Neil Patrick Harris News

When I was first asked to be a guest blogger, I thought my focus would be to provide an operatic perspective on the world of theatre and vice versa. Since there are an infinite number of differences to discuss from the training to the music to the casting process to the productions to the artists themselves, I was pretty set on always being able to find a topic about which to write. But as I found my voice as a writer, I discovered instead that I was relating the similarities in the lifestyles, the subjectivity of art in general and how being an artist, regardless of specialty, is the most wonderful job in the world.

Happy Birthday, Neil Patrick Harris! A veteran of the theater, Harris recently tackled the role of Bobby in the New York Philharmonic's production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Company' at Lincoln Center. Harris made his Broadway debut in the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'Proof,' and subsequently starred on the Great White Way as the Emcee in 'Cabaret,' and as The Balladeer/Lee Harvey Oswald in the Tony Award-winning production of 'Assassins.' His additional theater credits include roles in 'All My Sons,' 'Tick, Tick... Boom,' 'The Paris Letter,' 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Rent' and 'Romeo and Juliet.' Harris made his theatrical directorial debut with 'I Am Grock' at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. Additionally, he directed a production of Jonathan Larson's 'Rent' at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and more recently he helmed a production of 'The Expert at the Card Table' at the Broad Stage Theater.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Broadway celebrates its biggest night, the Public brings back PENZANCE, CINDERELLA gets a cast album and so much more!

This week's topics: Who will replace Jane Lynch, ONCE new leads, Opening Number, Broadway eye candy, FALL THEATRE, Broadway in Bryant Park Schedule, Best Musical Nominees

There are only two seasons in the Philippines: the dry season and the wet season. Technically, it is the wet season in the country from June to August; nevertheless, the local theater scene remains bustling with activities during these "bring your umbrella" months. Below are our top-five picks for the Philippine Theater scene's third quarter:

The Strip's hottest show ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace just got a little sexier as blonde bombshell Pamela Anderson was spotted enjoying the hilarious antics from the eccentric cast last night, June 12. The temperature in the Spiegeltent continued to rise as the former Baywatch babe stayed to meet the ABSINTHE cast following the show and snapped a few photos with the show's foul-mouthed host, The Gazillionaire and his raunchy sidekick, Penny Pibbets. Scroll down for the photos!

All of Broadway's biggest stars were on hand at the 67th Annual Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre on Sunday night to celebrate the best of this theatre season! One of the highlights of the evening was Neil Patrick Harris' opening number, which featured talent from almost every show on the Great White Way. Go behind the scenes of the opener with director Glenn Weiss below to find out how it all cam eto be backstage!

Lin-Manuel Miranda recently took part in a Public Forum Podcast titled Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Mind of a Freestyle MC. Click below to check out the full conversation!

Twentieth Century Fox Television will once again dominate the San Diego Comic-Con convention, with stars and creators of eleven of its highly-coveted, fan favorite shows at the world famous gathering next month.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL's 'The Contours,' led by Broadway triple threat Eric LaJuan Summers, visited Katie Couric's new nationally syndicated afternoon talk show 'Katie' for a special performance of the Motown hit song 'Do You Love Me,' and to teach America's sweetheart 'The Mashed Potato!' Click below to watch the performance!

Tony Award-winning IN THE HEIGHTS composer/lyricist/star and Tony Awards specialty material master Lin-Manuel Miranda has taken to Twitter to share some dummy lyrics he wrote for rehearsal use in Sunday night's festivities.

Bay Area Cabaret concluded its 2012-2013 season by honoring the memory and legendary career of composer Marvin Hamlisch on June 2, 2013. Selections from his work (A Chorus Line, The Way We Were, They're Playing Our Song) were performed by special guests, including Broadway stars Lisa Vroman (The Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd) and Karen Mason (Mamma Mia!, Sunset Boulevard), Grammy Award winner Billy Stritch, 2012 Bay Area Teen Idol winner Bobby Conte Thornton, Academy Award-winning songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and more. Scroll down for photos from the celebration!

Shady Theatrics' Shayla Benoit and Tim Grady took to NYC's streets to interview passers-by about this year's Tony nominees. Hear what they think of KINKY BOOTS, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and more below, plus watch for a special appearance by LUCKY GUY's Tom Hanks!

The casts of KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MATILDA and many more shows and entertainers joined host Neil Patrick Harris on last night's broadcast of the 67th Annual Tony Awards on CBS. Below, we bring you the lyrics to the television medley, which included appearances from Laura Benanti, Megan Hilty, and Andrew Rannells!

Not only did CBS Atlanta leave out the final seven minutes of last night's Tony Awards broadcast (which the network has since rectified), but the station also flubbed the winners recap by mixing up the names of shows and playwrights. Click below to see for yourself...

The casts of KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MATILDA and many more shows and entertainers joined host Neil Patrick Harris on last night's broadcast of the 67th Annual Tony Awards on CBS. Below, we bring you the lyrics to his BIG opening number!

The casts of KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MATILDA and many more shows and entertainers joined host Neil Patrick Harris on last night's broadcast of the 67th Annual Tony Awards on CBS. Below, we bring you the lyrics to his BIG opening number!

Trey Fabacher, Vice President and General Manager of WGCL-TV, CBS Atlanta, has released a statement in regards to the local news cutting off the final moments of last night's Tony Awards - including the announcement of this season's 'Best Musical.'

The cast and creative team of Cinderella continued celebrating their fairy tale Tonys night after the ceremony at Radio City Music Hall and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the exclusive party below!

The casts of KINKY BOOTS, PIPPIN, MATILDA and many more shows and entertainers joined host Neil Patrick Harris on last night's broadcast of the 67th Annual Tony Awards on CBS! Befor ethe ceremony, thetare fans gathered in Times Square to watch the special pre-show simulcast. Check out photos from the event below!