'Sorry I can't make your party!' Hugh Jackman leads a 50,000-strong crowd singing 'Happy Birthday' to actor Ian McKellen live on stage in Manchester
He may be touring the world with his one-man show, but Hugh Jackman still has time to wish his friends a happy birthday.
The Australian actor, 50, was forced to skip Sir Ian McKellen's 80th birthday party on Saturday night because it clashed with his scheduled concert in Manchester, UK.
But Hugh still commemorated the occasion by leading the 50,000-strong crowd in singing 'Happy Birthday' to his X-Men co-star.
Hugh recorded the entire spectacle on his iPhone and shared the footage with his 26 million Instagram followers.
'I'm sorry I can't make your party, Ian... I think I might annoy about 50,000 people,' he said in the video.
The Wolverine star then encouraged the sold-out crowd to sing along as cheers erupted throughout Manchester Arena.
'Sorry I can't make your party!' Hugh Jackman recorded a birthday tribute to Ian McKellen live on stage in Manchester on Saturday
Happy birthday: Sir Ian McKellen (pictured) celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday, May 25
Supported by his orchestral band and the audience, Hugh launched into an energetic rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.
He then blew a kiss and signed off: 'Love you, man! Happy birthday.'
Hugh and Ian formed a close friendship while starring in The X-Men franchise, with the British actor playing super-villain Magneto.
Marking the moment: Hugh commemorated the occasion by leading the 50,000-strong crowd in singing 'Happy Birthday' to his X-Men co-star
He really is The Greatest Showman! Supported by his orchestral band and the audience, Hugh launched into an energetic rendition of 'Happy Birthday'
Sing-a-long, anyone? The Wolverine star encouraged the sold-out crowd to sing along as cheers erupted throughout Manchester Arena
Both actors have enjoyed a stellar career in Hollywood and on Broadway, with Hugh now touring the globe with his own one-man show.
He will perform across North America, Australia and New Zealand in the coming months after wrapping up his UK dates.
Hugh previously described the show, in which he performs songs from The Greatest Showman and Les Misérables, as a 'dream come true'.
Music superstar: Hugh is now touring the globe with his own one-man show. Pictured in Paris, France on Wednesday, May 22
