Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
pli1018
Broadway Star Joined: 4/16/07
#1Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 10:58pm
Per NYTimes...
Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/03/theater/footnote.html?_r=1
#2Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:01pmPersonally, I'm down for this. He brought it both times he hosted, plus he's funny, charming, and can sing and dance really well...I'm actually glad this is happening again.
#3Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:03pmHe was already old news the last time he did this. Get someone else. PLEASE.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#4Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:08pmI love him...but they really couldn't find someone else?
#5Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:08pm
He's been great the past 2 times he's hosted and always gets great reviews from the non-Broadway media, which is what the Tonys are really aiming for. They're very smart to keep asking him back, no matter how bored some Broadway obsessives might be by him.
Looking forward to the Smash jokes.
SporkGoddess
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/27/05
#6Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:13pmAre you kidding me... I wish they'd stop pandering to the non-Broadway people, they don't watch it anyway.
#7Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:17pm
It should be Whoopi. 
#8Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:18pmI also think they need someone new. I haven't really had complaints with NPH but the Tonys could use a bit of a change.
#9Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:24pmI was thinking today that Conan might be a good host, if it wasn't a really far-fetched idea.
#10Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:27pmI'm excited for NPH again. I thought he was great last year and know he'll do a good job again. For future consideration, I'd love to submit Stephen Colbert.
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Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:54pm
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willep
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/20/08
#12Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/2/12 at 11:55pm
Not sure if this confirms it or not.
NPH Tweet
#13Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:02am
A NYT article and a corresponding tweet by Neil Patrick Harris are more than enough to confirm it.
Whoopi would be interesting. My issue with Colbert is I wonder how seriously he'd take his duties. Part of the problem with having a comedian host who is actually funny can mean that the show itself can be upstaged or feel more like an afterthought. That's why I like someone like NPH (though I want someone different.) Yes, he's funny and entertaining but he doesn't have the potential to have some sort of uproarious skit or antics that will upstage the whole show and ultimately the performers and all of the nominees, the people who the show should ultimately be about. Whoopi could definitely pull that off. I think Ellen Degeneres could be fun too, but there's no point making suggestions if the Theatre Wing has already decided.
#14Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:02amNPH would be a great host again, just as he was prior. I have to say, I'd rather that the Tonys stick to a successful host rather than flop in their attempts to pander to a younger crowd or pander to an older crowd, as the Oscars did the last two years to dismal results
#15Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:20am
I've often thought that they should ditch the whole comedy element for the host completely. It's just convention, and totally unnecessary. Somebody like Anderson Cooper could host it straight, without any gimmicks or schtick, and maybe bring an extra layer of gravitas.
#16Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:22amI'm so over NPH in general. Why can't we get someone like Jimmy Fallon to host?
#17Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:25amI heard they're looking into Raven (true story).
#18Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:26amThe Tony Awards were actually incredibly entertaining last year, so I'm glad to hear that he'll be hosting again.
followspot
Broadway Star Joined: 12/27/11
#20Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 12:33am
>>"Somebody like Anderson Cooper could host it straight..."
snicker snicker
LegallyBroadway2
Broadway Star Joined: 8/19/10
#21Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 1:17amKathy Griffin would be f*cking amazing.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#22Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 1:38am
I like him. I like him hosting the Tony Awards.
Be on the lookout for NPH sightings all over b'way.
ActingIsLovee
Stand-by Joined: 1/16/08
#23Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 2:55am
*sigh* While I love NPH, I do think it's time for someone else to host. That being said I fully understand the reasoning behind this choice (ratings), I enjoyed the 2009 and 2011 broadcasts and I'm sure NPH will do a great job once again.
Also I 3rd the idea of Stephen Colbert hosting the Tonys
ChildrenwillListen
Featured Actor Joined: 3/12/12
#24Neil Patrick Harris Hosting the Tonys Again
Posted: 4/3/12 at 8:22amI honestly don't care who hosts it as long as it's someone I have tolerance for and I do have tolerance for Neil because he's amazing. He was fabulous both times and I'm sure he will be again. I mean considering this is the only Awards show I actually care about, I enjoy a decent host. I loved Whoopi and Sean Hayes too. I hope they bring Whoopi back again soon.
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