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The Boy from Oz

The Boy from Oz is an Australian jukebox musical based on the life of singer and songwriter Peter Allen, featuring songs written by him. The book commissioned for the musical is by Nick Enright, based on Stephen MacLean's 1996 biography of Allen. Premiering in Australia in 1998 starring Todd McKenney, a revised version of the musical, written by Martin Sherman, opened on Broadway in 2003, with Hugh Jackman in the title role.

The Boy from Oz
Original Broadway poster
MusicPeter Allen
LyricsPeter Allen
BookNick Enright (Australian musical version)
Martin Sherman (Broadway)
BasisThe Boy from Oz (1996), biography by Stephen MacLean
Productions1998 Sydney
2003 Broadway
2006 Australian arena tour
2013 Lima, Perú
2018 Melbourne
2021 Perth

At the ARIA Music Awards of 1998 the cast recording won the ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album.[1]

Plot Edit

This synopsis applies to the North American production.

Act I

The musical begins with Australian performer Peter Allen recalling his life story, coming to terms with who he was ("The Lives of Me"). Afterwards, we go back to Allen's childhood in Tenterfield, Australia, where a young boy named Peter Woolnough is performing in local bars for money ("When I Get My Name in Lights"). Peter grows up and joins with Chris Bell to become the Allen Brothers, and they perform in Australian Bandstand ("Love Crazy"). After great success in Australia, the Allen Brothers perform in a Hong Kong Hilton hotel to Chinese businessmen. One evening, another person is watching them from the bar: the legendary Judy Garland. Peter convinces Judy to perform with them ("All I Wanted Was the Dream"), and Judy takes Peter to be the opening act in her concert in New York ("Only an Older Woman").

While in New York, Peter is introduced to Judy's daughter, Liza, and they fall in love ("Best That You Can Do"). There are rumors of Peter's homosexuality, and Judy warns Liza ("Don't Wish Too Hard"). Liza gives no attention to her warning and marries Peter ("Come Save Me").

Peter makes some mistakes, and at one of his all night parties, Liza walks in on him ("Continental American"), further fueling her suspicions that he is gay. Liza is working hard to get her career going ("She Loves to Hear the Music"), in contrast to Peter's excessive lifestyle. Judy dies, and Peter honors her ("Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage"). Liza's world comes crashing down as a result of her mother's death.

Liza confronts Peter on his alleged homosexuality, and their marriage ends ("I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love"). Peter returns to Australia but realizes that he is not who people thought he was ("Not the Boy Next Door").

Act II

Back in the US, Peter has gone solo and comes to terms with his bisexuality ("Bi-Coastal"). He meets the hardworking fashion model Gregory Connell. Greg does not want to be a part of Peter's life in show business, but he falls in love with Peter ("If You Were Wondering"). They soon get discovered by music producer Dee Anthony, and he gets them a gig at the Copacabana in New York ("Sure Thing Baby"). Peter's career takes off, and he wins an Oscar for "Best That You Can Do", in addition to writing songs that were covered by artists Olivia Newton-John and Frank Sinatra. Peter gives his best performance in the Radio City Music Hall with The Rockettes ("Everything Old is New Again"), and is surprised to know his mother is also in love.

Greg becomes stricken with advanced HIV, (then known as AIDS defining illness), and even though Peter tries to help him carry on, he succumbs to his illness ("Love Don't Need a Reason"). Peter also becomes sick with advanced HIV, but Greg's spirit urges him to carry on ("I Honestly Love You"). Liza offers her support to Peter, and they both realize they had successful lives and careers without each other ("You and Me").

Peter returns to Australia and tries to tell his mother about his illness, but ultimately can't find a way to tell her. He then performs one last magnificent concert for Australia ("I Still Call Australia Home"), and witnesses a last flashback of his mother's love for him ("Don't Cry Out Loud"). Peter reflects on his life, realizing he has no regrets, before he ultimately succumbs to his disease ("Once Before I Go"), but not before going out in style with a farewell performance ("I Go to Rio"), joined by the entire cast.[2]

Production history Edit

Script Edit

Stephen MacLean idolised Allen, followed his career all over the world, interviewed him many times, and filmed his Australian solo cabaret debut. After Allen's death in 1992, MacLean started work on his biography of Allen,[3] which was published in 1996, entitled Peter Allen: The Boy from Oz, (alternative title The Boy from Oz: The Peter Allen Story).[4]

