Advertisement
trendingNowenglish1143888

Hugh Jackman to receive Tony award for theatre achievements

Hugh Jackman is set to receive an honorary Tony award for his outstanding theatre achievements and fundraising efforts.

New York: Actor Hugh Jackman is set to receive an honorary Tony award for his outstanding theatre achievements and fundraising efforts.
The actor raised more than $857,740 for Broadway Cares by auctioning off his undershirts after each gig. He also set the record of highest weekly earnings with his show grossing over $2 million in its final week at the Shubert Organisation theatre company, reports a website.
Stage veteran Bernadette Peters will also be presented with a special accolade. The ceremony will take place here June 10 and will be hosted by comedian Neil Patrick Harris. IANS