[FULL] The 67th Annual Tony Awards 2013 Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris

The 67th Annual Tony Awards 2013 Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
Atmosphere and performances from The 67th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2013 in New York City. The awards were hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
- Neil Patrick Harris' 2013 Tony Awards Opening Makes It 'Bigger' With Help From Mike Tyson
- The Camaraderie: Is that a tear in Tom Hanks' eye? The first-time nominee looked as if he was tearing up during his co-star Courtney B. Vance's acceptance speech, when he took home the prize for Best Featured Actor in a Play for The Lucky Guy, Nora Ephron's last B-way outing
- The Kids: Tap dancing in A Christmas Story, FIERCE singing and dancing in Annie and Matilda, and one heck of a Michael Jackson impression in Motown-These. Kids. Are. Talented
- The Gowns: Yes, Jane Krakowski joked that she and co-presenter Jesse Tyler Ferguson would make the perfect "Straight Wedding" cake topper, but seriously, can this be my future wedding dress?
- The Presenters: Scarlett Johansson, who was wearing a Saint Laurent dress, & Alan Cumming grudgingly (and hilariously) presented an award after not being nominated themselves.
- The Hidden Gems: While any Jane Lynch fan worth their salt knows that she can sing (hello, have you SEEN A Mighty Wind?) it was still nice to see her belting her little curls off. Annie who?
- The Audition To Be The Next NPH: Before launching into a "Our-TV-Shows-Were-Canceled-Wah-Wah-Wah" sing-a-long with Smash's Megan Hilty and The Playboy Club's Laura Benanti, Andrew Rannells pretty much secured next year's hosting gig by palling around with NPH and being generally adorable.
- The Slang: After having some trouble reading the teleprompter as he presented with Anna Kendrick, Cuba Gooding Jr. referred to his glasses as his "Pimp Shades."
- The PDA: Is there anything cuter than a boy making out ferociously with the dog from Annie?
- The Cameos: Mike Tyson killed it in the opening, then proceeded to take no less than 4 jabs to the juggular from host Neil Patrick Harris. Takin' the jokes like a pro!
- The Memories: Cyndi Lauper, who earlier took home a statue for Best Score for Kinky Boots, sang her classic "True Colors" while the "In Memorium" reel played behind her.
- The Speeches: After peppering her Best Leading Actress in a Play acceptance speech with several dramatic pauses, Cicely Tyson capped it off with the most sincere line of the night: "... 'Please wrap it up' it says... Well that's exactly what you did with me. You wrapped me up in your arms after 30 years, and now I can go home with a Tony. God Bless You All, and Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
- Broadway Bodies: Take a look at the arms on Patina Miller, who took home the Best Leading Actress in a Musical Tony for her role in Pippin. Damn girl!
- The Governor: Fred Armisen nailed his Michael Bloomberg impression yet again.
- The Closer Fake Out: Y'all didn't think he would really leave us hanging without a proper goodbye, did you? Thankfully at 11:03, we were gifted with NPH's signature singing recap, set to the tune of "Empire State of Mind," with 5-time Tony Winner Audra McDonald knocking the chorus out of the park, and properly dropping her mic like a pro.

[@PhantomifyEponine]

Can we just pause for one moment and admire Neil Patrick Harris?

[@laneyfay9575]

that's all I ever do

[@BrandonBoyPH]

Pause and rewind

[@alexaliona]

Sure...

[@mariaschiffer3401]

Oh! Yes! Oh! Yes! Oh! Yes!

[@joed180]

7 years later I'm still watching this in awe. Who, watching Doogie back in the day, would have ever guessed.

[@bradsimpson8724]

So after all the awards are handed out, and all the singing and dancing is done, somebody should come out and give Neil Patrick Harris an award for being the Best Master of Ceremonies at an Awards Show.

[@tntbandit5]

He truly is Amazing, they've found perfection in a host in him.

[@michaelfeher213]

NPH is pretty much the unofficial god of the TONY's when you're so revered by the Broadway community, that they don't even need to give you an Award, you're above the Award He is merely the Embodiment of all that is live Stage and Theatre. A little statue would be a disgrace to him and belittle his awesomeness After he passes, they'll probably change the name to the Harris awards, to honor his legacy

[@tntbandit5]

You know NPH won't be our host for the Tony's this year...he's too busy with Hedwig, which is fantastic but still sad for us, although his replacement would be my next choice...Hugh Jackman! It's already confirmed!

