oneofthemodels you know what's funny? christian supremists like to quote that "marriage should be between man and woman" but you guys like to discount 71 scriputures throughout the bible where God specifically "God loves all his children"
oneofthemodels then why do you guys claim he hates the gays and what not? that is pretty much contradicting don't you think? how can he love all his children yet hate the homosexuals? there is literally 1 or 2 scriptures where God mentions marriage between man and woman. he never has hateful attitude towards homosexuals, but you guys like to blow it up out of proportion whereas there is over 70 scriptures where God mentions he loves everyone. Christianity is meant to be a religion of peace and love amongst one another but seems like a lot of you like to preach hate and bad thoughts towards others, especially homosexuals. you guys contradict each other all the time. it's embarrassing. Just admit you don't like homosexuals, don't bring God into it.
oneofthemodels cool way to ignore all my facts. so according to what you're telling me, God hates us just as much as he hates gays? this is what i mean by christians contradicting themselves all the time. you guys say one thing about the subject, then later on say something completely different...
oneofthemodels name me a gay role nph has ever played? zero. he was a womanizer on HIMYM for crying out loud. so where is he "pushing his gay agenda on national tv"? You know what else the bible doesn't condone and says is also wrong and a sin? being judgemental of others. I can't believe you're gonna compare this to sodom, that is a low even for a christian person like yourself, your hatefulness and spite makes you no more than a atheist. You make christians look bad, please do us a favor and renounce your religion please and thank you
alpha jpark007 O.o You must be fun at parties...I'd also just like to take a wild guess that you're homophobic. I have no idea WHY you're watching this, but whatever, your entitled to your opinion.
he's wearing three layers of pants, but two jackets. At 5:27 ish when he's moved to the back, a dancer hands him his third jacket. Choreographing blocking and dancing is hard enough, adding wardrobe assistance so everything seamlessly blends together just makes it that much harder!
The first two layers of clothing are probably 'strap-ons' with velcro. Literally two halves of material velcro'd at the seams. The top layer tuxedo shirt might not be a full-on shirt. The bottom layer looks like a real tuxedo.
@@alexmorgan8034 it's the side effects after a dose of Neil Patrick Harris you might also experience wanting to burst out into song to narrate your life and actions.
Technically the last outfit isn't a suit when he's wearing it under the other two - someone brings him the suit jacket just after they rip the purple outfit off him. But it's still very impressive!
Can a person......actually be so awesome? Neil, if I were you, I'd be careful, there's only so much awesome a person could hold in before exploding and dying.
HIMYM Lover That would be the whole point of Barney Stinsen accepting challenges throughout the series. They're never challenges. 'HIMYM Lover'? More like 'HIMYM Never heard of that show" :)
Mahym Lol, I know Barney accepts challenges like that. I was referencing to "Platonish", and when Robin said "That wasn't a challenge", and then Barney said "I'm afraid that's not possible, Robin. Once I've accepted a challenge, it cannot be unaccepted." I was quoting Robin. :P
I’ve actually never played overwatch so I wouldn’t know if Tracer’s a fun character or not. I like Bob tho. He’s fun. Also abt my name, I don’t care if it’s a dead meme or not bc I like the song. It’s a masterpiece. מיסוצ'ניק
2:06 "And liberal intellectuals, although that group is really only Jews and homosexuals" Me, a liberal intellectual Jewish Lesbian: I am feeling so called out right now. 😂
Neil Patrick Harris is so sickeningly talented!! Such a consummate pro - especially when Brooke shields fluffed her lines - he never lost his cool - the guy is awesome xxxx.
Because of this I wrote “We’re asking every hetero to get to know us better-o” in a college paper and my professor told me it was strictly because of that line that I got an A. Thanks Neil ❤️
does anybody not like him? He is like the perfect person and i am honestly so fucking happy that he is gay. If he wasn't gay then Broadway would be missing out soo much
+Austin Nwachukwu exactly what I was thinking, there are A LOT of performers on Broadway that are not gay, Lea Salonga being one, Michael Ball being another, both of which are masters when it comes to Broadway and yet both are happily married to people of the opposite sex and just two of many.
