So much for Jackman's VIVA LAUGHLIN! -- CBS cancelled it! — Page 2

Some musical theatre fans wondered why they did not actually sing the songs, rather than singing along. Mainstream movie audiences ( probably not fans of musical theatre) asked why there should be any singing at all.

So, are musicals ( or dramas with music) still not generally acceptable, despite Hairspray and Dreamgirls and the like?

Hugh's name has been linked to so many theatre appearances ( the more recent was the supposed appearance with The Sydney Theatre Company for the coming season, but that did not seem to push through...and the new West End musical by Trevor Nunn, a musical adaptation of GONE WITH THE WIND, which Michael Riedel mentioned in his recent column this week). While it is true that he does have one filming commitment after another - nothing has been confirmed as to what film he may be working on after WOLVERINE. Even if Viva Laughlin had not been cancelled, it was never part of his major filming commitments as his participation here was really that of a producer and occasional cameos. And the period after Wolverine may also coincide with the impending Hollywood strike. Maybe he may pause from his filming career and consider a return to treading the boards?

They pulled it right after CBS pulled it but I agree it never had a chance.