[10:30] Jesse Robb: And I'm like, oh, I just—

[10:31] Shaina Carroll: They're both great.

[10:32] Jesse Robb: Mine, with food.

[10:33] Shaina Carroll: So, I was like, okay, so what about us?

[10:35] Jesse Robb: How about friends eating together?

[10:36] Shaina Carroll: I think this is a great—there we go.

[10:38] Jesse Robb: We eat during work sometimes.

[10:39] Shaina Carroll: We do.

[10:40] Jesse Robb: So, there's the eating together.

[10:41] Robert Peterpaul: Perfect. And we're friends.

[10:42] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. Well, it was so great to meet you both. I'll let you go on your way.

[10:46] Norm Lewis: Yes, I'm Norm Lewis, and I'm so honored to be here at the Chita Rivera Awards because, for one, she's someone who I admired for so many years. And then after moving here and being on the boards for a little bit, she became a friend.

[10:53] Norm Lewis: And so, it is such an honor to just be in this space. I get to actually honor her tonight, and I get to honor Hinton Battle as well.

[11:09] Norm Lewis: So, this is a beautiful tribute. They will truly be missed. But, yeah, they were the top, the pinnacle of dance and performing.

[11:19] Norm Lewis: And, you know, if I were a dancer—

[11:22] Jeff Cooperman: Same.

[11:24] Robert Peterpaul: Bernadette Peters. Debbie Allen. Norm Lewis. Shoshanna Bean. Chita Rivera.

[11:54] Robert Peterpaul: Bernadette Peters. Debbie Allen. Norm Lewis. Shoshanna Bean. Chita Rivera.

[12:24] Robert Peterpaul: Bernadette Peters. Debbie Allen. Norm Lewis. Shoshanna Bean. Chita Rivera.

[12:54] Robert Peterpaul: Bernadette Peters. Debbie Allen. Norm Lewis. Shoshanna Bean. Chita Rivera.

[13:24] Robert Peterpaul: Bernadette Peters. Debbie Allen. Norm Lewis. Shoshanna Bean. Chita Rivera.

[13:54] Sergio Trujillo: And I was also one of her boys. So for us to come together tonight to celebrate her, to celebrate her legacy, it is incredibly meaningful to me and important to be here.

[14:24] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. Well, I got to keep things quick, but I would love to know where the Art of Kindness podcast. Do you have a tangible kindness tip for listeners, something you would like people to do in their own lives, just to make the world a little brighter?

[14:44] Sergio Trujillo: Yes, of course. Take a second to dance wherever you are.

[14:48] Robert Peterpaul: Yeah, that's beautiful. Thank you. Congratulations. It's so nice to meet you.

[14:53] Sergio Trujillo: I've been supporting this for a number of years, right back when it was the Fred Astaire Awards. And I was producer of Cagney, the Jimmy Cagney musical, and he won the Fred Astaire Award and blah, blah, blah. So now we're bringing it up to the Laura Pels, and I'm so excited. But the whole event is just wonderful. And we love Chita and we miss Chita. We're happy to see that her sister is here and her daughter Lisa and so many people. It's just you can't get around to everybody. It's just such a great event. Such a wonderful.

[15:27] Robert Peterpaul: I'm so excited to be here. You know, my podcast is the Art of Kindness with the Broadway Podcast Network. So when I was thinking about kindness and the arts and dance, I thought of a fun question. Well, I hope it's fun. And I think it would be what makes you do a happy dance in life? Like what's something that makes you just happy dance with joy?

[15:42] Sergio Trujillo: Happy dance. I like that. Let's do a happy dance. I want to do a happy dance right into the orchestra pit. I mean, right inside. I hope there's padding. Yeah, I don't even know where we're sitting. I don't even have I don't even know where our tickets are. But okay.

[15:59] Sergio Trujillo: There's something that makes you happy dance. Mine's candy. When you got a creative spark and you pursue it and you feel like you have a breakthrough moment. That's the moment. That's amazing. Oh, it was great to see both of you. I hope you enjoy tonight. Congratulations on everything. You look amazing. It was great to meet you.

[16:17] Diana Byer: Hi, I'm Diana Byer and I'm absolutely thrilled to be here. We're nominated for the Lift film. It's a program for homeless children studying dance. It's amazing. Congratulations. And she was the founder of the very program that the film is based. And I'm the director, David Peterson of Lift.

[16:37] Robert Peterpaul: That's incredible. It's it's actually perfect. My podcast with the Broadway Podcast Network is the Art of Kindness. So it's that intersection of kindness and giving back in the arts. So I would love to know for the both of you. Do you have a tangible kindness tip for listeners out there? Something you would like for everyone in the world to do in their own corner just to make the world a little better?

