Hugh Jackman offers a few words of support to fellow out-of-work actors on Broadway in New York City

Hugh Jackman offers a few words of support to out-of-work actors on Broadway in New York City

He’s one of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

And on Thursday, Hugh Jackman offered a few words of support to out-of-work actors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly those on Broadway in New York City.

In a post to Instagram, the X-Men star, 52, reminded performers not to give up when times were tough and to keep practicing their craft. 

‘Practice, practice, practice’: Hugh Jackman (pictured), 52, has offered a few words of support to out-of-work actors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly those on Broadway in New York City

‘As the Governor said… “New York City is not New York without Broadway”,’ the father-of-two captioned the post.

‘And, in the meantime – practice, practice, practice.’ 

And Hugh’s words of encouragement seemed to be a hit with fans, with many reacting positively and labelling him as the ‘greatest showman’ ever. 

‘Can’t wait for the day when we can all see you back on Broadway! After all Broadway isn’t Broadway without you,’ one wrote, before another added: ‘Thank you for not giving up!’

'As the Governor said... "New York City is not New York without Broadway",' the father-of-two captioned the post

‘As the Governor said… “New York City is not New York without Broadway”,’ the father-of-two captioned the post

The Hollywood heartthrob’s post was in light of New York governor Andrew Cumo declaring New York ‘must bring arts and culture back to life’ to recover from the virus pandemic. 

‘Without that activity and attraction, cities lose much of their appeal. What is a city without social, cultural and creative synergies?’ he said on Tuesday, New York Times reported.

‘New York City is not New York without Broadway.’ 

Supporting his own! The X-Men star's post was in light of New York governor Andrew Cumo declaring New York 'must bring arts and culture back to life' to recover from the pandemic

Supporting his own! The X-Men star’s post was in light of New York governor Andrew Cumo declaring New York ‘must bring arts and culture back to life’ to recover from the pandemic

The musical theater star, who drew acclaim for his performance in the film of Les MIserables, was meant to return to Broadway last year in a revival of The Music Man.

Although the COVID-19 lockdowns shut down the New York theater scene, the marquee for his show still went up at the Winter Garden Theater in September.

He is co-starring with fellow Tony winner Sutton Foster in the production, which is now slated to open February 2022, with previews starting this coming December. 

Love for the stage! The musical theater star, who drew acclaim for his performance in the film of Les MIserables, was meant to return to Broadway last year in a revival of The Music Man (pictured)

Love for the stage! The musical theater star, who drew acclaim for his performance in the film of Les MIserables, was meant to return to Broadway last year in a revival of The Music Man (pictured)