Neil Patrick Harris' Opening at 2012 Tony Awards

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  • Neil Patrick Harris' Opening Number at the 2012 Tony Awards
    What if life were more like theater?

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  • @taleentoby7939
    @taleentoby7939 7 років тому +3833

    _"Thanks mysterious people in black clothing! "_ *Sadly that is the most acknowledgement tech crew will ever get, so I'll take it!*_

    • @juliebiddle1636
      @juliebiddle1636 5 років тому +166

      I think the stage manager and tech crew are the real stars of big production numbers like this. All of this would fall flat if the lighting cues, music cues, props or any other bit was missed. Imagine if the wrong people showed up on stage or at the wrong time? Putting something like this on requires extreme split second timing from a huge number of people. NASA has nothing on this!

    • @aronseptianto8142
      @aronseptianto8142 5 років тому +13

      @MAGA murica if rocket science were like Kerbal, probably

    • @skriddlehiddles
      @skriddlehiddles 4 роки тому +35

      Julie Biddle I’m the stage manager for the theater group at the school I work at (no not broadway but either way). It is definitely a tough job making sure the kids enter and exit correctly, get the right props and scene sets out and shutting the kids up backstage lol

    • @jediknight1294
      @jediknight1294 3 роки тому +11

      @@skriddlehiddles I feel your pain, I recommend caffeine pills dissolved in the coffee. Just PLEASE stop breaking shit 3 hours before the curtain drops
      Love your friendly neighbourhood propmaker.

    • @annlidslot8212
      @annlidslot8212 2 роки тому +2

      Hi, Thank you and all the other theatre crew around the world. You make my experience of live shows what it is. Yours, Ann

  • @samwilkinson2534
    @samwilkinson2534 4 роки тому +1033

    And that kids... Is how your uncle barney hosted the tony awards.

    • @alexschlaeft
      @alexschlaeft 4 роки тому +19

      It was Legen - wait for it - dary

    • @mareosk8
      @mareosk8 4 роки тому +7

      @@alexschlaeft For the third time... Or that's what he said.

    • @awhellyeah12
      @awhellyeah12 4 роки тому +1

      Honestly that’s something he’d do

    • @KAF128
      @KAF128 4 роки тому +1

      Sorry, but he's still Doogie Howser to some of us!

    • @kiroooooooous7492
      @kiroooooooous7492 4 роки тому +1

      sam Wilkinson that Xbox profile pic

  • @percykane1843
    @percykane1843 7 років тому +750

    Amanda seyfried making a "Mamma Mia " joke. My life is now complete

  • @mitchgarner4455
    @mitchgarner4455 7 років тому +2350

    "GO AWAY YOU THREATEN ME!!" 😂😂😂

  • @zoelopez1426
    @zoelopez1426 10 років тому +1815

    He's the best host ever!

    • @mattrogers6487
      @mattrogers6487 6 років тому +34

      It should be his gig for life

    • @deathb3rry
      @deathb3rry 4 роки тому +16

      he should be the fucking president

    • @b.d6642
      @b.d6642 3 роки тому +4

      Forget that! His the best human being ever!

  • @SDelanster1593
    @SDelanster1593 12 років тому +1884

    "Barney, there is NO WAY you could host the Tony Awards flawlessly for three years in a row..."
    "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!"

  • @shinigami219
    @shinigami219 11 років тому +924

    I'm convinced that NPH has a magical aura around him that causes people to break out into song and dance at his slightest whim, all starting with a pizzicato violin. This wasn't rehearsed, it just happened and they caught it on film by coincidence. Then again I have never met the man but I believe it to be true.

    • @Ludsama
      @Ludsama 2 роки тому +11

      And don't forget: Always in a wait for it... ... ... SUIT.

    • @April-lp7pp
      @April-lp7pp 2 роки тому +1

      Facts.

