#1
Posted: 10/7/03 at 5:18am
My husband and I caught the matinee on Saturday, Oct. 5th. We sat second row center amid a sea of people who had not heard of this Hugh Jackman. guy. We were the only ones who were not "Theatah People" and we listened as our neighbors critiqued all the top shows that they had attended as well as the actors whose autographs they had gotten. They were merciless and we found ourselves explaining Hugh's background and credentials...no he didn't get hired because he's a movie star...
Then the show started and the electricity started to build. By intermission our neighbors were no longer asking Hugh who, but rather what was he in last? Programs were whipped out, his bio was read and the talk turned to how grand the opening night was going to be. It was fun to listen to the change in their tune.
By the end of the show these folks were on their feet along with us applauding Hugh's solo and stopping the show for this upstart boy from Oz. They loved him -- we loved him. My husband, who at 6'8" barely fit in the seat pried himself out not once but twice to stand and cheer -- not Wolverine, but Hugh Jackman -- one of the brighter lights on The Great White Way. Long may he shine!
When we left we stopped to see if we could get an autograph for my sister. He was very gracious and signed for many people, stopping to have his picture taken with several. He spotted my husband and recognized him (Dave is admittedly tough to miss when he stands). He signed for us and graciously signed for the tiny woman behind Dave who was waving her program and could barely be seen, when Dave took it from her and held it out to Hugh. When he left, it was not in a limo, but rather a black SUV. They don't go in for that "Star Attitude" down in Oz.
People may come to see The Boy From Oz because Hugh is a handsome man. That's not reason enough to spend $50 to $100. You can rent Kate and Leopold for $2. The reason to spend that kind of money is to be entertained in the way that Broadway made famous. Sure you can critique it to death, but you spoil your own fun. Enjoy the show, it has humor, tears, great performances by all and will leave you singing that you are going to Rio....De Janero.
Peace,
Jane W
Then the show started and the electricity started to build. By intermission our neighbors were no longer asking Hugh who, but rather what was he in last? Programs were whipped out, his bio was read and the talk turned to how grand the opening night was going to be. It was fun to listen to the change in their tune.
By the end of the show these folks were on their feet along with us applauding Hugh's solo and stopping the show for this upstart boy from Oz. They loved him -- we loved him. My husband, who at 6'8" barely fit in the seat pried himself out not once but twice to stand and cheer -- not Wolverine, but Hugh Jackman -- one of the brighter lights on The Great White Way. Long may he shine!
When we left we stopped to see if we could get an autograph for my sister. He was very gracious and signed for many people, stopping to have his picture taken with several. He spotted my husband and recognized him (Dave is admittedly tough to miss when he stands). He signed for us and graciously signed for the tiny woman behind Dave who was waving her program and could barely be seen, when Dave took it from her and held it out to Hugh. When he left, it was not in a limo, but rather a black SUV. They don't go in for that "Star Attitude" down in Oz.
People may come to see The Boy From Oz because Hugh is a handsome man. That's not reason enough to spend $50 to $100. You can rent Kate and Leopold for $2. The reason to spend that kind of money is to be entertained in the way that Broadway made famous. Sure you can critique it to death, but you spoil your own fun. Enjoy the show, it has humor, tears, great performances by all and will leave you singing that you are going to Rio....De Janero.
Peace,
Jane W
I read somewhere that he did the same thing to Paul Schafer (from Letterman?) not too long ago...
.jpg?format=auto&width=365)
