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Twitter Watch: Joan Rivers Decorates PRISCILLA Cupcake
by BWW - Mar 9, 2011


On Twitter Watch, Joan Rivers wrote 'I couldn't resist decorating this @PriscillaUS cupcake with jewelry from my Classics Collection!'

Magnolia Unveils Official Cupcake For PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 8, 2011


New York City's legendary Magnolia Bakery makes its stage debut as it unveils the official cupcake of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL.

Mark Moraghan Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Mar. 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2011


Mark Moraghan, best known for playing Consultant Owen Davies, a role he played for 5 years in BBC1's Holby City, will join the cast of West End hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, to play mechanic Bob. Moraghan joins previously announced new cast member Richard Grieve, who plays Tick, from 7 March 2011. The Olivier award-winning musical, which is currently booking at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, also stars Don Gallagher as Bernadette and Oliver Thornton as Adam.

TV: Divas Show off PRISCILLA Manolo Blahnik Stiletto
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 3, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stepped onto Broadway in high style when performances began this week. Luxury shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has unveiled his exclusive silver patent leather Mary Jane high heel adorned with a Swarovski crystal button as the official stiletto of the production - marking the first time in history Manolo's iconic shoe has been inspired by a Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you a peek below!

Photo Coverage: Manolo Blahnik Anoints Silver Stiletto Official PRISCILLA Shoe
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Mar 2, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stepped onto Broadway in high style when performances began on Monday night. Luxury shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has unveiled his exclusive silver patent leather Mary Jane high heel adorned with a Swarovski crystal button as the official stiletto of the production - marking the first time in history Manolo's iconic shoe has been inspired by a Broadway musical. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured On NY-1 On Stage This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will be featured on NY-1 News' "On Stage" this weekend with interviews with the show's cast and creative team and sneak-peek footage from a recent rehearsal.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured On NY-1 On Stage This Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will be featured on NY-1 News' "On Stage" this weekend with interviews with the show's cast and creative team and sneak-peek footage from a recent rehearsal.

Brett Sheehy Appointed Artistic Director of Melbourne Theatre Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 25, 2011


Chairman of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board, Derek Young today announced Brett Sheehy as the new Artistic Director and Chief Executive for Melbourne Theatre Company.

Mark Moraghan Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Mar. 7
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2011


Mark Moraghan, best known for playing Consultant Owen Davies, a role he played for 5 years in BBC1's Holby City, will join the cast of West End hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, to play mechanic Bob. Moraghan joins previously announced new cast member Richard Grieve, who plays Tick, from 7 March 2011. The Olivier award-winning musical, which is currently booking at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, also stars Don Gallagher as Bernadette and Oliver Thornton as Adam.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage Tour at West End PRISCILLA's Wardrobe Department
by Robert Diamond - Feb 22, 2011


Based on the Oscar® award-winning film and written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical tells the story of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Stars Say 'It Gets Better'
by Robert Diamond - Feb 21, 2011


The stars of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams joined together with WCBS 2 and the IT GETS BETTER PROJECT to record a message of hope for teens that are struggling with bullying. Below is the first video that they have recorded. For more information on the show's involvement with the campaign, click here.

STAGE TUBE: Tony Sheldon Talks PRISCILLA on CBS
by Robert Diamond - Feb 19, 2011


Tony Sheldon, joined CBS 2 live in studio to talk about all things PRISCILLA.

STAGE TUBE: Divalicious PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Commercial Debuts!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 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.

Nick Adams on PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Superstar Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2011


Nick Adams recently chatted with Broadway Beat at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's press day. In the interview, Adams talked about what it's like working with his fabulous castmates, Will Swenson and Tony Sheldon.

Will Swenson on 'Tick' and Living the Dream in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011


Tony Award nominee Will Swenson recently chatted with Broadway Beat at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's press day. In the interview, Swenson talked about everything from his fabulous character to his fabulous castmates.

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.

Fourth Time's a Charm: Tony Sheldon Talks Starring in 4th PRISCILLA Production
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2011


Tony Sheldon, star of the exciting new Broadway transfer PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, recently chatted with Broadway Beat about the long journey that he has taken with the show. Sheldon reveals, 'I did the very first workshop when it was just a 10 day experiment to see whether the film would transplant onto the stage. And by the end of the 10 days when we presented it, we realized this show has legs. So that was when I actively committed to wanting to do the show, but then I had to audition- along with everybody else.'

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.

TV Broadway Beat First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal - Part One!
by Robert Diamond - Feb 15, 2011


This morning, the show met the press in New York for the first time, and Broadway Beat was of course there. Here's a first look at footage of the cast presenting four numbers to the press! Stay tuned for interviews with the stars and creative team with host Richie Ridge in Part Two.

TV First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL
by Robert Diamond - Feb 15, 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. Here's a look at a montage of splashy footage from the production in Toronto. Next stop, Broadway!

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