The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Hugh Jackman | Winter Blunderland
Dec 19, 2025
Hugh Jackman, the award-winning star of Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman, joins Stephen Colbert to discuss his new film, Song Sung Blue. The two bond over their love for Neil Diamond's music, as Jackman shares how it influenced him growing up. He also explains the origins of his theater company, Together, aiming to make affordable productions accessible. Expect laughs as Jackman surprises with a playful rendition of 'Sweet Caroline'! Don't miss the heartfelt insights and holiday cheer as his film hits theaters on Christmas Day.
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Accessible Theater Startup
- Hugh Jackman started Together, a theater company offering affordable, intimate productions with many free or low-cost tickets.
- He programs short rep runs to keep performances accessible and relaxed for audiences and actors.
Designing For Theater Accessibility
- Jackman models theater accessibility by limiting performance frequency and simplifying production to focus on actors and text.
- This approach reduces barriers and recreates the communal, affordable theater experience he grew up with.
Memorable Movie Hair Stories
- Hugh Jackman showed Stephen Colbert a viral sneak peek of him as a grizzled Robin Hood and joked about memorable hair and wigs from past roles.
- He described hair experiences like having extensions woven in and shaving his head for roles as liberating moments.