Hugh Jackman recently made “a million dreams” come true for some very lucky moviegoers. The “Greatest Showman” star surprised fans at a sing-along screening of his hit movie musical—and, as he later revealed, his efforts to be inconspicuous would never be enough for those who instantly recognized his voice.
In the video, Jackman can be seen singing along to “The Greatest Show,” the first song his character P.T. Barnum sings in the movie. “Wanted to experience the singalong too! So I snuck in the back of the theatre,” he tweeted. “Then I got busted.” The video, which was shared on his official Twitter and Instagram, has been viewed more than half a million times and has left many people wishing that they had been in attendance.
Wanted to experience the singalong too! So I snuck in the back of the theatre. Then I got busted. @GreatestShowman pic.twitter.com/T0ELsGPACE
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) April 20, 2018
While the movie originally opened to mixed reviews, according to Entertainment Weekly, the popular soundtrack eventually helped attract a loyal following. Just weeks after the film premiered in December, select theaters announced they would be doing sing-along showings of the musical. The soundtrack from songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul later went platinum, which Jackman celebrated on social media.
Jackman isn’t the first “Greatest Showman” actor to crash a sing-along screening of the film. In January, Zendaya, Keala Settle and other cast members attended a showing at AMC Theatres. The “This Is Me” singer posted a photo of the crew together, tweeting, “Reunited……and, goddammit, it feels so good.”
@zendaya @mishayyyy @_bettinalpz @taylorjjames @jhuds86 @visualprostitute @greg_wells @beckdiva @greatestshowman THIS. Reunited……and, goddammit, it feels so good. #singalong @AMCTheatres pic.twitter.com/WGBXqCPImY
— Keala Settle (@kealasettle) January 15, 2018
The movie was released on DVD last week.
See how social media reacted to Jackman’s surprise below:
Social Media Reacts to Hugh Jackman Surprising “Greatest Showman” Fans During Sing-Along Movie
I would have DIED if @RealHughJackman was at my singalong!!!! @GreatestShowman ❤️ #dreamcometrue https://t.co/PMryKqTaY6
— Julie Brunson (@JulieMFarrow) April 20, 2018
Omg! This would be my dream! https://t.co/CoZmGouUVw
— Linda Griekspoor (@lingriek) April 20, 2018
as a super-fan of the @GreatestShowman, I can confidently say I would have passed out if I spotted frickin’ @RealHughJackman behind me SINGING ALONG in the theater ✨ https://t.co/WHaUO5yMmx
— Savannah Grimm (@savvygrimm) April 20, 2018
I just really like the fact that He, as an actor, unashamedly enjoys his own work.
It's a rare thing in this racket. Must be lovely, @RealHughJackman . https://t.co/aagi4Jo5kx— Charlie de Melo (@CharlieDemelo) April 20, 2018
I wish I had been there ✨ https://t.co/Q1lhZtGK9w
— とりにく (@Tori29nana) April 20, 2018
This makes my heart so happy https://t.co/41LD9WvFuH
— Rachel Rae (@rachaechae11) April 20, 2018
MY SHOWMAN pic.twitter.com/cNaOEDZW6B
— over hand (@over1994hand) April 20, 2018
listen, we must protect hugh jackman at all costs. https://t.co/06yJ2YEfAp
— incorrect marvel (@incorrectmarvel) April 20, 2018
we don't deserve this man https://t.co/qBbWLanvAD
— celia* (@biziomobrici) April 20, 2018
And this is why I love Hugh Jackman https://t.co/KatOQ2eFNG
— Emily Fairbairn (@emilykatefairb) April 20, 2018
What are your thoughts on the video of Hugh Jackman surprising “Greatest Showman” fans at a sing-along screening of the movie? Do you like the hit movie musical? Sound off in the comments section below!
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