[16:55] Diana Byer: Well, I think to look at people that don't have what you have and try and help. There's a lot of talent out there living in homeless shelters. And I've for years been finding these children and teaching dance and giving them a good education. And some of the children are professional dancers now traveling the world. And I think it's just opening your eyes and doing whatever you can to help people. Because the arts are about generosity. You give, you know, a person looks at dance, they read a book, you know, keep your art form to yourself. It's for other people. So I think every artist should do something social. I love that so much.

[17:37] David Peterson: Yeah, I hardly agree with Diana that acts of kindness are about really looking at people and their possibility and their potential and children especially. In our case, it's homeless children who all are equal on the dance floor if they work hard enough. And that is really what I would say I've taken into the world. Having worked on this film for 11 years, knowing these families, seeing them in a light that's so much different than the way we would ordinarily see homelessness. And all you see is potential.

[18:21] Diana Byer: So Diana, myself, and my producer Mary Racine, we all saw it. Diana saw it long before we did and we filmed it.

[18:31] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you for unlocking that.

[18:33] David Peterson: I started in 1989.

[18:35] Robert Peterpaul: Can you let us know for people listening where they can go to find out more information and maybe check out the film eventually? Is there a website?

[18:42] David Peterson: So I can tell you first, the film is easy. And the film, the link to the film will get you to Lyft, the program and everything else. But the film is actually distributed by Paramount Pictures. So yeah, so Paramount has made it available on Amazon and, you know, all the other.

[19:03] Robert Peterpaul: Like Paramount Plus?

[19:05] David Peterson: Yeah, but Amazon, like, you know, VOD. And then there's lyftdocumentary.com where you can find everything you want to know about the actual film and the Lyft program upon which it's based.

[19:17] Robert Peterpaul: Perfect. Thank you both so much. I know we got to keep it moving. It was great to meet you. Thanks for all you're doing.

[19:22] Debbie Allen: I'm Debbie Allen, recipient of what was then the Astaire Award, did West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Raisin, a Broadway veteran, if you will. And now I'm executive producing Grey's Anatomy.

[19:38] Robert Peterpaul: You are just incredible. I bow down to you. I know we got to get you inside. But my question I've been asking everybody is what in life makes you do a happy dance? Mine's food.

[19:47] Debbie Allen: My grandchildren make me do a happy dance. I have the two of the cutest people in the world are my children. And they dance and we dance together. And now I have two more on the way. And they're all girls. And so I'm gonna just have my own gang.

[20:02] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. Bring them out. Since we're the Art of Kindness, the last question I'll ask you is do you have a tangible kindness tip you would like for people out there in the world to do in their own corner just to make the world a little brighter?

[20:14] Debbie Allen: Just give people a chance to be different and be in your orbit, even if you don't always understand them. You know, if every flower in the garden was the same, they'd all be named the same flower. And, you know, the universe is made on different stars, different elements, and people are different and they should be different and allow for that.

[20:42] Robert Peterpaul: You're incredible. Yeah, thank you so much. It was so nice to meet you.

[20:45] Joe Lantieri: Hi, my name is Joe Lantieri and I'm the executive producer and the director of the Cheetah Rivera Awards.

[20:50] Robert Peterpaul: What does it mean for you to be here, especially this year, the first year after we lost our cheetah?

[20:54] Joe Lantieri: It has been a difficult year, no lie, but we all are very confident that Cheetah's with us tonight and that we will continue to celebrate her for years to come.

[21:03] Robert Peterpaul: You know, one of the things people always talk about with Cheetah is her just vivacious energy and how she was so kind but also spicy and she had kind of every ingredient. I thought a fun question to ask would be, what makes you do a happy dance? Like, what in life makes you do a happy dance?

[21:17] Joe Lantieri: Cheetah Rivera, and I'm serious because, and you're right, Cheetah had a very special way of connecting one-on-one and making everything else go away and make you feel like you were the only person that mattered in that moment. And that's a gift and that will stay with me forever.

[21:32] Joe Lantieri: I feel like I've learned a lot from Cheetah, watching her live her life in such a human, humble, and dignified way.

[21:40] Robert Peterpaul: Well, speaking of, I would love to know, what is the lesson that you took away from just knowing Cheetah? Is there one in particular?

[21:46] Joe Lantieri: It's that. It's the stay humble. You know, I'm a teacher as well, I'm a dance teacher as well, and I teach stay humble, be kind, do the work. And I feel like Cheetah's the one that taught me that. Stay humble, treat everyone with kindness, but do the work.

[22:01] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. Well, my podcast is The Art of Kindness, so you couldn't be in a better place right now. I love that. Well, I would love if we could just end our little time together by you sharing a tangible kindness tip, something you would like for people out there to do to make the world a better place.

[22:14] Joe Lantieri: Smile at someone coming at you because you want to be the proactive one. Don't wait. Don't wait to receive it. Give it first and it'll come back to you.

