Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011

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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Priscilla Queen of the Desert's Glitz Blitz
8 / 10

And Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Palace Theatre) does indeed entertain, though the result may make you, like me, feel that there is such a thing as too much entertainment. Priscilla’s producers, eager to please, have pulled out all the stops in the glitz department: No gown goes unglittered, while the titular bus, covered with tiny computerized beads, changes color so many times that you wonder why they bothered to include a scene in which the characters supposedly paint it.

With Song in Heart, Pompoms on Head
5 / 10

The most rewarding role belongs to Mr. Sheldon, who brings an authentic note of dignified grace to his performance as Bernadette. His mothering of both the troubled Tick and the potentially self-destructive Felicia feels honest, and Mr. Sheldon has a way of inflecting the book's litter of catty zingers with refined nuances that make them feel smarter and fresher than they probably are. But any flickers of warmth and true human feeling in 'Priscilla' are either obscured by another onslaught of gyrating dancers or squashed flat by a giant platform heel. After a while even the festive parade of outlandish costumes, among the show's more reliably entertaining diversions, begin to feel stale and overworked. At the extended curtain call - aptly set to the catchy '90s dance floor anthem entitled 'Finally' - you are likely to feel slightly dazed and stultified, as if you'd been conked on the head with a disco ball.

PRISCILLA's David J. Hahn et al. Set for Music Director Master Classes Today, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2012

An afternoon of music director master classes are set for Chelsea Studios today, June 25 from 12 to 8 p.m., organized by TheatreMusicDirectors.org and moderated by David J. Hahn (Associate Conductor: On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen of the Desert).

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, June 23 - PRISCILLA's Last SIP, West End's GHOST and More!
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2012

This will be regular participants Priscilla, Queen of the Desert's Nick Adams, Ellyn Marsh and company's final SIP before the show closes on Broadway tomorrow, and the cast of Godspell prepares for its June 24 closing on the Great White Way as well. We wish them well! See below for June 23rd's matinee SIPs from Broadway's Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, Newsies, Mary Poppins, Evita, Rock of Ages, The Book of Mormon, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Ghost (Broadway AND West End!), The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, Once On This Island at Paper Mill, First You Dream at the Kennedy Center, La Cage aux Folles National Tour, Pittsburgh CLO's A Chorus Line, Gateway's My Fair Lady, Arizona Broadway Theatre's Grease and more!

Flashback: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Takes Final Bow on Broadway, June 24
by BWW Special Coverage - June 24, 2012

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert plays its final performance on Broadway today, June 24, 2012, after 23 previews and 526 performances. After a pre-Broadway try-out in Toronto, the show opened on March 20, 2011, at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), starring Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as a trio of friends on a road trip, 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.

Photo Flash: Joan Jett Visits Nick Adams at PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2012

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert star Nick Adams welcomed guest rocker Joan Jett backstage at the Palace Theatre last week on June 14. Adams invited Jett to see Priscilla before its 549-performance run ends this Sunday, June 24. Check out a photo of the pair below!

PRISCILLA's David J. Hahn et al. Set for Music Director Master Classes, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2012

An afternoon of music director master classes are set for Chelsea Studios on June 25 from 12 to 8 p.m., organized by TheatreMusicDirectors.org and moderated by David J. Hahn (Associate Conductor: On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen of the Desert).

PRISCILLA Reality Show in Australia Seeks New Grand Prize with Broadway Close
by Jessica Lewis - May 17, 2012

The New York Times is reporting that PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will play its final performance on Broadway on June 24, 2012 after 23 previews and 526 performances.

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Close on Broadway June 24
by Robert Diamond - May 16, 2012

The New York Times is reporting that PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will play its final performance on Broadway on June 24, 2012 after 23 previews and 526 performances.

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon Receives Caricature at Sardi's
by Jennifer Broski - May 2, 2012

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon unveiled his portrait at Sardi's Restaurant tonight, May 2. See photos of Sheldon with Nick Adams, Will Swenson, Audra McDonald, Roger Rees, Christine Andreas and Judy Kaye at Sardi's below!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon Featured on Radio
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2012

WCBS Newsradio 880 reporter Jim Taylor caught up with the Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and it's Tony Award-nominated leading man Tony Sheldon backstage at the Palace Theatre. Listen to the complete radio segment online here.

