Imperial Theatre, NY

The crowd of emerging 'opening night' audience members swells.

Imperial Theatre, NY

The larger-than-life Hugh Jackman billboard matches the character he potrays.

Imperial Theatre - NY

The throng dominating the streets intensifies, only moving to make room for exiting celebraties.

Deborra-Lee Furness

The glamorous first-lady of the evening

Hugh Jackman

Graciously signing for all the jubilant fans