Hugh Jackman to embark on world tour

Hugh Jackman will launch his first ever world tour next year, performing at arenas mostly reserved for pop, rock and rap stars.

Hugh Jackman arrives at the Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. [Photo: AP]

The multi-talented entertainer announced his "The Man. The Music. The Show." tour on Thursday, (29 NOV. 2018) which will feature Jackman singing songs from "The Greatest Showman," ''Les Miserables" and Broadway musicals, among other selections. He will be accompanied by a live orchestra.

Hugh Jackman accepts the Hollywood actor award for "The Front Runner" at the Hollywood Film Awards on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. [Photo: AP]

The tour starts in Europe, officially kicking off in Hamburg, Germany, on May 13. He will play two shows at The O2 Arena in London.

Hugh Jackman, winner of the Hollywood actor award for "The Front Runner" poses in the press room at the Hollywood Film Awards on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. [Photo: AP]

The North American leg begins June 18 in Houston and he will perform twice at both New York's Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl.