Hugh Jackman has long been a titan of theater, captivating audiences from Broadway to the West End. His magnetic stage presence earned accolades for roles like Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Tony-winning Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz, and Professor Harold Hill in The Music Man. Now, the actor is set to return to his theatrical roots with a project that promises to challenge societal norms - and spark uncomfortable conversations.

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Hugh Jackman and rising star Ella Beatty will headline the US premiere of Hannah Moscovitch’s S----- Misconduct of the Middle Classes, as he shared in his Instagram story. Directed by Ian Rickson, the play will follow a novelist and professor whose obsession with a 19-year-old student spirals into ethically fraught territory. Jackman’s production company, TOGETHER, co-founded with producer Sonia Friedman, will partner with Audible Theater to stage the Off-Broadway run alongside August Strindberg’s Creditors.

The collaboration will prioritize accessibility: 25% of tickets will be free for community partners, while another 25% will be sold via a $35 lottery. Set to run from April 28 to June 18, the dual-play repertory - featuring Liev Schreiber in Creditors—will mark Jackman’s first major theater project since his 2023 Broadway revival of The Music Man. The production is expected to deliver an unflinching examination of privilege and consent.

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Hugh Jackman’s offstage drama is proving just as contentious as his onstage roles, behind the curtain.

Years after announcing their separation, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness remain locked in a tense battle over their $250 million fortune. A Source reported to Daily Mail that Furness is pushing for a larger share, citing Jackman’s rumored emotional entanglement with Broadway star Sutton Foster during their marriage. Recently, Jackman and Foster confirmed their relationship by going on several dates together, further complicating the public narrative surrounding his personal life. Though no formal filings exist, insiders claim Furness views the unresolved financial split as leverage.

The former couple’s 2023 statement vowed to prioritize gratitude, love, and kindness, but negotiations have reportedly grown acrimonious. Furness’s legal team is emphasizing Jackman’s current relationship status, arguing it undermines his claims to an equitable division. As the stalemate drags on, fans wonder if the actor’s real-life drama will overshadow his artistic triumphs. For Jackman, the stakes are high: balancing a career-defining theater comeback with a personal life under intense scrutiny.

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