Hugh Jackman News

Hugh Jackman's father is his "rock." He raised him alone from the age of 8 when his mother left the family. The "X-Men" actor isn't acting when he chokes up thinking about the message his father imparts to him constantly, to put his family ahead of his career. Scott Pelley profiles the Australian actor for 60 MINUTES this Sunday, Dec. 9 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

For the first time ever, the full-length version of LES MISÉRABLES is available to license, for a limited time, for performances starting in June 2013 announced theatrical licensor Music Theatre International today.

The new musical CHAPLIN, with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and book by three-time Tony Award-winner Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Christopher Curtis, directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle (Finian's Rainbow; Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway), celebrates its 100th performance on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre tonight, Thursday, December 6 at 7:00PM.

Official reviews of the movie are still embargoed, but full reviews are starting to leak online. Check out what the critics are saying thus far below!

The New 42nd Street Gala, in celebration of the New Victory Education Programs, honored the Australia Council for the Arts with the New Victory Arts Award lst night, December 5, 2012. The annual event featured a special performance by the Melbourne-based Australian troupe Circus Oz at The New Victory Theater, followed by a dinner reception at The Liberty Theater. Check out photos from the celebration below!

The cast of the Broadway musical A CHRISTMAS STORY sang a holiday medley of songs on yesterday's 'Good Morning America' on ABC. Check out the performance below!

Following last week's announcement that Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan would return to the X-MEN franchise in Bryan Singer's DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Fox is currently in negotations with additional stars in the original feature film, including Halle Berry, James Marsden, previously reported Hugh Jackman, and more.

LES MISERABLES might not open in movie theatres until Christmas day, but the big world premiere is happening right now, December 5, in London. Check out photos of all the stars on the red carpet below!

Les Misérables is the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and in 21 languages around the globe and still breaking box-office records everywhere in its 27th year. It's due to hit theaters on December 25, and as the day grows nearer, BroadwayWorld will bring you complete coverage of the highly anticipated film - including a complete photo preview below!

Today, December 5th, ABC's 'Good Morning America' will air a special performance from the cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY, the Broadway musical. The holiday musical began performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 7. The eight-week limited engagement runs through December 30.

The New 42nd Street Gala, in celebration of the New Victory Education Programs, will honor the Australia Council for the Arts with the New Victory Arts Award tonight, December 5, 2012. The annual event will feature a special performance by the Melbourne-based Australian troupe Circus Oz at The New Victory Theater, followed by a dinner reception at The Liberty Theater.

IMAX Corporation and Universal Pictures today announced that Les Miserables, the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format and released in select IMAX® digital theatres worldwide.

A new TV spot for the highly-anticipated big screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES has been released, featuring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean. The film is coming to nationwide theaters on Christmas Day. Check out the new TV spot below!

The cast of Chaplin spent some time in the kitchen with Chef David Burke and Pastry Chef Zac Young at David Burke Kitchen coming up with a Charlie Chaplin-themed dish. Go behind the scenes with star Rob McClure and more in the video below!

The star-studded cast of Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh's upcoming motion picture adaptation of the smash mega-musical Les Miserables recently sat down and talked about each of their roles, as well as the filming process. Watch an interview with Helena Bonham Carter (Madame Thenardier), in which she talks about how her character seeks revenge but still manages to have a little fun along the way. Click below!

The star-studded cast of Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh's upcoming motion picture adaptation of the smash mega-musical Les Miserables recently sat down and talked about each of their roles, as well as the filming process. Watch an interview with Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), in which she talks about Cosette's choice between her father, the only man she's ever known, and Marius (Eddie Redmayne), who has taken her heart. Click below!

The star-studded cast of Working Title/Cameron Mackintosh's upcoming motion picture adaptation of the smash mega-musical Les Misérables recently sat down and talked about each of their roles, as well as the filming process. Watch an interview with Anne Hathaway (Fantine), in which she talks about not singing 'pretty' during 'I Dreamed A Dream' to keep the audience in the moment. Click below!

In 1999 a young Australian actor named Hugh Jackman took London by Storm Playing "Curly" in a West End revival of the classic musical "Oklahoma!," lighting the rocket he soon took to international stardom. Image Entertainment presents this theatrical milestone for the first time ever on Blu-ray today, December 4th at an SRP of $29.98.

The Music Hall is set to welcome the French bourgeois, presenting the national tour of LES MISERABLES for a week-long engagement this winter. The massively acclaimed show is set to run tonight, December 4th through the 9th.