    • @nickthedreamer4434
      @nickthedreamer4434 Рік тому +5

      Finding this comment now and it's only fair to point out that this comment is basically the entire plot for the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Mayhem of the Music Meister" where NPH does exactly that in an attempt to rule the world.

    • @kwow3233
      @kwow3233 Рік тому +3

      @@nickthedreamer4434 HOLD UP! THAT WAS NPH?!!!
      Also, love that episode!

    • @WardNightstone
      @WardNightstone Рік тому

      Well yea because 🎵THE MUSIC MIESTER SINGS THE SONGS THAT THE WORLD WANTS TO HEAR 🎵

  • @wu939
    @wu939 6 років тому +3209

    Can they make a broadway based on Neil hosting the awards?

    • @eithne.g
      @eithne.g 4 роки тому +90

      W U It hasn’t happened because the sheer chaos that would be on the stage would kill everyone watching

    • @trevorpatterson1023
      @trevorpatterson1023 4 роки тому +34

      I'd watch that.

    • @mariebelladonna437
      @mariebelladonna437 3 роки тому +11

      OMG YESS!! I would totally donate to the cause!! 😂

    • @alexkilgour1328
      @alexkilgour1328 3 роки тому +6

      In a kind of Kiss me Kate style.

    • @timgatward5725
      @timgatward5725 3 роки тому +4

      Maybe one where its Neil and Hugh together:):)

  • @williamweimian
    @williamweimian 10 років тому +808

    When I was a kid I literally thought maybe at some point after I grow up people would be singing and dancing in the middle of conversation, just in regular daily life.

    • @fifysky8587
      @fifysky8587 6 років тому +15

      I didn't, nevertheless, I'd really like to be your friend.

    • @melaniecrouch6660
      @melaniecrouch6660 5 років тому +9

      They don’t? Come to my house my friend

    • @Tony.H03
      @Tony.H03 3 роки тому +15

      Get theatre friends. It happens. It's not as relevant to the plot tho, usually

    • @molello1120
      @molello1120 3 роки тому +4

      Hello I'm *theatre kid* nice to meet you

    • @dragon_toad
      @dragon_toad Рік тому

      Between Disney and music theatre, my expectations as a child as to how easily I could break into song and immediately have backup singers and a mass dance number appear were huge.

  • @weirdskyreallyweird.5519
    @weirdskyreallyweird.5519 4 роки тому +148

    I love how proud Hugh Jackman looks everytime Neil hosts the Tony's

  • @annapardo4104
    @annapardo4104 10 років тому +552

    0:45 Barney's dad is clapping so excited, it's nice that his dad is giving him moral support. nice work jerome!

    • @joeiblatt2511
      @joeiblatt2511 6 років тому +6

      I was just about to say that...haha

    • @bruhhensen8693
      @bruhhensen8693 6 років тому +2

      Barneys??

    • @blue_jezuz
      @blue_jezuz 5 років тому +1

      BRUH Hensen HIMYM?

    • @kevintan96
      @kevintan96 2 роки тому +1

      But not a lame suburban dad:(

    • @Abdu1Mui2
      @Abdu1Mui2 2 роки тому +1

      Was searching for this comment 😂

  • @verdew8181
    @verdew8181 8 років тому +1160

    On some advanced planet, that must be the way life is.

  • @hyperionparthalan
    @hyperionparthalan 3 роки тому +285

    When im depressed I really just like Watching NPH host the Tony awards, It makes life suck a little less...... so thanks to covid I think I have memorized the lyrics now

    • @javonaminor7232
      @javonaminor7232 3 роки тому +1

      SAME!!!

    • @ramalamadingdong7576
      @ramalamadingdong7576 2 роки тому +1

      Indeed!

    • @powerwolf_2421
      @powerwolf_2421 2 роки тому

      Hello.
      I hope you are doing better by now.
      Just know that I hope that you find great happiness in life.
      Greetings!

    • @amarbyrd2520
      @amarbyrd2520 Рік тому

      I'm still working on the lyrics for the 2013 opener that LMM wrote 😊❤

  • @bluedancelilly
    @bluedancelilly 5 років тому +193

    Everything he does turns to gold. He is one of the most talented people in show biz.

