Will Swenson Videos

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you the series finale of Billy Green, appropriately entitled, 'The Conclusion.' Viewer discretion is advised.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews last night at the Princess of Wales Theatre. It will have a 12 week pre-Broadway run in Toronto before leaving for Broadway where it opens in March of 2011. Everyone involved will be quick to tell you that the real 'star' of the show is 'Priscilla' herself, and BWW was on hand as Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) introduced 'Priscilla' to the Toronto press. This video features 'Priscilla' showing off her amazing 30,000 LED light and various features.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews last night at the Princess of Wales Theatre. It will have a 12 week pre-Broadway run in Toronto before leaving for Broadway where it opens in March of 2011. Everyone involved will be quick to tell you that the real 'star' of the show is 'Priscilla' herself, and BWW was on hand as Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) introduced 'Priscilla' to the Toronto press.

Bette Midler, whose solo Broadway debut at the Palace Theatre is the stuff of showbiz legend, will return to that landmark venue as a producer of this season's eagerly anticipated, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MusicaL began a pre-Broadway engagement yesterday, Tuesday, October 12, at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada, prior to beginning performances at Broadway's Palace Theatre in New York City on February 28, and opening March 20, 2011. Bette Midler said 'A new star on Broadway and her name is PRISCILLA!! So much fun, it's practically illegal!! In fact, it IS illegal in four states!!' Here Bette is after seeing the show in London!

This is the second in a series of video previews for the North American Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Cast members say hello to BWW and tell us a bit about their arrival in Toronto. The show begins previews on October 12th 2010 with an official opening on October 26th at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

BWW is thrilled to bring you the first in a series of video previews for the North American Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The show commences a 12 week pre-Broadway run in Toronto on October 12th, 2010 at The Princess of Wales Theatre, and BWW will be bringing videos, photos and interviews with the team behind the magic that is 'Priscilla.' First up is Will Swenson and cast singing 'I Say A Little Prayer'

Seth Rudetsky's 'Deconstructing Broadway' comes to Toronto for the first time, and Seth shares with BWW his Top 5 'Deconstructing' videos

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the West End hit PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT will be making its way to Broadway next season after a run at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The video below samples the UK production, now open for booking until 28 May 2011 at the Palace Theatre, giving audiences east side of the pond good reason get get excited for the import.

On Sunday, June 13, the West End's PRISCILLA, Queen of the Desert put their stamp on this year's Tony Awards with this video, a parody of Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' created by PRISCILLA cast member John Walsh Brannoch, that was shown at the pre-Broadcast show at Radio City Music Hall New York. Click below to see 'Single Ladies' get the PRISCILLA treatment.

Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips.

As BroadwayWorld just announced, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips. The spectacular new stage musical will begin performances at The Prince 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. Click below to watch Swenson's first interview since officially joining the project from London!

BroadwayWorld has been running the very popular Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on its radio station for several years. And, up until now, if you wanted to SEE the show you had to come to the live show in NYC. This week's guest is HAIR's Will Swenson!

Last night, February 8, the stars came out to honor stage and screen legend Angela Lansbury at The Drama League's 26th annual all-star gala, 'A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF BROADWAY' at the Pierre New York.

The entire cast and all-star band of HAIR, the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Revival, performed live in-studio on CBS's 'The Early Show' this morning, Friday, November 6th. The cast guested as part of the show's 'Time Machine' Series. Friday's show took viewers back in time to - you guessed it - 1967, the year HAIR had its world premiere at the Public Theater. You can watch Tony nominated stars Will Swenson and Gavin Creel talk about the smash hit musical's timeless message right here on STAGE TUBE!