A Punahou graduate, class of ’76, he moved to New York and burst on the Broadway scene in “Marilyn: An American Fable,” a musical which attained cult-like status as one of the greatest flops of all time, but saw Willy receiving a standing ovation every night for his solo number: “You Are So Beyond. Known for his powerful performances in musicals and concerts through the years, this evening speaks of music, memories and laughter, but mostly love.