 "Bad Boy Johnny" enjoyed a six-month run in Melbourne and Sydney, won two International Pater Awards for best libretto and score, and spawned a cast album on WEA and a top ten single "Enemy The Sun".The late Australian pop singer Troy Newman who took over the title role, is heard on the official cast album and single in place of Russell Crowe.In April 1993 a showcase performance of the musical, directed by Daniel Abineri was performed at Jacksons Lane Community Theatre N6.