I saw The Boy From Oz 24 times, and Hugh got a standing ovation for this song every single time. At the last performance in September 2004, there wasn't a dry eye in the place. The words to this song made us all cry. I fell in love with Hugh Jackman because of this show. You simply couldn't take your eyes off him. Last week I saw him in The Music Man, and I still can't take my eyes off him. Nobody in the theater is having more fun than he is, and it's a joy to watch!
Hugh Jackmans portrayal of Peter Allen was beyond incredible. Hugh was mesmerizing! He most certainly would have made Peter Allen proud! Bravo Hugh Jackman! Thank you for the experience!
I love Hugh Jackman!! He can make you cry and laugh at the same time!! Such diversity, such a talent!! And yes, his talent IS God given!! I pray he's around for many more years to come.
I am one of the lucky ones. I saw this show on Broadway. Jackman was truly spell binding. I've seen a lot of Broadway shows, on Broadway and the touring shows, but Jackman in "The Boy from Oz" truly was the best.
people who went to see this musical several times have said that he got a standing ovation after this number in every show. must have been amazing to see this live.
The very first of so many to die from this horrific disease. Peter Allan left us way to soon. When He left us it was forever and we all still miss him. The stage was left dark and cold and yet thanks to shows and c.d.s we still have him to listen to and miss. Wherever you are Peter know we the fans still miss you and love you all these years later. God bless and protect you wherever you may be. Still listening to the music and remembering you a true loving fan.
This is a truly wonderful performance of a very difficult song . i close my own stage show with this and could only hope to one day match this stella performance . Some of the comments from some people are truly sad . If they could ever be able to hold a sell out audience every night in a a hit broadway show night after night as did Mr Jackman then they have the right to criticize...until then shut up ! His performance of the amazing Peter Allen was brilliant , poignant and thrilled thousands of people night after night . What an amazing job Hugh Jackman did in this role !
Hugh Jackman has a reputation for giving everything he has to do of his performances/roles. He is indeed an amazing and talented man !! RIP Peter Allen 😢
How fitting that so many people discovered this because of Alex Trebek's memorial on Jeopardy. The last we saw of him on Jeopardy was still giving knowledge of the arts to his viewers.
i just watched Inside the Actors Studio with Hugh Jackman, his talks of his musicals is what brought me here. This is the first time i have seen him perform on the stage and oh my goodness he is amazing!!!!!!!!! I am dying to see the whole performance!!!!!!!!!!
...and didn't this song break our hearts and make us weep out loud before we stood and cheered. Oh, what a moment!! What a breathtaking, aching moment!
I saw and met Peter Allen many times and he was one of my favourite people..Seeing Hugh Jackman do this show was a perfect tribute to Peter.... I love Hugh and have met him several times...two great talents....
You've lived a full life to have been able to meet both of these men. I've been fortunate enough to have met a few of the entertainers that I've looked up to. Hugh Jackman is on my bucket list !! RIP Peter Allen, fly high !!
o m g did he just get a standing ovation and it wasnt even the finale number!!! wow that show just how amazing this mans talent is!!! that was truly outstanding!!!
I meet Peter Allen when I was a schoolgirl and the Allen Brothers were just starting out. He was charismatic and very critical of his own performance. I have been a lifetime fan every since. I regret never seeing “The Boy from Oz” on Broadway.
Being in the audience when Hugh did this was the B'way experience of a lifetime. Never has such heart,energy,talent and sheer charisma been seen. He WAS Peter and he WAS magic...and no one who saw him will ever forget his easy, smiling brilliance.
Fortunate to see the show three times, and each time was more wonderful than the previous. Appreciate Jackman as performer and the great Peter Allen music.
Peter wherever you are we have not forgotten you or your memory. Think of you daily and you have never left my heart or soul. Take care and know we the ones who remember and still love you all these years later. Wherever you are the place is rocking.
Yes, this was after Oklahoma. The first musicals Hugh did were Beauty and the Beast and Sunset Boulevard in Australia, the Oklahoma in London, then this on Broadway.
Hugh's performances were absolutely incredible with each show. No one else could play this part ...It was made for Hugh. And, he never missed a show, not once. That's a tough gig to do when you are on stage in every scene for 8 shows a week. Just an INCREDIBLE, INCREDIBLE performance. BRAVO, HUGH!
