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.
My God! how I LOVE Hughs' performance of this song! I broke down in tears! I saw him in The Boy from Oz and he was spectacular and did a great justice to the wonderful, super-talented Peter Allen, who I loved too! Long may you reign, Hugh! You are sheer Perfection in everything you do! I hope you bring back The Boy from Oz, again! God blessed you with it all! xoxo
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!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!
...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!
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.
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.
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.
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 !!
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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..
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...
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.
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?
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!!!!!
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.
Alex Trebek's final Episode brought me here.
Same with me
This was the best show I have ever seen- Hugh Jackman was masterful
yeahhhh cuz he is the greatest showman...
RIP Alex Trebek. You will be sorely missed by us all.
One of the best songs ever written. Want this played at my memorial service.
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 is an incredible talent and actor. Few people in show business can touch his talent.
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.
My God! how I LOVE Hughs' performance of this song! I broke down in tears! I saw him in The Boy from Oz and he was spectacular and did a great justice to the wonderful, super-talented Peter Allen, who I loved too! Long may you reign, Hugh! You are sheer Perfection in everything you do! I hope you bring back The Boy from Oz, again! God blessed you with it all! xoxo
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 😢
I saw this 6 times.....A standing ovation for each show. Hugh gives his all for an awesome performance!
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.
R.I.P Alex, thank you
Hugh Jackman and Peter Allen made me cry every time I heard this music and when it played for Alex Trebek, my heart burst.
Amazing song, amazing rendition from one of the true great artists of all time. Love this man to death!
Rest well, Trebek. We all miss you.
In honour of Alex Trebek
A great performance, more than that, it caused me to reflect about Peter Allen and his greatness.
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.
jeopardy exposed a lot of new people to this.
We saw him in Sydney,,,this man is a legend. No one comes close. His Boy from Oz, was a knock out...
He is an angel. He'll live forever. In my heart. *crying*
Over and Over again I can listen to the great Hugh Jackman..great! great! great!
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!
A well deserved standing ovation!! Very moving!
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!!!!!!!!!!
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!!!
amazing saw him on Broadway n his voice was bigger than the sound system
...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!
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.
Who else is here for Alex Trebek?
Diddo
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.
RIP Mr. Trebek 1940-2020 You Will Be Deeply Missed! 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔😭💔 🙏 😔
Who’s here after watching the final episode of jeopardy?
I am. Jeopardy literally introduced me to this song.
I did
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.
Oh my gosh. So freaking gorgeous. I would do anything to travel back in time and see him in this...
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 !!
My favourite song from the show
I have watched this over a hundred times over and over. It is wonderful.
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.
Hugh Jackman.... confident in himself and not afraid to portray a gay character... and what a beautiful performance too.
jeez what a powerful voice, is talents never end...Gorgeous!!!!!!!!
Amazing in Sydney all those years ago at the concert 😍 🙌 pJ
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.
IM GANA CRY! I LOVE THIS MAN!
That was THRILLING!!! Imean, WHAT AN OVATION!!!! Hugh is HUGE!!!! He definetely deserves it!!! BRAVO!
This song makes me cry all the time i hear it
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 saw his last show...amazing. Was lucky enough to see it 6 times
R.I.P. Alex Trebek (1940-2020)
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!
This song is beautiful. :')
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.
Beautiful song. Well don't Hugh. Great performance. Thanks.🌹🌹🌹
I saw this the day before it closed. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucky...
My computer is getting wet from the tears falling out of my eyes watching this.
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!
Absolutely right. The show was one of the best packages of sheer entertainment I have ever seen.
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?
Saw this twice. First time from 2nd row center! Fabulous! Hard to believe it was 11 years ago!
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.
So long, Alex, and thank you for all the answers.
An incredible talent. Can’t wait for the show ❤️
Anyone else here because they showed it on Jeopardy! on Alex Trebek's last game?
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..
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...
BRAVO!!! Fabulous Cover!! Perfect emotional phrasing...........really putting all the words across!
I would love to see this entire production.
Oh my goodness, so greatful Sir.
they should have made this into a movie..Peters life story is amazing..so talented..who better to play him than Hugh, excellent job.
Ex got me tix for this for my bday.....such a great show.....
He's amazing
This video actually makes my life
What's a fab show....I've seen it both todd and hugh version...both are so good.
Critics piss me off Hugh was brilliant
You go, Wolverine. lol This is great Jackman can do it all what a blessing, to be so talented.
dude... I've never heard him talk with such a high voice! :3
Pakulia1 it's called acting.
im crying
hugh jackman on broadway is brilliant!
Classical song
DAMN!! The boy can deliver!!! His BEST!
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.
Wow the wolverine is a brilliant singer 👏👏👏👏
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.
This Peter Allen's song. Missing him and his performances. Tears.
and beautiful lyrics by Dean Pitchford.
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?
LOL. Personally I love musicals. especially when they star Hugh the Hunk. Cheers, mate.
I can't wait to see Hugh in Les Miserables. Yess.
Wow. Just saw Hugh on Bdway and he sang this. Wow.
Loved Peter. Love Hugh.