While working on the biography, MacLean suggested making a biographical film about Allen to producer Ben Gannon, having previously alerted Gannon to Allen's work back in the early 1970s. Gannon, however, thought that a documentary should come first, and produced The Boy from Oz, written and directed by MacLean. This screened on ABC Television in 1995.[3]

After the biography was published in 1996, Gannon and Robert Fox decided to use the work as the basis for a stage musical. The book to be used for the show was commissioned from Nick Enright, and MacLean acted as consultant on workshopping the musical.[3]

Original Australian production Edit

The Boy from Oz had its world premiere, directed by Gale Edwards, at Her Majesty's Theatre, Sydney, Sydney, Australia, on 5 March 1998 and toured Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, playing to over 1.2 million theatre patrons. It ran for a total 766 performances over two years.[5][6] The production starred Todd McKenney as Allen and Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett as Judy Garland, Angela Toohey as Liza Minnelli, and introduced Mathew Waters as Young Peter.

Broadway Edit

The Boy from Oz began previews on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on 16 September 2003 and opened on 16 October 2003. It closed on 12 September 2004, at the end of Hugh Jackman's contract. It was adapted for the American audience by playwright Martin Sherman, who removed some of the Australian terms (such as "jackaroo") and expanded the role of U.S. characters Garland and Minnelli. The musical played 32 previews and 365 performances. Directed by Philip William McKinley, with choreography by Joey McKneely, it starred Jackman as Allen, Isabel Keating as Garland, Stephanie J. Block as Minnelli, Beth Fowler as Marion, Jarrod Emick as Greg, and John Hill as Mark Herron (Judy's husband). Jackman won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, and Keating won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical. The show also received nominations for four other Tony Awards, including Best Musical.[7]

Ben Brantley of The New York Times panned the show, calling it an "indisputably bogus show", but praised Jackman's performance.[8] The musical recouped its investment of $8.25 million.[9]

Australian arena tour Edit

The Boy from Oz returned to Australia from 3 August to 10 September 2006 in a new production especially designed for the arena stage (audiences of over 10,000 people), called Boy from Oz Arena Spectacular. Directed by American choreographer Kenny Ortega, Hugh Jackman reprised his New York role as Allen. He was joined by Australian actresses Chrissy Amphlett and Angela Toohey, reprising their roles as Garland and Minnelli. Shardyn Fahey-Leigh played the role of Young Allen with Dylan Speedy. Rarmian Newton and Joshua Waiss Gates, both of whom later starred in Billy Elliot the Musical, were understudies in the Australian production. Peter's mother, Marion, was played by Colleen Hewett.[10][11] The show had a support cast of 40 singer-dancers and a 25-piece orchestra.[12]

The show also featured the vocals of Australian girls' high school choirs from Penrhos College[citation needed] when in Perth, and, while in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, it featured the vocals of 100 girls from the Australian Girls Choir.[11]

Melbourne revivals Edit

In 2010, McKenney returned to the title role with The Production Company in a version of the show that climaxed with an Allen recording projected on the stage. In 2018, to celebrate the show's twentieth anniversary, The Production Company staged a new production with anachronistic elements such as Aboriginal and rainbow flags. Rohan Browne starred as Allen, with Caroline O’Connor as Garland, Loren Hunter as Minnelli, and Maxwell Simon as Greg.

Perth Production Edit

In 2021, Platinum Entertainment presented "The Boy From Oz" at Crown Theatre - one of the only venues in the world producing large scale theatre at the time. Directed and choreographed by Drew Anthony, and musically directed by Joe Louis Robinson, the show debuted Ethan Jones in the title role of Allen alongside Lucy Williamson as Garland, Elethea Sartorelli as Minnelli, Casey Edwards as Marion, and Peter Cumins as Greg. An acknowledgement of country was presented by Jones as Allen in the introduction to "I Still Call Australia Home". The production included a full stage LED screen with integrated audio-visuals throughout, and concluded with a transition from Jones to the late Allen singing "Once Before I Go".

International productions Edit

In Peru, the show premiered in May 2013, starring Marco Zunino as Allen,[13] Érika Villalobos appeared as Liza and Elena Romero as Judy . It was the first Spanish language adaptation.[14]