I love NPH, even his awards ceremony is a shining example of his ability to act. Watching him mouth the lines that he's needing the participant to sing means he memorized every single line to the act even the ones that weren't his. All for just one single albeit epic opening. Bravo!
Shes human and prob only had a few mins to remember her lines. I thought it was cool how NPH helped her out..like..no big deal..let's try this again and she got it right the third time:). He was very cool about it as if he knew she would get it. He is the ultimate professional. That is who I would want by my side in that situation.
This is so good I still tear up every time I watch it THREE YEARS LATER. Congratulations to the newlyweds David and Neil. Your kids are beautiful and you two are cute cute cute!
Lol been rewatching how I met your mother during lockdown and just got to the girls vs suits musical with Neil, then inevitably binge watch all of Neil’s musicals on UA-cam
There was a comment on here somewhere that mentioned how once gay marriage was legalized, they should have spoofed this song as "Not Just For Straights Anymore." :)
Best award show opener EVER! And best awards show straight through! His number with Hugh Jackman is just as amazing. . . and the closing number, really amazing because it was done so fast! TBOM was/is my "new" favourite musical, and seeing Andrew do "I Believe" was another (non-NPH) highlight.
Amanda Johnson Oh no. My friend and I watched this recently, and this was the only part we could remember because of how funny it was. We keep quoting it, along with Book of Mormon and Rocky Horror (we watched them all in one night.)
HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST HOSTS...WISH THEY WOULD HAVE HIM BACK...ALSO THE ACADEMY AWARDS SHOULD HAVE HIM BACK...SOOOO MUCH BETTER THEN WHAT THEY HAVE HAD LATELY....
Seconds? If you’re talking about programming- come on. They budget in a little bit of wiggle room because no production is perfect ( in fact, given they’d all been there for rehearsals they probably specifically budgeted in Brooke Time.) A five minute lag would potentially be disastrous, but a half minute lag is something professionals have no doubt had to work with many, many times.
when i first watched this in 2011 or 2012, i was still studying english and i can barely catch every words... but i still enjoyed it cause it was so much fun watching it! i didn't even understand what gays is.. and now in 2019 i can catch almost all of the words and im so happy that i can laugh on all of the jokes!
If you’ve seen a show Then you already know How magical theater can be It’s a two-hour, live-action, barely affordable, un-lip-synced version of “Glee“ So, this song goes out to the rest of you Those who’ve never seen theater before. Because Broadway has never been broader It’s not just for gays anymore! If you feel like someone that this world excludes It’s no Longer only for dudes who like dudes Attention every breeder Your invited to the theater It’s not just for gays anymore! The glamor of Broadway is beckoning straights The people who marry in all 50 states We’re asking every hetero to get to know us better-o It’s not just for gays anymore! It’s for fine, upstanding Christians who know all the song from Grease It’s for sober-minded businessman Who yearn for some release So, put down your Playboy and go make a plan To pick up a Playbill and feel like a man There’s so much to discover With your different-gendered lover It’s not just for gays The gays and the Jews And cousins in from out of town you have to amuse And the sad, embittered malcontents who write the reviews And also foreign tourists And the geeks of senior citizens And well-to-do suburbanites And liberal intellectuals Though that group is really only Jews and homosexuals I’ve lost my train of thought Oh yes, It’s not just for gays anymore! … We’ve got swarms of Mormons, showgirls, sailors, dancing boys and nuns Plus a Spider facing, death-defying, budget over-runs So, people from Red states, and people from Blue A big Broadway rainbow is waiting for you Come in and be inspired There’s no sodomy required Oh it’s not just for gays It’s not just for gays We'd be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways Broadway is not just for gays anymore!
It was funny watching the people clap for that opening bit, because they pan to Hugh Jackman and he's all super impressed, lol. Then they do their bit together. What a nice guy.
Thank God for making Neil gay. For if not, the straight men of the world would have no chance with any women.
