HUGH JACKMAN
/ the man, the music the show
Following on from his world-wide success in musical films such as Les Misérables and The Greatest Showman The Man. The Music. The Show. is a high-energy arena production starring Hugh Jackman, blending Broadway hits, film classics, and personal favorites into a dynamic musical journey. Performing with a fully live orchestra and dancers, Hugh showcases hits from the stage and screen in a musical extravaganza cementing himself firmly as ‘The Greatest Showman’. Jackman performs with trademark charisma and emotional range — turning each stop on the global tour into an intimate yet spectacular event. Directed with theatrical flair includes dancers, and backup vocalists, the show pairs heartfelt storytelling with major stagecraft, including high-end lighting and large-scale video projections that elevate the concert into a full-blown immersive experience.
As part of the video design team working in collaboration with 4U2C Johnny Ranger contributed to the creation and conception of immersive video projections working in collaborations with artistic director Matthew Brushett, supervising a team of filmakers, animators and editors. Participating in the integration of content on site during stage rehearsals.that supported the show’s theatrical pacing and visual storytelling. His role involved translating musical and emotional cues into dynamic scenic environments that responded to Jackman’s presence on stage — from elegant backdrops and cinematic transitions to rhythmic accents aligned with choreography and lighting. The projection work was designed to amplify without overwhelming, bringing cohesion and spectacle to the production while allowing the performer’s charisma and narrative to remain front and center.
Opening show England Touring worlwide ———————————————————————————
a 4U2C project
Johnny Ranger’s role:
-Co-Projection design Conception with Fred Caron
-Directing creative teams of motion designers & cinematographers
-Editing & compositing
-Directing integration on site with artistic director Matthew Brushett & Olivier Goulet
See full credit list below
Projection design credits
A 4U2C project
Creative Direction / Olivier Goulet
Co-Conception video design / Johnny Ranger & Fred Caron
Video shoot direction / Johnny Ranger
Lead Art Director and motion designer / Matthew Brushett
Motion Design contributions / El toro
Cinematographer / Jean-François Gratton
Shooting Production / Shoot Studio
Integration on site / Johnny Ranger, Matthew Brushett, Olivier Goulet
Producer / Hugues Monfroy
Stage Credits:
Creative + Show Director Warren Carlyle
Associate Director Sara Edwards
Choreographer Ashley Warren
Tour Director Dan McGee
Production Manager David Wright
Musical Supervisor Patrick Vaccariello
Lighting Design Patrick Woodroffe
WBD Costume Design Roger Kirk + Michael Sharp
Sound Design Colin Pink
Video Content Designer Olivier Goulet, 4U2C + Sam Pattison,
Treatment Staging Supplier Brilliant Stages CAD Engineer Malcolm Birkett
Photography OMS Productions and Kevin Mazur