Musical numbers Edit

Original run

All songs written by Allen except as noted

Act I
Song Performer(s) Composers Source
Not the Boy Next Door Peter and Trio Not the Boy Next Door
If You Were Wondering Peter I Could Have Been a Sailor
Name in Lights Young Peter and Ensemble Legs Diamond
Pretty Keen Teen Peter, Chris Bell and Ensemble The Allen Brothers
All I Wanted Was the Dream Judy Garland Legs Diamond
Only an Older Woman Judy, Peter, Chris and Mark
Don't Wish Too Hard Ensemble Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) I Could Have Been a Sailor
Somebody's Angel Trio Bi-Coastal
Sure Thing Baby Liza Minnelli Legs Diamond
Quiet Please Peter, Liza, Judy and Ensemble Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) Taught by Experts
I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love Liza I Could Have Been a Sailor
Bi-Coastal Trio Allen, David Foster, Tom Keane Bi-Coastal
Taught by Experts Judy and Peter Taught by Experts
Name in Lights (Reprise) Young Peter and Ensemble Legs Diamond
Not the Boy Next Door (Reprise) Peter and Trio Not the Boy Next Door
Act II
Song Performer(s) Composers Source
When Everything Old is New Again Peter and The Rockettes Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) Continental American
Best That You Can Do Liza and Peter Allen, Burt Bacharach,
Carole Bayer Sager,
Christopher Cross
Arthur
Love Don't Need a Reason Peter and Trio Allen, Michael Callen,
Marsha Malamet
Making Every Moment Count
She Loves to Hear the Music Trio Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) Taught by Experts
Fly Away Peter Bi-Coastal
I Honestly Love You Greg Allen, Jeff Barry Continental American
I Still Call Australia Home Peter and Ensemble Bi-Coastal
Legs Diamond Opener/Name in Lights (Reprise) Peter/Young Peter and Ensemble Legs Diamond
Don't Cry Out Loud Marion Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) I Could Have Been a Sailor
Tenterfield Saddler Peter Tenterfield Saddler
I Go to Rio Peter and Company Allen, Anderson Taught by Experts
Once Before I Go Peter Not the Boy Next Door
Broadway

All songs written by Allen except as noted

Act I
Song Performer(s) Composers Source
The Lives of Me Peter Peter Allen, 1971 self-titled album
When I Get My Name in Lights Boy and Ensemble Legs Diamond
When I Get My Name in Lights (Reprise) Peter
Love Crazy Chris Bell, Peter and Ensemble Allen, Adrienne Anderson It Is Time for Peter Allen, live album
Waltzing Matilda (in Mandarin) Peter and Chris Banjo Patterson
All I Wanted Was the Dream Judy Legs Diamond
Only an Older Woman Judy, Peter, Chris and Mark
Best That You Can Do Peter and Liza Allen, Burt Bacharach,
Carole Bayer Sager,
Christopher Cross
Arthur
Don't Wish Too Hard Judy Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) I Could Have Been a Sailor
Come Save Me Liza and Peter Legs Diamond (cut)
Continental American Peter and Ensemble Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) Continental American
She Loves to Hear the Music Liza and Ensemble Taught by Experts
Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage Peter and Judy
I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love Liza and Peter I Could Have Been a Sailor
Not the Boy Next Door Peter and Marion Allen (music),
Dean Pitchford (lyrics)
Not the Boy Next Door
Act II
Song Performer(s) Composers Source
Bi-Coastal Peter and Trio Allen, David Foster, Tom Keane Bi-Coastal
If You Were Wondering Peter and Greg I Could Have Been a Sailor
Sure Thing Baby Dee Anthony, Greg, Peter, Trio and Male Ensemble Legs Diamond
Everything Old is New Again Peter and The Rockettes Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) Continental American
Everything Old is New Again (Reprise) Marion, Dee and Greg
Love Don't Need a Reason Peter and Greg Allen, Michael Callen,
Marsha Malamet
Making Every Moment Count
I Honestly Love You Greg Allen, Jeff Barry Continental American
You and Me Liza and Peter Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) Not the Boy Next Door
I Still Call Australia Home Peter and Ensemble Bi-Coastal
Don't Cry Out Loud Marion Allen (music), Sager (lyrics) I Could Have Been a Sailor
Once Before I Go Peter Not the Boy Next Door
I Go to Rio Peter and Company Allen, Anderson Taught by Experts

Reception Edit

In his review of the Broadway production for The New York Times, Ben Brantley wrote, "His limbs twirling like the blades of a windmill, Mr. Jackman channels the energy that was Allen with a rejuvenating life force all his own. And you don’t feel — as you so often do with such interpretations — that your memories of the prototype have been blurred. This is a performance that, against the odds, holds on to its integrity." However Brantley went on to write: "...this musical settles for a staleness and a hollowness that even Mr. Jackman's blazing presence can't disguise."[8]

In his review for Variety of the Broadway production, Charles Isherwood praised Jackman but panned the show: "Jackman is giving a vital and engaging performance in this pitifully flimsy musical almost in spite of the material he’s been handed. It’s a sad waste of an exciting talent."[15]

