Drury Lane Theatre musical director Roberta Duchak rehearses with the cast and creative team of the upcoming production of "Sunset Boulevard.' Duchak worked as the vocal coach for Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman in the film "Les Miserables." | RICH HEIN ~

Russell Crowe's voice was put through some tough training paces for his role as Inspector Javert in the film "Les Miserables." | UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman (shown at the Australian premiere of "Les Miserables") were coached by Drury Lane Theatre's musical director Roberta Duchak during filming of the movie. | GETTY IMAGES

Hugh Jackman's singing voice in the film "Les Miserables" was the result of weeks of training with Chicago-area musical director and voice teacher Roberta Duchak. | UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Roberta Duchak | ROBERTADUCHAK.NET PHOTO

Drury Lane Theatre musical director Roberta Duchak rehearses with the cast and creative team of the upcoming production of "Sunset Boulevard.' Duchak worked as the vocal coach for Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman in the film "Les Miserables." | RICH HEIN ~

Drury Lane musical director Roberta Duchak, at the piano, works with actors (from left) Christine Sherrill, Will Ray and Don Richard at a rehearsal for "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Actors (from left) Christine Sherrill, Will Ray and Don Richard at a rehearsal for Drury Lane's "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Drury Lane musical director Roberta Duchak, at the piano, works with actors (from left) Christine Sherrill, Will Ray and Don Richard at a rehearsal for "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Actors (from left) Christine Sherrill and Will Ray at a rehearsal for Drury Lane's "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Actors (from left) Christine Sherrill, Will Ray and Don Richard at a rehearsal for Drury Lane's "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Actor Christine Sherrill at a rehearsal for Drury Lane's "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Actor Christine Sherrill at a rehearsal for Drury Lane's "Sunset Boulevard". | Rich Hein~Sun-Times