This is the most incredible tony opening ever. nothing will ever beat it. Then I learned Lin Manuel Miranda co-wrote this and won an Emmy for it, made me love it 10x more.
This is a Stage Manager's nightmare. I can't imagine how many entrances, exits and cues had to work absolutely perfectly to bring this off so well. Astounding job.
There is a performer, with long reddish hair, who stands in the aisle near Bernadette Peters during the big finish. I think maybe she was in "Pippin"? She has the greatest smile on her face as she stands with her arms raised in the air, just electric with all the energy and enthusiasm and joy that can only be found when live theatre brings everything it has to give and blows everyone away. I love watching her!!
While you’re absolutely right, I would just like to point out that if I was standing that close to Bernadette Peters, I would be smiling like that too😂😂
I just LOVE his little wink to the camera after using the word "legendary" in the song. "I guarantee a truly legendary show." It is at about 1:50. I have watched this so many times. I just love it. And he looks so good in the outfit in the first segment with the white shirt and vest!
It feels like Neil knew this was the last time he was going to host the tonys, and basically went " I'm going to blow all past present and future openings out of the water, forever" and I adore him for it
So few actors (ppl) can actually wink without looking odd. NPH did it here. Chris Helmsworth can do it. Benedict Cumberbatch can do it. Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. But it’s a fairly small group. (And boy do I feel slutty bc I have had a crush on every one of these guys… It’s not nec’ry for them to return the feelings so it all works out!) 😘😘😘
" They barely come up to your knees but God they're singing like mvps" my favorite part lol that and then when Neil hits you in the feels during the close up
Everyone's saying that *_"God made NPH gay, so other guys could have a chance with women."_* But honestly... I think *God made NPH gay, so guys could have a chance with him.*
Canadian well personnaly in think she (yes god is a women, just watch Dogma if you don't belive me) made him gay just to piss off homophobic with his awesomeness
This performance was beyond amazing! I literally get chills and teary eyed when he says "Cause I promise you all of us up here tonight we were that kid"
This is one of the greatest openings to any awards ceremony I've ever seen. NPH killed it, and Lin Manuel Miranda did an amazing job with the lyrics. Those two really need to team up and do a show together.
I will never stop loving how nervous and eager to please Mike Tyson looks next to tiny Neil Patrick Harriss. He was sweating bullets and counting in his head not to F it up, you could tell. Adorable.
This is hands down the best Tony opening ceremony ever! The look on all those celebrities´ faces! They look like kids on Christmas day, so excited and incredulous of what they´ve actually witnessed. When NPH and Lin Manuel Miranda come up with something together, you know it´s gonna be pure genius.
Sadly no, I couldn't afford it. BUT I DID PASS HIM ON THE STREET! I was sadly too stunned to go up and say hi...but it was still the best day of my life being able to at least see him in person. :)
Madi Cook OMG YOU SAW HIM ON THE STREET????? OMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!! Was he going to Hedwig? I did notice you passed the Belasco theater, though. I'm a huge fan of the show and of Neil. :)
Yeah, it was awesome! He was waiting to go into the theater while a woman unlocked it for him, I was probably about a yard away. I was just too stunned to go up and say hi or anything, haha. Me too!
