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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 <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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