Hugh Jackman Visits Legacy Theatre

Press release

Broadway and Film Star Hugh Jackman Visits The Legacy Theatre in Branford

Branford - The Legacy Theatre, finishing its mainstage season with a sellout run of the comedy, Noises Off, had a very special guest in their audience at this afternoon’s performance. Hugh Jackman, one of the most accomplished actors of our time (accolades include Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Golden Globe Awards and multiple Academy Award nominations), was in town to see his friend James Roday Rodriguez star in The Legacy Theatre’s production of the zany 3-act show.

Roday Rodriguez said: “Very cool for this Great Showman to support regional theatre on the Connecticut shoreline -- cast and crew were stoked to touch his arms and use this boost to
finish the 22-show run.”

Jackman just wrapped a 24-show run, From New York, With Love, at New York City’s famed Radio City Music Hall. He won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for The Boy From Oz. More recently, he was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as Professor Harold Hill in the 2022 revival of The Music Man.

Legacy Managing Director Jeff Zeitlin commented: “It’s rather daunting to have a star of Hugh’s caliber join us. He was gracious and kind in his comments about both the show and our jewel box theatre. We were thrilled to have him join us. He’s welcome back anytime!”