Judith Light, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Lombardi, speaks about whether there was ever a moment when she wanted to give up theatre and why she didn't.

John Larroquette , nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, explains how he defines success in the theatre.

Victoria Clark, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role for her work in Sister Act, answers the question "Why Theatre?"

Forrest McClendon, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role for his performance in The Scottsboro Boys, discusses the experience of "making something together" on another clip from the SpringboardNYC Cues.

Stephen Adly Guirgis, author of Best Play nominee The Mothef**cker with the Hat, answers the question "Other than awards recognition, how do you define success in the theatre?"

Mark Rylance, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Jerusalem, talks about why he has never been able to quit doing theatre and why the desire to give up is a healthy part of any career.

The Book of Mormon's Casey Nicholaw, nominated for Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography, shares how his experience in the original productions of seven original casts on Broadway has been the most important part of his training.

George C. Wolfe, nominated for Best Direction of a Play for The Normal Heart, discusses the theatre as a place where "intellect and passion and heart can live."

Rory O'Malley, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Book of Mormon, talks about the first time he felt he had achieved success in the theatre.

Cheri Steinkellner, nominated for Best Book of a Musical for Sister Act, talks about the first show she ever worked on.

Tony Sheldon, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Priscilla Queen of the Desert, talks about the first lesson he learned in theatre.

Sound Designer Brian Ronan, nominated for Best Sound Design of a Musical for The Book of Mormon and Anything Goes, reveals if there has ever been a moment when he thought about giving up theatre.

Producer Jacki Barlia Florin, nominated for The Scottsboro Boys and Jerusalem, talks about how hard it was to get Scottsboro to Broadway without any "big name stars."

Patina Miller, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Sister Act, talks about how her training prepared her to "be in the moment and be ready for everything."

Co-director and choreographer The Book of Mormon, Casey Nicholaw talks about meeting Mike Nichols for the first time and feeling that that meant he had achieved success.

Tammy Blanchard, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, talks about how, when working on Gyspy, Bernadette Peters taught her how to "cheat out" towards the audience.

Donna Murphy, nominated for Best Performance by an actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Roundabout Theatre Company's People in the Picture, shares why she would have liked to play Fanny Brice in Funny Girl.

Nominated for Best Play for his Good People, David Lindsay-Abaire talks about the first lesson he ever learned about theatre.

David Lander, nominated for Best Lighting Design of a Play for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, talks about the ever-changing nature of live theatre.

Colman Domingo, nominated for Best Performance by An Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical The Scottsboro Boys, talks about the most important part of his training.

David Yazbek, nominated for Best Original Score for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, whether he has ever considered giving up writing for the theatre.

Laura Benanti, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, talks about her best training experience.

Animal Trainer William Berloni (and special guest Oliver), recipient of the 2011 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, talks about following up after your first "big hit."

Joshua Henry, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical The Scottsboro Boys, shares advice he got from a college acting teacher.

Scott Pask, nominated for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for The Book of Mormon, talks about the show he considers a landmark in his career.