It premiered in Melbourne at the State Theatre in December 2000, followed by seasons in Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane throughout 2001.
The original production was directed by Richard Wherrett and featured David Campbell as O'Keefe.
The original production was later remounted for a national tour in January 2008, starring Tim Campbell as O'Keefe.
He reminisces about his life, growing up in Sydney and falling for Marianne, a German immigrant.
O'Keefe achieves fame and success, but his journey is married by a car crash and difficulty breaking into the US market.