Alright, Alright, it's only this next singer's fourth time singing in this pub. So, cut him some slack. He's singing something new. NPH: Hi, uh, I'm Neil. I wouldn't be here if someone else hadn't passed on hosting, so special thanks to Shia LaBeouf for this opportunity. I can break your heart with a work of art and a song that's quiet and small but we're back where we began it all Radio City Music Hall So tonight we might go bigger That's right it's bigger It's Broadway's greatest night and we're raring to go Let's make it bigger, tonight it's bigger Who will take home a Tony statue we don't know I guarantee a truly legendary show The season's new recruits includes the cast of Kinky Boots You know they're beautiful and buff as Navy Seals. And you can bounce a quarter off the ass of Billy Porter, Lord, he does 8 shows a week in eight inch heels. Hats off to Berry Gordy, he runs Motown like a boss, He dominates Top 40 and banged Diana Ross. He wrote his own libretto, which is really kind of ballin' He took every Motown classic and he said 'I'll put em all in.' Make it bigger, that's right it's bigger. I just learned this dance like half an hour ago. We're going bigger, like so much bigger, You ever seen so many divas in a row? (Hell no) Well stick with me cause your MC's a seasoned pro. (Go Neil Go!) It's Pippin! Never slippin, always flippin' from their corner of the sky But the sky is overcrowded with this oh so highly touted cast of singing circus people flying by. The cast of Bring It On had count em thirty-two debuts. Hey, kids, welcome to Broadway, forget your Union dues. In tandem like we planned em, forgive me if it's random, but Mike Tyson had a one man show, let's give the man a hand And make things bigger (Tyson: It's bigger!) That's right it's bigger, I'm here with Iron Mike, he's a heavyweight, yo. We're going bigger, the night is bigger, We've got cheerleaders, contortionists and so. Don't change the channel to our show. (Go, Neil, Go!) The magical Matilda stole the show and nearly killed us so they got a special Tony of their own. This strikes at the achilles of the jaded former Billys, they get Tony's but they're fired when the're grown. Now here's the kids from Christmas Story, Annie, and her orphans. So many child actors high on Red Bull and endorphins. They barely come up to your knees, but God they're singing like MVPs and they're the reason this whole season seems to look like Chuck E. Cheese And geez it's bigger, that's right it's bigger. Is there a Tony day care where all of you go? You're getting bigger, the night is bigger. Do your parents set aside your Broadway dough? (Heck, No) When I played Doogie, never mind on with the show. (Go, Neil, Go!) Oh, Broadway's where famous people go. But being famous doesn't mean that you will get a good review. So, Alec write Ben Brantley if you want. That's entertaining too. We've got magic to do. Bigger, that's right it's bigger. I'm walking down the aisle with some Newsies in tow. You know it's bigger, so much bigger, if there's a Newsie you prefer just let me know. You'll get a Newsie in your gift bag when you go. (Spoken: That's true, there's like 150 of those punks. Oh wait, check this out. Can I have my Tom Hooper Les Mis close-up, please? See, on Broadway we don't need extreme close-ups to prove we're singing live. We sing live eight shows a week, check it!) (Rapped) At the end of the day we are gathered together to honor the best and the brightest. And the tomorrow the fashion police will report on your dress and who wore it the tightest. If you win have the time of your life tell your manager, Dad, and your Mom thanks. Hi to you kids and your husband or wife, maybe just for the hell of it, Tom Hanks. Nothing is bigger and better than seeing a veteran get an ovation. Or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out when a win on their first nomination. There's a kid in the middle of nowhere who's sitting and living for Tony performances singing and flipping along with the Pippins and Wiggits and Kinkys, Matildas and Mormons-es. So we might reassure that kid and do something to spur that kid, cause I promise you all of us up here tonight, we were that kid and now: We're bigger, tonight it's bigger, so let's create the biggest spectacle we know. Come see the super sexy Cinderellas, sisters celebrating. Ladies, grab a fellow, the tempo is accelerating. Spidey, Pippin, Motown bands, and Kinky Rock Of Ages. Chicago, Bring It On, and Christmas Story sharing stages. Mamma Mia, Lion King, the Jersey Boys are tappin'. Kathy Lee's a Broadway lyricist, so anything can happen. Bigger! New York is Bigger! So welcome to our bigger, better, best of Broadway Tony show.
