"Hugh Jackman LIVE" and "Beckett Briefs" Make a Spectacle of Time's Passage
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In his show 'Hugh Jackman LIVE, from New York with Love', the actor showcases not only his theatrical prowess but also his authentic humility. Despite a successful career marked by Broadway triumphs and iconic roles like Wolverine, Jackman remains pleasantly surprised by his own achievements, expressing gratitude during performances. The concert, lasting an hour and forty-five minutes, features a rich variety of songs from his career, including music from 'The Greatest Showman' and 'The Boy from Oz', culminating in a poignant moment with his rendition of 'Soliloquy' from 'Carousel', emphasizing his emotional depth and versatility as a performer.
Though the actor has starred in five Broadway productions, shredded box-office records as the X-Men's vein-popping Wolverine, performed a whole other autobiographical retrospective, and even hosted four Tony ceremonies, his happy-to-be-here, gee-willikers excitement somehow remains intact.
In the course of an energetic hour and forty-five minutes, he, his orchestra, four backup singers, and four dancers offer a tour of his Hollywood and Broadway career, including several of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's sugary anthems.
Jackman, his beard now striped a distinguished gray, wears a slim three-piece suit, tie-less, as if he's still playing a huckster in 'The Music Man', or maybe a faith healer with great microphone skills.
The dramatic peak, perhaps predictably, is Jackman's tearful rendition of 'Soliloquy', from 'Carousel', which showcases his emotional depth and vocal range.
Read at The New Yorker
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