Jackman and Friedman Launch New Theatre Company

Hugh Jackman, the Tony-winning actor, and renowned producer Sonia Friedman have announced the launch of Together, a groundbreaking new theatre company aimed at creating intimate and affordable live theatre. In collaboration with acclaimed director Ian Rickson, the duo seeks to stage short runs of fully rehearsed, full-length plays, alongside readings, panel discussions, and other engaging events. With performances set to take place in small, intimate venues, Together promises to create an experience that connects actors and audiences in an elemental and powerful way.

The company is focused on embracing collaboration, ensemble work, and equal pay for actors, ensuring that every production offers an inclusive, accessible space for all involved. Central to Together’s philosophy is a celebration of the raw power of storytelling—stripping performances down to their essentials with minimal decor, and allowing the performance itself to take center stage.

Friedman and Jackman shared their vision in a joint statement, expressing their desire to foster an environment where actors, writers, and directors can experiment, take risks, and explore their craft without the pressures that often accompany the commercial theatre world. They emphasized that Together is not about stepping away from Broadway or the West End but about coexisting alongside them, supporting the wider theatre landscape.

“We have always been drawn to theatre because of its raw energy—the excitement of a first reading, the joy of stepping into an unexpected role, that sense of a shared experience,” they said. “With Ian, this company is our way of sharing those moments with audiences, making them part of our process.”

One of the unique aspects of Together will be its flexibility in performance schedules. Productions will often evolve in a spontaneous and organic way, with plays staged in repertory and adjusted to allow for growth and change over time. This approach gives the productions a freshness and vitality, offering a new experience each time.

The focus on smaller venues ensures an intimate experience, where audiences are seated just feet from the actors, creating a heightened sense of community and connection. Together aims to make theatre more accessible by keeping ticket prices affordable for a large portion of the audience, opening up the world of live performance to a wider and more diverse group of people.

For Jackman, whose impressive stage career includes roles in The Boy from Oz, The Music Man, and The River, Together is an exciting new chapter in his ongoing dedication to the theatre. His extensive film career, which includes Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, and the X-Men series, has made him a household name, but his love for theatre remains at the core of his artistic journey. Similarly, Sonia Friedman, one of the most influential figures in the theatre world, is known for her successful productions of The Ferryman, The Book of Mormon, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

By creating Together, Jackman and Friedman hope to go back to basics—rediscovering the essence of live theatre in its simplest and most thrilling form. Their work with Ian Rickson will undoubtedly help shape a new wave of theatre that celebrates collaboration, community, and, most importantly, the power of storytelling.

As they embark on this new venture, Together will undoubtedly become a significant force in the theatrical world, offering audiences the chance to experience performances in a way that feels fresh, intimate, and alive. To learn more about the new company and its upcoming productions, visit TogetherTheatre.com.