I can break your heart with a work of art. And a song that's quiet and small. But we're back where we began it all. Radio City Music Hall. So tonight we might go bigger. That right, it's bigger. It's Broadway's greatest night, and we're rarin' to go. Let's make it bigger. Tonight it's bigger. Who will take home a Tony statue? We don't know! I guarantee a truly legendary show. This season's new recruits include the cast of Kinky Boots. You know, they're beautiful and buff as Navy Seals. And you could bounce a quarter off the *** of Billy Porter. Lord he does eight shows a week in eight inch heels. Hats off to Berry Gordy. He runs Motown like a boss. He dominates Top Forty and he banged Diana Ross! He wrote his own libretto which is really kinda ballin'. He took every Motown classic and he said "Ah, put 'em all in." Make it bigger. That's right, it's bigger. I just learned this dance like half an hour ago. We're going bigger. Like so much bigger. You ever seen so many divas in a row? Well stick with me, cause your emcee's a seasoned pro. It's Pippin! Never slippin', always flippin' As he's pinin' for his corner of the sky. But the sky is over crowded with his oh-so-highly-touted cast of singing circus people flying by. The cast of Bring It On hadcount 'em thirty two debuts. Hey kids, welcome to Broadway, don't forget your union dues. In tandem like we planned 'em. Forgive me if it's random. Mike Tyson had a one man show. Let's give the man a hand and make things bigger. That's right it's bigger. I'm here with Iron Mike. He's heavy weight yo. Let's make it bigger. Tonight it's bigger. Hey we've got cheerleaders, contortionists, and so go find a sports bar change the channel to our show. The magical Matildas stole the show And nearly killed us so they got a special Tony of their own, Which strikes at the achilles of the jaded former Billys. They win Tonys but get fired when they're grown. Now here's the kids from Christmas Story, Annie and her orphans So many child actors high on Red Bull and endorphins. They barely come up to your knees. But God they're singing like MVPs. And they're the reason this whole season seems to look like Chuck. E. Cheese and jeez it's bigger. That's right it's bigger. Is there a Tony Daycare where all of you go? You're getting bigger. Tonight it's bigger. So do your parents set aside your Broadway dough? When I played Doogie, never mind on with the show. Oh! Broadway's where famous people go. Though being famous doesn't mean that you will get a good review so Alec, write Ben Brantley if you want that's entertaining too. We've got magic to do! Bigger. That's right it's bigger. I'm walkin' down the aisle with some Newsies in tow. This show is bigger. Tonight it's bigger. If there's a Newsie you prefer, you let me know you'll get a Newsie in your gift bag when you go! "Can I have my Tom Hooper 'Les Miz' closeup please? See, on Broadway we don't need extreme closeups to prove we're singing live. We sing live eight shows a week. Check it!" At the end of the day we are gathered together to honor the best and the brightest. And tomorrow the fashion police will report on your dress and who wore it the tightest. If you win, have the time of your life. Tell your manager, dad, and your mom, "Thanks." Say hi to your kids and your husband or wife. Maybe just for the hell of it, Tom Hanks! Nothing is bigger and better than seeing a veteran get an ovation or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out on a win for their first nomination. There's a kid in the middle of nowhere sitting there, living for Tony performances singin' and flippin' along with the Pippins and Wickeds and Kinkys, Matildas and Mormonses. So we might reassure that kid and do something to spur that kid. Cause I promise you all of us up here tonight. We were that kid and now we're bigger. Tonight it's bigger. So let's create the biggest spectacle we know! Come see the super sexy Cinderella sisters celebrating. Ladies grab a fella, the tempo is accelerating. Newsies, Pippin, Motown, Phantom, Kinky, Rock of Ages, Chicago, Bring it On, A Christmas Story sharing stages. Mamma Mia, Lion King, The Jersey Boys are tappin' Kathie Lee's a Broadway lyricist so anything can happen. Bigger! New York is bigger! So welcome to our bigger better bigger better Best of Broadway Tony Show!
Is this not just the best video on UA-cam? I absolutely love this man and whenever I feel I need a hit of some good quality musical theatre I always turn to this video.
At the end of the day we are gathered together to honor the best and the brightest. And tomorrow the fashion police will report on your dress and who wore it the tightest. If you win have the time of your life tell your manager, dad, and your mom thanks. HI to your kids and your husband or wife and for the hell of it Tom Hanks. Nothing is bigger and better than seeing a veteran get an ovation or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out on a win on their first nomination. There's a kid in the middle of nowhere who's sitting there living for Tony performances singing and flipping along with the Pippins, Wickeds Kinkies, Miltildas and Mormanses. So we might reassure that kid, and something to spur that kid because I promise all of us up here tonight we were that kid
I truly hope Neil won a Tony himself for doing this. It is so very rare for someone to act, sing, and dance as well as he does - and he does it flawlessly.
This is the most incredible tony opening ever. nothing will ever beat it. Then I learned Lin Manuel Miranda co-wrote this and won an Emmy for it, made me love it 10x more.
Nikki Reining omg
Man, I'd love to see NPH and Lin do a show together.
This is a Stage Manager's nightmare. I can't imagine how many entrances, exits and cues had to work absolutely perfectly to bring this off so well. Astounding job.