  • @eme.261
    @eme.261 7 років тому +210

    "Go away! You threaten me!"
    Love it! :o)

  • @hayunnie
    @hayunnie 7 років тому +439

    "Why don't you go find your parents?" ... ouch.

    • @DJShadesUK
      @DJShadesUK 7 років тому +12

      That was the best line for me! lol

  • @uhkatie1467
    @uhkatie1467 10 років тому +288

    neil patrick harris and jesse tyler ferguson in the same skit??? and about theatre???? and at the tonys?????? oh my god

  • @tanayamohanty3058
    @tanayamohanty3058 7 років тому +246

    If you don't like NPH, you're wrong!!!

    • @obiwankenobi9141
      @obiwankenobi9141 3 роки тому +3

      It’s the only opinion that’s actually wrong! Neil Patrick Harris is one of the only perfect people.

  • @amberdawson8648
    @amberdawson8648 10 років тому +260

    He looks good in a suit

    • @DexQ12
      @DexQ12 9 років тому +19

      He looks good in general

    • @FelixStach
      @FelixStach 8 років тому +122

      +amber dawson Nothing suits him like a suit.

    • @Honeey-moth
      @Honeey-moth 8 років тому +5

      +Yutaviplays HIMYM

    • @aaronmubwanda17
      @aaronmubwanda17 6 років тому +8

      Suit up

    • @glauciamsq
      @glauciamsq 4 роки тому +2

      i guess you coukd say he suited up

  • @FunGal1691
    @FunGal1691 8 років тому +137

    NEIL IS SO FUCKIN AWESOME!!! i love him so much

  • @DaniOcean17
    @DaniOcean17 8 років тому +572

    The best part was: we don't pee ♫

  • @AryaBeltaine
    @AryaBeltaine 10 років тому +95

    What a marvelous ending "I'm just saying." xD
    Smooth, dude.

    • @AryaBeltaine
      @AryaBeltaine 5 років тому +5

      oh my g od. i can' t believe i used to say xD
      this is such an ancient relic. who was i. who am i.

    • @JaewonJung
      @JaewonJung 5 років тому

      @@AryaBeltaine hahaha

    • @AryaBeltaine
      @AryaBeltaine 5 років тому

      @@JaewonJung holy fuc how did you find this

  • @Lwoods1717
    @Lwoods1717 4 роки тому +93

    Jim Parsons cheering him on at 2:06 melts my heart

    • @shego1142
      @shego1142 4 роки тому +2

      Lipi Rastogi sameee

  • @hoytoy100
    @hoytoy100 3 роки тому +40

    Can’t get enough of him hosting. Wish he would return to it

  • @drakulamertcan
    @drakulamertcan 3 роки тому +99

    "You might have a point little orphan know it all."
    "Why dont you go find your parents?"
    It took me a moment to get it and then I burst out laughing! This is what an entertainer looks like!

  • @Teguin
    @Teguin 7 років тому +484

    you get to hear the news of yesterday, delivered by overly attractive hyperacrobatic 35year old 15 year olds

  • @ArneKristianNBakklund
    @ArneKristianNBakklund 8 років тому +855

    Lol told an orphan to find her parents ^^

  • @balcony5
    @balcony5 12 років тому +40

    "we muddle without respite through the sadness and confusion
    or we huddle in the cesspit of our madness and delusion…"
    Now THOSE are LYRICS! Dude.

    • @silentsmurf
      @silentsmurf 3 роки тому +1

      balcony5 the late great Adam Schlesinger

  • @LilysEyes24
    @LilysEyes24 12 років тому +101

    This is just perfect. I really like the idea that life could be just like theater. Neil is great. No matter if there is a mistake or not. Even in theater mistakes happen and the most important thing is to go on. I entirely enjoyed his performance and would be happy to have him hosting the next Tonys again.

