"The Boy From Oz" original Broadway cast recording released

Tue 18 Nov 2003 "The Boy From Oz" original Broadway cast recording released The original Broadway cast recording of The Boy From Oz, which is currently playing at Imperial, has been released by Decca Broadway and is now available in stores! The musical opened to reasonable notices from the popular press last month: MICHAEL SOMMERS for THE STAR LEDGER says, "Anyone who loved Allen and his songs is likely to enjoy the lightweight new musical." NEW YORK DAILY NEWS says, "Great Broadway entertainment." BEN BRANTLEY for THE NEW YORK TIMES says "Were it not for Mr. Jackman" we would be awaiting a broadway failure. ROMA TORRE for NY1 says, "A pleasant if uninspired musical." FRANK SCHECK for REUTERS/HOLLYWOOD REPORTER says, " It's hard to really dislike." Written by Martin Sherman, Music & Lyrics by Peter Allen & Others, the show features Hugh Jackman, Isabel Keating, Beth Fowler, Jarrod Emick, Michael Mulheren, Stephanie J. Block. It is directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, and choreographed by Joey McKneely. The Boy From Oz tells the true story of Australian entertainer Peter Allen from his humble beginnings through meteoric rise to international fame and celebrity.