That makes sense, I thought that the rap section sounded very Lin Manuel Miranda
Still unequaled. We still need more weather balloons
There is a performer, with long reddish hair, who stands in the aisle near Bernadette Peters during the big finish. I think maybe she was in "Pippin"? She has the greatest smile on her face as she stands with her arms raised in the air, just electric with all the energy and enthusiasm and joy that can only be found when live theatre brings everything it has to give and blows everyone away. I love watching her!!
Yes! That is Bethany Moore
Yes, Bethany Moore!!! Went to college with her. She has always been remarkable and the kindest person!!!
While you’re absolutely right, I would just like to point out that if I was standing that close to Bernadette Peters, I would be smiling like that too😂😂
I could watch this for hours
I just LOVE his little wink to the camera after using the word "legendary" in the song. "I guarantee a truly legendary show." It is at about 1:50. I have watched this so many times. I just love it. And he looks so good in the outfit in the first segment with the white shirt and vest!
I matter how many times I watched this, this is the best opening number to me. Thank you NPH
This is and stays the best opening show forever. Neil is the only one who can bring up something like this
I love you Neil Patrick Harris!
Dying to know how the magic trick worked
Arcade Wolf he went down the bottom and through a tunnel
GirlOnTheScreen P Thank You!!!
Arcade Wolf okay so if you look at the back of the box there are curtains so he jumped out from the back then when to the entrance of the place
Bless you all
What? What curtains? No. He goes down the stairs, under the stage.
That was the freaking greatest opening to anything i've ever seen!
hard to imagine learning all of that
Anyone else binge watching Neil host these shows?
Neil needs to host the tony's again. He's so good!
Bravo! Bravo!
I love the look in Neils eyes in the start when he sings "...we..might..go..bigger - that's right it's bigger.." :D
I can’t see this ever being topped…
Watch it any time I need a boost!
The shape he must have been in, to be abble to perform this.... wow!
go neil go !! :)
I've watched this at least 10 times and i still can't figure out how he go from the stage to the back of the hall?!
He jumped out from the back of the box and just ran up the aisle. It looked a lot more complicated then it really was.
They have slides under the stage..
I'm glad to say I can sing 30% ! and mumble/hum the rest 😂
It's called magic. True story.
NPH = legend
for you
I was wowed by the whole thing but Mike Tyson 😍. Too cute in this
damn lin manuel miranda is a master at this
Barney would be proud
5:20 Is that pointy thing protruding from his hair in the middle of his forehead the microphone?
what do you guys rank has Neil's best peform
Am I the only one who thinks Neil says “Nigga” when Mike Tyson comes on?
Este tipo a veces me cae mal...pero cuando presenta un buen numero musical pues lo adoro .... Buen cantante
hey kami
It feels like Neil knew this was the last time he was going to host the tonys, and basically went " I'm going to blow all past present and future openings out of the water, forever" and I adore him for it
Either that or after this opening he said it will be to hard to top that, I best not do it again.
I hope you’re wrong and he comes back soon
He made it LEGEN...wait for it...DARY!...Legendary!!
@@michkawallace4631 you’re a Legend… Darry!
He was fantastic‼️
And kids, that's how your Uncle Barney opened the Tony Awards in 2013.
thespianreads Lmoa
Legendary
@@OGmanMoG Yes sir. Legen-Dairy :)
he should get a tony for that tony performance.
I think it won an Emmy
@@soundninja99 yes it did
This is proof that God made NPH gay so the rest of the men could have a fair chance.
that must even convince the homophobes out there
amen
Prisoner of 42 tttttt
both atheists and homophobes
I would change my sex if I met him just for having a chance. (Im famale)
Pretty sure he only pretends his middle name is Patrick. It's actually Neil Perfect Harris.
Lin Manuel Miranda and Neil Patrick Harris are a dream team for the Tony's
Time and relative dimension in space
'We were that kid' kills me everytime
Me too! You stole my comment ;)
I fully agree. I’ve watched this probably 50 times and I tear up every time
I get legit chills
Just rewatched it for the millionth time and still get chills.
It hurts my heartttt
I watch this every six months or so because it brings me so much joy even after 10 years
Yep, me too. :)
Same! 😊
Me, too!
Me too. The absolute best.
Same, and back again! Always puts a smile on my face, and now it’s nostalgic.
Well...that's our budget. Goodnight!