  • @alexlees6426
    @alexlees6426 3 роки тому +117

    I'll be honest, I've only ever seen the 2013 Tony awards opening, and now I'm so, so glad I saw this. Hilarity with a mixture of humble truths always gets it for me. Absolutely brilliant and praying for the swift return of Theatre! X

    • @tylerl4768
      @tylerl4768 2 роки тому +4

      Please tell me you have seen his opening number for 2011 bc it’s hilarious

    • @jordanbianca1760
      @jordanbianca1760 2 роки тому +3

      @@tylerl4768 broadway is not just for gays anymoreeee

    • @tylerl4768
      @tylerl4768 2 роки тому

      @@jordanbianca1760 broadway - it’s not JUST for gays anymoreeee

  • @mattneff
    @mattneff 4 роки тому +35

    3:58-4:02 does a "7 second" costume change in 4 seconds

  • @Vicky01111
    @Vicky01111 8 років тому +40

    Omg Neil is soo talented, I can't believe it.

  • @hello99127
    @hello99127 5 років тому +20

    7:07 the way he interacts with Annie is foreshadowing his future role as Count Olaf

  • @JarofBeesdotnet
    @JarofBeesdotnet 11 років тому +38

    I have no doubt that life would be improved with random musical numbers. And a personal Neil Patrick Harris for everyone.

  • @Timi7007
    @Timi7007 6 років тому +75

    He really rocks it time and time again, but I have to say that (anyone ever) topping the 2013 opening is practically impossible.

    • @15Candles
      @15Candles 5 годин тому

      2013 was the last time he hosted the Tony, so I'm guessing that "Bigger" is his conclusion to all the Tony Award host gig that he did. All of his host effort led up to one big performance in 2013. He knew that after that, there's nothing that he could top

  • @Kozboz
    @Kozboz 3 роки тому +190

    Can he come back and host in 2021? We could use more NPH.

  • @dayanaratarango2012
    @dayanaratarango2012 6 років тому +168

    why can't him hosting be an annual thing?

    • @tylerl4768
      @tylerl4768 2 роки тому

      Sadly he turned it down after this one, he did say later he wants to host it again tho. 🤞

  • @Mjgirl55
    @Mjgirl55 Рік тому +18

    Every human on earth needs some NPH in their lives. Hes like a soothing balm for the world. Legendary icon! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @shaney169
    @shaney169 3 роки тому +5

    Around midnight I started watching nph performances and suddenly 10 mins later it was 2am lol. I can watch him all night

  • @jasmineflowerjoy
    @jasmineflowerjoy 10 років тому +35

    Watching clips of NPH hosting the Tonys never fails to cheer me up ^_^

  • @celinakay4367
    @celinakay4367 6 років тому +47

    If life were more like the theater I would lose a nice amount of weight with all the dance numbers and I'd probably have some great songs in there since my life is continually full of drama. It would be interesting

  • @Abeavs
    @Abeavs 5 років тому +32

    "Go away you threaten me" is literally me

  • @yesthisisshi
    @yesthisisshi 12 років тому +19

    Nph is freaking incredible. The theater community and the world loves ya, Neil.

  • @TinselFairy
    @TinselFairy 12 років тому +10

    This song has been in my head for about a month now. NPH what have you done to me?!

  • @molello1120
    @molello1120 3 роки тому +23

    Me,when I try to sleep at 3 am but my brain is singing musicals:
    *"Go away you thereaten me!"*

  • @mercuryh3463
    @mercuryh3463 8 років тому +18

    neil laughing awkwardly about newsies is literally me

  • @sarahmorton9164
    @sarahmorton9164 6 років тому +5

    I know of not one soul who dislikes Neil. I could watch these everyday!

  • @canwepretendthatairplanes433
    @canwepretendthatairplanes433 6 років тому +243

    Mysterious people in all black?!? Lol if the world's a theater Tech Crew would be gods😂 I would actually be thanked by the actors

  • @yriaswife
    @yriaswife 12 років тому +53

    The moment Jesse Tyler Ferguson came onstage, I was lying on the floor with laughter...he relly outdid himself...again... gotta love NPH!!!

