The conversations in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors: Broadway 2025 often explore themes such as the impact of non-traditional casting, the challenges of adapting works for the stage, and the personal experiences of actors navigating their roles and careers in Broadway productions.

Actors discuss their preparation by sharing insights into learning from past experiences, understanding the technical aspects of theater production, and the emotional and professional challenges they face, including adapting to new roles quickly and collaborating with other artists.

Actors reflect on the enduring impact of Hamilton, highlighting its role in bringing conversations about colorblind or non-traditional casting to the forefront and its influence on the Broadway landscape, as well as personal experiences related to the show’s production.

Discussions include the difficulties of readapting films for the stage, such as maintaining the essence of the original while making it work in a live theater context, as shared by actors like Patti LuPone and George Clooney.

Actors talk about the importance of friendship, trust, and mutual support in their collaborations, sharing anecdotes about working together on and off stage, and how these relationships influence their performances and career growth.