First time I watched this I laughed at that so hard, I couldn't breath
still laughing at it to this day!
No wonder this is so great. NPH is singing a song that Lin-Manuel Miranda helped write.
Your comment makes so much sense. It just sounds very LMM
The rapping part especially
Did anyone else catch the Legendary quote and wink referencing his role on "how I met your mother"
who would even miss that?
Are we seriously supposed to believe this man is human?
no.... and no one ever said he was... LOL
RIght? I think we tax people on talent, he would go broke in 5 seconds.
Well, he is something of a demi-god as was proved in the Harold and Kumar movies
Debra Messing in 6:37 is literally me every time I watch this intro
his wink after he says “legendary show” gets me every time ugh i love himmmm
Same
So few actors (ppl) can actually wink without looking odd. NPH did it here. Chris Helmsworth can do it. Benedict Cumberbatch can do it. Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. But it’s a fairly small group. (And boy do I feel slutty bc I have had a crush on every one of these guys… It’s not nec’ry for them to return the feelings so it all works out!) 😘😘😘
Always have tears in my eyes by the end. “We were that kid” always gets me
" They barely come up to your knees but God they're singing like mvps" my favorite part lol that and then when Neil hits you in the feels during the close up
Everyone's saying that *_"God made NPH gay, so other guys could have a chance with women."_* But honestly... I think *God made NPH gay, so guys could have a chance with him.*
Canadian well personnaly in think she (yes god is a women, just watch Dogma if you don't belive me) made him gay just to piss off homophobic with his awesomeness
I would go gay for him
do we really have to bring god's gender into this?
Alystas god's gender completely matters
🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♂️
This man has stamina... I wouldn't be able to breathe after half of this performance
This performance was beyond amazing! I literally get chills and teary eyed when he says "Cause I promise you all of us up here tonight we were that kid"
This is one of the greatest openings to any awards ceremony I've ever seen. NPH killed it, and Lin Manuel Miranda did an amazing job with the lyrics. Those two really need to team up and do a show together.
I will never stop loving how nervous and eager to please Mike Tyson looks next to tiny Neil Patrick Harriss. He was sweating bullets and counting in his head not to F it up, you could tell. Adorable.
It was so cool they included a rapist, abuser, and sociopath into the night. Inclusion right?
The self-righteousness is strong with you.@@elhior23
This is hands down the best Tony opening ceremony ever! The look on all those celebrities´ faces! They look like kids on Christmas day, so excited and incredulous of what they´ve actually witnessed. When NPH and Lin Manuel Miranda come up with something together, you know it´s gonna be pure genius.
Agreed
Miranda's Emmy-winning lyrics
Mark Stivers ii
Mark Stivers
It's pretty amazing to see the seasoned Broadway pros just looking at everything with awe... What a spectacular opening number!
11 years later, this is still the best award show opening number 🎉
He is remarkable! He could host every year and I don’t think anyone would complain!
No one does it better!
He could host everything every year and no one would complain.
I certainly would not.
Even though Hugh was great, nothing can top this one...unless NPH comes back and tops it!
but Hugh still has a chance to beat that :)
Madi Cook OMG YOU SAW NEIL ON HEDWIG?????
Sadly no, I couldn't afford it. BUT I DID PASS HIM ON THE STREET! I was sadly too stunned to go up and say hi...but it was still the best day of my life being able to at least see him in person. :)
Madi Cook OMG YOU SAW HIM ON THE STREET????? OMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!!! Was he going to Hedwig? I did notice you passed the Belasco theater, though. I'm a huge fan of the show and of Neil. :)
Yeah, it was awesome! He was waiting to go into the theater while a woman unlocked it for him, I was probably about a yard away. I was just too stunned to go up and say hi or anything, haha. Me too!
6:46 almost out of breath but he didn't cause nph is too awesome
4:57 too :)
Alright, Alright, it's only this next singer's fourth time singing in this pub. So, cut him some slack. He's singing something new.
NPH:
Hi, uh, I'm Neil. I wouldn't be here if someone else hadn't passed on hosting, so special thanks to Shia LaBeouf for this opportunity.
