Paul Jabara musical/Boy From Oz also discussed

Wah? That show didn't succeed because of its book, it succeeded because of its cast, and especially because of Hugh Jackman. They transcend their material.

If someone's going to make a bio-musical in The Boy From Oz style, they'd better find one hell of a star to play the main character and some very talented supporting players. Did Jabara even have a cabaret/concert career and followers like Peter Allen did? Was he more famous outside the U.S.?

The Boy From Oz shouldn't have inspired imitators; it should have been a cautionary story. Unless the creators are convinced they have the next Hugh Jackman up their sleeves (which I sincerely doubt).

This whole idea sounds less than wise to me.