You could even say hes one of thegreatest.
And hes planning a return to Broadway next year as the titular character in a revival ofThe Music Man.
But these days, Jackman is performing to crowds just slightly bigger than Broadway houses and movie theaters.
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The 50-year-old is in the middle of aglobal arena tour, dubbedThe Man.
But the actor wants it all to feel intimate, despite the flashy scale.
Its not, Im putting on a show.
Sit back and watch the show, and its going to be full of spectacle and here it comes.
Its, Lets come together.
(Im going to dance a lot, he promised.)
I loveDear Evan Hansen, Id love to do stuff from that.
(Indeed, You Will Be Found made its way onto the official lineup.)
Between songs, he said he wanted to share stories with his audiences.
I think theyre going to hear things from me that I may not have shared with anybody else.
And have a party.
Its going to be fun.
In London,Taron Egerton joined himand performed Elton Johns Your Song.
Jackmans got a long list for who else could potentially stop by.
I would love Pink to come and do A Million Dreams with me.
I would love Sting to come on, I would love Colin Hay… James Corden and I email.
I said, Dude, will you come to the Hollywood Bowl and just come on?
Lets have some fun and sing a couple of songs.
Hes like, Dude, Im in.
Janelle Monae, I would love.
I would love Lady Gaga.
Lets go and do something.
Come on, Ryan [Reynolds] Im going to ask him.
Maybe we could do a little tap number.
If it ever happens, youre welcome.)
Your move, Reynolds.
The Show.is playing in New York on Friday and Saturday.Head to the tours websitefor the rest of the dates.