Ceterababe I thought I was number one fan I saw it five times .. This play touched my heart and soul.. How do you thank a man who is dead rip Peter I hope Hugh touched you like he did me playing you. :( when I see all the video and play my cd I think wow not many words just wow.. I also hope Peter likes what we do for at my church.. I hope there is a place were all day we can hear music like this.. The kind that touches every part of our beings..
This number, just Hugh Jackman alone on an empty stage stopped the show night after night. A testament to what was the greatest male musical performance in a century.
I couldn't have put it better myself. I go to every show that opens on Broadway every year, and his performance in this musical was better than any performance I've ever seen before.
That ovation... it must be so breathtaking and mind blowing to be up there while the audiences go mad for your incredible performance. What a feeling could that be...
Who knew Wolverine had just a sensitive side? But in all seriousness, why don't more people know how good of a singer he is? The world should know these things, just like how Viggo Mortensen is a painter whose works are displayed in gallieries?
In this song, "Once Before I Go", Peter knows he is dying and is saying his last goodbyes. The young boy is the "young Peter" in the play, full of life. The older Peter is looking back, reflecting on his life thru the kids eyes -still eager to live,yet, at the same time, is realizing he is dying. In the next scene, "I Go to Rio", everything on the stage is white, and it gives the impression that Peter is in heaven having a grand time and always will.There is no actual "death" scene.
it's a media read of a preview. they muted the sound deliberately, that's why you couldn't hear it in the beginning. people were giving him a standing ovation, after all..
Rest In Peace, Trebek.
I saw The Boy From Oz 24 times, and Hugh got a standing ovation for this song every single time. At the last performance in September 2004, there wasn't a dry eye in the place. The words to this song made us all cry. I fell in love with Hugh Jackman because of this show. You simply couldn't take your eyes off him. Last week I saw him in The Music Man, and I still can't take my eyes off him. Nobody in the theater is having more fun than he is, and it's a joy to watch!
This is about to go viral. RIP Alex
Hugh Jackmans portrayal of Peter Allen was beyond incredible. Hugh was mesmerizing! He most certainly would have made Peter Allen proud! Bravo Hugh Jackman! Thank you for the experience!
I love Hugh Jackman!! He can make you cry and laugh at the same time!! Such diversity, such a talent!! And yes, his talent IS God given!! I pray he's around for many more years to come.
Hugh's performance in this show was absolutely Brilliant! He definitely did Peter Allen proud!
I am one of the lucky ones. I saw this show on Broadway. Jackman was truly spell binding. I've seen a lot of Broadway shows, on Broadway and the touring shows, but Jackman in "The Boy from Oz" truly was the best.
i saw it too, two days before it closed! Awesome!!!!!
RIP Alex Trebek. You will be sorely missed by us all.
people who went to see this musical several times have said that he got a standing ovation after this number in every show. must have been amazing to see this live.
R.I.P Alex, thank you
Dedicated to Alex Trebek, Forever in our Hearts, Always our Inspiration.
That’s after every episode now. Well deserved. R.I.P.
Edit: wasn’t on tonight’s. Don’t know how long ago they removed it
Hugh Jackman took my breath away.
I do think Jackman may well be the most brilliant talent of all time. He is spectacular.
The very first of so many to die from this horrific disease.
Peter Allan left us way to soon.
When He left us it was forever and we all still miss him.
The stage was left dark and cold and yet thanks to shows and c.d.s we still have him to listen to and miss.
Wherever you are Peter know we the fans still miss you and love you all these years later.
God bless and protect you wherever you may be.
Still listening to the music and remembering you a true loving fan.
RIP Alex Trebek, part of our 80s & 90s childhood. Everyday at I school, I asked my friends if they watched Jeopardy last night. We miss you.
One of the best songs ever written. Want this played at my memorial service.
This is a truly wonderful performance of a very difficult song . i close my own stage show with this and could only hope to one day match this stella performance . Some of the comments from some people are truly sad . If they could ever be able to hold a sell out audience every night in a a hit broadway show night after night as did Mr Jackman then they have the right to criticize...until then shut up ! His performance of the amazing Peter Allen was brilliant , poignant and thrilled thousands of people night after night . What an amazing job Hugh Jackman did in this role !
Perry Grant vv
I. Absolutely love this man
Perry, we love your rendition of this song, it never fails to bring a tear to our eyes.
