NewsNeil Patrick Harris Honored As Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year Feb. 7Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, honors Emmy Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris as its 2014 Man of the Year Award Feb. 7. Dame Helen Mirren was recently celebrated as the 2014 Woman of the Year.
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Andrew Gans
February 07, 2014
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Presented by The Related Companies, the festivities include a celebratory roast for Harris at Farkas Hall, the Hasty Pudding’s home, where he will be presented with his Pudding Pot. A press conference will be held at 8:30 PM following the roast. Afterward, the Pudding will present the opening-night performance of its 166th production, Victorian Secrets. Harris will also receive a tour of the new Hasty Pudding Headquarters, which recently relocated to Hyde-Taylor House in Harvard Square.
“I assume this is for that pudding wrestling competition I won last April...right?” said Harris in a previous statement. “It was dark and seemed quite seedy at the time - I'm stoked that it's connected with Harvard. Fancy! Can't wait!”
“We are pleased to present Mr. Harris with our Man of the Year Award honoring his distinguished contributions to the arts and entertainment industry,” added Tony Oblen, '14, president of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. “With his enviable reputation as a host and showman, we look forward to hosting Mr. Harris for an entertaining and unforgettable evening to recognize his achievements.”
The Man and Woman of the Year Awards are presented annually to "performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment," according to press notes.
Established in 1951, the Woman of the Year Award has been given to many notable entertainers, including Bernadette Peters, Meryl Streep, Katharine Hepburn, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Hathaway, Claire Danes and Marion Cotillard. The Man of the Year award was established in 1963. Its past recipients include Clint Eastwood, Tom Cruise, Robert de Niro, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, Anthony Hopkins, Bruce Willis, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel and Kiefer Sutherland. Harris, who will return to Broadway in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 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. He is a four-time Emmy Award winner for his guest-starring role on "Glee," and as host of the 63rd, 65th and 66th Annual Tony Awards. He also served as host and producer of the 61st and 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as the 67th Annual Tony Awards.
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From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career
From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career
The ever-busy Neil Patrick Harris, who won the 2014 Tony Award for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, is headed back to TV in his new hour-long TV variety show "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris," which will premiere Sept. 15 on NBC. Harris — who rose to fame as the young star of "Doogie Howser, M.D." — has had quite a stage career in addition to his success on screen. Here's a look back!
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Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production Rent.
Emily Bergl and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1998 Old Globe Theatre production Romeo and Juliet.
Patti LuPone and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2001 San Francisco Symphony concert production Sweeney Todd.
2002: Neil Patrick Harris In the Broadway play Proof.
Neil Patrick Harris as the Emcee in the Broadway musical Cabaret.
Harris and company in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
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James Barbour and Harris in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.
Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2004 Los Angeles production of The Paris Letter.
Neil Patrick Harris, Lawrence Pressman, Josh Radnor, Patricia Wettig and Ron Rifkin in the 2004 Los Angeles production The Paris Letter.
Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production tick, tick...BOOM!
Tee Jaye, Neil Patrick Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production tick, tick...BOOM!
Neil Patrick Harris, Laurie Metcalf and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production All My Sons.
Neil Patrick Harris and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production All My Sons.
Harris and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in the 2006 Hollywood Bowl special event Amadeus Live.
Neil Patrick Harris and Craig Bierko in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris and Jon Cryer in the 2011 concert production of Company
Christina Hendricks and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone in the 2011 concert production of Company
Neil Patrick Harris in Company with the New York Philharmonic, 2011.
Neil Patrick Harris (center) and cast members from Sister Act perform in the opening number.
Harris with Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris and James Barbour in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert.
Harris and Michael Cerveris in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert
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Harris and Mike Tyson at the 2013 Tony Awards
Harris hosting the 2013 Tony Awards
Derek DelGaudio, Helder Guimarães and Neil Patrick Harris meet the press to discuss Nothing To Hide, directed by Harris.
Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Lena Hall and Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway
Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
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Lena Hall and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
The cast at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.
John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Mayer, Lena Hall, Neil Patrick Hrris, Stephen Trask, and Spencer Liff at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night after party.
Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Drama Desk Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
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Neil Patrick Harris, Nathaniel Motulsky as Little NPH and Nicole Scherzinger on "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"
The Broadway revival starring Steve Carell and William Jackson Harper opened April 24. Laurence Fishburne and Edie Falco were among those in attendance.
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