I can break your heart
with a work of art
and a song that's quiet and small
but we're back where we began it all
Radio City Music Hall
So tonight we might go bigger
That's right it's bigger
It's Broadway's greatest night and we're raring to go
Let's make it bigger, tonight it's bigger
Who will take home a Tony statue we don't know
I guarantee a truly legendary show
The season's new recruits includes the cast of Kinky Boots
You know they're beautiful and buff as Navy Seals.
And you can bounce a quarter off the ass of Billy Porter,
Lord, he does 8 shows a week in eight inch heels.
Hats off to Berry Gordy, he runs Motown like a boss,
He dominates Top 40 and banged Diana Ross.
He wrote his own libretto, which is really kind of ballin'
He took every Motown classic and he said 'I'll put em all in.'
Make it bigger, that's right it's bigger.
I just learned this dance like half an hour ago.
We're going bigger, like so much bigger,
You ever seen so many divas in a row? (Hell no)
Well stick with me cause your MC's a seasoned pro. (Go Neil Go!)
It's Pippin! Never slippin, always flippin' from their corner of the sky
But the sky is overcrowded with this oh so highly touted
cast of singing circus people flying by.
The cast of Bring It On had count em thirty-two debuts.
Hey, kids, welcome to Broadway, forget your Union dues.
In tandem like we planned em, forgive me if it's random,
but Mike Tyson had a one man show, let's give the man a hand
And make things bigger (Tyson: It's bigger!) That's right it's bigger,
I'm here with Iron Mike, he's a heavyweight, yo.
We're going bigger, the night is bigger,
We've got cheerleaders, contortionists and so.
Don't change the channel to our show. (Go, Neil, Go!)
The magical Matilda stole the show and nearly killed us
so they got a special Tony of their own.
This strikes at the achilles of the jaded former Billys,
they get Tony's but they're fired when the're grown.
Now here's the kids from Christmas Story, Annie, and her orphans.
So many child actors high on Red Bull and endorphins.
They barely come up to your knees, but God they're singing like MVPs
and they're the reason this whole season seems to look like Chuck E. Cheese
And geez it's bigger, that's right it's bigger.
Is there a Tony day care where all of you go?
You're getting bigger, the night is bigger.
Do your parents set aside your Broadway dough? (Heck, No)
When I played Doogie, never mind on with the show. (Go, Neil, Go!)
Oh, Broadway's where famous people go.
But being famous doesn't mean that you will get a good review.
So, Alec write Ben Brantley if you want. That's entertaining too.
We've got magic to do.
Bigger, that's right it's bigger.
I'm walking down the aisle with some Newsies in tow.
You know it's bigger, so much bigger,
if there's a Newsie you prefer just let me know.
You'll get a Newsie in your gift bag when you go.
(Spoken: That's true, there's like 150 of those punks. Oh wait, check this out. Can I have my Tom Hooper Les Mis close-up, please? See, on Broadway we don't need extreme close-ups to prove we're singing live. We sing live eight shows a week, check it!)
(Rapped) At the end of the day we are gathered together to honor the best and the brightest.
And the tomorrow the fashion police will report on your dress and who wore it the tightest.
If you win have the time of your life tell your manager, Dad, and your Mom thanks.
Hi to you kids and your husband or wife, maybe just for the hell of it, Tom Hanks.
Nothing is bigger and better than seeing a veteran get an ovation.
Or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out when a win on their first nomination.
There's a kid in the middle of nowhere who's sitting and living for Tony performances
singing and flipping along with the Pippins and Wiggits and Kinkys, Matildas and Mormons-es.
So we might reassure that kid
and do something to spur that kid,
cause I promise you all of us up here tonight,
we were that kid and now:
We're bigger, tonight it's bigger,
so let's create the biggest spectacle we know.
Come see the super sexy Cinderellas, sisters celebrating.
Ladies, grab a fellow, the tempo is accelerating.
Spidey, Pippin, Motown bands, and Kinky Rock Of Ages.
Chicago, Bring It On, and Christmas Story sharing stages.
Mamma Mia, Lion King, the Jersey Boys are tappin'.
Kathy Lee's a Broadway lyricist, so anything can happen.
Bigger! New York is Bigger!
So welcome to our bigger, better, best of Broadway Tony show.
But what does he say at 3:26???!
bigger
Found the real MVP.
good job but essential correction: *Don't* forget your union dues.
Damn... how the hell did you write that AND be one of the top comments!
