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Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sutton Foster's pal dishes on her relationship with Hugh Jackman after Deborra-Lee Furness broke 'secret agreement' with actor
Sutton Foster is 'happy' despite her boyfriend Hugh Jackman being accused of 'betrayal' by his estranged wife. On Sunday, the Broadway star, 50, made her first public appearance since Deborra-Lee Furness, 69, filed for divorce from Jackman. Walking the red carpet at the annual Drama Desk Awards in New York, Foster clearly wanted to avoid any personal talk and awkwardly dodged questions concerning her romance with the 56-year-old actor. However, Michael Urie, who played Foster's on-stage lover in Broadway production Once Upon a Mattress, gave details on the new relationship in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail. Urie, 44, said: 'I mean, she's my colleague and my friend, and I love her and I know that she's a really great person and she surrounds herself with really good people, like, all the time.' Directly addressing Foster's romance with Jackman, with whom she went public in January, Urie continued: 'I believe in her and I believe that she's happy.' When asked if he believes the pair are a good match, Urie said: 'They seem great. I love him. He's cool. He's very cool. He came around and saw the show.' Urie, who is in a relationship with Ryan Spahn, added that Foster and Jackman are so compatible that he thinks they should team up on Broadway. The actor said: 'I say they should do Much Ado About Nothing. That would be amazing. They would be amazing in that together.' The Shakespeare play is notably centered around two couples who fall in love despite the challenges put in front of them. Controversy started to swirl around Jackman when, in September 2023 he and Furness announced their separation after 27 years of marriage. Rumors soon followed that the actor had already jumped into a new relationship with his The Music Man co-star, Foster. At Sunday's awards ceremony, Foster had been nominated for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for her role in Once Upon A Mattress, but she lost out to Jasmine Amy Rogers from Boop! The Musical and Audra McDonald from Gypsy. Urie continued: 'Playing her prince, getting to be a leading man is a complete dream. She made me better. Every night was different. We played, we were like kids, but I got to grow up before your eyes. It was a dream. I didn't want it to end.' When asked if the play could return, he added: 'Maybe! Who knows. I would do that show with [Foster] in a barn. I don't care where we go. I would go anywhere with her.' Foster is currently on a solo tour promoting her music while Jackman has his own solo show at Radio City Music Hall and is currently wrapping up his off-Broadway play, Sexual Misconduct Of The Middle Classes. On Friday, Jackman was spotted in public for the first time since Furness gave a blistering interview about her feelings of 'betrayal' to the Daily Mail. Despite the comments the actor seemed in high spirits and showed off a big smile as he signed autographs and took photos with fans. The appearance came two days after Furness opened up about her 'traumatic journey of betrayal' in the wake of her divorce filing last month. Furness said: 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,' she said. 'It's a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.' She continued: 'This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose. 'It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom.' She concluded her statement by adding the 'one thing' she has learned, which is 'that none of this is personal.' Jackman is yet to release his own statement on the split, but a source told the Daily Mail that he has been left 'extremely disappointed' by Furness's words as he believed they had an 'understanding' that they would not publicly trash one another. The insider said: 'There was no stipulation that she could not address this but there was an unwritten understanding that she would not trash him to the press. 'She got around this by not naming him - instead focusing on how she felt.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hugh Jackman, George Clooney, Nick Jonas, and more actors are heading to the theatre to show off their acting chops
You've seen them on the silver screen, on TV shows and even in series on OTT, but now several Hollywood celebrities are heading to the theatre. From actors like George Clooney, who made his Broadway debut at 64, to singer-actor Nick Jonas taking the stage after a long break post his childhood soiree, and even actor Hugh Jackman, who is producing and acting in an off-Broadway production, these actors are reaching out to their fans in a new way. Even award-winning actor Denzel Washington has debuted on Broadway with a Shakespearean play alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. We look at 7 such actors, who are returning to the theatre and exploring new forms of acting to keep their skills sharp this year: Hugh Jackman A post shared by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) Actor Hugh Jackman is no stranger to the theatre and musicals, both on the big screen and on stage. He is starring in an off-Broadway production of Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes. The play is written by Hannah Moscovitch and explores the complexities of power, consent, and narrative control in the wake of the #MeToo movement. Hugh plays the role of Jon, a college professor who becomes entangled with a student. It premiered at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York (USA) on April 28 and will run till June 18. The actor made his Broadway debut with