Overview

• Jackman’s set spanned show tunes from The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables and The Music Man alongside covers of Neil Diamond, Peter Allen, Frank Sinatra and a bespoke John Denver tribute
• The actor turned a past audition crack during “Stars” into a highlight by revisiting both “Stars” and “Valjean’s Soliloquy” to illustrate his journey
• Conductor Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra kicked off the evening and joined Jackman with 18 Youth Orchestra Los Angeles musicians on signature numbers
• A fireworks finale capped the performance after the concert raised $2.6 million for LA Phil’s learning and community programs, including support for YOLA
• Jackman’s next ventures include starring in the film Song Sung Blue with Kate Hudson and co-owning Australia’s SailGP champions alongside Ryan Reynolds