I'm gay and I don't see any chance with him... T________T
oneofthemodels you know what's funny? christian supremists like to quote that "marriage should be between man and woman" but you guys like to discount 71 scriputures throughout the bible where God specifically "God loves all his children"
oneofthemodels
then why do you guys claim he hates the gays and what not?
that is pretty much contradicting don't you think? how can he love all his children yet hate the homosexuals?
there is literally 1 or 2 scriptures where God mentions marriage between man and woman. he never has hateful attitude towards homosexuals, but you guys like to blow it up out of proportion whereas there is over 70 scriptures where God mentions he loves everyone.
Christianity is meant to be a religion of peace and love amongst one another but seems like a lot of you like to preach hate and bad thoughts towards others, especially homosexuals. you guys contradict each other all the time. it's embarrassing. Just admit you don't like homosexuals, don't bring God into it.
oneofthemodels
cool way to ignore all my facts.
so according to what you're telling me, God hates us just as much as he hates gays? this is what i mean by christians contradicting themselves all the time. you guys say one thing about the subject, then later on say something completely different...
oneofthemodels name me a gay role nph has ever played? zero. he was a womanizer on HIMYM for crying out loud. so where is he "pushing his gay agenda on national tv"? You know what else the bible doesn't condone and says is also wrong and a sin? being judgemental of others. I can't believe you're gonna compare this to sodom, that is a low even for a christian person like yourself, your hatefulness and spite makes you no more than a atheist. You make christians look bad, please do us a favor and renounce your religion please and thank you
If you hate this man, something is seriously wrong with you.
alpha jpark007 O.o You must be fun at parties...I'd also just like to take a wild guess that you're homophobic. I have no idea WHY you're watching this, but whatever, your entitled to your opinion.
alpha jpark007 Looks like someone's grumpy
@@Kirochi80 I get the ending was bad but jheez
Queen
Dr.Horrible
Count Olaf
Prince Bubble Gum, Do I need to go on
Lol C@ke
I just realized he was wearing 3 layers of clothing here
The life of Broadway actors.
That we know of...
im surprised each layer fit as well as they did. they didnt look lumpy or restrictive
he's wearing three layers of pants, but two jackets. At 5:27 ish when he's moved to the back, a dancer hands him his third jacket. Choreographing blocking and dancing is hard enough, adding wardrobe assistance so everything seamlessly blends together just makes it that much harder!
The first two layers of clothing are probably 'strap-ons' with velcro. Literally two halves of material velcro'd at the seams. The top layer tuxedo shirt might not be a full-on shirt. The bottom layer looks like a real tuxedo.
"James, you're straight!"
"Vanessa you're straight!"
"Joe, thanks for coming.."
IM DYING OF LAUGHTER
If someone doesn't get it, Joe Mentello is gay.
NOOO!!
Who's Joe?
giving up on life with may joe mama
Alpachio your way to famous to participate in this bit
"Unlipsynced version of glee!" 😂
I laughed too hard at that haha
"lip-synched", but yeah
Pi Ec This is not lipsynced watch tony awards 2014
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+Hayat Koukouh that person was correcting the comment, that's why he/she put lip-synched, that person wasnt saying that it was lip-synched
He was SO enjoying the sailors more than the flight attendants.
The Dimensioneer i made this 69 your welcome
hhhhhh
I don't blame him, those sailors were cute.... but so were the flight attendants
gee i wonder why he likes the men better than the women maybe his husband knows
I mean, same
His breath control throughout the whole thing is amazing. Good on you, NPH!
Especially since he is wearing 3 layers of clothing through 90% of the performs.
This comment hits different in his 2013 opening BIGGER
Ur so right man
@@sonofpears4691 p
This comment here is how I know you are a theatre nerd like me
after seeing neil patrick harris' tony awards opening numbers, i've felt this strange urge to take dancing/singing lessons and join broadway XD
My name is Alexander Morgan and I am inspired to follow your path lol
@@alexmorgan8034 it's the side effects after a dose of Neil Patrick Harris you might also experience wanting to burst out into song to narrate your life and actions.
Same-. Well I mean I’ve wanted to join some theatre group but now after these I’ve pretty much decided that’s what I wanna do with my life lmao
@@raspberrycrowns9494 it’s not monologue-ing, a monologue has nothing to do with music
this is literally what made me take up performing arts
“We’d be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways”
My HEART
Yas
Eleanor Garrity i’ve never felt so seen
I'm bi AND Jewish, so they'd be three times as proud to have me! 😂
@@jonahs92 Are you a liberal intellectual?
My bisexual ass is crying bro
I've never felt more oddly vaildated in my whole life, I was so joyed lmao
Al Pacino! You're way too famous to participate in this bit!
Can we PLEASE appreciate how he was wearing THREE suits during the whole performance?? WHAT!?! insanely talented is an understatement
Nothing suits him like a suit
And without breaking a sweat! Beast!
Technically the last outfit isn't a suit when he's wearing it under the other two - someone brings him the suit jacket just after they rip the purple outfit off him. But it's still very impressive!
Can a person......actually be so awesome? Neil, if I were you, I'd be careful, there's only so much awesome a person could hold in before exploding and dying.
If he could read this comment he'll probably reply, "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!"
Mahym And then I'd be like, "That wasn't a challenge." -_-
HIMYM Lover That would be the whole point of Barney Stinsen accepting challenges throughout the series. They're never challenges. 'HIMYM Lover'? More like 'HIMYM Never heard of that show" :)
Mahym Lol, I know Barney accepts challenges like that. I was referencing to "Platonish", and when Robin said "That wasn't a challenge", and then Barney said "I'm afraid that's not possible, Robin. Once I've accepted a challenge, it cannot be unaccepted." I was quoting Robin. :P
HIMYM Lover
Damnit.
No matter how big and grand the other openings might seem, this one is by far the best.
At least at Tony awards, If you compare with Oscars, back in 2009 Hugh Jackman's number was better
I think Neil topped himself with the "Bigger" opening. But this one was also great for the message.
That's what I said to her
his 2013 opening was great too
@@jordanbianca1760 that's my favorite by far... It cracks me up when he says "that was our budget, good night"
Hugh Jackman just LIVING for this at the end I can't handle this
find me awww Hugh seems so cool
Neil Patrick Harris has to be one of the most talented, entertaining and 'fabulous' performers in the showbiz.
You mean *deep voice* Awesome
😂 I absolutely hate him and absolutely love him in equal measure
@@coreydobbs2087 It was legen- wait for it
DARY! It was LEGENDARY!!!
You know, I’m starting to think there’s some homosexual undertones to this song....
That's crazy talk
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It’s very subtle. How’s you pick up on it!
Ya know what...shit, I think you're right.
@@jessejimenez5605 No I don’t think so
My therapist: Straight voice NPH isn't real, he can't harm you
Straight voice NPH: uh I mean, isn't this awesome?
Your therapist has clearly not seen the entire nine seasons of How I met Your Mother where he did that exact thing.
This is the best thing there is on UA-cam. I come back to this video every few months just to remind myself of how good it is.
same. I watch it a few times a year
Same
Laila Soares ikr. I do the same.
Unsurprisingly, this song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and got him an Emmy.
Laila Soares I watch it every day
5:10 “we’d be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways”
Bisexuals: *happy tears*
BTW your name is a dead meme :)
Also, tracer is not a fun character.
I’ve actually never played overwatch so I wouldn’t know if Tracer’s a fun character or not. I like Bob tho. He’s fun. Also abt my name, I don’t care if it’s a dead meme or not bc I like the song. It’s a masterpiece. מיסוצ'ניק
@@marin-ss1sw ok that was a very fast response.
יהונתן מיסוצ'ניק well I reply fast and I’m bored rn
@@marin-ss1sw understandable
"Joe.. thanks for coming."
*_Wasted._*
2:06 "And liberal intellectuals, although that group is really only Jews and homosexuals"
Me, a liberal intellectual Jewish Lesbian: I am feeling so called out right now. 😂
Should i call you mista
hahahahahahaha same here
Ya me too
Liberal intellectual? Impossible.
aside from the fact that I'm straight as a ruler. I'm SO with you!
For fuck's sake, Brooke Shields, get with the program!
It's the magic of theater. Anything can happen when it's live.
I think Neil Patrick Harris should host my wedding, birthday etc.
Awww, they're twice as proud to have me
same here sister, Broadway here whe come.
