Pre-Show Hugh J. Stage Door Interactions?

"Any intelligence would be greatly appreciated." hehee...this just struck me as funny..sorry, I'm so mean.

On to your question...I wouldn't imagine Hugh comes out between matinees. And it's generally not a good idea, though some will tell you otherwise, to approach an actor, even one as nice as Hugh, before a show. He's trying to get to work then and he's more than happy to sign, etc after the show. Just MHO.

Stage door tips: If you're seeing the show and want to get outside quickly, go just as the curtain call begins. I warn you, though, that this is an exceptionally rude thing to do and will probably earn you some nasty looks. Otherwise, you can head on over there after the cast bows (the stage door is on 46th St.) Try to get up close to the barricade, preferably on the right side (as you face the building) so you can see who's coming out. You'll have an easier time of it for Boy From Oz if you're not seeing the show. You can arrive about 20 or so minutes before the end of the show and grab a spot by the barricades. Good luck. I used to do the stage door thing a lot when I was younger so I have some techniques worked out

Updated On: 8/16/04 at 04:19 PM

I was able to catch Hugh by accident last Wednesday before he went in for the matinee. We were trying to kill time before The Producers, and wandered down 46th Street on a whim right around 1pm-ish. Be forewarned - there are a TON of people waiting. You'll know if he's there, trust me. His car was there, and the mob was shouting and snapping pictures left and right. We walked up on what would be the right side as you go in the stage door and that's the side he went to first.

He happily signed anything put in front of him (including my stupid little post-it note - it was the only paper thing we had!). I had to get my dad to give him the paper as the crowd was too thick for me to squeeze through (luckily my dad is 6' tall). I was able to snap like 15 photos of him - including one of his backside (my mom requested it ). However - he is NOT able to take personal photos with anyone, he apologized right up front but he would be mauled if he did. We left soon after but he was still there signing away.

The best part were these two construction guys up on the scaffolding of this building across the street. They kept yelling down to Hugh "We love you!" "Hey - why don't you sign something for us?" and the like. They were hilarious! I took their picture too and the one guy waved and posed for me.

A really fun, but interesting, experience. Hope you get a chance to catch him - he's a really great guy!

~Jessica

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hugh always signs after the matinee....hes very nice about it, too.

Mr. Jackman couldn't be nicer. He is so pleasant to everyone.

I understand he gets to the matinees now about 1pm, and comes out about 4:30 after the matinees. He also comes out after the evening performances.

But please don't just get his autograph, the other actors are also very wonderful and gracious, and are happy to sign the playbills.

Yes, the main entrance is on 45th and the stage door is on 46th...to get there faster instead of going around teh theatre is to go out the side doors of the auditorium...if you face the stage, there are doors to the left..go out there and then poof youre at thestage door.

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And a little known tidbit passed on by Kevin The Stage Door Guy: He was saying how for an Aussie, Hugh's a very light drinker, and several months ago construction workers were laying fresh pavement onto the group right in front of the stage door. One day when Hugh had some time to kill, he wrote on the wet pavement, "Say no to alcohol." It's still there immortalized in the cement. AND if you sit on it, you can say that Hugh's hand got thisclose to your ass!

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Uhh...because he doesn't like to drink? = *Light* drinker

Maybe we're on different pages here.

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Type_a_Tiff: "For an Aussie Hugh's a very light drinker".
As an Australian I'm mortified that American's think of us as pisspots! No, not really let it be known that we can drink any nation under the table. I also happen to know that Hugh can sink a few tinnies with the best of us!

And I'll drink to that!

The Boy from Oz was NEVER beautiful. It was flawed in Australia as much as it is flawed in the U.S.

Type_a_Tiff: "For an Aussie Hugh's a very light drinker".
As an Australian I'm mortified that American's think of us as pisspots!

And Canadians thinks so too. (Me included.) I just take solice in knowing that our beer is much, much better than yours. :)

Ohh, I see where you're coming from, morosco. I was under the impression that Hugh doesn't like to/can't drink very much, and only does so socially, so he'd rather "say no" to alcohol entirely. But you can ask Kevin The Stage Door Guy next time you're around 46th and get back to me.

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I saw Hugh outside BFO last Tuesday. He was signing autographs and stuff. It was about 7:00pm. (stage door on 46th street)

I thought pot might help.