How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris has been picked to host the Tony Awards again.
CBS announced the news this morning, confirming that Harris (or NPH as his fans call him) will host the ceremony for the fourth time. He hosted the 63rd, 65th and 66th annual ceremonies. He also won an Emmy for hosting the 63rd and 66th ceremonies and won another Emmy for his guest role on Glee.
Harris’ performance as Barney on HIMYM has earned him four Emmy nods and two Golden Globe nods. He also earned two Golden Globes nominations for Doogie Howser, M.D.
“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,” Harris said. “Oh, wait. No, that can’t… hold on… carry the one... I’m awful at math. But rest assured, the show will rock!”
The 2013 Tony Awards will be held at Radio City Music Hall. The nominations were announced last month, with Kinky Boots earning 13 nominations. Matilda: The Musical earned 12 nods.
The Tony Awards will air on CBS on Sunday, June 9.
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