[@LadyLier17]

tntbandit5 Really!! i love that!!!

[@RaymondHng]

He did get awarded-three of them. Harris won Primetime Emmy Awards in 2010, 2012, and 2013 for hosting: _The 63rd Annual Tony Awards_ _The 65th Annual Tony Awards_ and _The 66th Annual Tony Awards_ respectively in the Outstanding Special Class Programs category. And the competition was very strong. Some of the nominees in those years were: _Vancouver 2010: XXI Olympic Winter Games_ _The 82nd Annual Academy Awards_ in 2010; _The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards_ _The 54th Annual Grammy Awards_ and _The 84th Annual Academy Awards_ in 2012; and _London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder_ _70th Golden Globe Awards_ and _The Oscars (The 85th Annual Academy Awards)_ in 2013. This speaks volumes.

[@BadWolfSilence]

"We were that kid" I may have teared up a bit at that part. Broadway isn't my dream of course, but for everyone who's dream it is, that must've been very inspiring. :)

[@laurahenderson4528]

wanna know something, i balled my eyes out as it spoke to me so much

[@shortwavelengths7713]

You are so correct! That was so inspiring!!

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

It was.

[@TrangNguyen-cs1bt]

I’m a 10 year old kid and I’ve always wanted to be on broadway!

[@MrsManson7065]

Popping up a half-decade later to say this: Broadway isn’t even remotely my dream but that part gave me goosebumps and a lump in my throat. And I immediately backed it up and replayed it and got them again. It gives me life to imagine some kiddo out there watching this, live or well after the fact like me, and feeling for the first time “This is my tribe. ❤️”

[@martinakis9599]

and the genius that is lin manuel miranda wrote this beautiful monster of opening number... BRAVO

[@bookbreathing6821]

martina kis Really? Oh my god! I love him more now 💜

[@calluminosity]

I love him❤❤❤💛💜💙💚

[@jujuju948]

the rap part gave it away

[@lisapercy219]

Thats amazing! I love this opening!

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

yes he did, he also won an Emmy for it too

[@onlytheshadowknows666]

He jumped through a hoop -- live, on stage, while singing, and he's not even an acrobat. I got a head start in my livingroom in that moment with a standing ovation, before the audience got started. His standing O from the audience lasted a full 60 seconds and I'm sure it could have gone longer if not for being on a television broadcast. This opening number is my favorite video to watch when I am feeling down in the dumps. And the entire broadcast is what I watch when I get even lower than that.

[@LawNerd24]

My favorite part! And, he's six feet tall!

[@emmaprior7402]

Yo. Same. How is literally magical, we don't deserve NPH 😭

[@LebahG4nteng]

Don't forget that he did magic and apparently they only tried once in rehearsals and it was the most aspect that Neil was worried about

[@muckymucks]

Here's all the musical performances. 00:01 Opening 11:53 Matilda The Musical 23:45: Bring It On The Musical 32:55 Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella 47:02 Motown The Musical 56:48 Annie 1:01:37 Midshow Number 1:11:35 The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream 1:21:53 A Christmas Story The Musical 1:27:27 Pippin 1:39:18 The Phantom of the Opera 1:50:03 In Memoriam 2:03:03 Kinky Boots 2:13:00 Once 2:17:31 Closing

[@ArianaBurks]

Thank you very much for this. I wanted to see certain performances and speeches and you saved me the fast forwarding and searching.

[@ArianaBurks]

jenny mackus oh wow! Thank you so much! This helps a lot!

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

Lol. I like how you only have two on there. xD

[@trhaynes210]

@Rabbit Gotta click "Show more"!

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

Weird. It didn't have the "show more" when I first saw it.

[@RogersBase]

This was literally 300 times better than the Emmys.

[@bunny_chanb8627]

Well except for James cordon but otherwise yasssssssssssss

[@jasonlemoine2074]

It always is

[@Andy-vt7sl]

I always love it when literally is used correctly. It definitely was here!

