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Hugh Jackman Coming To The United Center In 2019

(AP) -- Broadway and movie star Hugh Jackman will take a song and dance show on the road, making a stop in Chicago.

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

The multi-talented entertainer announced his "The Man. The Music. The Show." tour on Thursday, 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.

The tour starts in Europe, officially kicking off in Hamburg, Germany, on May 13, 2019. He will play two shows at The O2 Arena in London.

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.

Jackman will perform in Chicago at the United Center on June 21. Presale tickets are set to go on sale on Wednesday December 5.

Most tickets go on sale Dec. 7. Tickets for the MSG shows go on sale Dec. 10.

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