A quarter of a century ago, a young man named Hugh Jackman starred in a production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! during its original run in London’s acclaimed National Theater before it moved to the West End. Fans will have a chance to watch this legendary performance in theaters worldwide for two days only — July 16 and July 19 — to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show’s 1998 season and the 80th anniversary of the beloved musical.
In 1998, Jackman was a bright new star of the stage. This was two years before he’d assume the role of Wolverine in 2000’s X-Men but even in his early days as Curly, Jackman helped catapult the show’s run into the record books. This performance is widely considered to be the role that helped Jackman stand out and start on his path toward superstardom.
