Hugh Jackman IS the greatest showman at the BRITs on “The Greatest Show” live

2019 Brit Awards: Hugh Jackman Opens With 'The Greatest Show ...
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When searching for someone versatile, superhero Hugh Jackman consistently delivers, as demonstrated by his remarkable rendition of "The Greatest Show" at the BRIT Awards. The film star displayed his exceptional vocal talent on the signature track from The Greatest Showman musical, captivating viewers completely.

Event planners delighted attendees with a spectacular stage production, featuring numerous exquisite cabaret dancers initiating the number before Jackman's entrance. Wearing a flawless silver ensemble, the star effortlessly commanded attention with his powerful delivery.

Despite earning his living through acting, the Australian performer possesses impressive vocal abilities, evident in the video below that has garnered 22 million views.

Jackman began with a powerful, masculine vocal verse, then transitioned to showcase his ability to reach tenor heights. Credit also belongs to the background singers who performed the primary hook of the musical hit, with the chorus delivering excellently.

Admirers filled the comment section with praise for the Australian performer, noting: "You can clearly see he's actually singing, not lip syncing, and that's what I appreciate about Hugh Jackman," and "I love how sincerely happy Hugh appears while performing. It seems authentic and natural. He's very gifted and enjoys his profession."

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Jackman is recognized for his capacity to perform impressively in live settings, apparent in his engaging presentation of "Gaston" from Beauty and the Beast below.

"The Greatest Show" serves as the introduction track from the soundtrack of Jackman's 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman. Though not released among the two official singles from the album, in today's digital era, this didn't prevent its success. The song became so beloved by online fans that it reached position 18 on the UK Singles Year-end chart in 2018.

Jackman recorded his vocal segments for the soundtrack during a ten-week intensive dance practice period before filming The Greatest Showman. The performer discussed this process with Variety, stating: "Vocally, sometimes you experience those 'I can achieve anything' days, and the next day you're at 80%, so when feeling excellent, we would simply visit the studio and record."

He further stated, "There are several parts where I sing notes I've never attempted. I couldn't have accomplished that live."

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