When is Claire Sardina performing in Milwaukee?

Claire Sardina is scheduled to perform on December 30th at Paulie's Pub & Eatery.

Who are the stars of the Claire Sardina biopic 'Song Sung Blue'?

The film 'Song Sung Blue' stars Kate Hudson as Claire Sardina and Hugh Jackman as her husband, Mike.

What is Claire Sardina's Neil Diamond tribute act called?

Claire Sardina's Neil Diamond tribute act with her husband was called Lightning & Thunder, where she was Thunder.

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Kate Hudson Movie: Real-Life Inspiration Sings Live

23 Dec, 2025

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Claire Sardina, subject of 'Song Sung Blue,' performs Dec. 30.
She will sing at Paulie's Pub & Eatery in West Allis.
Sardina recently sang with stars Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.

Kate Hudson Movie: Real-Life Inspiration Sings Live

Claire Sardina, the real-life inspiration behind the film 'Song Sung Blue,' is set to perform in the Milwaukee area on December 30th. The biopic, starring Kate Hudson as Sardina and Hugh Jackman as her husband, chronicles their Neil Diamond tribute act, Lightning & Thunder.

Sardina will appear at Paulie's Pub & Eatery in West Allis, a venue reminiscent of where Lightning & Thunder began their career in Milwaukee from 1989 to 2006. This performance coincides with the film's Christmas Day release, generating promotional buzz.

Leading up to her Milwaukee gig, Sardina has engaged in several high-profile events. She performed at the Milwaukee premiere of 'Song Sung Blue' on December 2nd, and again at a premiere party in New York on December 11th, sharing the stage with both Jackman and Hudson.