Neil patrick harris born june 15, 1973 is an american actor, comedian, writer, producer, magician, and singer. The 2012 tony awards started off with a bang, well actually a doorbell, as nic rouleau, jared gertner and the stars of the book of mormon began the. Neil patrick harris 2011 tony awards opening number youtube. Jun 11, 2012 as the telecast began, he joined the cast of the book of mormon for the 2011 best musical winners opening number, hello. Mw and here we go with the opening number from the book of mormon. Jun 11, 2012 or at least if life were like theater as depicted by the tony awards, where every terrible and tedious play youve ever seen, or written, or directed, or starred in is simply part of the great. Opening number of the 2012 tony awards, hosted by neil patrick harris and featuring appearances by patti lupone and amanda seyfried. The 66th annual tony awards was held on june 10, 2012, to recognize achievement in broadway productions during the 20112012 season. Book of mormon is a problem for show censors to gay people everywhere whom i love so, the normal heart is our history, said kramer.
During the shows opening number, neil performed with the cast of the book of mormon, amanda seyfried, patti lupone, and lilla crawford. Jun 08, 2012 the how i met your mother star takes a break from rehearsals to talk with thr about the challenges and rewards of hosting broadways big night. Neil patrick harris 20 tony awards opening hd youtube. Neil patrick harris opening number at the 2012 tony awards what if life were more like theater. The 2012 tony awards started off with a bang, well actually a doorbell, as nic rouleau, jared gertner and the stars of the book of mormon began the june 10 ceremony with a starstudded performance. Jun 05, 20 neil patrick harris at the 2012 tony awards. Jun 12, 2011 neil patrick harris host neil patrick harris performs on stage during the 65th annual tony awards at the beacon theatre in new york on sunday, june 12. Tony awards 2012 opening number neil patrick harris hd. Aug 06, 2015 2012 tony awards book of mormon musical opening number hello. It began with an opening number that was relatively risque. Also during the opening of the show, the cast of the book of mormon did their number hello. Tony awards 2012 opening number book of mormon hd by joecool. I did the tonys, the emmys, the tv land awards i even performed on the opening number of the oscars. Tony awards 2012 neil patrick harris opening number what if life were like theater321938065.
Neil patrick harris opening number at the 20 tony awards. Jun 06, 2012 the book of mormon to kick off 2012 tony. This is the opening number of the show from the book of mormon, segued into nphs own production number. Top 10 neil patrick harris musical moments duration. James cordens electrifying 2019 tony awards opening number salutes the. Neil kicked off the 2012 tony awards with an exciting number from book of mormon, winner of the 2011 tony award for best musical. Neil patrick harris 2011 tony awards opening number. Host neil patrick harris tries not to repeat himself. Neil patrick harris opening number at tony awards 2012. Neil patrick harris s closing number at the 2012 tony awards with lyrics. From left, trey parker, matt stone and robert lopez accept the award for best book of a musical for the book of mormon during the 65th annual tony awards, sunday, june 12, in new york. Jun 10, 2012 the cast of book of mormon, who won the award of best music at the 2011 tony awards, were on hand to kick off the 2012 ceremony with ricky martin, matthew broderick, and ultimately host neil.
Book of mormon, neil patrick harris, daniel radcliffe, and more best moments watch this. Host neil patrick harris performs at the tony awards in new york. Neil patrick harris returned for this third time hosting the tony awards on sunday, telling audience members and viewers, welcome to the 66th annual tony. Jun 10, 2012 opening act the 2012 tony awards kick off with the musical number hello from 2011 tony winner the book of mormon. The 2011 winner for best musical will perform live during the 2012 tony awards, it was announced wednesday. The book of mormon wins big, daniel radcliffe makes dancing magic, and nobody from spider. Mw and here we go with the opening number from the book of mormon, which despite not being nominated this year, has been invited back to raise the curtain. Book of mormon is runaway winner at tonys with nine awards. Tony awards 2012, tony, awards, 2012, opening number, book of mormon, hd, hq, entertainment, tv, television show, television, cbs, neil patrick harris. Jun 11, 2012 taking the stage along with amanda seyfried, patti lupone, lilla crawford and the cast of the book of mormon, harris cheers up the audience as he sings and dances with a number of backup dancers. Tony awards 2012 cast of godspell hd videos metatube. Tony awards 2012 opening number book of mormon hd videos. The ceremony was held at the beacon theatre, and was broadcast live on cbs television, with neil patrick harris as the host.
