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Like Michelle Williams, Hugh Jackman would be up for doing a sequel to the 2017 hit film “The Greatest Showman”.

EXCLUSIVE: The stage adaptation of musical movie The Greatest Showman, which starred Hugh Jackman portraying the early life of entertainer P.T. Barnum, will have its world premiere in the British West Country city of Bristol, around March 2026, ahead of its launch in the West End and on Broadway.

Naman Ramachandran Hollywood financier Chip Seelig, who’s recently backed “Deadpool & Wolverine,” “Poor Things” and “Avatar: The Way of Water,” is betting big on bringing movie magic to the circus ring. Seelig’s banner TSG Entertainment is spearheading “Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular,” a new theater experience inspired by the 20th Century Fox film “The Greatest Showman.” “The Greatest Showman,” released in 2017, tells the fictionalized version of the story of P.T. Barnum (Hugh Jackman), a showman who created a circus spectacle that became a sensation.

Aladdin” and “The Book of Mormon”), and play the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London after the House of Mouse’s “Hercules” packs up its Ionic pillars. Before heading to the West End, the production will try out in Bristol in early 2026, confirmed multiple sources.“Hercules,” the “Zero to Hero” Greek myth musical, also directed by no-sleep Nicholaw, starts next summer at the famed British theater that’s owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber.“Casey said he’d only do ‘Hercules’ if he got ‘Showman’ too,” a source said.Reports have popped up occasionally the last couple of years about a stage future for “Showman,” with a score by composer Justin Paul and lyricist Benj Pasek, who I ran into in London back in June while he was in town for work.Aha!Telling a spiffed-up story of the unusual performers hired by circus impresario P.T.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com The greatest show is going live. Hugh Jackman‘s passion project “The Greatest Showman” is finally getting a live stage show, thanks to Disney. In a surprise twist at D23 in Anaheim on Friday, Disney showcased a medley of upcoming musical theater shows including dates for “Frozen” and news of a “Hercules” musical that will debut on West End.

Jordan North left his co-hosts confused on his first day as the new host of Capital FM's breakfast show, as he dashed out of the studio mid-show.The presenter made his debut on Monday morning, joining Sian Welby and Chris Stark, following Roman Kemp's departure.The show was filled with surprises for 34 year old Jordan's first day, including a town crier brought in by Chris, 37, and a choir performing a Tom Jones medley arranged by Sian, 37, after Jordan confessed his love for the singer. But Jordan had a surprise of his own up his sleeve, which involved him leaving the studio and heading to Leicester Square. Chris described the situation as "strange" after Jordan's sudden exit, telling listeners: "It's Chris and Sian here, but we're missing Jordan right now.

2022 Billboard Music Awards are going to be a Diddy party! On Sunday, the 52-year-old mogul is set to host music’s big night, and it’s going to be one to remember.“I thought it was time for me to get back outside, reintroduce myself to the world and throw music’s biggest night,” Diddy tells ET’s Kevin Frazier. “I’m one of the greatest hosts in the world. You know, I love entertaining.”For the awards show, Diddy is pulling inspiration from one of the world’s best showmen, and one of his biggest inspirations -- P.T.

A million dreams! Michelle Williams would be on board with reprising her Greatest Showman role — if a sequel gets made.

Michelle Williams has expressed that she wants to make a sequel to The Greatest Showman.The 41-year-old actress says she would love to be involved in any follow-up to the 2017 musical film, which also starred Hugh Jackman, Zendaya and Zac Efron.Michelle told Variety: 'I would make another one of those in a heartbeat. I wish they'd make a sequel.' Ready for more:Michelle Williams has expressed that she wants to make a sequel to The Greatest Showman; she is seen in 2018The Manchester By the Sea star also noted that she felt as if the blockbuster gave audiences 'so much joy.'The actress said: 'That movie brought so much joy to so many people and to make people that happy, man, that is a worthwhile thing to spend your time doing.

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Hugh Jackman used criticism in his early career as "an asset" to push him out of his comfort zone.

Hugh Jackman used criticism in his early career as “an asset” to push him out of his comfort zone.