How is Neil so good at wardrobe changes!
GirlOnTheScreen P he's just really quick to put on a suit or tux. Have you seen how I Met your mother?
Cuz there's someone that gets paid $15/hr that will LOSE THEIR JOB if he doesn't change in time lolololol
So he was just being himself in HIMYM
Who else is here after watching '17's TONYs? This is the BEST act in the history of TONYs, hands down.
*raises hand* here
After seeing this I was slightly disappointed with the '17 tonys number
KEYWORD SLIGHTLY it was fun but not this fun XD
easily THE BEST tony opening ever
everyone in a standing ovation.. hell yeah!! jesus that man is epic! what for it... dary!! XD
I just read this with his voice in mind hahaha
Epicdary?
Barney does say "epicdary" on "The drunk train" episode xD
Oh haha
Cat Rox Music "God i hate that Quinn girl"
NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL
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EXPENSIVE
It's a simple part in this masterpiece, but his precision jumping through that hoop always gets me for some reason
10 years later, and I'm still impressed. So talented.
please bring Neil back as host of the Tony's.
A M E N
It was LEGEN,wait for it,DARY!!!!
2022 anyone??
i want a newsie in my gift bag ._.
When he said "we were that kid" I got goosebumps... god knows why
"Coz I promise you all of us here tonight, we were that kid" 3
It is crazy, when you realize that Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote this!
I can break your heart with a work of art.
And a song that's quiet and small.
But we're back where we began it all. Radio City Music Hall.
So tonight we might go bigger.
That right, it's bigger.
It's Broadway's greatest night, and we're rarin' to go.
Let's make it bigger.
Tonight it's bigger.
Who will take home a Tony statue?
We don't know!
I guarantee a truly legendary show.
This season's new recruits include the cast of Kinky Boots.
You know, they're beautiful and buff as Navy Seals.
And you could bounce a quarter off the *** of Billy Porter.
Lord he does eight shows a week in eight inch heels.
Hats off to Berry Gordy.
He runs Motown like a boss.
He dominates Top Forty and he banged Diana Ross!
He wrote his own libretto which is really kinda ballin'.
He took every Motown classic and he said "Ah, put 'em all in."
Make it bigger.
That's right, it's bigger.
I just learned this dance like half an hour ago.
We're going bigger.
Like so much bigger.
You ever seen so many divas in a row?
Well stick with me, cause your emcee's a seasoned pro.
It's Pippin! Never slippin', always flippin'
As he's pinin' for his corner of the sky.
But the sky is over crowded with his oh-so-highly-touted cast of singing circus people flying by.
The cast of Bring It On hadcount 'em thirty two debuts.
Hey kids, welcome to Broadway, don't forget your union dues.
In tandem like we planned 'em.
Forgive me if it's random.
Mike Tyson had a one man show.
Let's give the man a hand and make things bigger.
That's right it's bigger.
I'm here with Iron Mike.
He's heavy weight yo.
Let's make it bigger.
Tonight it's bigger.
Hey we've got cheerleaders, contortionists, and so go find a sports bar change the channel to our show.
The magical Matildas stole the show
And nearly killed us so they got a special Tony of their own,
Which strikes at the achilles of the jaded former Billys.
They win Tonys but get fired when they're grown.
Now here's the kids from Christmas Story, Annie and her orphans
So many child actors high on Red Bull and endorphins.
They barely come up to your knees.
But God they're singing like MVPs.
And they're the reason this whole season seems to look like Chuck. E. Cheese and jeez it's bigger.
That's right it's bigger.
Is there a Tony Daycare where all of you go?
You're getting bigger.
Tonight it's bigger.
So do your parents set aside your Broadway dough?
When I played Doogie, never mind on with the show.
Oh! Broadway's where famous people go.
Though being famous doesn't mean that you will get a good review so Alec, write Ben Brantley if you want that's entertaining too.
We've got magic to do!
Bigger.
That's right it's bigger.
I'm walkin' down the aisle with some Newsies in tow.
This show is bigger.
Tonight it's bigger.
If there's a Newsie you prefer, you let me know you'll get a Newsie in your gift bag when you go!
"Can I have my Tom Hooper 'Les Miz' closeup please? See, on Broadway we don't need extreme closeups to prove we're singing live. We sing live eight shows a week. Check it!"