[@tylirb]

NEIL'S RAP IN THE BEGINNING ABOUT HOW THE KID LIVING FOR EACH TONY PERFORMANCE IN THEIR BEDROOM, THATS ME OMG

[@nyapride8757]

TYLER BABE SAME

[@quintinflower1317]

Lin-Manuel Miranda is credited as a writer for the song. I'm like 90% sure that was what he wrote.

[@shortwavelengths7713]

SAAAAMMEEE!!!

[@shortwavelengths7713]

Quintin Flower most likely since is rap

[@emmaprior7402]

I promise you all of us up here tonight... WE WERE THAT KID! 😭😭

[@coastercritic287]

Looking back on it, this was probably the best Tony Awards show of the 21st century and possibly all time. The cancelled TV show number killed me😂 Not to mention that bomb ass opening, and Neil Patrick Harris as a phenomenal host!

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

what about the 2004 Tony awards?

[@leticiachiok8057]

Neil Patrick Harris is a total package...he's not only a superb Broadway actor but the best Tony Awards host. He's truly amazing!🤗😍🎊

[@nathanliteroy9835]

@@iHeartsNostalgiaPit You mean the one where Avenue Q shoveled all the awards because they were first on Bradway to do an Oscars-type PR campaign of their musical?

[@iHeartsNostalgiaPit]

@@nathanliteroy9835 hey there were other aspects to like about that show but didn't Assassin's win more? Avenue Q won like three Besides I think of this as the most Disney-ish Tony awards ever mostly because of all the coincidences (Idina Menzel won, Robert Lopez won, a play called Frozen won...oh and Anika Noni Rose won as well...we see Mother Gothel lose to Elsa, which is ironic considering she won over Megera a decade prior)

[@elizawildes8733]

I've watched the opening number so many times I actually know all the words. You're too good Neil Patrick Harris. TOO Amazing!

[@elizawildes8733]

I'm 99% sure that is an original song, but I thick they took parts of songs and put it together. That's just what i think.

[@tg1star]

Eliza Wildes I think the tune is from Barnham the musical, but I think the lyrics are original.

[@RaymondHng]

tg1star The song just received an Emmy Award for *Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics*, Tom Kitt (music by), Lin-Manuel Miranda (lyrics by). So the song cannot be adapted in order to qualify for this award.

[@emmaprior7402]

Same! This is definitely the best Tony awards opening 👀

[@nrdcoyne]

And I really thought they would never out-do "It's not just for gays anymore!"

[@faveeganbatte]

THIS IS THE FREAKIN BEST TONY OPENING YET.

[@TheNeoKeleLims]

34:30 when Cinderella transforms from her rags to a beautiful white ball gown. pure theatre magic

[@Chebowlier]

omg you can hear someone in the audience let out a huge scream

[@marcusgraham5724]

Let's all take a moment to thank god for bringing Neil Patrick Harris into our lives because honestly, THIS is a fucking legend ladies and gentleman!

[@brittanym7491]

You might say he is legend wait for it dary

[@RobsRobotChannel]

"God" is a manmade construct to aid in the regulation of early society. Obviously. Only a facking moron thinks there's a "supernatural intelligent being" which controls everything around them. Only psychos and faking lunatics.

[@nicoledill5301]

Lin-Manuel Miranda playing the piano in the back at the end has no idea what awaits him in the next few years

[@capp12249]

He was writing Hamilton at the time so he must have known a lil at least 😂

[@TamannaDas]

@@capp12249 but he didn't know Hamilton would be the mega hit it was

[@TikiStanford]

By this time he had experienced success with In the Heights. At the time, that show was earth shattering for me. All the things that people credit Hamilton (the show, not the man) with doing I felt strongly after seeing In the Heights. The things like bringing a wider audience to Broadway, using contemporary music, having a diverse cast, etc. In the Heights doesn’t get the credit I think it deserves. That being said, I am glad that Hamilton speaks to a larger audience, and has given more people the experience of live theater.

[@ItsMzPhoenix]

That was him?!

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

@@ItsMzPhoenix sure was he got himself an Emmy for the opening for this

[@funnybaldbloke]

And that, my friends, is how you open a show. Neil, you are a god.