The book of mormon triumphs at the tony awards rolling. Neil patrick harris opening at 2012 tony awards youtube. Tony awards 2012 closing recap song with lyrics neil. Tony awards 20 opening number neil patrick harris and mike tyson. In addition to the attentiongetting opening number last year. Sep 29, 2016 neil patrick harris 20 tony awards opening hd. Neil patrick harris 8 best jokes new york post theater critic michael riedel noted there was little suspense during sundays telecast. Jun 11, 2012 the cast of book of mormon performing hello and neil patrick harris opening number for the 2012 tony awards. Jun 12, 2012 how could you not watch neil patrick harris host another tony awards. Mormon will open the tonys with its opening number. Tony awards 2012, tony, awards, 2012, opening number, book of mormon, hd, hq, entertainment, tv, television show, television, cbs. Tony awards 2012 neil patrick harris opening number what if life were like theater. He is known primarily for his comedy roles on television and his dramatic and musical stage roles. Jun 06, 2012 cbs news the book of mormon is coming back to the tonys.
The ceremony was held at the beacon theatre, and was broadcast live on cbs television, 4 with neil patrick harris as the host. Neil patrick harris with the cast of the book of mormon at the 66th annual tony awards broadcast live from the beacon theatre in new york city. The cast of book of mormon, who won the award of best music at the 2011 tony awards, were on hand to kick off the 2012 ceremony with ricky martin, matthew broderick, and ultimately host neil. Jun 01, 2012 neil patrick harris talks hosting tony awards. They were held at the beacon theatre, ending a fourteenyear tradition of holding the ceremony at radio city music hall.
Jun 11, 2012 with no clear, frontrunning musical like last years juggernaut, the book of mormon, the show sunday at the beacon theatre actually began with a nod to the past, with host neil patrick harris. The awards ceremony was broadcast live on cbs and was hosted by neil patrick harris. The book of mormon, the 2011 tony winner for best musical, will open the 66th annual tony awards. The ninetime tonywinning show will kick off the evening with the musicals opening number hello. This is the opening number of the show from the book of mormon. Neil patrick harris onstage at the 66th annual tony awards on june 10, 2012, in new york. The tony awards host, neil patrick harris, dazzled the house at radio city music hall with an opening number and finished with an instasong.
Tony awards 2012 neil patrick harris closing recap song hd. On television, he is known for playing the title character on doogie howser, m. The book of mormon to kick off 2012 tony awards with musical. Neil patrick harris, alongside audra mcdonald, wrapped up the 20 tony awards with empire state of mind, followed by the much buzzedabout micdrop.
Sundays tony awards opened with a nod to the past, with host neil patrick harris joining with the cast of the book of mormon for their opening number of hello. Opening act the 2012 tony awards kick off with the musical number hello from 2011 tony winner the book of mormon. The cast of book of mormon performing hello and neil patrick harris opening number for the 2012 tony awards. James steamy bestseller, neil patrick harris kicked off the 2012 tony awards on sunday by welcoming the crowd of theater actors and. In his opening routine, tony award host neil patrick harris was joined by theater legend patti lupone from indie film to tony winner, once came out on. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony. The 73rd annual tony awards are upon us, and as james corden returns to host the 2019 ceremony, we look back at some of our favourite tonys opening numbers.
Well, two years ago, i hosted like 7 different shows. The how i met your mother star takes a break from rehearsals to talk with thr about the challenges and rewards of hosting broadways big night. With last years book of mormondominatedtelecast dabbling in irreverence, this years ceremony should be noticeably more familyoriented, thanks. How could you not watch neil patrick harris host another tony awards.
I guess thats how you got patti lupone to push a lawnmower in last years opening number. Taking the stage along with amanda seyfried, patti lupone, lilla crawford and the cast of the book of mormon, harris cheers up the audience as he sings and dances with a number of backup dancers. The book of mormon triumphs at the tony awards watch performances by neil patrick harris, hugh jackman, stephen colbert and the cast of spiderman. Neil patrick harris kicks off tony awards welcoming crowd.
Jun 11, 2012 sundays tony awards opened with a nod to the past, with host neil patrick harris joining with the cast of the book of mormon for their opening number of hello. Neil patrick harris 2011 tony awards opening number guilbeauxfan. Once and clybourne park win top 2012 tony awards the. Browse through photos from the 66th annual tony awards, live from the beacon theatre in new york city. As neil patrick harris prepares for his third stint as host of the tony awards. I believe from the book of mormon musical on the 65th tony awards.
Book of mormon and nph kick off the 2012 tony awards. Neil patrick harris hosted the tonys for fourth time the. The cast of book of mormon performing hello and neil patrick harris opening. The 65th annual tony awards was held on june 12, 2011 to recognize achievement in broadway productions during the 20102011 season. The book of mormon to perform at tony awards cbs news. The book of mormon triumphs at the tony awards rolling stone. In his opening routine, tony award host neil patrick harris was joined by theater legend patti lupone from indie film to tony winner, once came out on top at the 66th annual tony awards last night. Jun, 2011 the book of mormon triumphs at the tony awards watch performances by neil patrick harris, hugh jackman, stephen colbert and the cast of spiderman. Neil patrick harris hosted the show for a third time and once again created memorable moments, thanks to his lovely voice and inexhaustible charm.