PRISCILLA's Tony Sheldon to Receive Sardi's Portrait Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - May 1, 2012

www.priscillaonbroadway.comPRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon will unveil his portrait Sardi's Restaurant tomorrow, Wednesday, May 2.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Will Swenson and Tony Sheldon Featured on Radio
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2012

FM News 101.9 theater reporter Michelle Murillo caught up with the Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on the musical's one-year anniversary at the Palace Theatre, and sat down with Tony Award-nominated stars Will Swenson and Tony Sheldon to discuss their hit year driving the big pink bus on Broadway. Listen to the complete radio segment online here.

Julie Reiber of Broadway's PRISCILLA Releases Debut CD Today
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2012

JULIE REIBER - the singer and actress currently playing Marion in Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway at the Palace Theater - will release her debut solo album today, April 24. Love Travels is a mix of her original tunes, musical theatre favorites by such composers as Jason Robert Brown ('Still Hurting'), Adam Guettel ('Through The Mountain') and Stephen Schwartz (the special bonus track 'Defying Gravity') - each with a special twist - and reinventions of Reiber's favorite artists including Stevie Wonder ('Knocks Me Off My Feet'), Chaka Khan ('Stay'), John Mayer ('Back To You') and Joni Mitchell ('Little Green'). She will celebrate this new recording with a concert at Rockwood Music Hall the following night, Wednesday April 25. The $20 ticket price includes a signed CD. Love Travels will also be available via iTunes, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and JulieReiber.com

Julie Reiber of Broadway's PRISCILLA to Release Debut CD, 4/24
by Harmony Wheeler - April 12, 2012

JULIE REIBER - the singer and actress currently playing Marion in Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway at the Palace Theater - will release her debut solo album on Tuesday, April 24. Love Travels is a mix of her original tunes, musical theatre favorites by such composers as Jason Robert Brown ('Still Hurting'), Adam Guettel ('Through The Mountain') and Stephen Schwartz (the special bonus track 'Defying Gravity') - each with a special twist - and reinventions of Reiber's favorite artists including Stevie Wonder ('Knocks Me Off My Feet'), Chaka Khan ('Stay'), John Mayer ('Back To You') and Joni Mitchell ('Little Green'). She will celebrate this new recording with a concert at Rockwood Music Hall the following night, Wednesday April 25. The $20 ticket price includes a signed CD. Love Travels will also be available via iTunes, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and JulieReiber.com

PRISCILLA 'I WILL SURVIVE' Australian Reality Talent Show to End with Broadway; Auditions Begin in April
by Jessica Lewis - April 12, 2012

Australia media giant Fremantle Media will be presenting a new reality show, 'I Will Survive', offering Broadway hopefuls the chance to train with the PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT company at the Palace Theatre. The reality series will be broadcast on Network Ten.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Divas Perform National Anthem at New York Knicks Game
by Stage Tube - April 6, 2012

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 'Divas' trio Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey and Lisa Howard sang the National Anthem for the New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic game at Madison Square Garden, March 28.

BWW TV: Inside PRISCILLA's 1 Year Anniversary Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2012

Last night, March 20, Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrated the musical's landmark one year anniversary at the Palace Theatre. Following the celebratory performance, Priscilla's half millionth audience member was crowned on stage along with a secret 'Oprah-style' prizing moment and a special surprise performance from the cheerleading squad 'Cheer New York.' Check out highlights from the big event below!

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - March 21, 2012

Last night, March 20, Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrated the musical's landmark one year anniversary at the Palace Theatre before the show with the stars cutting the "Priscilla Pink Pie Face Pie" from Australia's most celebrated Bakery cafe "Pie Face." Following the celebratory performance, Priscilla's half millionth audience member was crowned on stage along with a secret "Oprah-style" prizing moment and a special surprise performance from the cheerleading squad "Cheer New York." BroadwayWorld was on hand for the pre and post-show celebrations and brings you complete photo coverage of the night below!

Photo Flashback: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates One Year on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2012

The Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL celebrates its one year anniversary on Broadway and 500,000th audience member worldwide on today.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Lisa Howard
by BWW - March 16, 2012

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As With Your Favorite Broadway Stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater? Their dream roles? Their Broadway crushes? Read on! In this next edition, we caught up with Josh Young, who is making his Broadway debut in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR- currently in previews at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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

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.
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Chappel and Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lizzy Gardiner.
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Chappel, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lizzy Gardiner, .
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.
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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