At the end of the day we are gathered together to honor the best and the brightest.
And tomorrow the fashion police will report on your dress and who wore it the tightest.
If you win, have the time of your life.
Tell your manager, dad, and your mom, "Thanks."
Say hi to your kids and your husband or wife.
Maybe just for the hell of it, Tom Hanks!
Nothing is bigger and better than seeing a veteran get an ovation or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out on a win for their first nomination.
There's a kid in the middle of nowhere sitting there, living for Tony performances singin' and flippin' along with the Pippins and Wickeds and Kinkys, Matildas and Mormonses.
So we might reassure that kid and do something to spur that kid.
Cause I promise you all of us up here tonight.
We were that kid and now we're bigger.
Tonight it's bigger.
So let's create the biggest spectacle we know!
Come see the super sexy Cinderella sisters celebrating.
Ladies grab a fella, the tempo is accelerating.
Newsies, Pippin, Motown, Phantom, Kinky, Rock of Ages, Chicago, Bring it On, A Christmas Story sharing stages.
Mamma Mia, Lion King, The Jersey Boys are tappin'
Kathie Lee's a Broadway lyricist so anything can happen.
Bigger!
New York is bigger!
So welcome to our bigger better bigger better
Best of Broadway Tony Show!
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This is the best opening of any award show, EVER. I still watch this frequently!
Fantastic. Pure genius with Neil and with the choreographer of that opening
No matter how many times I watch this (like 15 times at least) "we were that kid" always makes me cry. Neil is a legend
Is this not just the best video on UA-cam? I absolutely love this man and whenever I feel I need a hit of some good quality musical theatre I always turn to this video.
mike tyson looked so out of place...
yang zixiang he’s a one-man show
Bless him that man has no rhythm but you've got to give him credit for putting his all into and making fun of himself.
yeah, he did his fucking best okay :D
Jenn Eiland well he’s got a different type of rhythm.
He needed his own mic and it would have been better
can NPH be given a Tony just for this performance? H'es amazing
The best opening to any awards show ever!! Never get tired of watching it. NPH is phenomenal.
Count olaf tried a different career i see. Good for him!
This is brilliant, it's so obvious Lin wrote this
At the end of the day we are gathered together to honor the best and the brightest. And tomorrow the fashion police will report on your dress and who wore it the tightest. If you win have the time of your life tell your manager, dad, and your mom thanks. HI to your kids and your husband or wife and for the hell of it Tom Hanks. Nothing is bigger and better than seeing a veteran get an ovation or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out on a win on their first nomination. There's a kid in the middle of nowhere who's sitting there living for Tony performances singing and flipping along with the Pippins, Wickeds Kinkies, Miltildas and Mormanses. So we might reassure that kid, and something to spur that kid because I promise all of us up here tonight we were that kid
That was legen...wait for it...fucking...wait a little more for it...dary!
UA-cam and the " hits " an artist gets are huge. A few months ago, this had over 9.000.000 hits and now 341.000. What happened?
bmack, reuploaded I think.
6:36 deborah messings face says it all
PAIN KAMI RAZER ???? mais alguem?
Is anyone else aware my guy says the n-word?
Amazing performance. But did anyone else chuckle at NPH pulling Tyson on his marks like a toddler?
wow - this was 10 YEARS ago - still brilliant - don't think this will ever be, should ever be topped - go Neil go!
Debra Messing is all of us.
he really did say at 3:24 "we're going n---er, this night is n---er" anyone else hear that? All often Mike Tyson brought to stage. Yikes!!!
no, he says bigger.
Iirc Zachary Quinto was the first presenter after this and said something along the lines of ‘the definition of a tough act to follow’ lol
Unreal... Theatrical brilliance! Boom =)
Can't say how many times I've watched this. It's truly incredible!
Ngl as a straight dude I'm pretty sure straight dudes like NPH more than gay dudes and all women combined
I truly hope Neil won a Tony himself for doing this. It is so very rare for someone to act, sing, and dance as well as he does - and he does it flawlessly.
He won a Primetime Emmy for it. Lin Manuel Miranda & Tom Kitt (lyrics & music, respectively) each won an Emmy for it too.
I am so very glad! NPH is the total package for this generation iMHO. I left out he also does comedy, which is so very hard.