92NY Talks Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Scott Ellis with Tracy Smith: Art
Sep 19, 2025
Join award-winning actors James Corden, Bobby Cannavale, and Neil Patrick Harris as they dive into the upcoming Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's Art. They share why returning to the stage is meaningful to them and discuss the play’s timeless exploration of friendship, conflict, and how we perceive art. Listen to their insights on the challenges of live performance and the connection with audiences. This lively conversation offers a sneak peek into what makes Art a must-see for the fall season.
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Theatre’s Irreplaceable Live Energy
- Live theater creates a unique, palpable energy exchange between performers and audience that other mediums lack.
- That singular communal experience makes theater feel like it only happened that one night.
Theater Happens In The Room
- Theater happens in the shared moment between actors and audience, unlike film whose 'happening' is ambiguous across production stages.
- That immediacy makes theater the most exciting medium for actors seeking a complete storytelling event.
Play Premise: Friendship Tested By A Painting
- Scott Ellis describes Art as a story of three friends whose relationship is tested by one buying a white painting.
- The painting triggers deeper questions about friendship, values, and whether long friendships can survive major disagreements.