Tony nominated Director-Choreographer Tim Jackson says kindness is the secret ingredient behind Broadway's Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). The acclaimed creative joins host Robert Peterpaul ahead of the 2026 Tony Awards to discuss the act of kindness that changed his career, why he believes "if you've got lovely people, you'll make lovely work," and how he built one of Broadway's most joyful new companies.

This positive podcast covers:

• The act of kindness that led Tim to direct Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

• Why kindness is essential to making great theatre

• How Tim helps actors get out of their heads and into the story

• The surprising inspiration behind the musical's smart suitcase set

• The power of connecting with strangers in an increasingly disconnected world

• Working with actors like Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, plus more!

TIM JACKSON is a Tony Award-nominated director and dramaturg. His Broadway production of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) earned eight Tony Award nominations and has become one of the season's most beloved new musicals. His additional credits include Merrily We Roll Along in the West End and the upcoming UK premiere of Something Rotten!.

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Music:

"Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio.

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