Neil Patrick Harris' Tonys Closing Number: WOW (VIDEO)

Tony host Neil Patrick Harris had big shoes to fill following past host Hugh Jackman, but he did an admirable job, culminating in an end-of-show song recapping the previous three hours, sung as the credits rolled.

If you missed the show, here is an awards recap (Billy Elliot ruled) and here is video of Bret Michaels missing his mark and getting decked by a stage curtain during a musical number.

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[loax]

He was just fabulous. I usually don't watch the Tonys, but neil caught my attention. BRAVO!!!!

[HesDanTheMan]

Didn't he play the lead in "Rent" either on Broadway or in a touring company of the show?

[spiderbucket]

Can we come up with another term instead of "Music" when talking about the Tony awards and American Idol ? How about "Mu Sick?" It's wallpaper at best.

[walkaway]

Are you a music troll? What does the Tony Awards have to do with American Idol? Why don't you tell us your idea of music so that we can insult your taste?

[spiderbucket]

Most anything other than show tunes and bullshit.

[Pat Duncan]

The little Auntie Mame boy all grown up..

Great voice hope someone writes a musical around it ..

I miss living in NY just for the opportunity to see these great Broadway shows..

[jcause28]

Check out Dr. Horrible if you haven't yet.

[kapalabhati]

It's darling! I never knew NPH was so talented.

[Persson4]

I found myself wanting more Neil during the show and less of the voice over intros.

[GrainneKathleen]

Lovely job Neil!

[Giada]

Wonderful performance, extraordinary awards show ... a good mix of nostalgic revivals and new plays. Have to count this one a favorite.

[FreakOnALeash]

GREAT performance, Neil! And, except for that insufferable Alice Ripley speech, a great show! Can he be a permanent host??

[slope73]

Ohh she WAS insufferable! I think she's crazier than the character she portrays in that musical.

[All4ME]

Come on, it was HILARIOUS. We were dying laughing.

[GeneQueen]

I never watch awards shows so I appreciate seeing this great tidbit. His performance was delightful.

[DeeW]

Loved him! I've always loved him but he really was an amazing host. I enjoyed the entire show.

[PNK]

Great bit! The line about Angela Lansbury and Poison was the best!
(I didn't catch that line last night, glad I got to see it here!)

[HesDanTheMan]

Neil,

Your performance was "Legen.....(wait for it)......dery"!

Best HOST yet of the TONY'S!

[RobTheAgnostic]

Stellar performance, Neil !!! Here we see the evidence why Neil survived childhood stardom to become an adult star . . . he continues to hone his craft . . . and he obviously has worked on his singing voice so as to be ready for any role that might come along. What a fine performer!

[MissingAmerica]

The show was wonderful. Incredible feeling to see Angela Lansbury still going strong and winning. She is truly one of the alltime greats who can do anything! Based on the breathtaking number from Billy Elliot, those boys deserved their Tony. And so young! So many good plays to see if one is fortunate enough to get to the Great White Way. As for Neil Patrick Harris, he was extremely good. Who knew he could sing like that? In an interview of a few days ago, he said he was not a singer. Not only is he a singer, but I'll pay to see him when he's in a Broadway musical!

[OC4Obama4Pres]

I knew.

[AngelFace43]

Me too...saw him on Sesame Street...:-)

[llisa]

Yeah, I knew. Would like to see more of him.

[monmouth]

If I knew Neil would be the emcee on all of these shows I wouldn't miss a one. He was witty without being overbearing, very efficient in his timing and his own talent just shines through. Neil was one of the big winners at Tony. More, more, please...