He so deserved the Best Actor - awesome performance Sir Hugh❤️
Hugh Jackman has a reputation for giving everything he has to do of his performances/roles. He is indeed an amazing and talented man !! RIP Peter Allen 😢
This was the best show I have ever seen- Hugh Jackman was masterful
yeahhhh cuz he is the greatest showman...
In honour of Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek's final Episode brought me here.
Same with me
How fitting that so many people discovered this because of Alex Trebek's memorial on Jeopardy. The last we saw of him on Jeopardy was still giving knowledge of the arts to his viewers.
He is an angel. He'll live forever. In my heart. *crying*
I saw this 6 times.....A standing ovation for each show. Hugh gives his all for an awesome performance!
Hugh Jackman is an incredible talent and actor. Few people in show business can touch his talent.
Rest well, Trebek. We all miss you.
A great performance, more than that, it caused me to reflect about Peter Allen and his greatness.
Amazing song, amazing rendition from one of the true great artists of all time. Love this man to death!
We saw him in Sydney,,,this man is a legend. No one comes close. His Boy from Oz, was a knock out...
RIP Mr. Trebek 1940-2020 You Will Be Deeply Missed! 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔 🙏 😔
Hugh Jackman and Peter Allen made me cry every time I heard this music and when it played for Alex Trebek, my heart burst.
jeopardy exposed a lot of new people to this.
Saw this show the week it opened from 5th Row Center. He was astounding,and did justice to the late, GREAT Peter Allen.
i just watched Inside the Actors Studio with Hugh Jackman, his talks of his musicals is what brought me here. This is the first time i have seen him perform on the stage and oh my goodness he is amazing!!!!!!!!! I am dying to see the whole performance!!!!!!!!!!
...and didn't this song break our hearts and make us weep out loud before we stood and cheered. Oh, what a moment!! What a breathtaking, aching moment!
Over and Over again I can listen to the great Hugh Jackman..great! great! great!
A well deserved standing ovation!! Very moving!
I live in NYC & I have seen many Broadway plays. The Boy From OZ is the best & I saw it with Hugh Jackman.
You lucky S.O.B. lol I'm jealous!
I saw and met Peter Allen many times and he was one of my favourite people..Seeing Hugh Jackman do this show was a perfect tribute to Peter.... I love Hugh and have met him several times...two great talents....
You've lived a full life to have been able to meet both of these men. I've been fortunate enough to have met a few of the entertainers that I've looked up to. Hugh Jackman is on my bucket list !! RIP Peter Allen, fly high !!
o m g did he just get a standing ovation and it wasnt even the finale number!!! wow that show just how amazing this mans talent is!!! that was truly outstanding!!!
I meet Peter Allen when I was a schoolgirl and the Allen Brothers were just starting out. He was charismatic and very critical of his own performance. I have been a lifetime fan every since. I regret never seeing “The Boy from Oz” on Broadway.
Being in the audience when Hugh did this was the B'way experience of a lifetime. Never has such heart,energy,talent and sheer charisma been seen. He WAS Peter and he WAS magic...and no one who saw him will ever forget his easy, smiling brilliance.
Fortunate to see the show three times, and each time was more wonderful
than the previous. Appreciate Jackman as performer and the great Peter Allen
music.
Made me cry as usual. So much emotion.
Peter wherever you are we have not forgotten you or your memory.
Think of you daily and you have never left my heart or soul.
Take care and know we the ones who remember and still love you all these years later.
Wherever you are the place is rocking.
Oh my gosh. So freaking gorgeous. I would do anything to travel back in time and see him in this...
Hugh Jackman.... confident in himself and not afraid to portray a gay character... and what a beautiful performance too.
I love that guitar at 3:22, it's not on the album version and must've only happened that night, but it's a great moment.
amazing saw him on Broadway n his voice was bigger than the sound system
Yes, this was after Oklahoma. The first musicals Hugh did were Beauty and the Beast and Sunset Boulevard in Australia, the Oklahoma in London, then this on Broadway.
I have watched this over a hundred times over and over. It is wonderful.
jeez what a powerful voice, is talents never end...Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
My favourite song from the show
So long, Alex, and thank you for all the answers.
That was THRILLING!!! Imean, WHAT AN OVATION!!!! Hugh is HUGE!!!! He definetely deserves it!!! BRAVO!
This song is beautiful. :')
Saw Boy from Oz three times. Loved it and Hugh so much!
I cried when Bob Saget & Tom Bergeron died. They both rocked.