  • @mizzle124
    @mizzle124 3 роки тому +10

    7:54 Look how proud crazy Jerry is of his son

  • @lillylou96
    @lillylou96 12 років тому +1

    And once again Neil steals the show x3

  • @Nova-nc2hl
    @Nova-nc2hl 2 роки тому +7

    If you're in a room with Neil and Jim Parsons? You've won at life

  • @peter_panda3069
    @peter_panda3069 4 роки тому +15

    0:45 thats the face of a proud father.

  • @manoranjitha2969
    @manoranjitha2969 7 років тому +32

    and that's why people like neil patrick Harris!!!!!!

  • @MaximilianoNicoletti
    @MaximilianoNicoletti 12 років тому +10

    It's amazing how when they focus on Hugh Jackman, he always looks thrilled at NPH's performance. Check the ending of last year's intro to the Tony's to see what I mean.

  • @AuntieMelonFaucet
    @AuntieMelonFaucet 9 років тому +159

    THIS is where I knew red riding hood from into the woods from!

    • @harrywithanh
      @harrywithanh 5 років тому +6

      OH MY GOD! YOU'RE RIGHT!

    • @mimi3570
      @mimi3570 4 роки тому +1

      I knew i wasnt crazy

  • @SatchaKastnit
    @SatchaKastnit 10 років тому +119

    "Go find your parents." Oh.

  • @JustBeingAmberTV
    @JustBeingAmberTV 10 років тому +5

    I could watch this again and again and again and again and again!

  • @anthonyzullo
    @anthonyzullo 2 роки тому +2

    Neal went savage. Love it

  • @wintermelons
    @wintermelons 7 років тому +13

    4:55 Her smile is so mesmerizing! Hope she becomes famous

  • @jirivesely94
    @jirivesely94 6 років тому +60

    Magical seven second costume change is just briliant moment 3:50

    • @maxwellkrone5302
      @maxwellkrone5302 4 роки тому +2

      I wanted to see a comment like this one. Time that, it was closer to three seconds haha :D

  • @lizziehalim6672
    @lizziehalim6672 7 років тому +46

    00:45 your dad came to your show Barney!

  • @buffalo91134
    @buffalo91134 11 років тому +12

    6:21 "Go away you threaten me" I love him.

  • @zoelopez1426
    @zoelopez1426 10 років тому +2

    I love Neil Patrick Harris hosting Tonys!

  • @GoddessNeith
    @GoddessNeith 3 роки тому +5

    Neil REALLY needs to be made permanent host of the Tony awards

  • @annafehder5360
    @annafehder5360 5 років тому +60

    2:34 “instead of worrying about the news of today, you hear about the news of yesterday. Delivered by overly attractive hyper acrobatic 35-year old, 15-year olds” *cuts to Harvey Firestein who wrote the book for Newsies

    • @noname-ju1jq
      @noname-ju1jq 4 роки тому +1

      That's my favorite bit HAHAHAHA

  • @crater721
    @crater721 11 років тому +3

    I'm so glad that he's hosting again this year!

  • @red_ashcroft
    @red_ashcroft 11 років тому +2

    such a beautiful and talented man!

  • @TheMrsCDB1
    @TheMrsCDB1 5 років тому +8

    He is good! The dancers were awesome. The audience genuinely appreciative. A great theater production in less than 8mins. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😄

  • @42lug
    @42lug 11 років тому +6

    Tony Awards has always the perfect openings!

