Actor Hugh Jackman will camp the role of Houdini on Broadway.

Actor Hugh Jackman will camp the role of Houdini on Broadway.

Hugh Jackman has so enjoyed his time on Broadway that he decided to continue with a musical about the famous magician Harry Houdini.

The producers of the piece announced Wednesday that the Australian, best known for his role as Wolverine in the movie series X-Men , will be headlining this new show, which scheduled to open on Broadway during the 2013-2014 season.

The Oscar winner and six Emmy Awards, Aaron Sorkin, wrote the screenplay for production.

Another big name in the entertainment industry, the composer Stephen Schwartz, will writing music and lyrics. Mr. Schwartz, to whom we owe the musical Wicked , won three Oscars and four Grammys during his career.

The show with Hugh Jackman was the star ended Sunday after 10 weeks showing the Broadhurst Theatre. The musical has generated revenues of over $ 2 million during his final week on Broadway.

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