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Jackman, Murphy Named Top Dancers On Broadway

POSTED: 4:38 pm EDT June 1, 2004
UPDATED: 4:46 pm EDT June 1, 2004

Forget about their Tony nominations: Hugh Jackman and Donna Murphy are getting recognition for their dancing.

Hugh Jackman, Donna MurphyThe actors have won the 2004 TDF-Astaire Awards as Best Male and Female dancers on Broadway.

Both Jackman and Murphy have been nominated for leading actor and actress Tonys for their roles in "The Boy From Oz" and "Wonderful Town," respectively.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony later this month.

In addition to "Oz," Jackman has starred in the "X-Men" movies and, most recently, "Van Helsing."

Murphy has also starred in the feature film "Star Trek: Insurrection" and has a role in the upcoming "Spider-Man 2."

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