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Hugh Jackman Salutes Dublin Crowds as Song Sung Blue Sets Ireland Release

Craig Brewer's biographical musical showcases live vocals by its leads with Neil Diamond's blessing.

Overview

  • Jackman praised Dublin audiences as the best he has performed for, recalling his 2019 3Arena show.
  • Song Sung Blue opens in Irish cinemas on 1 January, following recent promotional stops by the cast and director.
  • Director Craig Brewer adapts Greg Kohs’s 2008 documentary about Milwaukee couple Mike and Claire Sardina and their Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
  • Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson sing together live in many concert scenes, describing initial nerves that quickly gave way to an easy musical connection.
  • Neil Diamond endorsed the film and licensed his catalog, and Hudson’s performance has drawn awards attention with a Golden Globes nomination.