[@shivanimarathe6390]

This makes me cry. The synchrony the harmony, the rhythm of his words, the rhythm of his verse, the rhythm of his feet and his eyes and his hands and his lips... Lin manuel Miranda wrote this, Neil Patrick Harris made it happen. How beautiful it is man... How beautiful it must feel to bring hundreds of characters from multiple musicals together, neutralizing their struggles, their lives, their stories, bringing them together to make something that's already big, bigger. This is so beautiful, so beautiful. I died. :'(

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

yes he did =)

[@n0air9x9]

NPH keeps getting bigger and better. Damn, i was like 6:35 every time he performs. I swear, these broadway performers are the most incredible singing live performers of them all.

[@devkipanchmatia8188]

Neil Patrick Harris is my favourite person in the whole world.

[@alayahmclean]

"Well thats our budget, goodnight" lmfao Neil needs to host every Tony awards for the rest of his life!

[@johnnetherly7878]

Legendary Cicely Tyson most humbling speech and most deserved win...........The potter and clay breathtaking

[@Elizahamp]

Okay. Let's take a moment and honor the sheer perfectness of the opening. "Cause I promise you all of us up here tonight-- we were that kid!" I literally have goosebumps everywhere right now!!! Thank you Neil and the Tonys and the person that uploaded this video!!!!!!!!

[@leticiachiok8057]

Thanks so much for sharing this amazing 67th Tony Awards. Love, love Neil Patrick Harris as the most wonderful host and outstanding performer. Had so much fun watching the whole program. So amused and so loving The Tony's...NPH made it so special hosting it. Splendid!!! 👏🤗😍👏

[@jacquelinetanoto3470]

the phantom....why is he so.....fabulous....

[@alexaliona]

Don't ask me! he's... just... 0o0 ('}')

[@earlmauverickborromeo9773]

Oh my god this is true. I don't like it.

[@idontlikebadjokes]

I love Matilda's the musical performance!

[@sarahtychinski1745]

Me too!

[@flannerymonaghan-morrs4740]

Yes! The cast was clearly having the time of their lives and it did not feel at all like an awards show performance-it genuinely felt like it was just another performance at the Shubert theatre. Also, Bertie fuckin’ carvel. How on earth can anyone deal with someone of that much talent and charisma.

[@leilanyx]

I heard the rap sequence in Bring it On's performance, and immediately recognised it as something Lin Manuel-Miranda would write bc it's such a similar sound to My Shot and Washington on Your Side aha.

[@loungeblogger]

is it just me or are there more celebrities in this audience than at the oscars?

[@ashchuu]

I love how the ending song was full of references to unscripted things that happened throughout the show, and yet it all flowed and Neil got it perfect.

[@lefenec]

can't stop watching the intro *_*

[@GNBE-ll7ot]

I'm not much into theatre but i think i've watched this 100 times and NPH is the reason! This dude is pure awesomeness it's just ridiculous! He needs to rule the world!

[@leticiachiok8057]

TOTALLY AGREE! HE'S SUPER AMAZING!👏

[@xThatsTheSpiritx]

Compared to this years opening performance... Neil Patrick Harris will beat it anytime.

[@ViolettePoete]

And he can rap... Seriously, is there anything this guy can't do?

[@andrewcunning]

6:35 was my face through the whole opening number.

[@emilier7062]

Neil Patrick Harris truly is the greatest showman !!

[@africanibabe]

cicely tyson's speech gave me goosebumpsssssss!!!

[@phillipgregoryburkeactor1]

Rest in eternal paradise, Ms. Cicely Tyson!!! Those two standing ovations along with your Tony win are one of my favorite Tony moments ever!!!

[@HobbitSized]

Neil Patrick Harris has a diaphragm of steel!! My jaw drops every time I watch the opening number alone.

[@TheChuckMuzik]

He's the best Entertainer, Performer & Host of my time. NPH modo Should be "The "best" is wherever I decide to set the bar each day." Nobody can beat that opening act except himself. He was hit by talents the day he was born.

[@spacegandalf549]

AND IT WAS LEGENDARY.

[@Alice-sp5jd]

Omg musicals and doctor who you might be my favourite person ever

[@lynfendleyfoster]

I knew Neil Patrick Harris was talented, but I never knew just how versatile he is until I watched these shows. Wow! He's really amazing.

