Talking Tonys

Watch as we chat with: Will Butler (Stereophonic), Timo Andres (Illinoise), Bekah Brunstetter (The Notebook), Justin Craig (Stereophonic), Kristoffer Diaz (Hell's Kitchen), Rick Elice (Water for Elephants), Adam Guettel (Days of Wine and Roses), Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance (The Outsiders), Justin Levine (The Outsiders), Matt Hinkley (The Outsiders), Adam Rapp (The Outsiders), and Shaina Taub (Suffs).

Watch as we chat with: Camille A. Brown (Hell's Kitchen), Shana Carroll and Jesse Robb (Water for Elephants), Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman (The Outsiders), and Justin Peck (Illinoise).

What would Broadway be without the guidance of its directors- the people behind the scenes who guide the performances of the actors onstage and lend their artistic vision to the productions that make us laugh, cry, and appreciate the power of theatre. Three men and seven women were singled out for their exceptional contribution to this Broadway season.

What makes a perfect Broadway play or musical? The creators of this season's Tony-nominated productions have some idea!

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Roger Bart chats about what this nomination means to him, why he loves his creative team, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Joshua Boone chats about what this nomination means to him, what makes The Outsiders so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Juliana Canfield chats about what this nomination means to her, what makes this project so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Tom Pecinka chats about what this nomination means to him, what makes Stereophonic so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon chats about what this nomination means to him, what makes Hell's Kitchen so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Corey Stoll chats about his dreams of being on Broadway, what makes Appropriate so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Amber Iman chats about what this nomination means to her, what made this project so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Quincy Tyler Bernstine chats about what this nomination means to her, what made Doubt so special, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Sky Lakota-Lynch chats about his the importance of The Outsiders story, why being nominated means so much to him, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Maria Friedman chats about the importance of Merrily WE Roll Along, the joy of staging Sondheim's work, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Steven Skybell chats about his incredible Cabaret company, why this revival is so important, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger chats about her beloved Mother Play cast, the joy of being on Broadway, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Lindsay Mendez chats about her truly incredible year, why Merrily We Roll Along means so much to her, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Nikki M. James chats about Suffs' journey to the stage, why her cast means so much to her, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Shoshana Bean chats about Alicia Keys' iconic music, why Hell's Kitchen means so much to her, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Jim Parsons chats about his beloved castmates, why Mother Play means so much to him, and so much more.

In this video, Tony nominee Shaina Taub chats about why Suffs means so much to her, the challenges she faced in getting to Broadway, and so much more.

In this video, Tony nominee Camille A. Brown chats about why Hell's Kitchen means so much to her, her connection with Alicia Keys' music, and so much more.

In this video, Tony nominee Will Brill chats about the Stereophonic's journey to Broadway, his surprise to be nominated, and so much more.

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Danya Taymor chats about the importance of The Outsiders story, the joy of returning to musical theatre, and so much more.

In this video, Tony nominee Maryann Plunkett chats about why The Notebook means so much to her, her connection with the rest of her cast, and so much more.