Jackman as Littlechap

What do you guys think about this announcement? It seems like very few people even know what "Stop the World" is anymore. But for those of you that do I would love to hear what you think about the idea of Jackman stepping into Anthony Newley's tremendous shoes.

I think it could work, and I think it would be a great way to bring a lot of attention to a classic (yet nearly forgotten) show, that would probably not be a hit otherwise, let alone get a revival.

They would have to get someone really great to play Evie, etc. as well. I'm thinking someone like Jane Krakowski.

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No can't see it at all. His height/build is all wrong for that role. I doubt if he'd do Pal Joey either. When and if he goes back to Broadway my money is on something new.

I don't even think that Jackman would salvage Stop The World. I mean, he would cause a bunch of hype, and the reviews would praise him, but i think that there are inherent problems with a Stop The World revival. It is dated. It is, generally, not as flashy and showy as the behemoth Wickeds that would take all of its audience away. It just seems to me that Stop the World is going to stay in theater history oblivion. Just my thought.

I can certainly see him as the title character in "Pal Joey," but that show is also very dated.