In 1971, Allen had appeared in a Broadway flop called Soon, a rock opera which closed after three performances and which also featured Richard Gere, Barry Bostwick and Nell Carter; but by the time of Legs Diamond he was much better known, and Legs Diamond was meant to be the vehicle that would allow him to make the transition from concert performer to Broadway star.

The opening show was a lively musical revue Vintage ’60 (9/13/60). Despite songs by such future greats as Sheldon Harnick and Fred Ebb, and cast members Bert Convy and Michele Lee, the show ran only 8 performances. Broadway Its History People and Places An Encyclopedia Bloom Ken 1949 2nd Ed New, p. 110

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