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From Screen to Stage and Back Again! Check Out These Highlights From Neil Patrick Harris' Show Biz Career

Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production <i>Rent</i>. — 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 <i>Rent</i>. — Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production Rent.

Emily Bergl and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1998 Old Globe Theatre production <i>Romeo and Juliet</i>. — Emily Bergl and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1998 Old Globe Theatre production Romeo and Juliet.

Sweeney_Todd_San_Francisco_Symphony_Production_Photos_2001_Patti_Lupone_Neil_Patrick_Harris_HR — Patti LuPone and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2001 San Francisco Symphony concert production Sweeney Todd.

2002: Neil Patrick Harris In the Broadway play <i>Proof</i>. — 2002: Neil Patrick Harris In the Broadway play Proof.

Cabaret_Broadway_Promo_Photo_2003_Neil_Patrick_Harris_HR — Neil Patrick Harris as the Emcee in the Broadway musical Cabaret.

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Assassins_Broadway_Production_Photos_2004_Cast_HR — The 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.

Assassins_Broadway_Production_Photos_Cast_2004_Cast_HR — Harris and company in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.

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James Barbour and Harris in the 2004 Broadway musical <i>Assassins</i>. — James Barbour and Harris in the 2004 Broadway musical Assassins.

The_Paris_Letter_Los_Angeles_Production_Photos_2004_Josh_Radnor_Neil_Patrick_Harris_HR — Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2004 Los Angeles production of The Paris Letter.

The_Paris_Letters_Los_Angeles_Production_Photos_Cast_HR — 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 <i>tick, tick...BOOM!</i> — 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 <i>tick, tick...BOOM!</i> — 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 <i>All My Sons</i>. — 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 <i>All My Sons</i>. — 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 <i>Amadeus Live</i>. — 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 <i>Company</i> — 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 <i>Company</i> — 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 <i>Company</i> — 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 <i>Company</i> — Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone in the 2011 concert production of Company

Neil Patrick Harris in <i>Company</i> with the New York Philharmonic, 2011. — Neil Patrick Harris in Company with the New York Philharmonic, 2011.

Neil Patrick Harris (center) and cast members from <i>Sister Act</i> perform in the opening number. — 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 <i>Assassins</i> reunion concert. — Harris with Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris and James Barbour in the 2012 Assassins reunion concert.

Harris and Michael Cerveris in the 2012 <i>Assassins</i> 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 <i>Nothing To Hide</i>, directed by Harris. — Derek DelGaudio, Helder Guimarães and Neil Patrick Harris meet the press to discuss Nothing To Hide, directed by Harris.

Harris in <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> on Broadway — Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway

Lena Hall and Harris in <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> on Broadway — Lena Hall and Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway

Harris in <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> on Broadway — Harris in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway

Neil Patrick Harris at the <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call. — 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 <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call. — Lena Hall and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.

The cast at the <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> 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 <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call. — John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Patrick Harris at the Hedwig and the Angry Inch opening night curtain call.

Hedwig_and_the_Angry_Inch_Broadway_Opening_Night_John Cameron Mitchell_Michael Mayer_Lena Hall_Neil Patrick Hrris_Stephen Trask_Spencer Liff_HR — 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

Tony_Awards_2014_Press_Room_Neil_Patrick_Harris_HR — 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" — Neil Patrick Harris, Nathaniel Motulsky as Little NPH and Nicole Scherzinger on "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"

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Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production <i>Rent</i>.

Harris in the 1997 La Jolla Playhouse production <i>Rent</i>.

Emily Bergl and Neil Patrick Harris in the 1998 Old Globe Theatre production <i>Romeo and Juliet</i>.

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2002: Neil Patrick Harris In the Broadway play <i>Proof</i>.

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James Barbour and Harris in the 2004 Broadway musical <i>Assassins</i>.

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Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production <i>tick, tick...BOOM!</i>

Tee Jaye, Neil Patrick Harris and Cassidy Janson in the 2005 London production <i>tick, tick...BOOM!</i>

Neil Patrick Harris, Laurie Metcalf and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production <i>All My Sons</i>.

Neil Patrick Harris and Len Cariou in the 2006 Los Angeles production <i>All My Sons</i>.

Harris and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in the 2006 Hollywood Bowl special event <i>Amadeus Live</i>.

Neil Patrick Harris and Craig Bierko in the 2011 concert production of <i>Company</i>

Neil Patrick Harris and Jon Cryer in the 2011 concert production of <i>Company</i>

Christina Hendricks and Neil Patrick Harris in the 2011 concert production of <i>Company</i>

Neil Patrick Harris and Patti LuPone in the 2011 concert production of <i>Company</i>

Neil Patrick Harris in <i>Company</i> with the New York Philharmonic, 2011.

Neil Patrick Harris (center) and cast members from <i>Sister Act</i> perform in the opening number.

Harris with Mario Cantone, Michael Cerveris and James Barbour in the 2012 <i>Assassins</i> reunion concert.

Harris and Michael Cerveris in the 2012 <i>Assassins</i> 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 <i>Nothing To Hide</i>, directed by Harris.

Harris in <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> on Broadway

Lena Hall and Harris in <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> on Broadway

Harris in <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> on Broadway

Neil Patrick Harris at the <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call.

Lena Hall and Neil Patrick Harris at the <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call.

The cast at the <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call.

John Cameron Mitchell and Neil Patrick Harris at the <i>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</i> opening night curtain call.

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Neil Patrick Harris, Winner of the 2014 Drama Desk 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"

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