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STAGE TUBE: Neil Patrick Harris Reads 'TONY' Top Ten On CBS 'Late Show'

By: Jun. 05, 2009
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Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, Neil Patrick Harris, will take center stage when he hosts the 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards® on Sunday, June 7th, live from Radio City Music Hall. Harris visited CBS' LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN last night to read the 'Top Ten Signs You've Hired A Bad Tony Awards Host', you can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE!

The Tony Awards will air live on CBS from 8:00-11:00PM (ET/PT time delay). The Tonys are presented by The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing.

The Antoinette Perry "Tony" Award®, which was founded by the American Theatre Wing in 1947, is bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast - the night America watches Broadway - is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television.

The 2009 Tonys are presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. At The Broadway League, Nina Lannan is Chairman and Charlotte St. Martin is Executive Director. At the American Theatre WingTheodore S. Chapin is Chairman andHoward Sherman is Executive Director. For Tony Award Productions, Alan Wasser andAllan Williams of Alan Wasser Associates are the General Managers.

Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are Executive Producers of the 2009 Tony Awards. Mr. Weiss will also serve as Director of the 2009 Tony Awards.

David Letterman marks his 25th year in late night comedy on Feb. 1, 2007, and this year also marks his 14th year as the host of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS. After more than 4,500 late night broadcasts, he remains one of the most influential personalities in the history of television. Other than the late Johnny Carson, who hosted "The Tonight Show" for 30 years, no late night host comes near Letterman in longevity, critical praise and award recognition. Often imitated but never matched, Letterman presents, night after night, an unpredictable hour of innovative comedy.




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