David Rooney, writing in Variety about the Australian arena tour, said, "When he first performed the role on Broadway in 2003, Hugh Jackman’s charisma, vitality and breezy confidence onstage far outshone the narrative or emotional scope of the by-the-numbers biomusical of singer-songwriter Peter Allen. The scales have been tipped even further toward the performer in this pumped-up reconfiguration of the show, playing state capitals in venues of 10,000 seats or more. It’s as much a concert platform for a returning local boy made good in Hollywood as it is a life story of Peter Allen. And that’s no bad thing."[16]

In popular culture Edit

Jackman's performance of "Once Before I Go" was featured in a montage dedicated to Alex Trebek in his final episode of Jeopardy, which aired on January 8, 2021, two months after Trebek's death from stage IV pancreatic cancer on November 8, 2020 at the age of 80.[a][17][18]

Awards and nominations Edit

Original Australian production Edit

Year Award Ceremony Category Nominee Result
2001 Helpmann Awards Best Musical Won
Best New Australian Work Nick Enright Nominated
Best Direction of a Musical Gale Edwards Won
Best Choreography in a Musical Anthony Van Laast Nominated
Best Male Actor in a Musical Todd McKenney Won
Best Female Actor in a Musical Chrissy Amphlett Nominated
Best Musical Direction Max Lambert Won
Best Sound Design Wyn Milsom Nominated

The original Australian production was also received six Melbourne Green Room Awards for 1999, including Outstanding Contribution by a Music Theatre Management.[19] It was also nominated for the Green Room Award for Best New Australian Play.[20]

Original Broadway production Edit

Notes Edit

  1. ^ Originally scheduled to air on December 25, 2020.

References Edit

  1. ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "History Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 July 2022.
  2. ^ . Stacy's Musical Village. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  3. ^ a b c The Boy from Oz (Script of the musical.). Music and lyrics by Peter Allen & others; Book by Nick Enright; Original production by Ben Gannon and Robert Fox; Original direction by Gale Edwards. DSPress. 2006.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. ^ "Stephen MacLean". AustLit. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  5. ^ Boy From Oz Opens Mar. 5 in Sydney Playbill, March 5, 1998
  6. ^ "Peter Allen Musical Bio, The Boy From Oz, Bows March 5 in Sydney" Playbill, January 27, 1998
  7. ^ "The Boy from Oz". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  8. ^ a b Brantley, Ben (October 17, 2003). "Theater Review; Flash Of 70's Sequins". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  9. ^ Green, Jesse (September 5, 2004). "Theater: Debriefing; Eight Days a Week". The New York Times. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  10. ^ . Australian Broadcasting Corporation. September 4, 2006. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  11. ^ a b Rooney, David (August 6, 2006). . Variety. Archived from the original on December 1, 2009. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  12. ^ Hernandez, Ernio (February 13, 2006). . Playbill. Archived from the original on June 26, 2006. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  13. ^ "Musical de Broadway "The Boy From Oz" será adaptado en Lima". El Comercio. December 17, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  14. ^ "Marco Zunino recibe consejos de actor Hugh Jackman". entretenimiento.terra.com.pe.[dead link]
  15. ^ Isherwood, Charles. The Boy From Oz Variety, October 16, 2003
  16. ^ Rooney, David (6 August 2006). "The Boy from Oz". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  17. ^ Dalton, Andrew (January 8, 2021). "Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek's final "Jeopardy!"". Associated Press. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  18. ^ The Associated Press (January 8, 2021). "Alex Trebek's final Jeopardy! episode closes with heartfelt tribute". CBC. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  19. ^ . Green Room Awards. Archived from the original on November 29, 2003. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  20. ^ . Green Room Awards. Archived from the original on November 26, 2003. Retrieved 20 March 2016.