Saaaame 😊
Same though! 💗💜💙
Same here
I go all ways, how proud are they for me?
(Pansexual)
New NYT article says he re-inserted the line 'no sodomy required' after CBS had cut it - it wasn't on the teleprompter... what a bad-ass 4:58
You know when you had Joel Grey clapping and saying 'wow' you've done something fucking awesome.
That was Joel Grey?? Holy shit lol I knew he looked familiar
Neil Patrick Harris is so sickeningly talented!! Such a consummate pro - especially when Brooke shields fluffed her lines - he never lost his cool - the guy is awesome xxxx.
Her fluffing was ON PURPOSE!
@@Elizabeth-rp1pi it defo wasn't haha
@@RegularOddballI figured it was completely intentional.
10 years later and this is still fabu...I mean, awesome!
Because of this I wrote “We’re asking every hetero to get to know us better-o” in a college paper and my professor told me it was strictly because of that line that I got an A. Thanks Neil ❤️
What degree was that line relevant to?
does anybody not like him? He is like the perfect person and i am honestly so fucking happy that he is gay. If he wasn't gay then Broadway would be missing out soo much
+Potter Perfect He does certainly seem like a genuine and great guy! Rare in this world! Thanks to his parents for bringing him into this world!
bmack agreed
+Potter Perfect What does him being gay have to do with anything...?
+Austin Nwachukwu exactly what I was thinking, there are A LOT of performers on Broadway that are not gay, Lea Salonga being one, Michael Ball being another, both of which are masters when it comes to Broadway and yet both are happily married to people of the opposite sex and just two of many.
+Potter Perfect I mean, I'm sure the homophobes have some objections, but they don't really count
I love NPH, even his awards ceremony is a shining example of his ability to act. Watching him mouth the lines that he's needing the participant to sing means he memorized every single line to the act even the ones that weren't his. All for just one single albeit epic opening. Bravo!
Legendary*
whenever I watch this I always skip past Brooke Shields' part lol. so cringey. but props to the music people for staying on track
I know!!! SAME......
man I wish I would've known to skip that🤦🏾😂
NO ONE was on track but Neil and the ensemble which was probably lyp syncing.
understand her, NPH told that for her he thought he was straight for some years, thats the greatest thing a woman could hear
Shes human and prob only had a few mins to remember her lines. I thought it was cool how NPH helped her out..like..no big deal..let's try this again and she got it right the third time:). He was very cool about it as if he knew she would get it. He is the ultimate professional. That is who I would want by my side in that situation.
Still the BEST Tony Award show opening EVER!!!
davidls11 If not MORE legendary
I'm always torn between this one and his "Make it Bigger". That one had magic
A little late to the party, but I think the 1996 opening is the best one.
Look it's Swarley
Damn you Neil Patrick Harris for making me, ummm, wonder. Damn he's good looking. Uhhhh, for a guy.
themaintenancedude you know you perfectly can be a straight man and think a guy look handsome.
That is completely true but to be fair Neil, and John Barrowman have been confusing straight people for years
If you happen to be bi, "[Broadway] is twice as proud to have you"
*No Homo though
Straight women still want him don’t feel bad.
This is so good I still tear up every time I watch it THREE YEARS LATER. Congratulations to the newlyweds David and Neil. Your kids are beautiful and you two are cute cute cute!
oneofthemodels I'm going to go ahead and say this is probably not the best video comment section to make that joke on...
come back and watch it 4 years later!
And 4 more
Who’s watching this in 2020?
Totally loved this. Feels like a Mel Brooks directed number. Amazing! ❤️
I am! I come back every so often when I need a fix ;)
Its nice too know I'm not alone
Lol been rewatching how I met your mother during lockdown and just got to the girls vs suits musical with Neil, then inevitably binge watch all of Neil’s musicals on UA-cam
Coun Olaf really nails it
You’re right. Love me some Mel Brooks!
‘We’d be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways’
Thank you Neil
There was a comment on here somewhere that mentioned how once gay marriage was legalized, they should have spoofed this song as "Not Just For Straights Anymore." :)
"Because marriage has never been broader! It's not just for straights anymore!!"