  • @HELLOHIHELLOHIish
    @HELLOHIHELLOHIish 11 років тому +5

    Neil is one of my idols and I really hope I get to meet him eventually so I can thank him for doing everything to help me nand give him a hug. Thank you, Neil. Thank you for everything. :)

  • @Falconflyer12
    @Falconflyer12 10 років тому +4

    Theatre is beyond anything else. Im a techie and love theatre its my life

  • @creativename24601
    @creativename24601 10 років тому +76

    if patti lupone were my next door neighbor i would die. if i was within 100 ft of patti lupone i would die. i'm not worthy to be in her presence.

  • @TeamOT
    @TeamOT 3 роки тому +18

    If singing stand up comedy were a thing, NPH would be its creator.

  • @pandorazbox9659
    @pandorazbox9659 Рік тому +1

    One of the Best Tony openings

  • @joiedejunelle1
    @joiedejunelle1 11 років тому +4

    oh my gosh neil patrick harris is aaamazing..! this is definitely one of my favorite openings, right next to hugh jackmans oscar opening.

  • @Simbelmyne88
    @Simbelmyne88 12 років тому +8

    Neil just can't avoid being awesome!

  • @justinsmith2530
    @justinsmith2530 2 роки тому +11

    NPH is definitely the best host of the Tonys

  • @Stickkid5
    @Stickkid5 11 років тому +2

    This was the best Tony's night I've ever watched

  • @KR-nj7fw
    @KR-nj7fw 5 років тому +3

    He's amazing!

  • @issac97356
    @issac97356 12 років тому +11

    This is officially one of my favorite Tony openings. :D "We don't pee!"

  • @tylerl4768
    @tylerl4768 2 роки тому +5

    6:21 “ GO AWAY YOU THREATEN ME!!”
    Am I the only one who imagines Barney saying this😂

  • @themaxblackshow
    @themaxblackshow 3 роки тому +1

    How could you not love Neil Patrick Harris

  • @o.k.5669
    @o.k.5669 Рік тому +2

    And once again I'm watching this instead of studying...

  • @IceMichaela88
    @IceMichaela88 12 років тому +4

    i watched Tony awards because of NPH because i knew it's gonna be awsome and legendary.
    -True story-

  • @brendanphilbin378
    @brendanphilbin378 10 років тому +31

    I'm so bummed that he's not hosting this year

  • @sabrinahussain1203
    @sabrinahussain1203 11 років тому +2

    NPH makes me so happy :)
    i love him so much

  • @ILYcoconutz
    @ILYcoconutz 11 років тому +3

    words cannot express my love for Neil Patrick Harris!

  • @maestroc.
    @maestroc. 3 роки тому +3

    This is the best game of the playbook: The Neil Patrick Harris

  • @awhellyeah12
    @awhellyeah12 5 років тому +9

    6:21 I don’t have words that was fucking hilarious

  • @marialinietsky8365
    @marialinietsky8365 Місяць тому

    "Respite/cesspit" is the best internal rhyme I've ever heard.
    RIP Adam Schlesinger, you were the Sondheim of millennial comedy.

  • @Jitendrakotai
    @Jitendrakotai 3 роки тому +2

    He is simply brilliant.

  • @AseemKukkar
    @AseemKukkar 9 років тому +9

    Today, I got to know the real definition of nostalgia.

  • @Iluvesingingalot
    @Iluvesingingalot 12 років тому +3

    This is why I love the Tony awards.

  • @Mykoolbroom2170
    @Mykoolbroom2170 2 роки тому +1

    Love Neil love the Tony Awards

  • @davidluther6450
    @davidluther6450 2 роки тому +1

    this opening is my favorite

  • @kaylah4266
    @kaylah4266 4 роки тому +16

    COUNT OLAF IS THAT YOU??? YOU MADE IT INTO BROADWAY BEFORE YOUR SHOW WAS EVEN MADE!!!!

  • @Doctorwholover10
    @Doctorwholover10 12 років тому +3

    wow....Neil should have his own show !! (:

  • @annechene
    @annechene 11 років тому +2

    Love him soooo much!

  • @richardharoldmeddows728
    @richardharoldmeddows728 2 роки тому +1

    2:22 that is the best summary of theatre I have ever heard