External links Edit

  • April 2016 Production AFD Theatre, Arlington MA
  • 2010 Production of The Boy From Oz Sydney
  • Miranda Musical Society
  • CLOC Musical Theatre in May 2008
  • Tamworth Musical Society November 2008
  • All About Hugh Jackman, Theatre Credits

from, australian, jukebox, musical, based, life, singer, songwriter, peter, allen, featuring, songs, written, book, commissioned, musical, nick, enright, based, stephen, maclean, 1996, biography, allen, premiering, australia, 1998, starring, todd, mckenney, re. The Boy from Oz is an Australian jukebox musical based on the life of singer and songwriter Peter Allen featuring songs written by him The book commissioned for the musical is by Nick Enright based on Stephen MacLean s 1996 biography of Allen Premiering in Australia in 1998 starring Todd McKenney a revised version of the musical written by Martin Sherman opened on Broadway in 2003 with Hugh Jackman in the title role The Boy from OzOriginal Broadway posterMusicPeter AllenLyricsPeter AllenBookNick Enright Australian musical version Martin Sherman Broadway BasisThe Boy from Oz 1996 biography by Stephen MacLeanProductions1998 Sydney 2003 Broadway 2006 Australian arena tour 2013 Lima Peru 2018 Melbourne 2021 PerthAt the ARIA Music Awards of 1998 the cast recording won the ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack Cast or Show Album 1 Contents 1 Plot 2 Production history 2 1 Script 2 2 Original Australian production 2 3 Broadway 2 4 Australian arena tour 2 5 Melbourne revivals 2 6 Perth Production 2 7 International productions 3 Musical numbers 4 Reception 4 1 In popular culture 5 Awards and nominations 5 1 Original Australian production 5 2 Original Broadway production 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksPlot EditThis synopsis applies to the North American production Act IThe musical begins with Australian performer Peter Allen recalling his life story coming to terms with who he was The Lives of Me Afterwards we go back to Allen s childhood in Tenterfield Australia where a young boy named Peter Woolnough is performing in local bars for money When I Get My Name in Lights Peter grows up and joins with Chris Bell to become the Allen Brothers and they perform in Australian Bandstand Love Crazy After great success in Australia the Allen Brothers perform in a Hong Kong Hilton hotel to Chinese businessmen One evening another person is watching them from the bar the legendary Judy Garland Peter convinces Judy to perform with them All I Wanted Was the Dream and Judy takes Peter to be the opening act in her concert in New York Only an Older Woman While in New York Peter is introduced to Judy s daughter Liza and they fall in love Best That You Can Do There are rumors of Peter s homosexuality and Judy warns Liza Don t Wish Too Hard Liza gives no attention to her warning and marries Peter Come Save Me Peter makes some mistakes and at one of his all night parties Liza walks in on him Continental American further fueling her suspicions that he is gay Liza is working hard to get her career going She Loves to Hear the Music in contrast to Peter s excessive lifestyle Judy dies and Peter honors her Quiet Please There s a Lady on Stage Liza s world comes crashing down as a result of her mother s death Liza confronts Peter on his alleged homosexuality and their marriage ends I d Rather Leave While I m in Love Peter returns to Australia but realizes that he is not who people thought he was Not the Boy Next Door Act IIBack in the US Peter has gone solo and comes to terms with his bisexuality Bi Coastal He meets the hardworking fashion model Gregory Connell Greg does not want to be a part of Peter s life in show business but he falls in love with Peter If You Were Wondering They soon get discovered by music producer Dee Anthony and he gets them a gig at the Copacabana in New York Sure Thing Baby Peter s career takes off and he wins an Oscar for Best That You Can Do in addition to writing songs that were covered by artists Olivia Newton John and Frank Sinatra Peter gives his best performance in the Radio City Music Hall with The Rockettes Everything Old is New Again and is surprised to know his mother is also in love Greg becomes stricken with advanced HIV then known as AIDS defining illness and even though Peter tries to help him carry on he succumbs to his illness Love Don t Need a Reason Peter also becomes sick with advanced HIV but Greg s spirit urges him to carry on I Honestly Love You Liza offers her support to Peter and they both realize they had successful lives and careers without each other You and Me Peter returns to Australia and tries to tell his mother about his illness but ultimately can t find a way to tell her He then performs one last magnificent concert for Australia I Still Call Australia Home and witnesses a last flashback of his mother s love for him Don t Cry Out Loud Peter reflects on his life realizing he has no regrets before he ultimately succumbs to his disease Once