Broadway Roundtable 1: Rent, Aida & When Diversity Takes Center Stage

“When you stick with the truth, people cannot mess with you.”

From Broadway stages and beyond, four artists come together for an inspiring conversation about authenticity, resilience and the extraordinary power of theatre to bring people together. In Part 1 of this special panel discussion, we jazz things up with Maya Days and Yassmin Alers, accomplished Broadway performers — and their bestie, musical theater performer and producer, Dave Rappaport. Their careers have spanned iconic productions including Rent, Aida, Dear Evan Hansen, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Capeman and The Notebook. Together with Cindy, they share the stories, friendships and life lessons that have shaped them both on and off the stage. From embracing authenticity over perfection to celebrating diversity and representation on Broadway, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the arts have the unique ability to connect us through our shared humanity. In this episode, authenticity takes center stage and truth steals the spotlight... * Why truthful storytelling will always resonate more deeply than perfection * How groundbreaking productions like Rent helped redefine Broadway through diversity, representation and authentic storytelling * Why every artist’s unique voice deserves to be heard rather than compared to someone else’s * The friendships, mentors and experiences that shaped their journeys through the performing arts * How vulnerability allows audiences to connect with performers on a deeply human level * Why theatre continues to inspire empathy, understanding and meaningful conversations across cultures and generations * The importance of supporting one another and celebrating every artist’s individual path Together, Cindy, Dave, Maya and Yassmin celebrate the courage to tell honest stories, the beauty of collaboration and the enduring power of theatre to remind us that we have far more in common than what sets us apart. Connect with Our Guests Dave Rappaport Website Instagram Maya Days Instagram Yassmin Alers Instagram Applause-Worthy Moments “When you stick with the truth, people cannot mess with you.” “People don’t remember perfection. They remember honesty.” “It’s not about having the perfect voice. It’s about telling the truth.” “Artists are all about lifting each other up.” “The floodgates have opened, and they can never be closed again.” Next in the Spotlight! We are super jazzed you joined us for another episode of Bringing Broadway to France: Bridging Humanity, One Story at a Time. Next week, join us for Part 2 of this special Broadway roundtable, where Dave, Maya and Yassmin continue the conversation, sharing more unforgettable stories from the stage, the lessons they’ve learned throughout their careers and why storytelling remains one of the most powerful forces for connection and change. If this podcast inspired you, we invite you to join us on Substack. Subscribe for free to stay in the loop, or upgrade to a paid subscription to unlock exclusive content and personalized song dedications — while directly supporting production costs and my incredible team as we continue bringing you meaningful conversations with extraordinary artists from around the world.

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