after doing it for so many years, how do we keep it pressure and exciting as you do? >> by making a new show every year and not just going back to the play book. >> we have different things this year, we have sting on the play book, we have jennifer hudson. >> what does this mean for you to be here? >> well, it's my first time. >> once you're here, the excitement. i got here and i teared up, seeing the big "tony" award up there. >> what has this nomination meant for your show? >> i had no idea we'd be here and we pinch each other constantly to remind us of that fact. >> other than yourselves and each other, who are you most rooting for? >> shakespeare. >> i think it's like a new app