Neil Patrick Harris' 2011 Tony Awards Opening Number

[@TheQueenofSoup]

If you hate this man, something is seriously wrong with you.

[@TheQueenofSoup]

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.

[@AliceinWinterland]

alpha jpark007 Looks like someone's grumpy

[@GangsterDolphins]

@@Kirochi80 I get the ending was bad but jheez

[@Foxy02016]

Queen Dr.Horrible Count Olaf Prince Bubble Gum, Do I need to go on

[@castlehill6717]

Lol C@ke

[@veryclaro]

I just realized he was wearing 3 layers of clothing here

[@NC0585]

The life of Broadway actors.

[@inventivitygames4229]

That we know of...

[@charlmane1995]

im surprised each layer fit as well as they did. they didnt look lumpy or restrictive

[@hips2862]

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!

[@gramirez72]

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.

[@Jsalcedo23]

Thank God for making Neil gay. For if not, the straight men of the world would have no chance with any women.

[@gaygeekgamer]

I'm gay and I don't see any chance with him... T________T

[@Jsalcedo23]

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"

[@Jsalcedo23]

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.

[@Jsalcedo23]

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...

[@Jsalcedo23]

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

[@alexandramorgan4629]

after seeing neil patrick harris' tony awards opening numbers, i've felt this strange urge to take dancing/singing lessons and join broadway XD

[@alexmorgan8034]

My name is Alexander Morgan and I am inspired to follow your path lol

[@chexlex1316]

@@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.

[@stanningsloane8478]

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

[@barfman9180]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 it’s not monologue-ing, a monologue has nothing to do with music

[@alexsiriley]

this is literally what made me take up performing arts

[@James-gq5sz]

"James, you're straight!" "Vanessa you're straight!" "Joe, thanks for coming.." IM DYING OF LAUGHTER

[@James-gq5sz]

If someone doesn't get it, Joe Mentello is gay.

[@gulsahkara]

NOOO!!

[@MaxMax-dv4cg]

Who's Joe?

[@xxhappycampperxx2582]

giving up on life with may joe mama

[@superduper.cooper]

Alpachio your way to famous to participate in this bit

[@Dimensioneer88]

He was SO enjoying the sailors more than the flight attendants.

[@isabelshaw8290]

The Dimensioneer i made this 69 your welcome

[@linlyy4124]

hhhhhh

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

I don't blame him, those sailors were cute.... but so were the flight attendants

[@Lulu-chan_Bi]

gee i wonder why he likes the men better than the women maybe his husband knows

[@virginiafernandez6846]

I mean, same

[@naomida22]

"Unlipsynced version of glee!" 😂

[@hayatkoukouh2386]

I laughed too hard at that haha

[@piec9748]

"lip-synched", but yeah

[@hayatkoukouh2386]

Pi Ec This is not lipsynced watch tony awards 2014

[@hayatkoukouh2386]

13

[@aoiferosina1753]

+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

[@gcatherinev]

His breath control throughout the whole thing is amazing. Good on you, NPH!

[@sonofpears4691]

Especially since he is wearing 3 layers of clothing through 90% of the performs.

[@giloc11]

This comment hits different in his 2013 opening BIGGER

[@erintonner9836]

Ur so right man

[@olivierkerambellec5418]

@@sonofpears4691 p

[@percyjackson4648]

This comment here is how I know you are a theatre nerd like me

[@ellegarret]

“We’d be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways” My HEART Yas

[@iguess4523]

Eleanor Garrity i’ve never felt so seen

[@jonahs92]

I'm bi AND Jewish, so they'd be three times as proud to have me! 😂

[@TarPalantir133]

@@jonahs92 Are you a liberal intellectual?

[@shofisstar]

My bisexual ass is crying bro

[@littlemy7622]

I've never felt more oddly vaildated in my whole life, I was so joyed lmao

[@jesusthroughmary]

Al Pacino! You're way too famous to participate in this bit!

[@alrightatgames]

Its not al anymore its dunk

[@dshehny]

Can we PLEASE appreciate how he was wearing THREE suits during the whole performance?? WHAT!?! insanely talented is an understatement

[@aaaay5211]

Nothing suits him like a suit

[@super266]

And without breaking a sweat! Beast!

