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Dec. 23, 2013 / 11:43 PM

Hugh Jackman drops out of Broadway's 'Houdini' musical

Australian cast member Hugh Jackman attends the premiere of the motion picture crime thriller "Prisoners" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) in Beverly Hills, California on September 12, 2013. Storyline: When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? UPI/Jim Ruymen

Australian cast member Hugh Jackman attends the premiere of the motion picture crime thriller "Prisoners" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) in Beverly Hills, California on September 12, 2013. Storyline: When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family? UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Australian actor Hugh Jackman announced Monday he will not star as planned in the upcoming Broadway musical, "Houdini."

The show was to open during the 2013-14 theater season, but has been pushed back to 2015-16, Variety said.

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"I have greatly enjoyed the collaborative process on 'Houdini,'" Jackman said in a statement. "Ultimately, though, I wasn't able to commit to the time this role will require. I have tremendous respect and admiration for the creative team and I wish everyone the best. I know they're well on their way to making something extraordinary."

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