The Boy from Oz Who Loved the King of Broadway

The story of how the late, great Australian singer/songwriter Peter Allen was inspired by and exuded the performing essence of the legendary Al Jolson. By Stephen Hanks

The legendary early 20th-century Broadway superstar Al Jolson (left) was the inspiration for Australian Entertainer Peter Allen’s energetic and electric performing style. Photoshop by Jeff Macauley.

This past October 23 was the 70th anniversary of the death of Al Jolson. Why was this significant and a…