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List Price: $18.98Amazon.com's Price: $14.99 You Save: $3.99 (21%)Prices subject to change.
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0602498611845
Format: Cast Recording
Label: Decca Broadway
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Decca Broadway
Release Date: November 18, 2003
Sales Rank: 25342
Studio: Decca Broadway
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Peter Allen was an Australian gay man who was once married to Liza Minnelli and was still officially in the closet when he died of AIDS in 1992. It's obvious that when it comes to sheer drama, Allen's life is pretty hard to beat, and Hugh Jackman's portrayal in this bio-show terrifically brings home the music man's energy and inner contradictions. Too bad his life's intensity wasn't reflected in Allen's milquetoast songs, which are generously sprinkled throughout the show. Technically, Jackman's not the best singer (Brian Stokes Mitchell continues to rule Broadway in that regard), but his charisma is undeniable. His take on "I Go to Rio" is appropriately high octane, for instance, while "I Still Call Australia Home" (Oz's unofficial anthem) is rather poignant. As Judy and Liza, respectively, Isabel Keating and Stephanie J. Block try hard to emulate their models' vocal styles, which can be really distracting. Overall, though, this album is mostly for serious fans of either Allen and Jackman. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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Anything Hugh Jackman does is amazing. This soundtrack is no different. While Mr. Jackman had done previous stage work, this performance is nothing short of brilliant. Every song is covered in emotion thanks to his performance and the performance of an equally strong cast. Each song is powerful and wonderful to listen to again and again. I strongly recommend this soundtrack not only to theatre lovers, but to anyone who is looking for good music. Hugh Jackman shines and wins you over with this performance. ... Read More
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Hugh Jackman made an incredible debut as the legendary (if somewhat little known) Aussie singer songwriter. The problem with bringing this show to Broadway is that people basically remembered Allen for starring in the flop musical "Legs Diamond" (some of the songs are resurructed from that score) Although some somes are out of place and sung by the wrong character ("Don't Wish Too Hard was sung in the Australian production during Peter and Liza's wedding while Judy sings it here.
For future productions ... Read More
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One of the most amazing shows I've ever seen, period!!! Hugh Jackman is an absolute musical theater treasure and is so absorbed in the role you think, at times, that Peter Allen is guiding his movemens and his expressions. Jackman has a perfect voice for this role, and the supporting cast is no less talented. The talented ladies who performed the roles of Judy and Liza had courage that equaled their ability. I saw the show three times and was time and again grateful for its enormous energy, its love and sympathy ... Read More
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Peter Allen was all but forgotten until he was resurrected by Hugh Jackman in the musical "The Boy from Oz", a biographical musical rendition of the zany and fabulous life that Allen lead. Born in the Australian outback to a troubled drinker father who committed suicide, Allen sought escape with dreams of international stardom from a young age. When he met Judy Garland and married Liza Minnelli, Allen's career took off on Broadway and in many iconic 70's era songs, such as "I Honestly Love You" sang by fellow Aussie ... Read More
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This is not only one of the best performances I have ever heard on CD it is also touching and quite moving as the story of Peter Allen. Hugh Jackman is pure excellence.
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