Neil Patrick Harris: Tonys Has Largest Audience Since 2009!

The 2013 Tony Awards, hosted for the fourth time by Neil Patrick Harris, received the largest audience for the awards show since 2009!

The show was viewed by over 7.24 million people, which is up more than 20% from last year’s audience of 6 million.

Neil is facing some criticism today from people who think he said the N-word during his opening number bit with Mike Tyson. Watch the clip and decide for yourself what he said.

Also, make sure to watch Neil‘s closing number featuring Audra McDonald below!

DID YOU WATCH the 2013 Tony Awards?