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1. sandy ward Says:
   August 2nd, 2006 at 22:24

   HUGH IS SOOOO MULTI-TALENTED THAT HE WILL BE ABLE TO PULL IT OF WONDERFULLY!!!

1. Em Says:
   August 3rd, 2006 at 15:47

   Hugh is absolutely wonderful, in every way. of course he'll be able to do it. and he'll still be great as wolverine.

1. Ane Hedley Says:
   August 3rd, 2006 at 19:35

   
   
   Hugh Jackman is the most talented actor we have today and with films like The Prestige and particularly The Fountain he will make a big mark on the silver screen and better scripts will follow. But he's wonderful to watch, and listen to when he is a musical. I saw Oklahoma and I was spellbound. When he starts singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' there will not be a dry eye in the the cinema - it would be awesome.
   
   He moves so easily from the stage to the silver screen in whatever roles he is required to do because of his great talent

1. Euphemelia Says:
   August 3rd, 2006 at 21:02

   I think all the straight guys out there need to get over the idea that a "real" man has to bite ears off and crap in the backyard, and never ever be able to dance or sing. Yep, there are straight guys out there who are comfortable being who they are and don't have anything to prove. Try it. You might like the freedom. I love that some poor sod yelled out from the "Boy From Oz" audience in NYC, as Hugh/Peter kissed another guy: "Don't do it, Wolverine!" Hugh laughed so hard he could hardly hide it.

1. Ellen Dweck Says:
   August 3rd, 2006 at 23:41

   "Tippy-toe?" Mr. Tyler, I don't know what production of CAROUSEL you're referring to -- it must be in some alternate universe where Billy Bigelow dances. Newsflash to the musically uninformed: He doesn't. That's be too "sissy" for a rough-and-tumbler like Billy. Your reference to "a guy named Billy Bigalow [sic]" indicates you're not exactly doing a dissertation on Rodgers & Hammerstein. Bigelow is one of the iconic characters of classic musical theatre. Methinks your enjoyment of Hugh's masterful portrayal of Wolvie has been besmirched by the power of suggestion. In no way, shape, or form does the perpetually pissed-off bruiser ever seem on the verge of kicking up his heels. Oh, and Bing Crosby was not known for his fancy footwork: crooning, yes. But not way dancing. Did someone spike your Gatorade?
   
   I think some of the confusion regarding Hugh arises from the fact that we haven't seen someone as multitalented as he in decades. His consummate skills in all areas--dramatic acting, comedic acting, action sequences, singing, dancing, you name it--defies stereotyping. And that undermines people's rock-of-Gibraltar surety and preconceived notions. Hugh is going to emerge as the biggest male star in many a moon, and I am very much looking forward to seeing everything he does, whether on stage (where I saw his BOY FROM OZ 20 times) or screen.

1. Tippy Toe Says:
   August 3rd, 2006 at 23:44

   Dear Ellen: I think you may be taking yourself too seriously.
   
   No, I'm sure of it.
   
   PS - See White Christmas for a great Bing Crosby dance number with the equally great Danny Kay.

1. Euphemelia Says:
   August 5th, 2006 at 13:47

   "I think some of the confusion regarding Hugh arises from the fact that we haven't seen someone as multitalented as he in decades. His consummate skills in all areas--dramatic acting, comedic acting, action sequences, singing, dancing, you name it--defies stereotyping. And that undermines people's rock-of-Gibraltar surety and preconceived notions."
   
   Give the lady a cigar! We've gotten so comfortable stereotyping entertainers that Jackman's versatility just boggles the mind. And it goes beyond his incredible talent; no one has anything bad to say about this guy -- everyone who works with him praises him to the skies. He's refreshingly honesty -- doesn't mind playing the fool and can laugh at himself. His humility and sincerity make other celebrities look like the big selfish, self-indulgent babies they really are.
   
   I think it's partly his personality and partly that he came to his huge success relatively late in life as a very centered person. I agree that this is the entertainer nonpareil for our times, the cavemen in the audience notwithstanding.

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