Hugh Jackman Performing 'Greatest Showman,' Other Tunes In Philly

PHILADELPHIA – Ardmore's own Benj Pasek penned songs for the hit film "The Greatest Showman" with his writing partner Justin Paul, earning themselves a Golden Globe for the son "This Is Me." And now the movie will have another local connection, as Hugh Jackman is embarking on a world tour performing songs from the film as well as other shows and films, with Philly among his numerous stops.

Jackman announced Thursday on Twitter he is launching a world tour to perform songs from "The Greatest Showman," "Les Misérables," "The Boy From Oz," and other films and Broadway shows.

Fans can see him on the stage at the Wells Fargo Center Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Tickets to his Philly performance go on sale at 10 a.m., Dec. 7 online here.

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