Before I Go but not before going out in style with a farewell performance I Go to Rio joined by the entire cast 2 Production history EditScript Edit Stephen MacLean idolised Allen followed his career all over the world interviewed him many times and filmed his Australian solo cabaret debut After Allen s death in 1992 MacLean started work on his biography of Allen 3 which was published in 1996 entitled Peter Allen The Boy from Oz alternative title The Boy from Oz The Peter Allen Story 4 While working on the biography MacLean suggested making a biographical film about Allen to producer Ben Gannon having previously alerted Gannon to Allen s work back in the early 1970s Gannon however thought that a documentary should come first and produced The Boy from Oz written and directed by MacLean This screened on ABC Television in 1995 3 After the biography was published in 1996 Gannon and Robert Fox decided to use the work as the basis for a stage musical The book to be used for the show was commissioned from Nick Enright and MacLean acted as consultant on workshopping the musical 3 Original Australian production Edit The Boy from Oz had its world premiere directed by Gale Edwards at Her Majesty s Theatre Sydney Sydney Australia on 5 March 1998 and toured Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide and Perth playing to over 1 2 million theatre patrons It ran for a total 766 performances over two years 5 6 The production starred Todd McKenney as Allen and Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett as Judy Garland Angela Toohey as Liza Minnelli and introduced Mathew Waters as Young Peter Broadway Edit The Boy from Oz began previews on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on 16 September 2003 and opened on 16 October 2003 It closed on 12 September 2004 at the end of Hugh Jackman s contract It was adapted for the American audience by playwright Martin Sherman who removed some of the Australian terms such as jackaroo and expanded the role of U S characters Garland and Minnelli The musical played 32 previews and 365 performances Directed by Philip William McKinley with choreography by Joey McKneely it starred Jackman as Allen Isabel Keating as Garland Stephanie J Block as Minnelli Beth Fowler as Marion Jarrod Emick as Greg and John Hill as Mark Herron Judy s husband Jackman won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical and Keating won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical The show also received nominations for four other Tony Awards including Best Musical 7 Ben Brantley of The New York Times panned the show calling it an indisputably bogus show but praised Jackman s performance 8 The musical recouped its investment of 8 25 million 9 Australian arena tour Edit The Boy from Oz returned to Australia from 3 August to 10 September 2006 in a new production especially designed for the arena stage audiences of over 10 000 people called Boy from Oz Arena Spectacular Directed by American choreographer Kenny Ortega Hugh Jackman reprised his New York role as Allen He was joined by Australian actresses Chrissy Amphlett and Angela Toohey reprising their roles as Garland and Minnelli Shardyn Fahey Leigh played the role of Young Allen with Dylan Speedy Rarmian Newton and Joshua Waiss Gates both of whom later starred in Billy Elliot the Musical were understudies in the Australian production Peter s mother Marion was played by Colleen Hewett 10 11 The show had a support cast of 40 singer dancers and a 25 piece orchestra 12 The show also featured the vocals of Australian girls high school choirs from Penrhos College citation needed when in Perth and while in Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Brisbane it featured the vocals of 100 girls from the Australian Girls Choir 11 Melbourne revivals Edit In 2010 McKenney returned to the title role with The Production Company in a version of the show that climaxed with an Allen recording projected on the stage In 2018 to celebrate the show s twentieth anniversary The Production Company staged a new production with anachronistic elements such as Aboriginal and rainbow flags Rohan Browne starred as Allen with Caroline O Connor as Garland Loren Hunter as Minnelli and Maxwell Simon as Greg Perth Production Edit In 2021 Platinum Entertainment presented The Boy From Oz at Crown Theatre one of the only venues in the world producing large scale theatre at the time Directed and choreographed by Drew Anthony and musically directed by Joe Louis Robinson the show debuted Ethan Jones in the title role of Allen alongside Lucy Williamson as Garland Elethea Sartorelli as Minnelli Casey Edwards as Marion and Peter Cumins as Greg An acknowledgement of country was presented by Jones as Allen in the introduction to I Still Call Australia Home The production included a full stage LED screen with integrated audio visuals throughout and concluded with a transition from Jones to the late Allen singing Once Before I Go International productions Edit In Peru