By Jason Chester for MailOnline
Published: 15:54 BST, 8 May 2019 | Updated: 15:54 BST, 8 May 2019
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Hugh Jackman brought his own brand of Hollywood glamour to Glasgow on Tuesday evening with the launch of his new retrospective musical, The Man. The Music. The Show.
The Australian actor began what will be a mammoth 92 date world tour in the Scottish city, where a packed SSE Hyrdo was entertained with songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables and The Boy From Oz.
The musical also included an appearance from Greatest Showman Bearded Lady Keala Settle, who surprised concert goers with a rendition of hit This Is Me.
Centre stage: Hugh Jackman brought his own brand of Hollywood glamour to Glasgow on Tuesday evening with the launch of his new retrospective musical, The Man. The Music. The Show
Fans gave an energetic Jackman and his 70 cast and crew members - among them a live orchestra - a standing ovation following a hugely successful opening night.
Taking to Twitter, one impressed audience member raved: 'BEST NIGHT EVER!! show A...MA....ZING! Hugh is the greatest showman. To all who have tickets for future shows, Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy xx'
Others praised the star for employing local talent to fill his backing cast, which included impressive American actress and singer Keala Settle.
Popular: The Australian actor began what will be a mammoth 87 date world tour in the Scottish city, where a packed SSE Hyrdo was entertained with songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables and The Boy From Oz
High praise: Fans expressed their appreciation for Jackman's new show following his opening night performance on Tuesday evening
Referencing her inclusion, another wrote: 'An absolutely stonking night @RealHughJackman
