Mike Tyson Steals the Show in Tony Awards Opening Number

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Anita Li
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Mike Tyson Steals the Show in Tony Awards Opening Number

Neil Patrick Harris kicked off his hosting duties for the 2013 Tony Awards with a show-stopping opening number Sunday night.

The eight-minute-long act featured musical recaps of nominees, including Kinky Boots, Motown: The Musical, Pippin, Bring It On and Matilda the Musical.

The opening's standout act wasn't Harris (who returned for the fourth time to emcee), however, but rather former boxing champion and The Hangover series star Mike Tyson, who makes a brief cameo at the 3:15 mark.

Sure, he doesn't do much onstage, but Tyson's mere presence at the Tony Awards -- which recognizes excellence in American theater -- is enough to blow anyone's mind. It's not unwarranted, though, as the former boxer recently embarked on a touring one-man show that also hit Broadway.

Watch his appearance in the video, above; then tell us what you think in the comments.

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