[@fraisbulle_]

"That's our budget goodnight!!" LMAO

[@fafafagat]

I'm so god damn happy NPH is hosting the Oscars.

[@nalex1997]

omfg 1:02:00 is probably my favorite part of the show. laura benanti is absolutely perfect!!!!

[@Kergonan9]

An awesome ceremony, and Neil Patrick Harris is as good host as ever. Bravo!

[@kjkindly5374]

0:00 - Opening number 8:16 - Featured actor in play 11:10 - Matilda performance with Newsies intro 16:48 - NPH playsicles 19:28 - Featured actress in a play (Tom Hanks) 22:45 - Bring It On performance with Chicago intro 28:08 - Lion King presents costume design of play/musical 29:23 - Featured actor in a musical 31:53 - Cinderella performance with Rock of Ages intro 37:45 - Once presents sound design of play/musical 38:50 - American theatre wing speech (Oliver Platt and Liam Neeson) 40:30 - Direction of a musical 43:44 - Direction of a play 46:16 - Motown performance with Jersey Boys intro 52:00 - Best orchestrations and best score 56:16 - Annie performance with Spider-man intro 1:01:00 - Newsies presents best choreography 1:01:42 - TV shows song parody 1:06:42 - Featured actress in a musical 1:10:30 - The Rascals: lot of good lovin' 1:14:54 - Best play 1:21:04 - Doggo kissing 1:21:50 - A Christmas Story performance (ft. very impresssive tapping) 1:26:23 - Phone joke 1:26:57 - Pippin performance with Lion King intro 1:32:10 - Best revival of a play 1:36:35 - Best book presented by Annie 1:37:17 - The Phantom of the Opera performance presented by Hal Prince 1:43:00 - Leading actor in a musical 1:46:25 - Leading actor in a play 1:49:25 - In Memoriam (True Colors) 1:53:05 - Lighting design of a play presented by Chicago 1:54:25 - Leading actress in a play 1:59:09 - Leading actress in a musical 2:02:11 - Kinky Boots performance with Dynamos intro 2:07:17 - Lifetime achievement in the theatre 2:07:57 - Isabelle Stevenson for humanitarian efforts 2:08:48 - Best scenic design of a musical/play 2:09:28 - Best revival of a musical 2:12:58 - Once performance 2:14:40 - Best musical 2:17:32 - Closing number

[@tntbandit5]

This year has a LOT to live up to, this was such a wonderful year/production/show, everything was just on point! This was a great 2 hours of why Theater (whether play or musical) is alive, thriving and *MAGICAL*!!!!!!!!!!

[@sephiroth7655]

The Prestige is the only explanation to the magic trick in the opening number.

[@Sodapop-gi4bu]

This is by far my favorite tony award show because I love all the performances

[@celinayeaaah]

one day, i'll be there

[@tonytouch4583]

Did it worked out Celina?

[@MrsManson7065]

Everyone at the 2013 Tonys was, at some point prior, telling themselves that same thing. You can do it. ❤️

[@claudenicenovais845]

Nelieve you dream

[@lucascostasoriano7382]

52:51 What a lovely speech from the legendary miss Cyndi Lauper, now a grammy, emmy and tony award winner!!!

[@emanueleiosue2885]

Cicely Tyson's speech was beyond fabulous!!!!!

[@tashielbeckford8965]

this is the best opening number i've ever seen!

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote it (and also got himself an Emmy for it)

[@AW-ex8fn]

NPH YOU ARE JUST SO AMAZING!!! was so disappointed that I couldn't see the Tony's this year but I watched the opening act. Glad to see it's on here FULL! The opening act, every time I watch it, it amazes me and fills me with such glee. NPH, never stop hosting the Tony's!!

[@auto_math]

600th! yay! Seriously, Matilda is the best!

[@ElizabethLUlanova1]

Best opening number ever! Especially intriguing with all of those cameos!

[@kedna78]

The opening number, Christmas Carol and Phantom of the Opera were the most awesome parts ever in the history of the Tony Awards...too far? Well I really enjoy them and loves it!

