The upcoming awards show marks Harris’ fourth time handling the hosting gig. Harris will also produce the special with Glenn Weiss returning as director for the 14th year in a row.
Commenting on his upcoming hosting gig, Harris said, “I’m very excited to be back hosting the Tony Awards at the legendary Radio City Music Hall. It’ll be more impressive than ever – if my math is correct, it will be 267 times bigger than last year. Oh, wait. No, that can’t… hold on… carry the one… I’m awful at math. But rest assured, the show will rock!”
“Neil is a multi-talented performer whose showmanship, wit and energy command the stage of live events,” stated Nina Tassler, President of CBS Entertainment. “He is a master of ceremony, who truly loves celebrating the performing arts with the highest level of entertainment, and it’s quite obvious to the audience he’s having a lot of fun along the way.”
And Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of The Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, Executive Director of the American Theatre Wing said, “We are thrilled that Neil will be joining us, once again, at Radio City Music Hall to host The 67th Annual Tony Awards. Neil’s creativity and passion for Broadway shines through when he is on the stage and off – and we cannot wait to see what surprises Neil will have up his sleeves!”
Harris is a three-time Emmy winner for his work as host of the 2009 and 2011 Tony Awards as well as his guest starring appearance on Glee. He’s also been keeping busy as the star of The Smurfs and playing Barney Stinson on the hit TV series How I Met Your Mother.
– The Tony Awards Nominees
Source: Tony Awards
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