[@jesscarrier4180]

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!

[@ayaretgonzalez27078]

He suited up x3

[@taylorwatson7932]

You know, I’m starting to think there’s some homosexual undertones to this song....

[@emma-di5ly]

That's crazy talk

[@ladyapollia2]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jessejimenez5605]

It’s very subtle. How’s you pick up on it!

[@zachshaffer3015]

Ya know what...shit, I think you're right.

[@tsardudebroiii]

@@jessejimenez5605 No I don’t think so

[@ilovemusicalsyay9619]

No matter how big and grand the other openings might seem, this one is by far the best.

[@SergioGomez-tp3dk]

At least at Tony awards, If you compare with Oscars, back in 2009 Hugh Jackman's number was better

[@aliir0n]

I think Neil topped himself with the "Bigger" opening. But this one was also great for the message.

[@harizkalam7779]

That's what I said to her

[@jordanbianca1760]

his 2013 opening was great too

[@Logh0s]

@@jordanbianca1760 that's my favorite by far... It cracks me up when he says "that was our budget, good night"

[@emilylovesfashion10]

Neil Patrick Harris has to be one of the most talented, entertaining and 'fabulous' performers in the showbiz.

[@coreydobbs2087]

You mean *deep voice* Awesome

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

😂 I absolutely hate him and absolutely love him in equal measure

[@peterhuwe8709]

@@coreydobbs2087 It was legen- wait for it DARY! It was LEGENDARY!!!

[@TheQueenofSoup]

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.

[@mahym6874]

If he could read this comment he'll probably reply, "CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!"

[@TheQueenofSoup]

Mahym And then I'd be like, "That wasn't a challenge." -_-

[@mahym6874]

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" :)

[@TheQueenofSoup]

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

[@mahym6874]

HIMYM Lover Damnit.

[@findme7585]

Hugh Jackman just LIVING for this at the end I can't handle this

[@cherry80884]

find me awww Hugh seems so cool

[@OrWhatWeHave]

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

[@aliciabackham6554]

Awww, they're twice as proud to have me

[@domingopgarcia8391]

same here sister, Broadway here whe come.

[@autumn1647]

Saaaame 😊

[@mayaduncan-pope9507]

Same though! 💗💜💙

[@reviewswithash3312]

Same here

[@natashabaer2533]

I go all ways, how proud are they for me? (Pansexual)

[@RivkahSong]

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. 😂

[@enes98li1]

Should i call you mista

[@lipuz6026]

hahahahahahaha same here

[@johnolivershorts]

Ya me too

[@putalover4519]

Liberal intellectual? Impossible.

[@saritshull3909]

aside from the fact that I'm straight as a ruler. I'm SO with you!

[@amelianewman6301]

My therapist: Straight voice NPH isn't real, he can't harm you Straight voice NPH: uh I mean, isn't this awesome?

[@alfredhadesworth9253]

Your therapist has clearly not seen the entire nine seasons of How I met Your Mother where he did that exact thing.

[@natashaavital8713]

For fuck's sake, Brooke Shields, get with the program!

[@tintinismybelgian]

It's the magic of theater. Anything can happen when it's live.

[@lailocars]

This is the best thing there is on KZbin. I come back to this video every few months just to remind myself of how good it is.

[@veggigoddess]

same. I watch it a few times a year

[@anitapricecheck9554]

Same

[@Lucy.andress]

Laila Soares ikr. I do the same.

[@pandamonika]

Unsurprisingly, this song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and got him an Emmy.

[@jakecohen1227]

Laila Soares I watch it every day

[@StarringRobynDavid]

I think Neil Patrick Harris should host my wedding, birthday etc.

[@RandomPerson-vh1se]

"Joe.. thanks for coming." *_Wasted._*

[@marin-ss1sw]

5:10 “we’d be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways” Bisexuals: *happy tears*

[@karpad4072]

BTW your name is a dead meme :) Also, tracer is not a fun character.

[@marin-ss1sw]

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

[@karpad4072]

@@marin-ss1sw ok that was a very fast response.

