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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Award nominated costume designer Tim Chappel visited CBS 2's 'Eye on New York' anchor Dana Tyler to discuss the inspiration behind his and partner Lizzy Gardiner's acclaimed costume designs for the new hit musical.
Due to popular demand, New York City's legendary Magnolia Bakery has announced a return of the official cupcake of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL in celebration of the Tony Awards.
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Due to popular demand, New York City's legendary Magnolia Bakery has announced a return of the official cupcake of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL in celebration of the Tony Awards.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT has been honored with three Best Musical award nominations from the Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award organizations. Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon has received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical in addition to Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Best Actor nominations. Academy Award winning design team Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner have also been nominated for a Tony Award® for their costume design for the stage production. Check out a 'diva-mix' of songs featured in the show by clicking below!
To celebrate PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's 100th performance on Broadway, tonight, Friday, May 27th -- the smash hit new musical is counting down 100 'memorable' fun facts and backstage secrets leading up to the landmark performance.
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). The show will give its 100th performance on Broadway, tonight, Friday, May 27th, and the cast recently celebrated the milestone with a Cupcake Toast. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the event below!
Fireworks, a harbour stage and a giant chandelier will transform opera in Sydney like never before when Opera Australia presents La Traviata on Sydney Harbour for an exclusive three-week season starting 24 March 2012.
Last night, May 14, the cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT was treated to a visit by GLEE's Dot-Marie Jones (Coach Beiste). After taking in the performance, everyone's favorite footballer congratulated the cast backstage. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op and brings you coverage below.
A new block of tickets will go on sale for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on Monday, May 16, 2011. Tickets for Broadway's new smash hit will now be available through January 29, 2012.
A new block of tickets will go on sale for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on Monday, May 16, 2011. Tickets for Broadway's new smash hit will now be available through January 29, 2012.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will make sure Mom is treated like a Queen all week long, and not just on Mother's Day, with a series of special restaurant and flower arrangement offers - the perfect accessory in bringing the "Diva" in your life to a performance of the new hit Broadway musical at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway).
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will make sure Mom is treated like a Queen all week long, and not just on Mother's Day, with a series of special restaurant and flower arrangement offers - the perfect accessory in bringing the "Diva" in your life to a performance of the new hit Broadway musical at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway).
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon visited Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' for a live in studio interview this morning, Thursday, May 5.Tony Sheldon has been nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle awards for his critically acclaimed performance as 'Bernadette' in the new hit Broadway musical. Click below to check out Sheldon's appearance.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, will visit WNYW Fox 5 'Good Day New York' host Rosanna Scotto for a live in studio interview tomorrow, Thursday, May 5 in the 9:30am half hour (approximately 9:50am).
Today, the producers of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL announced that there will be a US tour for PRISCILLA starting in the Fall of 2012. The first city and starting date will be announced shortly.
Yesterday, April 28, Australian Consul General Phillip Scanlan welcomed Tony Sheldon and the cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to a special reception to congratulate the company. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebratory honor and brings you photo coverage below.
'The Divine Miss M,' producer Bette Midler presented a live performance from PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on 'The View' this morning, April 26. Check out the performance of dance anthem 'I Will Survive' below!
With the exciting news this morning of a Best Musical Award nomination from the Drama League, the stars of Broadway's new hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT are making a royal tour of their own this week with a series of appearances and performances in New York City and on National television.
Swarovski is playing a dazzling supporting role in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on Broadway and they've shared an exclusive look behind the scenes at the show with BroadwayWorld.com
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