the show premiered in May 2013 starring Marco Zunino as Allen 13 Erika Villalobos appeared as Liza and Elena Romero as Judy It was the first Spanish language adaptation 14 Musical numbers EditOriginal runAll songs written by Allen except as noted Act ISong Performer s Composers SourceNot the Boy Next Door Peter and Trio Not the Boy Next DoorIf You Were Wondering Peter I Could Have Been a SailorName in Lights Young Peter and Ensemble Legs DiamondPretty Keen Teen Peter Chris Bell and Ensemble The Allen BrothersAll I Wanted Was the Dream Judy Garland Legs DiamondOnly an Older Woman Judy Peter Chris and MarkDon t Wish Too Hard Ensemble Allen music Sager lyrics I Could Have Been a SailorSomebody s Angel Trio Bi CoastalSure Thing Baby Liza Minnelli Legs DiamondQuiet Please Peter Liza Judy and Ensemble Allen music Sager lyrics Taught by ExpertsI d Rather Leave While I m in Love Liza I Could Have Been a SailorBi Coastal Trio Allen David Foster Tom Keane Bi CoastalTaught by Experts Judy and Peter Taught by ExpertsName in Lights Reprise Young Peter and Ensemble Legs DiamondNot the Boy Next Door Reprise Peter and Trio Not the Boy Next DoorAct IISong Performer s Composers SourceWhen Everything Old is New Again Peter and The Rockettes Allen music Sager lyrics Continental AmericanBest That You Can Do Liza and Peter Allen Burt Bacharach Carole Bayer Sager Christopher Cross ArthurLove Don t Need a Reason Peter and Trio Allen Michael Callen Marsha Malamet Making Every Moment CountShe Loves to Hear the Music Trio Allen music Sager lyrics Taught by ExpertsFly Away Peter Bi CoastalI Honestly Love You Greg Allen Jeff Barry Continental AmericanI Still Call Australia Home Peter and Ensemble Bi CoastalLegs Diamond Opener Name in Lights Reprise Peter Young Peter and Ensemble Legs DiamondDon t Cry Out Loud Marion Allen music Sager lyrics I Could Have Been a SailorTenterfield Saddler Peter Tenterfield SaddlerI Go to Rio Peter and Company Allen Anderson Taught by ExpertsOnce Before I Go Peter Not the Boy Next DoorBroadwayAll songs written by Allen except as noted Act ISong Performer s Composers SourceThe Lives of Me Peter Peter Allen 1971 self titled albumWhen I Get My Name in Lights Boy and Ensemble Legs DiamondWhen I Get My Name in Lights Reprise PeterLove Crazy Chris Bell Peter and Ensemble Allen Adrienne Anderson It Is Time for Peter Allen live albumWaltzing Matilda in Mandarin Peter and Chris Banjo PattersonAll I Wanted Was the Dream Judy Legs DiamondOnly an Older Woman Judy Peter Chris and MarkBest That You Can Do Peter and Liza Allen Burt Bacharach Carole Bayer Sager Christopher Cross ArthurDon t Wish Too Hard Judy Allen music Sager lyrics I Could Have Been a SailorCome Save Me Liza and Peter Legs Diamond cut Continental American Peter and Ensemble Allen music Sager lyrics Continental AmericanShe Loves to Hear the Music Liza and Ensemble Taught by ExpertsQuiet Please There s a Lady on Stage Peter and JudyI d Rather Leave While I m in Love Liza and Peter I Could Have Been a SailorNot the Boy Next Door Peter and Marion Allen music Dean Pitchford lyrics Not the Boy Next DoorAct IISong Performer s Composers SourceBi Coastal Peter and Trio Allen David Foster Tom Keane Bi CoastalIf You Were Wondering Peter and Greg I Could Have Been a SailorSure Thing Baby Dee Anthony Greg Peter Trio and Male Ensemble Legs DiamondEverything Old is New Again Peter and The Rockettes Allen music Sager lyrics Continental AmericanEverything Old is New Again Reprise Marion Dee and GregLove Don t Need a Reason Peter and Greg Allen Michael Callen Marsha Malamet Making Every Moment CountI Honestly Love You Greg Allen Jeff Barry Continental AmericanYou and Me Liza and Peter Allen music Sager lyrics Not the Boy Next DoorI Still Call Australia Home Peter and Ensemble Bi CoastalDon t Cry Out Loud Marion Allen music Sager lyrics I Could Have Been a SailorOnce Before I Go Peter Not the Boy Next DoorI Go to Rio Peter and Company Allen Anderson Taught by ExpertsReception EditIn his review of the Broadway production for The New York Times Ben Brantley wrote His limbs twirling like the blades of a windmill Mr Jackman channels the energy that was Allen with a rejuvenating life force all his own And you don t feel as you so often do with such interpretations that your memories of the prototype have been blurred This is a performance that against the odds holds on to its integrity However Brantley went on to write this musical settles for a staleness and a hollowness that even Mr Jackman s blazing presence can t disguise 8 In his review for Variety of the Broadway production Charles Isherwood praised Jackman but panned the show Jackman is giving a vital and engaging performance in this pitifully flimsy musical almost in spite of the material he s been handed It s a sad waste of an exciting talent 15 David Rooney writing in Variety about the Australian arena tour said When he first performed the role on Broadway in 2003 Hugh Jackman s charisma vitality and breezy confidence onstage far