Lol I was wondering why his suit fit so weird
raina0413 I thought it was a reference to Mayhem of The Music Meister, why does he never reference it? It was his best work!
raina0413 he was the actor for The Music Meister.
VANESSA IS SCREAMING "NO" WHEN NEAL SAID SHE WAS STRAIGHT IM DYING OF LAUGHTER
The part were he says, "Big Broadway Rainbow" has so much emotion. It gets to me every time. 😊😊😁
Best award show opener EVER! And best awards show straight through! His number with Hugh Jackman is just as amazing. . . and the closing number, really amazing because it was done so fast! TBOM was/is my "new" favourite musical, and seeing Andrew do "I Believe" was another (non-NPH) highlight.
Sonia Knapp "...best awards show straight through...." Hahahahahaha!
Sonia Knapp I know this comment is 4 years ago, but I just wanted to say I agree and add the Anything Goes performance is another all time highlight
This feels like a Family Guy sketch and I goddamn love it, I totally forgot about this opening
8 years later, and it's still the best.
Only he could have pulled this performance off so amazingly. Without getting any negative feedback. He is a true entertainer.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who loved 1:53-2:15 especially the last bit of it when it came to intellectuals.
Amanda Johnson Oh no. My friend and I watched this recently, and this was the only part we could remember because of how funny it was. We keep quoting it, along with Book of Mormon and Rocky Horror (we watched them all in one night.)
HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST HOSTS...WISH THEY WOULD HAVE HIM BACK...ALSO THE ACADEMY AWARDS SHOULD HAVE HIM BACK...SOOOO MUCH BETTER THEN WHAT THEY HAVE HAD LATELY....
Sadly, the last time the Oscars had an opening musical number was 2015, which was literally Neil's year as host
10 years later, and it's still the best award show opening of all time. 💃
I'll never get tired of this
The look on Colbert’s face when he says Pacino is too famous to take part in the bit 😂😂😂
WHY THE FUCK CAN'T YOU JUST LET HIM GET MARRIED? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. NOT JUST HIM, EVERYONE!
life isnt fiar
invaderaid definitely not fiar.... i mean that's just life rolls, unfiar
2013 opening performance will always be my favorite but can't deny how great this one is.
Honestly, I think this is my favourite Tony Awards Opening ever. It's beautifully sung and choreographed and sooo funny!
My school theatre is the only place where I felt out of place *before* I came out
joe mantello thanks for coming lol
Who's here after James opening 2019
提姆 meee
Joe is
I've been watching this for YEARS without realizing Brooke Shields mistake wasn't on purpose! Fits right into the jokes and they play it off so well
he is amazing!
sometimes if the day is grey and i need a little lift in my heart, i watch this. works every time.
Its nine years later and I finally noticed him in the audience on this rewatch, 5:42 , loveliest man on the planet, Jim Parsons.
poor brooke shields is on the struggle bus
I don't think so. She is human and simply messed up. So what??
I thought it was funny. They added like 20 seconds, so what?
@@kellyalves756 it's not like these things are extremely tightly scheduled and even a few seconds throws everybody off....
Seconds?
If you’re talking about programming- come on. They budget in a little bit of wiggle room because no production is perfect ( in fact, given they’d all been there for rehearsals they probably specifically budgeted in Brooke Time.) A five minute lag would potentially be disastrous, but a half minute lag is something professionals have no doubt had to work with many, many times.
This just reminded me how good the 2011 Broadway season was.
This video is LEGEN...wait for it...DARY! LEGENDARY!!
Earth has not worked hard enough to deserve Neil Patrick Harris.
I want him back hosting the Tonys!
this guy still looks like he is barely 27
This and I'm just Ken are the only award show performances I have watched on repeat
Hands down, the best opening of an awards show. Ever.
God made him gay Because if he was straight every girl would be on his feel
oneofthemodels God doesn't exist, truth hurts?
Gaudas Jurav Explain the making of everything in this world then. Gods real, Truth hurts dosent it?
Aya Mjumbe
and the proof that god is real? Where's the proof? You know deep down you can't declare god is real.
Soufiane Bohaik Where did God come from then?
Really strong fucking logic there.
