Death and Legacy
Shortly before his death from an AIDS-related throat cancer, he gave his last performance in Sydney on 26 January 1992. He was cremated, and his ashes were scattered at sea.
A documentary titled "The Boy From Oz" about Allen was produced after his death, featuring clips from his performances as well as interviews with performers who worked with him.
A stage musical based on his life, also titled The Boy from Oz, opened in Australia in 1998. Using his largely autobiographical songs, the production starred Todd McKenney as Allen and Christina Amphlett of rock group Divinyls as Judy Garland. In 2003, the musical opened on Broadway, becoming the first Australian musical ever to be performed there. In this production Allen was played by Hugh Jackman, who won a Tony Award for his portrayal in 2004. Jackman performed this role again two years later when the show toured large arenas in Australia under the title "The Boy From Oz: Arena Spectacular".
The Tenterfield Saddler shop in Tenterfield, Australia has a collection of memorabilia about Peter Allen.
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