a play titled Good Night, and Good Luck on Thursday, April 3 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. It's directed by David Crome and stars Clark Gregg, Glenn Fleshler, Carter Hudson and Ilana Glazer. The actor who usually proudly flaunts his silver hair has dyed it even though 'my wife is going to hate it because nothing makes you look older than when an older guy dyes his hair,' he said, adding, 'My kids are going to just laugh at me nonstop." This play is a stage adaptation of the 2005 movie about CBS news journalist Edward R. Murrow's legendary 1954 exposé on Senator Joseph McCarthy. A post shared by The Jamie Lloyd Company (@jamielloydco) The Marvel actor, who shot to fame as the mischievous Norse God Loki, had reunited with his Marvel universe costar Hayley Atwell. The duo can be seen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, dancing and singing their hearts out for director Jamie Lloyd's production of Shakespeare's romcom, Much Ado About Nothing. The 44-year-old is playing Benedick, but this isn't his first time playing a Shakespearean role as he essayed Coriolanus on stage in 2014, and Prince Hal in BBC's adaptation of The Hollow Crown. He said, 'If I had good fortune, I'd love to play Shakespeare for the rest of my life. I really love doing it. The plays are so deep, and they contain such wisdom about being alive.' A post shared by The Jamie Lloyd Company (@jamielloydco) For Hayley Atwell, 'Theatre does for me what church can do for many people. I still really feel that.' The actor can be seen as Beatrice, dancing and singing her heart out in Shakespeare's romcom, Much Ado About Nothing. It is in production at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London till April 5. The 42-year-old, who plays the lead in Agent Carter stars opposite Tom Hiddleston, who is also a Marvel alum. A post shared by Playbill (@playbill) The singer-actor will soon be seen on Broadway, starring in Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years. Director Whitney White is helming it and Nick will be performing opposite Adrienne Warren in the play's first-ever Broadway production. The play will run from April 16 to June 22 at the Hudson Theatre in New York City, USA. The actor is playing the lead in Othello, a remake of the Shakespeare play. 'It's the most excited I've been this century,' Washington said, adding, 'Seriously. I haven't been this excited about anything I've done as I am about this.' The plot revolves around Othello, a military commander who is convinced his wife has been unfaithful by his ensign, Iago. The actor takes the stage as Iago, an ambitious lieutenant and masterful manipulator in Shakespearean play Othello. He stars alongside actor Denzel Washington, who is in the titular role. The play has been reimagined in modern with two soldiers who suffer from PTSD. The production at the Barrymore Theatre is now Broadway's top-grossing play of all time, generating $2.8 million with eight preview performances.
The Province
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Vancouver theatre: Here are the six best plays to see in June
The summer theatre season kicks off this month with Bard on the Beach, Theatre Under the Stars and more Jennifer Lines as Beatrice and Sheldon Elter as Benedick in Bard on the Beach's Much Ado About Nothing. Photo by Emily Cooper / Bard on the Beach Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Ah, June. Summer sunshine (maybe) and summer theatre. Musicals, comedies, more musicals and comedies, and a few outliers. June in Vancouver means Bard on the Beach — three shows this year are comedies. And Theatre Under the Stars — two musicals. And the Arts Club's summer musical. Funnyman Colin Mochrie at the Improv Centre. Theatre in the Country's musical. A post-apocalyptic musical from Renegade Arts. An embarrassment of musical and comic riches. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Here are my picks for June: Hayley Sullivan and Kyla Ward in An Ideal Husband. Photo by Amber Lewis An Ideal Husband When: To June 22 Where: Jericho Arts Centre Tickets & Info: $15-$35 at No one is funnier than Oscar Wilde, who here applies his incomparable wit to a fin de siècle tale of political scandal and blackmail. The kind of material the Vancouver Playhouse would once have produced now frequently gets done, and done well, by United Players. Starring Hayley Sullivan, Cat Smith and Chris Cope. After 11 seasons at the Shaw Festival, d irector Moya O'Connell knows the period style. Haus of Yolo When: June 5-15 Where: York Theatre Tickets & Info: From $29 at From New Zealand's The Dust Palace, The Cultch's season-ender features acrobats creating their own costumes onstage in real time: 'from sewing machine to circus routine.' In this 'anti-cabaret cabaret,' the show's four performers take turns playing the designer and the Sexy Meat Puppets who wear the clothes and do the routines. One reviewer described it as a celebration of 'the half-naked body in the tiniest leotards I have ever seen.