Greatest opening number of all time. Shout out to those dancers, real pros.
"We're calling every hetero to get to know is better-O"
That's my new fave lyric
when i first watched this in 2011 or 2012, i was still studying english and i can barely catch every words... but i still enjoyed it cause it was so much fun watching it! i didn't even understand what gays is..
and now in 2019 i can catch almost all of the words and im so happy that i can laugh on all of the jokes!
Uh oh it’s that time of year where I get sad and watch all of Neil’s tony openings again 🙃
Me too!!! But not because I am sad, they feel christmasy to me 😇💫🌲
When you think about it, this was ahead of its time, I mean the United States didn’t legalize gay marriage until 2 years after this
4*
This always makes me smile. Love Broadway!
I can't believe how many times I've watched this- and I always smile!
AHHH NPH'S VOICE ALWAYS GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS
How many times can I watch this. Never stops being wonderful
NPH is a national goddamn treasure.
Rip Adam Schlesinger you were a phenomenal talent gone too soon
This has to be unequivocally THE ABSOLUTE BEST opening of the Tony Awards!!
Neil is way too good for this world, what a national treasure, super doper incredibly talented, humble, kind, charming, I LOVE YOU NEIL
They should just have him host every year.
The perfect performance doesn’t exi-
People who are homophobic should really watch this. NPH is just a guy, and he's really talented without being outrageous.
elton john yea. i'm not gay, but I don't judge.
Neil Patrick Harris is gay
kind of a dangerous ideal to uphold, but a good starting place for homophobes.
if all gay men were more like NPH there wouldn't be homophobia.
@@haintedhouse3052 Um. Think about that implication for a moment?
8 years later and this is still one of my favorite openings.
I cant believe they did this whole thing lmfao. I love Neil. He has taken a place in my heart and also as a hero.
NAILED IT. Gods, I could watch NPH read the phone book
Haha nice one Brooke
I felt so bad for her.
If you're gonna screw up at least make it adorable. And she did.
Still one of the best!! Never gets old!!
I love it when he sings, his voice is so pleasant.
Neil Patrick Harris is the best host for the Tony Awards ever.
438 Barney Stinson's ex-girlfriends dislike
truly intelligent humour, beautiful voice and performance, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS ARE YOU REAL
I"ve watched this number, like, 14 times....and it gets better every time.
And THAT, my friends, is how you start a show!
If you’ve seen a show
Then you already know
How magical theater can be
It’s a two-hour, live-action, barely affordable, un-lip-synced version of “Glee“
So, this song goes out to the rest of you
Those who’ve never seen theater before.
Because Broadway has never been broader
It’s not just for gays anymore!
If you feel like someone that this world excludes
It’s no Longer only for dudes who like dudes
Attention every breeder
Your invited to the theater
It’s not just for gays anymore!
The glamor of Broadway is beckoning straights
The people who marry in all 50 states
We’re asking every hetero
to get to know us better-o
It’s not just for gays anymore!
It’s for fine, upstanding Christians
who know all the song from Grease
It’s for sober-minded businessman
Who yearn for some release
So, put down your Playboy and go make a plan
To pick up a Playbill and feel like a man
There’s so much to discover
With your different-gendered lover
It’s not just for gays
The gays and the Jews
And cousins in from out of town you have to amuse
And the sad, embittered malcontents who write the reviews
And also foreign tourists
And the geeks of senior citizens
And well-to-do suburbanites
And liberal intellectuals
Though that group is really only Jews and homosexuals
I’ve lost my train of thought
Oh yes, It’s not just for gays anymore!
…
We’ve got swarms of Mormons, showgirls, sailors, dancing boys and nuns
Plus a Spider facing, death-defying, budget over-runs
So, people from Red states, and people from Blue
A big Broadway rainbow is waiting for you
Come in and be inspired
There’s no sodomy required
Oh it’s not just for gays
It’s not just for gays
We'd be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways
Broadway is not just for gays anymore!
It was funny watching the people clap for that opening bit, because they pan to Hugh Jackman and he's all super impressed, lol. Then they do their bit together. What a nice guy.
Ten years later and there still has not been a better opening to any awards show before or since.