[@marin-ss1sw]

יהונתן מיסוצ'ניק well I reply fast and I’m bored rn

[@karpad4072]

@@marin-ss1sw understandable

[@rafaeltavares584]

10 years later and this is still fabu...I mean, awesome!

[@missmostess]

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.

[@Elizabeth-rp1pi]

Her fluffing was ON PURPOSE!

[@RegularOddball]

@@Elizabeth-rp1pi it defo wasn't haha

[@phofire77]

​@@RegularOddballI figured it was completely intentional.

[@89PizzaLover]

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 ❤️

[@Horltum]

What degree was that line relevant to?

[@cindiv.5621]

Still the BEST Tony Award show opening EVER!!!

[@taranoreilly5101]

davidls11 If not MORE legendary

[@kristinmarie862]

I'm always torn between this one and his "Make it Bigger". That one had magic

[@MyNameIsWes]

A little late to the party, but I think the 1996 opening is the best one.

[@FunGal1691]

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

[@bmack8607]

+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!

[@FunGal1691]

bmack agreed

[@austinwachukwu]

+Potter Perfect What does him being gay have to do with anything...?

[@rainejefferies889]

+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.

[@WanderingWaystrel]

+Potter Perfect I mean, I'm sure the homophobes have some objections, but they don't really count

[@cookiemonster8474]

whenever I watch this I always skip past Brooke Shields' part lol. so cringey. but props to the music people for staying on track

[@aucklandknights1859]

I know!!! SAME......

[@gabriellejohnson3006]

man I wish I would've known to skip that🤦🏾😂

[@ianmichalski7997]

NO ONE was on track but Neil and the ensemble which was probably lyp syncing.

[@nekocake846]

understand her, NPH told that for her he thought he was straight for some years, thats the greatest thing a woman could hear

[@jenniferbradt735]

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.

[@taylordiamond]

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!

[@salmonofknowledge3229]

Legendary*

[@yootoob4516]

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!

[@bellajaffacakes]

oneofthemodels I'm going to go ahead and say this is probably not the best video comment section to make that joke on...

[@lanie7569]

come back and watch it 4 years later!

[@salmonofknowledge3229]

And 4 more

[@integral]

You know when you had Joel Grey clapping and saying 'wow' you've done something fucking awesome.

[@ratkid6859]

That was Joel Grey?? Holy shit lol I knew he looked familiar

[@themaintenancedude]

Damn you Neil Patrick Harris for making me, ummm, wonder. Damn he's good looking. Uhhhh, for a guy.

[@Alystas]

themaintenancedude you know you perfectly can be a straight man and think a guy look handsome.

[@bossfox5741]

That is completely true but to be fair Neil, and John Barrowman have been confusing straight people for years

[@im8684]

If you happen to be bi, "[Broadway] is twice as proud to have you"

[@credendovides20]

*No Homo though

[@ErikPT]

Straight women still want him don’t feel bad.

[@aleksandar.petrovic]

Look it's Swarley

[@alrightatgames]

Ted I'm not... just... ok... Look I was able to con a bunch of people into believing that I was Neil Patrick Harris

[@joaquingamarra3248]

@@alrightatgames The kids: WHAT?!?!?!? Ted (Past): What? Barney there's no way you were able to convince the entire attendance of the Tony Awards that you were Neil Patrick Harris. Ted (Present): But kids it turns out there WAS a way he convinced the entire attendance of the Tony Awards that he was Neil Patrick Harris and that's the reason your uncle Barney has sworn to never come near 100 feet away from any theater in the hopes that he won't cross paths with any of the attendees Luke Mosby: Dad stop you've told us some pretty crazy stuff but THIS?? THIS takes the cake Penny Mosby: Yea seriously how do you expect us to believe that young Uncle Barney, the most straight sleazebag from here to Wisconsin could possible be able to pretend to be the sweetheart that is NHP Ted (Present): I'll show you the video that he showed me and I'm sure you'll understand. *Plays video*

[@soniaknapp6807]

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.

[@RaymondHng]

Sonia Knapp "...best awards show straight through...." Hahahahahaha!

