Playbill UniverseThe Verdict: Critics Review "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris""Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" premiered Sept. 15 on NBC.
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Playbill Staff
September 16, 2015
Neil Patrick Harris, Nathaniel Motulsky as Little NPH and Nicole Scherzinger on "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"
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Based on the U.K. series "Saturday Night Takeaway," "Best Time Ever" premiered at 10 PM on NBC. The show airs Tuesday nights at 10 PM following "The Voice." Starting Oct. 13, however, "Best Time" will move to 8 PM and serve as the lead-in to "The Voice." It is scheduled to wrap up its first round of new episodes in November.
Nicole Scherzinger assists the Tony-winning actor in a variety of segments, including the karaoke-based game "Singalong Live," where home viewers have a chance to participate in the live broadcast. She also assists in mini-game shows, competitions and contributes to the "high-fueled and heart-stopping" "End of The Show" show.
The show also features child actor Nathaniel Motulsky as "Little NPH," who fills in for Harris on camera when he is too busy to leave the studio. "Little NPH" will frequently appear on the program, conducting interviews with celebrities and completing assignments.
The critics have filed their reviews, and Playbill.com has collected them for our readers. Click through to read them all. Playbill.com will continue to update our list as the reviews come in.
Harris won the 2014 Best Actor in a Musical Tony Award for his performance in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He has performed on Broadway in Assassins, as well as Cabaret and Proof, and in the New York Philharmonic production of Company.
Harris, who has emceed the Tony Awards four times and the Emmys twice, made his Oscars hosting debut Feb. 22, 2015. He has been honored with four Emmy Awards: three for his acclaimed hosting of the Tony Awards and another for his guest-starring role on "Glee."
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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"
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