Odds & Ends: Watch The River's Hugh Jackman Strip, Sutton Foster & Christian Borle Team Up & More

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today.

Watch Hugh Jackman Strip
Hugh Jackman stopped by LIVE with Kelly and Michael on October 22, we presume to promote his upcoming star turn in The River, which begins previews on October 31 at Broadway's Circle in the Square. Somehow he ended up playing a game that involved him taking his clothes off, which we've helpfully put video of below. You're welcome. Wonder if the Tony winner would consider headlining the Magic Mike musical?



Sutton Foster, Christian Borle & More Team Up
Great White Way favorites including Sutton Foster, Christian Borle, Laura Osnes, Hugh Panaro, Taylor Richardson, John Bolton and Julia Murney will join forces for the cabaret benefit Best In Shows. The event, in aid of the Humane Society of New York, will take place on November 9 at New World Stages, hosted and with music direction by Seth Rudetsky. There will also be some surprise two and four-legged guests…

Topher Grace Tapped for a Tuner
Topher Grace is working on a movie musical titled One Shot! According to Showbiz 411, the That '70s Show star will play a failed Main Stem alum who now stage manages productions. Apparently the film will be filled with musical numbers. We’re intrigued.

Andrew Keenan-Bolger & Kate Wetherhead are Authors
Broadway alums Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Kate Wetherhead have written a children’s novel! Using musical theater as a backdrop, Jack & Louisa: Act 1 tells the tale of a friendship and is inspired by their web series Submissions Only. Check out the pair talking about the project below.