outshone the narrative or emotional scope of the by the numbers biomusical of singer songwriter Peter Allen The scales have been tipped even further toward the performer in this pumped up reconfiguration of the show playing state capitals in venues of 10 000 seats or more It s as much a concert platform for a returning local boy made good in Hollywood as it is a life story of Peter Allen And that s no bad thing 16 In popular culture Edit Jackman s performance of Once Before I Go was featured in a montage dedicated to Alex Trebek in his final episode of Jeopardy which aired on January 8 2021 two months after Trebek s death from stage IV pancreatic cancer on November 8 2020 at the age of 80 a 17 18 Awards and nominations EditOriginal Australian production Edit Year Award Ceremony Category Nominee Result2001 Helpmann Awards Best Musical WonBest New Australian Work Nick Enright NominatedBest Direction of a Musical Gale Edwards WonBest Choreography in a Musical Anthony Van Laast NominatedBest Male Actor in a Musical Todd McKenney WonBest Female Actor in a Musical Chrissy Amphlett NominatedBest Musical Direction Max Lambert WonBest Sound Design Wyn Milsom NominatedThe original Australian production was also received six Melbourne Green Room Awards for 1999 including Outstanding Contribution by a Music Theatre Management 19 It was also nominated for the Green Room Award for Best New Australian Play 20 Original Broadway production Edit Year Award Ceremony Category Nominee Result2004 Tony Award Best Musical NominatedBest Book of a Musical Martin Sherman and Nick Enright NominatedBest Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical Hugh Jackman WonBest Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical Beth Fowler NominatedIsabel Keating NominatedDrama Desk Award Outstanding Actor in a Musical Hugh Jackman WonOutstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Mitchel David Federan NominatedOutstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Isabel Keating WonTheatre World Award Mitchel David Federan WonHugh Jackman WonIsabel Keating WonNotes Edit Originally scheduled to air on December 25 2020 References Edit ARIA Award previous winners History Best Original Soundtrack Cast or Show Album Australian Recording Industry Association ARIA Retrieved 12 July 2022 The Boy from Oz Synopsis Stacy s Musical Village Archived from the original on April 15 2012 Retrieved November 13 2017 a b c The Boy from Oz Script of the musical Music and lyrics by Peter Allen amp others Book by Nick Enright Original production by Ben Gannon and Robert Fox Original direction by Gale Edwards DSPress 2006 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint others link Stephen MacLean AustLit 3 September 2010 Retrieved 19 January 2022 Boy From Oz Opens Mar 5 in Sydney Playbill March 5 1998 Peter Allen Musical Bio The Boy From Oz Bows March 5 in Sydney Playbill January 27 1998 The Boy from Oz Internet Broadway Database Retrieved November 13 2017 a b Brantley Ben October 17 2003 Theater Review Flash Of 70 s Sequins The New York Times Retrieved November 13 2017 Green Jesse September 5 2004 Theater Debriefing Eight Days a Week The New York Times Retrieved November 13 2017 The Boy From Oz Australian Broadcasting Corporation September 4 2006 Archived from the original on March 6 2008 Retrieved November 13 2017 a b Rooney David August 6 2006 Abroad The Boy from Oz Variety Archived from the original on December 1 2009 Retrieved November 13 2017 Hernandez Ernio February 13 2006 Hugh Jackman The Boy From Oz Tour Gets New Director Cast and Dates for Oz Return Playbill Archived from the original on June 26 2006 Retrieved November 13 2017 Musical de Broadway The Boy From Oz sera adaptado en Lima El Comercio December 17 2011 Retrieved November 13 2017 Marco Zunino recibe consejos de actor Hugh Jackman entretenimiento terra com pe dead link Isherwood Charles The Boy From Oz Variety October 16 2003 Rooney David 6 August 2006 The Boy from Oz Variety Retrieved November 13 2017 Dalton Andrew January 8 2021 Sentimental video tribute closes Trebek s final Jeopardy Associated Press Retrieved January 9 2021 The Associated Press January 8 2021 Alex Trebek s final Jeopardy episode closes with heartfelt tribute CBC Retrieved April 21 2023 1999 Music Theatre Green Room Awards Archived from the original on November 29 2003 Retrieved 20 March 2016 1999 Drama Green Room Awards Archived from the original on November 26 2003 Retrieved 20 March 2016 External links EditApril 2016 Production AFD Theatre Arlington MA 2010 Production of The Boy From Oz Sydney The Lives of Me The Boy from Oz Miranda Musical Society CLOC Musical Theatre in May 2008 Tamworth Musical Society November 2008 Review of CLOC Musical Theatre s Production on Theatrepeople All About Hugh Jackman Theatre Credits Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Boy from Oz amp oldid 1174421516, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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