Hugh Jackman to play Houdini on Broadway

by Matt Holmes

Hugh Jackman who for my money gave one of his most comfortable and accomplished performances as a magician and showman in THE PRESTIGE, is according to Fox News, returning to the stage as the world's most famous illusionist Harry Houdini. The 2010 Broadway musical show will feature music composed by Danny Elfman and former radio host Kurt Anderson is putting together a script. Jackman is said to be taking the role very seriously indeed and has even joined the likes of the Cirque du Soleil to learn magic tricks so he can be as authentic to Houdini as possible. Jackman, who has appeared in the Chicago Musical, so we know he can sing and dance but how well can he adapt himself to the tricks Houdini use to perform? I'm obsessed with the life story of Houdini and I was majorly disappointed that the recent movie DEATH DEFYING ACTS didn't go the full Houdini biopic route. Would love to see this on the stage and Jackman seems adaptable and talented enough to actually pull this off.

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Matt Holmes is the co-founder of What Culture, formerly known as Obsessed With Film. He has been blogging about pop culture and entertainment since 2006 and has written over 10,000 articles.