Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 7.4

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 20, 2011
Closing: June 24, 2012

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Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is a heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics, Priscilla is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous.

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STAGE TUBE: Nick Adams on His PRISCILLA Experience
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2011


Following hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL opened to critical acclaim on March 20 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway). On Broadway, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams leading a company of 27. In the clip below, learn more about PRISCILLA star Nick Adams via his recent interview with ProgressivePulse.com!

PRISCILLA Cast Album Debuts at #1 on Billboard Charts
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the smash hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL has debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Broadway Album Chart.

Tony Sheldon to Make Appearance on LX NEW YORK Today
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, will visit WNBC 'LX New York' host Jane Hanson for a live in studio interview today, Wednesday, April 13th in the 5:30pm half hour.

TV: PRISCILLA Celebrates Cast Album Release at B&N!
by Jessica Lewis - April 11, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL appeared at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) last week to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 8, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL appeared at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) yesterday, April 7 to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson Talks PRISCILLA on WHAT'S THE BUZZ
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Tony Award© nominee Will Swenson sits down with ABC News Now 'What's the Buzz' to discuss bringing the hit musical to Broadway and recording the Original Broadway Cast Album, in stores nationwide this week. Click below to watch the interview!

PRISCILLA And HIGH Stars Guest On' Joan Hamburg' 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2011


Tomorrow's broadcast of WOR's 'The Joan Hamburg Show' will feature some of Broadway's most celebrated stars recorded in front of a live audience at Sardi's. The program can be found on 710 AM from 12-2 PM on Wednesday, April 6.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast to Perform at Barnes & Noble, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA's Swenson, Sheldon, Adams et al. Celebrate Album Release at Barnes and Noble, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA And HIGH Stars Guest On' Joan Hamburg' 4/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 5, 2011


Tomorrow's broadcast of WOR's 'The Joan Hamburg Show' will feature some of Broadway's most celebrated stars recorded in front of a live audience at Sardi's. The program can be found on 710 AM from 12-2 PM on Wednesday, April 6.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Album Released Today
by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, produced by Priscilla's orchestrator, arranger and musical supervisor Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti, will be available in retail outlets nationwide on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson Talks PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Kelsey Denette - April 1, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. Will Swenson recently spoke to the Associated Press about the PRISCILLA; watch the clip below!

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson on the Appeal of PRISCILLA
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Tony Award© nominee Will Swenson sits down with Associated Press Television to discuss bringing the hit musical to Broadway and recording the Original Broadway Cast Album. Click below to hear what he has to say!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kyle Brown of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert'
by Adrienne Onofri - April 4, 2011


Kyle goes through over a dozen costumes in the flashy jukebox musical, including cupcake, paintbrush, emu...

STAGE TUBE: A Big 'Hello' from PRISCILLA's Divas!
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2011


In a fun new video recently posted on Youtube, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's divas show off their dance moves to Martin Solveig & Dragonette's 'Hello.' Click below to check it out!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast to Perform at Barnes & Noble, 4/7
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA's Swenson, Sheldon, Adams et al. Celebrate Album Release at Barnes and Noble, 4/7
by Meghan Schuler - March 30, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on LX NY & NY NONSTOP Today
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's star trio takes to the airwaves today, Friday, March 25 following opening to critical acclaim on Broadway this week.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Album Gets 4/5 Release
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, produced by Priscilla's orchestrator, arranger and musical supervisor Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti, will be available in retail outlets nationwide on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical have there been?
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical has had 5 productions including which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2009, Toronto which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2011 and US Tour which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Chappel and Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lizzy Gardiner.
What Tony Awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical won?
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Chappel, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lizzy Gardiner, .
What awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical been nominated for?
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for both Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with nominations going to both Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner. Additionally, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical was nominated for Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bonnie Comley. The show received a nomination for Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Tony Sheldon, a performer in the show, was recognized with a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical won?
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical has won several awards. It received the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. The show also won the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical was recognized as the Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bonnie Comley. Additionally, it won the Outstanding New Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Tony Sheldon, one of the performers in the show, received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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