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When: June 10-Sept. 20 Where: Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park Tickets & Info: From $35 at Bard on the Beach opens its season with one of Shakespeare's finest romantic comedies, featuring witty lovers Beatrice and Benedick. A couple of Bard veterans, the divine Jennifer Lines as Beatrice and hilarious Scott Bellis as goofy Constable Dogberry, make this a guaranteed winner. I don't know about the 'additional text by Canadian playwright Erin Shields' to enhance the near-serious subplot. But director Johnna Wright has a good track record with Bard comedies. Rachel Drance stars in Waitress. Photo by Moonrider Productions Waitress When: June 12-Aug. 3 Where: Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage Tickets & Info: From $39 at Local TV star Rachel Drance (The Flash, Virgin River) plays a pregnant small-town waitress in a bad marriage whose pie-baking skills save her. Warning: Extramarital sex! Adapted from the 2007 movie, the stage play has music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles and an A-list supporting cast including Ben Elliott, Josh Epstein, Jennie Neumann and Tom Pickett. The Arts Club's Ashlie Corcoran directs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. eWorld Theatre presents the documentary production Eyes of the Beast. Photo by Sewari Campillo Eyes of the Beast When: June 18-22 Where: SFU Goldcorp Centre Tickets & Info: $5-$50 at Neither musical nor comedy, this Neworld Theatre documentary production partners with Victoria's Climate Disaster Project and SFU students to share the stories of Canadians who have lived through climate change disasters, and help individuals and communities cope. Created by Sebastien Archibald, Gavan Cheema and Kelsey Kanatan Wavey, and directed by Chelsea Haberlin with a facilitated talkback after each performance. Madeleine Suddaby as Paulette and Abby Woodhouse as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Photo by Emily Cooper Legally Blonde When: June 29-Aug. 16 Where: Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park Tickets & Info: $35-$69 at When I reviewed Theatre Under the Stars' production of Legally Blonde: The Musical in 2012, I called it sexist, silly and riddled with stereotypes. But also funny, clever and utterly delightful. Malibu princess Elle wreaks havoc at Harvard Law School (as if they don't have enough troubles right now). With Abby Woodhouse as Elle, Madeleine Suddaby as Paulette, and Peter Jorgensen as Professor Callahan. Jayme Armstrong directs. Read More Sports Junior Hockey Vancouver Whitecaps News Local News
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denzel Washington Appears to Fight Back Against Pushy Cannes Photographer and Yells ‘Stop!' During Tense Red Carpet Moment
Things seemingly got tense between Denzel Washington and a pushy photographer on the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest.' The actor headlines the movie, his fifth collaboration with Lee, and appeared at Cannes for the first time since 1993's 'Much Ado About Nothing' brought him to the festival. Video from the carpet shared by the New York Post sees the two-time Oscar winner pointing his finger at a photographer and shouting at him to 'stop.' As Washington approaches, the photographer is seen trying to laugh off the confrontation and he puts his hands around the actor's arm. Washington pulls himself away and again tells the photographer to stop. The photographers at Cannes are known to be shouty as they vie for stars' attention. More from Variety Daisy Ridley's 'Young Woman and the Sea' Among 30 Projects to Shoot in Bulgaria in Two Years: 'That Was the Start of a Good Relationship With Disney' Japanese Producers Call for Safety Investigation After Cannes Falling Palm Tree Accident Julia Ducournau's 'Titane' Follow-Up 'Alpha' Gets Thunderous 11.5-Minute Cannes Ovation After Premiere Sees Attendee Carried Out on Stretcher Variety has reached out to Washington's representative for comment. Washington's night rebounded once the 'Highest 2 Lowest' premiere began. The actor was awarded a surprise Honorary Palme d'Or by Lee before the screening started. Cannes festival director Thierry Fremaux also introduced a montage of Washington's films — including 'Malcolm X' and 'Mo Better Blues,' both directed by Lee — as well as his Oscar-winning performances in 'Glory' and 'Training Day.' 'Highest 2 Lowest' got a strong reaction in Cannes. The movie earned a 5.5-minute standing ovation and was praised by Variety's critic Peter Debruge, who wrote in his review: 'It's a film whose sensational third act more than justifies what might have seemed an unnecessary update.' Directed by Lee, 'Highest 2 Lowest' is an English-language remake of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film 'High and Low.' Lee's reimagining is set in modern day New York and stars Washington as a music mogul tied up in a life-or-death ransom plot. 'Highest 2 Lowest' will be released in theaters Aug. 22 and stream on Apple TV+ starting Sept. 5. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Time Out
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
About The Deep Blue Sea
TAMSIN GREIG stars in Terence Rattigan's 1950's study of obsession and the destructive power of love in a new production originally presented at the Theatre Royal Bath. When you're stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea, the deep blue sea can sometimes look very inviting. In this powerful drama of passion versus loyalty, Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is floundering in the closing stages of a hopeless affair. Freddie Page, her lover, a handsome but shallow ex-Battle of Britain pilot, is out of his depth in their relationship, overwhelmed by the strength of an emotion he is incapable of reciprocating… Olivier Award winner Tamsin Greig has been one of the country's best-loved stage and screen actresses in a career spanning four decades. She won the Olivier for Best Actress in 2007 for Much Ado About Nothing and has been nominated for The Little Dog Laughed and Women on the Verge of a Breakdown. The cast includes Tony Award nominee Finbar Lynch (Not About Nightingales, National Theatre, Girl From The North Country, Noel Coward Theatre). Director Lindsay Posner's recent highly acclaimed productions include the West End transfer of Noises Off and A View From The Bridge starring Dominic West. Hide
