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Hugh Jackman praises ‘Music Man’ understudy for stepping into lead role last minute

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“The Music Man” swung into high gear last Thursday thanks to one “swing actor.”Two-time Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman took a few moments out of Thursday’s preview to thank his co-star for the evening, and got a little “emotional” while doing so.Jackman, 53, plays charming con artist Harold Hill in Meredith Wilson’s ragtime musical, opposite Sutton Foster, 46, as do-gooder piano teacher Marian.But when Foster, 46, became suddenly unavailable for the show’s fourth preview, understudy Kathy Voytko stepped up with fewer than eight hours notice, Jackman revealed during a post-show speech in which he thanked many of the show’s swing actors.Swing actors may learn half-a-dozen or more roles so that they can substitute at a moment’s notice..

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