PRISCILLA, BILLY ELLIOT et al Earn Toronto's Dora Award Nominations!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 7, 2011
At a press conference held June 7 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 171 nominations for 197 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011 for the 32nd annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.
TV: Bway Beat Chats with Cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 16, 2011
Following its critically acclaimed North American debut engagement in Toronto, the spectacular new stage musical arrives on Broadway at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) when previews begin Monday, February 28 toward an official opening on Sunday, March 20, 2011. This morning, the show met the press in New York for the first time, and Broadway Beat was there, of course.
Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT in Rehearsal & Meet the Cast!
by Walter McBride - Feb 16, 2011
Following its critically acclaimed North American debut engagement in Toronto, the spectacular new stage musical arrives on Broadway at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) when previews begin Monday, February 28 toward an official opening on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Yesterday morning, the show met the press in New York for the first time, we were there to capture all the fun.
PRISCILLA Divas Perform at the Time Warner Center
by Monica Simoes - Feb 12, 2011
On February 11, the divas from the highly anticipated musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert performed a melody of music from the show as well as a meet and greet. The event took place at the Coca Cola Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Time Warner Center.
PRISCILLA Treats Fans to Gifts at Box Office Opening, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2011
The Palace Theatre box office (1564 Broadway) will open at 10:00am on Monday, January 24 to celebrate the Broadway arrival of the global hit stage production PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL.
PRISCILLA Treats Fans to Gifts at Box Office Opening, 1/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011
The Palace Theatre box office (1564 Broadway) will open at 10:00am on Monday, January 24 to celebrate the Broadway arrival of the global hit stage production PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL.
PRISCILLA Tix On Sale To AmEx Holders Thru 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010
Tickets are now on-sale exclusively to American Express card members for the Broadway production of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MusicaL through Friday, October 29, before they will be on sale to the general public.
Bette Midler Joins as PRISCILLA Producer
by Robert Diamond - Oct 13, 2010
The New York Post is reporting star Bette Midler loved the show so much that she's invested a 'sizable chunk' of money and will be billed as an above the title producer. The paper also reports that she will be hands-on in rehearsals and note sessions as well for the Broadway-bound musical.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Opens In Toronto
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2010
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical makes its pre-Broadway, North American debut when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto today, October 12 toward an official opening on October 26.
Pre-Broadway PRISCILLA Begins Previews in Toronto; 10/12
by BWW - Oct 12, 2010
The spectacular new stage musical begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto for a twelve-week only, pre-Broadway engagement beginning October 12, 2010 and officially opening on October 26. Tickets are now on sale.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Play at the Palace; Opens 3/20
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2010
Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips, will open on Broadway on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway). Previews will begin on Monday, February 28, 2011.
UP ON THE MARQUEE: PRISCILLA in Toronto!
by Walter McBride - Sep 9, 2010
On October 12, 2010, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon ('Bernadette'), Tony Award nominee Will Swenson ('Tick'/ 'Mitzi') and Nick Adams ('Adam'/'Felicia') will take the stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting adventure 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 in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.