Hugh Jackman is adding yet another feather to his very impressive, Wolverine-shaped hat!
The 56-year-old actor—who apparently has no interest in resting—has teamed up with producer Sonia Friedman and director Ian Rickson to launch Together, a brand-new theater company dedicated to keeping things intimate, raw, and absolutely free of over-the-top Broadway pyrotechnics.
According to Deadline, Together will focus on short runs of fully rehearsed plays (because let’s be real, nobody wants to see an under-rehearsed Hugh Jackman forget his lines), as well as readings, panel discussions, and other dramatic shenanigans in the U.S., U.K., and beyond.
No Fancy Stuff—Just Pure Theater (and Probably a Lot of Monologues)
The company wants to strip things down to the raw power of storytelling, meaning there will be minimal décor, no elaborate set pieces, and probably zero chances of Hugh flying in on a mechanical rig like he’s in The Greatest Showman 2: Even Greater™.
Performances will take place in small venues, where actors will be “just feet from the audience.” Yes, FEET. So if you’ve ever dreamed of making awkward eye contact with Hugh Jackman mid-soliloquy, this is your moment.
What the Theater Trio Had to Say
Hugh and his theater BFFs released a joint statement, which we have translated from “Serious Actor” into normal-person language:
💬 Hugh & Friends: “We want actors, writers, and directors to have a space to experiment and take risks—basically, a drama club for grown-ups, but way cooler.”
💬 Also Hugh & Friends: “This doesn’t mean we’re ditching Broadway or the West End. Think of this as our artsy side hustle, where we can rediscover the magic of live performance without the stress of having to fill a 1,500-seat theater every night.”
💬 Still Hugh & Friends: “We want to keep things flexible, spontaneous, and ever-changing, kind of like a really well-organized improv night, but with an actual script.”
Hugh, who remains one of the highest-paid actors of 2024 (no big deal), is clearly showing no signs of slowing down. We can only assume his next venture will involve reinventing mime theater or starring in a one-man musical about his own life. Either way, we’re here for it.
Would you go see an ultra-intimate Hugh Jackman play where he might accidentally spit on you during a dramatic monologue? Let us know!
