Hugh Jackman recently showed off his impressive skipping skills following a performance mishap at his Radio City Music Hall show “From New York, With Love.” In a video posted on Instagram, Jackman is seen showcasing his jump rope abilities with a big smile on his face.
The actor revealed that he had been training for months with his trainer, Beth Lewis, to prepare for the jump rope choreography on stage. Despite a few mistakes, Jackman had a great time performing and looks forward to doing it 21 more times.
During the debut of “From New York, with Love” at Radio City Music Hall, Jackman’s girlfriend Sutton Foster and friends Ryan Reynolds and director Shawn Levy were in attendance. Reynolds even made a surprise appearance during a Q&A session, praising Jackman’s kindness and attention to detail.
Reynolds humorously referred to Jackman as his “gotcha for life” and joked about a bit they were supposed to perform together. Jackman, in turn, expressed his gratitude for the love and support from the audience and his cast and crew.
Overall, the night was a success, filled with love, laughter, and a few glitches. Jackman is grateful for the opportunity to continue the show for 23 more performances at Radio City Music Hall.