[@silentsmurf]

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

[@lperez1752]

Only he could have pulled this performance off so amazingly. Without getting any negative feedback. He is a true entertainer.

[@atanasijedomanovich2720]

This feels like a Family Guy sketch and I goddamn love it, I totally forgot about this opening

[@jo08an09na]

The part were he says, "Big Broadway Rainbow" has so much emotion. It gets to me every time. 😊😊😁

[@rickythekid]

Who’s watching this in 2020? Totally loved this. Feels like a Mel Brooks directed number. Amazing! ❤️

[@SKS2011SC]

I am! I come back every so often when I need a fix ;)

[@caitlinstevenson1008]

Its nice too know I'm not alone

[@juliovnobre]

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 KZbin

[@IIIELVISPRESLEYIII]

Coun Olaf really nails it

[@jessejimenez5605]

You’re right. Love me some Mel Brooks!

[@konstance13]

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." :)

[@flowers-fq6hp]

"Because marriage has never been broader! It's not just for straights anymore!!"

[@amandajohnson3531]

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.

[@amelieallen3350]

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.)

[@jimrick6632]

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....

[@800Ms-k6n]

Sadly, the last time the Oscars had an opening musical number was 2015, which was literally Neil's year as host

[@tschinkerl4554]

10 years later, and it's still the best award show opening of all time. 💃

[@TheLittleFrenchy2]

I'll never get tired of this

[@raina0413]

Lol I was wondering why his suit fit so weird

[@haroldfarthington7492]

raina0413 I thought it was a reference to Mayhem of The Music Meister, why does he never reference it? It was his best work!

[@haroldfarthington7492]

raina0413 he was the actor for The Music Meister.

[@wii7cked]

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

[@JoelWelter]

8 years later, and it's still the best.

[@imnotacat3798]

‘We’d be twice as proud to have you if you go both ways’ Thank you Neil

[@TallxNinja]

joe mantello thanks for coming lol

[@Tofushoots]

2013 opening performance will always be my favorite but can't deny how great this one is.

[@konoha-kun4024]

Honestly, I think this is my favourite Tony Awards Opening ever. It's beautifully sung and choreographed and sooo funny!

[@vico-boiii1812]

VANESSA IS SCREAMING "NO" WHEN NEAL SAID SHE WAS STRAIGHT IM DYING OF LAUGHTER

[@matthewbrooks2757]

The look on Colbert’s face when he says Pacino is too famous to take part in the bit 😂😂😂

[@vasekmervart96]

This video is LEGEN...wait for it...DARY! LEGENDARY!!

[@josh.cohenmusic]

My school theatre is the only place where I felt out of place *before* I came out

[@emmyg.3118]

poor brooke shields is on the struggle bus

[@jenniferbradt735]

I don't think so. She is human and simply messed up. So what??

[@kellyalves756]

I thought it was funny. They added like 20 seconds, so what?

[@samaraisnt]

@@kellyalves756 it's not like these things are extremely tightly scheduled and even a few seconds throws everybody off....

[@kellyalves756]

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.

[@davidbowden796]

As a 71 year old gay guy, I love coming back to this clip. Yes, Broadway tickets are relatively expensive but the big benefit is that "There's no sodomy required"!!! Great writing!

[@RockBottom45]

he is amazing!

[@TheQueenofSoup]

WHY THE FUCK CAN'T YOU JUST LET HIM GET MARRIED? FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. NOT JUST HIM, EVERYONE!

[@invaderaid]

life isnt fiar

[@mel2998]

invaderaid definitely not fiar.... i mean that's just life rolls, unfiar

[@madelineabiera6904]

This just reminded me how good the 2011 Broadway season was.

[@captainduck5552]

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!

[@saysgrooves9897]

This has to be unequivocally THE ABSOLUTE BEST opening of the Tony Awards!!

[@dorica9218]

I want him back hosting the Tonys!

[@gidiess7880]

sometimes if the day is grey and i need a little lift in my heart, i watch this. works every time.

[@adencoby4745]

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

[@sooperbear]

4*

[@ashaanderson7971]

Hands down, the best opening of an awards show. Ever.