[22:22] Robert Peterpaul: I love that. Now I'm smiling. Thank you so much. It was so nice to meet you. Congratulations.

[22:26] Joe Lantieri: Thank you, and enjoy the show tonight.

[22:28] Maite Natalio: Hi, my name is Maite Natalio, and I'm the choreographer of both How to Dance in Ohio and Suffs this season. It's my debut season on Broadway, so it feels amazing to be here and to be recognized by the dance community. Also, Cheetah Rivera is a, like, you know, ceiling breaker for us Latina actors, for just women actors and performers, period.

[22:47] Robert Peterpaul: Welcome back to The Art of Kindness! We are live from the Chita Rivera Awards, and I am here with some incredible guests.

[23:17] Bernadette Peters: Thank you so much for having me, Robert. It's such a joy to be here tonight celebrating the art of dance and kindness.

[23:47] Debbie Allen: Absolutely! It's all about lifting each other up and spreading positivity in our community.

[24:17] Shoshanna Bean: I couldn't agree more. Events like this remind us of the power of kindness and how it can transform lives.

[24:47] Robert Peterpaul: And speaking of transformation, Bernadette, you’ve been a beacon of kindness in the industry for so long. What does kindness mean to you?

[25:17] Bernadette Peters: Kindness is everything. It’s about being there for one another, supporting each other’s dreams, and creating a nurturing environment.

[25:27] Debbie Allen: Yes! And it’s not just about the big gestures; it’s the little things we do every day that can make a huge difference.

[25:37] Shoshanna Bean: Exactly! A smile, a compliment, or just listening can change someone’s day.

[25:47] Robert Peterpaul: What advice would you give to someone looking to spread more kindness in their own life?

[25:57] Bernadette Peters: Start small. Look for opportunities to help others, whether it’s volunteering or simply being a friend.

[26:07] Debbie Allen: And don’t underestimate the power of your words. They can uplift or bring someone down, so choose them wisely.

[26:17] Shoshanna Bean: Yes! And remember, kindness is contagious. When you show it, others will follow suit.

[26:27] Robert Peterpaul: That’s such a beautiful message. Thank you all for sharing your insights on kindness tonight.

[26:37] Bernadette Peters: Thank you for having us, Robert. It’s been a pleasure!

[26:47] Debbie Allen: Let’s keep the kindness going!

[26:57] Shoshanna Bean: Absolutely!

[27:07] Robert Peterpaul: And to all our listeners, remember to spread kindness wherever you go.

[27:17] Bernadette Peters: Yes, let’s make the world a better place together!

[27:27] Debbie Allen: One act of kindness at a time.

[27:37] Shoshanna Bean: We can do it!

[27:47] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you for joining us live from the Chita Rivera Awards.

[27:57] Bernadette Peters: Thank you!

[28:07] Debbie Allen: Thank you!

[28:17] Shoshanna Bean: Thank you!

[28:27] Robert Peterpaul: Until next time, keep spreading kindness!

[28:37] Bernadette Peters: Bye!

[28:47] Debbie Allen: Bye!

[28:57] Shoshanna Bean: Bye!

[29:07] Robert Peterpaul: See you soon!

[29:17] Bernadette Peters: Bye!

[29:27] Debbie Allen: Bye!

[29:37] Shoshanna Bean: Bye!

[29:47] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you for tuning in!

[29:57] Bernadette Peters: Thank you!

[30:07] Debbie Allen: Thank you!

[30:17] Shoshanna Bean: Thank you!

[30:27] Robert Peterpaul: Until next time, keep kindness at the forefront!

[30:37] Bernadette Peters: Absolutely!

[30:47] Debbie Allen: Yes!

[30:57] Shoshanna Bean: For sure!

[31:07] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you all for being here tonight!

[31:17] Bernadette Peters: Thank you!

[31:27] Debbie Allen: Thank you!

[31:37] Shoshanna Bean: Thank you!

[31:47] Robert Peterpaul: It’s been a wonderful evening!

[31:57] Bernadette Peters: Yes, it has!

[32:07] Debbie Allen: So inspiring!

[32:17] Shoshanna Bean: Let’s keep this energy going!

[32:27] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you for joining us live from the Chita Rivera Awards!

[32:37] Bernadette Peters: Thank you!

[32:47] Debbie Allen: Thank you!

[32:57] Shoshanna Bean: Thank you!

[33:07] Robert Peterpaul: Until next time, keep spreading kindness!

[33:17] Bernadette Peters: Bye!

[33:27] Debbie Allen: Bye!

[33:37] Shoshanna Bean: Bye!

[33:47] Robert Peterpaul: Thank you for tuning in!

[33:57] Bernadette Peters: Thank you!