[@thewkovacs316]

the best opening in the history of the tonys

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

I haven’t figured out how they did the magic trick in 20 seconds.

[@jennifermullis9265]

Neil Patrick Harris is my favorite actor from Glee and I am glad that he hosted the tony awards

[@kailierian9457]

Jennifer Mullis glee? Wasn't he in like... one episode?

[@TheBintou94]

Neil Patrick Harris is clearly the most talented guy I EVER seen. Like wow. Is there something he can't do?

[@soulsnipe]

A Legen - wait for it - dary show indeed!

[@kindasoupie]

Hahaha HIMYM *woot woot*

[@aneveningmorning]

The Cinderella performance gets me every time I am in tears

[@danalong1237]

The 67th Tony Awards was the 47th and final time Elliot Lawrence would serve as musical director; he retired following this ceremony.

[@Milichay]

oh! Jane Lynch!!! i love Carol Burnett in the movie, but Jane seems to be wonderfull in this play!!

[@jack2001cz]

OMG, the best of the best... OMG, it is absolutely BEST

[@kjh5317]

Such humility and grace. Everyone nominated for any Oscar ever should be required to watch this recording. These award speeches are what award speeches are Supposed to be like.

[@souleater1964]

It's my first time watching Tony Awards, and never thought it would be this fun! Thank you for uploading.

[@erauprcwa]

*You're welcome--- Lyrics to the song* …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. (Music break) The 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 ass of Billy Porter, Lord he does eight shows a week in eight inch heals. Hats off to Barry Gordie he runs Motown like a boss, he dominates top 40 and he 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 (it’s bigger), that’s right it’s bigger (it’s bigger), I just learned this dance like an half an hour ago, we’re goin’ bigger (It’s bigger), so much bigger (so much bigger), you ever seen so many Divas in a row (hell no), well stick with me cause your MC’s a season pro. (GO NEAL GO!) It’s pippin! Never pippin always slippin… (Unintelligible) …But the sky is overcrowded with his oh so highly touted cast of singing-circus people flying by. The cast of Bring it On, head counts them 32 debuts, hey kids welcome to Broadway, don’t 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, (it’s bigger), so much bigger (so much bigger), (unintelligible)…iron Mike he’s a heavy weight go (whoo!), we’re going bigger, that’s right it’s bigger. We’ve got cheerleaders, contortionist and soul, hey, hey. You’ll go off to sports bar and channel to our show. (GO NEAL GO!) The magical Matilda’s brought the show and nearly killed us, they (unintelligible) special Tony they can own. The Scotts of the akilly of the jade and former Billys they get Tony’s 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 Redbull 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 Chuckie Cheese, and geeze it’s bigger (it’s bigger), that’s right it’s bigger (it’s bigger). Is there a Tony daycare where all of you go, you’re getting (so much bigger), the night is bigger (we’re bigger), do your parents set aside your Broadway dough (heck no). When I played Dougie, never mind on with the show (GO NEAL GO!) Oh, Broadway’s most famous people go (go), for being famous doesn’t mean that you will get a good review, so Alec right and brandly if you wants that entertaining too. We’ve got magic to do… (Music & magic break) Bigger (bigger), that’s right it’s bigger (it’s bigger), I walking down the aisle with some Newsies in toe, ya know it’s bigger (it’s bigger), so much bigger (bigger), if there’s a Newsie you can firmly sup your no, you’ll get a Newsie in your gift bag when you go… (Close up) 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 your orothontitus, if you win have the time of your life tell your manager, your dad, and your mom thanks. Hi to your kids and your husband or wife maybe just for the hell of it Tom Hanks. Something is bigger and better than seeing a better yet innovation, or seeing a brilliant beginner freak out on a win of their first nomination, cause a kid in the middle of nowhere who’s sitting there living for Tony performance of singing and flipping along with the Pippins, and Wiggins, and kinkys, Matildas, and Mormanses. So I 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 is bigger, so let’s create the biggest spectacle we know. Comes super, super sexy Cinderella sister celebrating ladies grab a fella, the tempo is accelerating Spidey, Pippin, Motown fans, and kid be rock of ages, Chicago bringin on “A Christmas Story” sharing stages, Mama Mia, Lion team and Jersey Boys. 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 shoooowwwwww!!!!!

