Song & Dance on Tap from EMMY AWARDS Host Neil Patrick Harris

Viewers can expect both song and dance from multi-talented host Neil Patrick Harris at the 65th Annual Emmy Awards, airing live on September 22 8et/5pt on CBS.

In an interview today with Deadline.com, Emmy Awards executive producer Ken Ehrlich commented, "If you do a three-hour show with Neil Patrick Harris without music, you should have your head examined,: adding, "He's our secret weapon. He does it all."

Ehrlich also revealed that additional surprises were in store for the upcoming broadcast. "We've come up with 10 or 12 features that go between the awards that I really feel good about. They range from music to comedy to event-oriented. It's really what television is." He also commented on a special feature in the show that, "if it comes through, will really be something," teasing, "It surrounds a significant television anniversary. And it doesn't make any difference if you're 20 years old or 60 years old, it will resonate."

Neil Patrick Harris currently stars as Barney Stinson in the hit CBS television series, "How I Met Your Mother," a role which has garnered him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. Harris is a three-time Emmy Award winner for his guest-starring role on "Glee" and as host of the 2009 and 2011 Tony Awards. His talents extend beyond being a "triple threat" performer; he has produced numerous live and televised special entertainment events. His celebrated television hosting career began with the Television Academy's 2008 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys, and he later went onto host the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009, the 63rd, 65th and 66th Annual Tony Awards and will also host the 67th Annual Tony Awards on June 9.

From his film debut opposite Whoopi Goldberg in "Clara's Heart" and his seminal role as the beloved titular character in "Doogie Howser, M.D.," to his roles in the "Harold & Kumar" and "The Smurfs" films, Harris has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 25 years in the industry.

In addition to his numerous film and television credits, Harris has also enjoyed success in the theater. His many theatrical credits include the dual role of The Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald in the Tony Award-winning production of "Assassins," as well as noteworthy performances in the Broadway productions of "Cabaret" and "Proof." He made his musical directorial debut with a production of "Rent" at the Hollywood Bowl.

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