Kate Hudson took a break from her role as A-Rod’s supportive girlfriend to resume her gig as doting mom yesterday (November 24).

The 30-year-old actress was all smiles as she treated her son Ryder to a Cirque du Soleil show. After an evening of acrobatic feats, the mother-son duo could be seen searching for their ride by the Santa Monica pier.

Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman says she thinks Kate has a future on Broadway after seeing her musical skills while filming their new movie Nine.

“I came into the rehearsal and I saw Kate dancing up a storm,” says Nicole. “That was my first day and I was very jet-lagged but I went, ‘Wow, that was amazing.’ I can’t wait for people to see that part of her. Maybe she’ll do a Broadway show out of this because she so deserves the lead in a show.”

Nine director Rob Marshall agrees with Nicole’s comments.

“Kate has this hidden talent that nobody knows about,” he adds. “She opened her mouth to sing and there was this incredible singer and then when she moved I saw this proper dancer. She was a knock-out and it was thrilling to discover. I’m so proud of what she did in this film.”