Hugh Jackman one-man show struggles amid divorce drama as his latest stage production in New York City sees low ticket sales, leading to significant price cuts. The show’s disappointing turnout comes at a time when Jackman is facing renewed public scrutiny over his very public separation from his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness.
Ticket Sales Decline Forces Price Reductions
Despite his widespread appeal and status as a Tony-winning performer, Hugh Jackman’s return to the New York stage with From New York With Love has not met expectations. Scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Radio City Music Hall, the event has struggled to fill seats, pushing showrunners to implement aggressive ticket price cuts to stimulate interest from potential theatergoers. Regular seats for the Friday performance have dropped to $98, while Saturday’s matinee tickets are available from just $60—a steep discount compared to premium seat prices for shows by celebrities like Paul Simon at nearby venues such as Beacon Theatre.
The production itself, which debuted in January, is confirmed for eight more performances that will extend through July, August, September, and October. Despite the sluggish sales, organizers plan to continue as scheduled, hoping that future interest may pick up.
Divorce Filing Overshadows Broadway Run
Adding to the tension surrounding Jackman’s run, Deborra-Lee Furness, his partner of nearly thirty years, recently filed for divorce. Although the separation was initially announced in 2023 as a mutual effort to focus on “individual growth,” reports indicate that the filing at the end of May was uncontested and all significant issues were resolved beforehand. Sources have suggested that Furness was content with the terms of their agreement, including a substantial spousal support arrangement.
“A settlement was reached that Deborra is pleased with, which includes a handsome spousal support payment,”
a source told the Daily Mail about the former couple.
“There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement, but in the end, [Deborra] got what she believed she deserved. Both are coming out of this financially secure,”
they added.
Deborra-Lee Furness Speaks Out On Separation
Although the divorce has reportedly proceeded without major disputes, Furness eventually made a public statement that seemed to cast Jackman in an unfavorable light. She discussed the difficult process of moving on after feeling betrayed, and described it as a significant personal challenge. In her remarks, the actress focused on the importance of maintaining one’s values and integrity during periods of personal upheaval.
“It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values, and boundaries is liberation and freedom,”
she added. Elsewhere, Furness commented,
“none of this is personal and that we are all on”
our individual journeys. She continued,
“I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random,”
she further remarked.
“We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves…I remain grateful.”
Jackman Reportedly Disappointed By Ex-Wife’s Remarks
Shortly after Furness’s remarks became public, sources close to Hugh Jackman indicated he was unsettled by her statements. According to acquaintances of the actor, Jackman had expected that neither of them would speak negatively about the other in public forums or the media.
The insider also claimed that the Broadway star has
“an unwritten understanding that she would not trash him to the press,”
which her statement seemingly broke.
Rumors have started to circulate that, following their split, Furness has received numerous proposals to publish a book detailing the private aspects of her marriage with Jackman, adding further intensity to the public’s curiosity about their relationship and its breakdown.
Speculation Mounts About Possible Tell-All Memoir
Industry observers believe that any future book by Furness would present her insights about her life with Hugh Jackman, potentially sharing perspectives not previously disclosed. It remains uncertain, however, if she intends to write or release any such memoir. Reports indicate she is reluctant to divulge personal details, especially given her satisfaction with the terms of their divorce and the absence of financial motivation to capitalize on her story.
“The truth about what it was like behind closed doors with Hugh,”
is believed to be a focus of the offers. For now, those close to Furness say she continues to remain quiet.
“She doesn’t need the money as she’s been very well taken care of in the divorce,”
an insider shared.
The ongoing attention on Jackman’s Broadway venture, combined with sustained interest in the couple’s personal affairs, ensures that both the actor and his estranged wife remain in the spotlight for the foreseeable future. As Jackman’s one-man show continues its run into the fall, time will reveal whether renewed public curiosity might reverse its fortunes or whether personal headlines will continue to overshadow his return to the stage.
