Hugh Jackman Will Bring Concert Act to Toronto in July

By Andrew Gans
18 May 2011

Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
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Hugh Jackman in Concert, which recently played a two-week engagement in San Francisco, will be seen at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre this summer.

The limited engagement, presented by David Mirvish, is scheduled for July 5-17 with a media night July 6.

Backed by an 18-piece orchestra, Tony Award winner Jackman performs a personal selection of his favorite musical numbers, including tunes from his Tony-winning turn in The Boy from Oz. 

“I have always loved performing live on stage,” Jackman said in a statement. “Toronto was where I shot my first American film, 'X-Men,' and has great memories for me for lots of reasons. I can't wait to go back and spend some time there again."

Warren Carlyle is the creative producer for Hugh Jackman in Concert, and Patrick Vaccariello serves as music supervisor and musical director. The creative team also includes lighting designer Ken Billington; scenic consultant John Lee Beatty; projection/video designer Alexander V. Nichols; and sound designer John Shivers.

Robert Fox produces.

Tickets, priced  $49-$130, go on sale on a priority basis for American Express Front Of The Line at 10 AM May 19. Mirvish subscribers will enjoy priority access to ticket sales on May 24. Public single tickets go on sale May 28. Tickets are available at the Princess of Wales Theatre Box Office, by calling TicketKing at (416) 872-1212 or (800) 461-3333 or online at mirvish.com.