[@jess4192]

ERAUPRCWA thank you. Thank you on behalf of everyone in this comment section.

[@malfoyyoulittleshit6864]

ERAUPRCWA Did you really write this while hearing the song?😳💜

[@MIZHOG]

Absolutely! I must have watched this a 100 times. Such a mouthful and perfectly executed! Joyous.

[@johnquinlan9191]

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[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

can we all agree that the Genius that wrote the lyrics was Lin-Manuel Miranda? (he also wrote the closing rap as well)

[@shay.alemmustdie]

just lovinggg the part with neil patrick harris and the dogg😂😂❤🐶 Neil is the best everr❤❤

[@Gabiscis]

58:00 jane lnych in enjoying that role so much xD

[@Singingactingloving]

I LOVE BROADWAY

[@epiccrazygummybears]

Who doesn't love Neil Patrick Harris?

[@MaikiGoody]

Love Cicely Tyson!

[@Elvirago]

Neil Patrick Harris he was great in hosting!! I salute on his amazing talent.

[@cursedSaska]

"I guarantee a truly legendary show!!!" - Neil Patrick Harris

[@alexandrasmith8069]

I am only watching this for the snippets of Neil Patrick Harris ☺☺☺

[@Fannywikstrom95]

I have no idea how many times I've seen this opening act. Can't stop.

[@jacobgarrity9055]

Neil Patrick Harris became the best Tony Award host since 2013 of the 2010s. 2013 the best year ever for Broadway looking back on how awesome and glamorous it was. Way better than the James Cordon Tony Awards and especially Kevin Spacey

[@theaterboy5055]

I fell like Matilda the musical should have won best musical.I mean,it has kids in lead roles and they did a fantastic job!

[@bthoreson13]

Neil Patrick Harris is just perfect!

[@roooosah]

neil patrick harris should host the tony's till he's 90 years old. Hilarious every time!

[@naedanberberabe5486]

I feel like the Annie performance was more focused on Jane lynch, but hard knock life was AMAZING!!!!

[@joedgeneral286]

The Show is Legen ~~~~ Wait for it ~~~~ Dary !!

[@EszterTorek]

I just LOST MY SHIT over that opening number.

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote that one and bagged himself an Emmy (with Tom Kitt) he also wrote the closing rap as well

[@arnaudlouis1989]

NPH totally deserves a special award for his awesome and LEGEN...wait for it... DARY opening numbers :o

[@milamcg40]

MATILDA 😭😭

[@Magitroopa]

It's weird seeing the 1967 Tony Awards and then seeing this year's Tony Awards. If only NPH could live forever. Then he could host at least every other year! :)

[@hannahmay3209]

42nd streetcar named desire. Oh I love Neil

[@emmapalumbo692]

Best Tony opening so far! Neil Patrick Harris is amazing!

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

NPH + LMM

[@rosesthorns99]

To sit in a theater and watch these STARS at the end of the performance show such humility. Such appreciation...You realize that they are truly greatful to participate in such an awesome experience. Just as greatful as we are to be there enjoying every minute of it. Live theater... You just cannot compete with that. Absolute true, raw talent...

[@caruso1922]

Thank you for posting this. I was there in the first balcony and the ticket cost me over $500 . It was my 3rd time to be at the Tonys. I doubt I'll make it back again but the memories......the memories!!

[@ProfessorSassypants]

Awww, NPH... The only awards ceremony host now.

[@OMGNiceSweater]

That opening number. Gets me every time.

[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote that one (and got himself an Emmy for it too along with Tom Kitt)

[@matthewwalsh7831]

I hate how the creatives like lighting design and sound don't get as much recognition for their work.

[@DCLizzy]

Whoa respect for the guys/gals who put the closing background video together in such snapshot speed!

[@ShaniaGonzales]

i clapped every time those fabulous audience clapped

[@songsofthestage]

that opening was just brilliant....really really loved it!!

[@Magitroopa]

As well as 2009, 2011, and 2012.

[@josephhall40]

Debra messing just looks in awe

[@rochelimit55555]

Encore Neil Patrick Harris, Encore!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrilliantlyBookish]

"You'll get a newsie in your giftbag when you go!" Yes, please.