@@brodie2005thegamer HUH?
Hugh's performances were absolutely incredible with each show. No one else could play this part ...It was made for Hugh. And, he never missed a show, not once. That's a tough gig to do when you are on stage in every scene for 8 shows a week. Just an INCREDIBLE, INCREDIBLE performance. BRAVO, HUGH!
Ceterababe I thought I was number one fan I saw it five times .. This play touched my heart and soul.. How do you thank a man who is dead rip Peter I hope Hugh touched you like he did me playing you. :( when I see all the video and play my cd I think wow not many words just wow.. I also hope Peter likes what we do for at my church.. I hope there is a place were all day we can hear music like this.. The kind that touches every part of our beings..
This song makes me cry all the time i hear it
I saw this the day before it closed. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucky...
I’m weeping! So so wonderful HUGH JACKMAN YOU ARE A LEGEND IN MY OPINION. I WISH I HAD SEEN THAT SHOW. NSUCH A TRIBUTE TO PETER Allen!
they should have made this into a movie..Peters life story is amazing..so talented..who better to play him than Hugh, excellent job.
Amazing in Sydney all those years ago at the concert 😍 🙌 pJ
Beautiful song. Well don't Hugh. Great performance. Thanks.🌹🌹🌹
Critics piss me off Hugh was brilliant
I saw his last show...amazing. Was lucky enough to see it 6 times
IM GANA CRY! I LOVE THIS MAN!
This number, just Hugh Jackman alone on an empty stage stopped the show night after night. A testament to what was the greatest male musical performance in a century.
BRAVO!!! Fabulous Cover!! Perfect emotional phrasing...........really putting all the words across!
Saw this twice. First time from 2nd row center! Fabulous! Hard to believe it was 11 years ago!
R.I.P. Alex Trebek (1940-2020)
What's a fab show....I've seen it both todd and hugh version...both are so good.
Absolutely right. The show was one of the best packages of sheer entertainment I have ever seen.
I couldn't have put it better myself. I go to every show that opens on Broadway every year, and his performance in this musical was better than any performance I've ever seen before.
Who else is here for Alex Trebek?
Diddo
That ovation... it must be so breathtaking and mind blowing to be up there while the audiences go mad for your incredible performance. What a feeling could that be...
My computer is getting wet from the tears falling out of my eyes watching this.
Ex got me tix for this for my bday.....such a great show.....
An incredible talent. Can’t wait for the show ❤️
LOL. Personally I love musicals. especially when they star Hugh the Hunk. Cheers, mate.
You go, Wolverine. lol This is great Jackman can do it all what a blessing, to be so talented.
Who knew Wolverine had just a sensitive side?
But in all seriousness, why don't more people know how good of a singer he is? The world should know these things, just like how Viggo Mortensen is a painter whose works are displayed in gallieries?
I would love to see this entire production.
Who’s here after watching the final episode of jeopardy?
I am. Jeopardy literally introduced me to this song.
I did
In this song, "Once Before I Go", Peter knows he is dying and is saying his last goodbyes. The young boy is the "young Peter" in the play, full of life. The older Peter is looking back, reflecting on his life thru the kids eyes -still eager to live,yet, at the same time, is realizing he is dying. In the next scene, "I Go to Rio", everything on the stage is white, and it gives the impression that Peter is in heaven having a grand time and always will.There is no actual "death" scene.
This video actually makes my life
Oh my goodness, so greatful Sir.
it's a media read of a preview. they muted the sound deliberately, that's why you couldn't hear it in the beginning. people were giving him a standing ovation, after all..
and beautiful lyrics by Dean Pitchford.
I love Peter Allen's version, but i do love they way Hugh performs it.
He's amazing
Anyone else here because they showed it on Jeopardy! on Alex Trebek's last game?
This Peter Allen's song. Missing him and his performances. Tears.
im crying
hugh jackman on broadway is brilliant!
DAMN!! The boy can deliver!!! His BEST!
dude... I've never heard him talk with such a high voice! :3
Pakulia1 it's called acting.
I find it strangely fascinating that Peter Allen wrote this song maybe 15 years before he died and yet it's the perfect song to close out a life.
Has there ever been a greater performance on Broadway? Maybe, But I can't think of one right now.
Bravo wonderfull this is hugh
Wow. Just saw Hugh on Bdway and he sang this. Wow.