[@dfghdfghuytiu8207]

Greatest opening number of all time. Shout out to those dancers, real pros.

[@auntdeen6314]

NPH is a national goddamn treasure.

[@TaitRo1018]

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.

[@alicemartine7743]

Haha nice one Brooke

[@eileen2099]

I felt so bad for her.

[@Kevin15047]

If you're gonna screw up at least make it adorable. And she did.

[@bottleflipbabysandbananas]

This was done in 2011, this was most likely considered more "controversial" for the time, and he still did it. Truly amazing, especially making all kinds of references. Loved the glee reference too!

[@karansinhyadav]

this guy still looks like he is barely 27

[@bridgecross]

"We're calling every hetero to get to know is better-O" That's my new fave lyric

[@SeattleRaindrop206]

Omg that was fabulous! By the end I was up on my feet, snapping my fingers, and singing along with the hook. 🎶🎵 His breath control is amazing. To sing, dance, and move around the theater that much without sounding winded takes training. He's talented. That was fun to watch! I loved the background dancers... and their facial expressions too! 👯🕺

[@DesminTaylor]

This always makes me smile. Love Broadway!

[@MrARock001]

Earth has not worked hard enough to deserve Neil Patrick Harris.

[@DeShoujo]

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!

[@ObscuredByTime]

Greatest Tony open of all time. Doubt it will ever be topped.

[@lindadann9202]

I can't believe how many times I've watched this- and I always smile!

[@noobclass171]

Neil is way too good for this world, what a national treasure, super doper incredibly talented, humble, kind, charming, I LOVE YOU NEIL

[@poofballoon]

AHHH NPH'S VOICE ALWAYS GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS

[@eltonjohn3236]

People who are homophobic should really watch this. NPH is just a guy, and he's really talented without being outrageous.

[@haroldfarthington7492]

elton john yea. i'm not gay, but I don't judge.

[@CelsoRyan]

Neil Patrick Harris is gay

[@luciawdfg]

kind of a dangerous ideal to uphold, but a good starting place for homophobes.

[@haintedhouse3052]

if all gay men were more like NPH there wouldn't be homophobia.

[@MisterAppleEsq]

@@haintedhouse3052 Um. Think about that implication for a moment?

[@9_in_the_afternoon]

Neil is twice as proud to have me, yay :D

[@pin-yuanhuang3052]

Its nine years later and I finally noticed him in the audience on this rewatch, 5:42 , loveliest man on the planet, Jim Parsons.

[@IzumiInouemaestro]

They should just have him host every year.

[@shirotatsu1]

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.

[@Melissa0774]

This is so much like the Big Gay Al I'm Super Thanks for Asking number from the South Park movie, with the outfit changes and everything! I wonder how long they took to rehearse it.

[@HeidenIsBeast]

THE AUDIENCE LOSING IT!!! Ugh everyone there was so lucky to see this live

[@carlotaamaraldias7253]

God made him gay Because if he was straight every girl would be on his feel

[@onlyguitardude]

oneofthemodels God doesn't exist, truth hurts?

[@ayawithluv]

Gaudas Jurav Explain the making of everything in this world then. Gods real, Truth hurts dosent it?

[@starkettlevee5043]

Aya Mjumbe and the proof that god is real? Where's the proof? You know deep down you can't declare god is real.

[@juanmata6605]

Soufiane Bohaik Where did God come from then?

[@juanmata6605]

Really strong fucking logic there.

[@kellefranzen9996]

How many times can I watch this. Never stops being wonderful

[@maisonsacre]

NAILED IT. Gods, I could watch NPH read the phone book

[@uriel_rod_]

The perfect performance doesn’t exi-

[@eristineforever6934]

Neil Patrick Harris is the best host for the Tony Awards ever.

[@soyjoseosarsiug]

438 Barney Stinson's ex-girlfriends dislike

[@maxaustin3377]

Rip Adam Schlesinger you were a phenomenal talent gone too soon

[@dpsulliv]

Ten years later and there still has not been a better opening to any awards show before or since.

[@crystalwhite3533]

He's amazing :)

[@itsmuimui]

truly intelligent humour, beautiful voice and performance, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS ARE YOU REAL