Hugh Jackman News

The upcoming film version of LES MISERABLES has taken further steps to the big screen: according to The Daily Mail, the film has scheduled shooting for February in the UK.

According to Darkhorizons.com, Steven Spielberg mighthelm a big screen adaptation of A STEADY RAIN, which ran on Broadway back in 2009. Hugh Jackman, who starred in the show alongside Daniel Craig just revealed at Comic Con that they will both likely star in the film.

This holiday season, America's #1 Christmas movie comes to life on stage as a hilarious holiday musical.

The National Theatre's production of FELA! has received an extraordinarily popular and critical reception. Stephen and Ruth Hendel are proud to announce that the first European engagement signed for the international tour is a return to London for a six-week run at the prestigious Sadler's Wells Theatre.

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that Nicolas Cage is considering a Broadway box next year starring in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's next in a new production produced by Robert Cole and Fred Zollo who last produced the Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman production of A Steady Rain.

The year Avenue Q asked Tony Voters to 'Vote Your Heart.'

Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn Lipuma announce a one-week extension to the World Premiere of The Detective's Wife by Keith Huff, directed by Gary Griffin. Due to high demand, an additional six performances have been added for The Detective's Wife, now playing at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe, through August 14, 2011.

DanceOn, the YouTube partnership channel exclusive to dance videos, released their behind the scenes look at this summer's comedic film Zookeeper. 3-time Emmy Award winning choreographer Marguerite Derricks (Broadway's Wonderland) and her associate Jennifer Hamilton talk about the process of filming the paso doble dance scene. Plus what went into creating the moves for Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, and Joe Rogan. Zookeeper is currently playing in theaters nation-wide.

Broadway continues in the Flathead Valley when Alpine Theatre Project continues its season of Love! Romance! Murder! with the charming musical, She Loves Me. The musical, called 'one of the most delightful musicals of the 20th century' by the Wall Street Journal, runs July 12-29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 6pm.

Fresh from their hit Broadway turns, Meghann Fahy (Next to Normal) and Andrew Durand (Spring Awakening) join the cast of The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown. Talkin' Broadway calls the show's writing team of Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk 'the most important young writers in musical theatre today.' This original musical for Broadway's next generation will run from August 4 through 28, 2011 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., Goodspeed's home for developing new works.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 25- July 1!

Michael Riedel reports in the New York Post today that Hugh Jackman's one-man concert, Hugh Jackman in Concert, could be gearing up for a Broadway engagement as yearly as this year. The concert, which opened to raves in San Francisco this spring and even greater praise in Toronto on July 5, has been the source of Broadway buzz for months. No doubt the Broadway favorite will be welcomed back warmly.

Toronto certainly has its share of 'headliners' this summer. Just this week, Hugh Jackman opened his one-man show at The Princess of Wales Theatre and Donny & Marie opened their two-week stint at the Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre, which is beautiful new venue that houses opera and ballets and has five tiers. Later this summer, Colm Wilkinson will be playing the same venue, in concert.

For two weeks only this summer, Tony Award Winning stage and screen star Hugh Jackman is gracing the stage of The Princess of Wales Theatre with his one man show. After a sold-out run in San Francisco, Mirvish Productions has brought Jackman's show to Toronto, which opened to rave reviews last night, July 5. The show runs through July 17. Jackman's show consists of a personal selection of his favourite musical numbers including selections from 'The Boy from Oz' and stories from his own experiences in Hollywood. Click below for some shots of Jackman onstage in Toronto!

Hugh Jackman brings his one man show to Toronto for two weeks only this summer from July 5th-17th. The Tony Award Winning star stopped off in Toronto for a few hours this past Thursday to speak with the media, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers this video of Hugh explaining why he chose Toronto to present his show and what his future plans are.

Broadway continues in the Flathead Valley when Alpine Theatre Project continues its season of Love! Romance! Murder! with the charming musical, She Loves Me. The musical, called 'one of the most delightful musicals of the 20th century' by the Wall Street Journal, runs July 12-29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 6pm.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 18- 24!

Lieutenant Dan Choi, the war veteran who was discharged from the Army under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' was welcomed at The Normal Heart last night by Normal Heart playwright Larry Kramer and New York State Senator Tom Duane, who was Senate sponsor of the recently passed New York Marriage Equality bill. Also on hand in the audience to show support was stage and screen favorite, Hugh Jackman. Lt. Choi, in his full military uniform, joined Larry Kramer to hand out 'Please Know' letters from the playwright to audience members immediately following the 7:00 PM performance.

Hugh Jackman confirmed today his participation in the upcoming musical film version of LES MISERABLES.

In a quiet ceremony, stage and screen veterans Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz were married on June 22.