Jackman, who is set to star in Broadway upcoming musical bio of Peter Allen The Boy From Oz, dons the current cover of the June 27-July 4 double issue.

The annual "It list" tribute consist of "a collection of 100 creative types among whose work sparks passion..." Honored as the "It Leading Man," Jackman's blurb makes mention of his upcoming Broadway debut, his turning down of the role of Billy Flynn in the movie version of "Chicago" (felt he was too young) and quotes advice by his Oklahoma! director Trevor Nunn ("never do it for the money...").

Spanish heartthrob Banderas is EW's "It Ingenue." The actor made his Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning revival of Nine, snagging a Tony nom himself. Featured prominently in the "It Stage" section, Banderas states his wish to return to The Great White Way — possibly with wife and soon-to-be Chicago star, Melanie Griffith.

British comedian Izzard showed New York his acting chops in his Broadway debut in A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Known for his popular stand-up shows including "Dress To Kill," the cross-dressing Izzard is deemed "It Drama Queen."

Soon to make their Broadway debut following a successful run Off-Broadway, the puppets of Avenue Q are the "It Inanimates." Inhabitants of the street created by composer-lyricists Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, where puppets and people live and sing in harmony, the Rick Lyon creations with "no lower bodies" include Princeton, Rod, Nicky, Trekkie Monster, Kate Monster, Bad Idea Bears and Lucy T. Slut. Other theatre-related "It" people include: