Neil Patrick Harris Honored As Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man of the Year Feb. 7

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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.

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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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*.

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*

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