TV: Cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Performs at Broadway in Bryant Park!
by Robert Diamond - August 13, 2011
The best of Broadway was presented free on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 Lite fm's Broadway in Bryant Park 2011' - a lunchtime series that began on Thursday July 7th on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Bank of America, and Clean Air NY, and hosted by Lite fm's on-air personalities, the eleventh annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances concluded yesterday, August 11th.
STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler Voices New PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Commercial!
by Kelsey Denette - August 11, 2011
Following smash hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL began previews on Broadway on February 28 and opened March 20th, presented by Bette Midler.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime 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.
Midler has recorded a new commercial for the musical; check it out below!
Photo Coverage: Martha Wash & PRISCILLA Play the Apple Store
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - July 27, 2011
Yesterday, July 26 at 4:00pm the stars of Broadway's new Tony Award® winning musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, perform some of the show's classic dance floor hits at a special live performance at The Apple Store in SoHo.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on NBC's IN THE WINGS
by Nicole Rosky - July 25, 2011
NBC's 'In the Wings' host Lauren Scala went backstage with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Nick Adams, Jacqueline B. Arnold and Gavin Lodge to discuss marriage equality on the eve of Sunday's historic landmark licensing date.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Hosts Post-Show Bar Nights!
by Nicole Rosky - July 15, 2011
Broadway's Tony Award® winning hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL joins official wine sponsor Wily Jack® for post Priscilla ‘Safe Ride' bar nights to extend the party that begins at the Palace Theatre this summer!
STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson and PRISCILLA Cast Perform on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Nicole Rosky - July 14, 2011
The cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL performed on the premiere results show of season 6 of NBC's hit summer talent competition series 'America's Got Talent' last night. Tony-nominee Will Swenson led the cast in a diva-tastic medley of some of Priscilla's most popular songs - 'Finally,' 'Shake Your Groove Thing,' and 'MacArthur Park' - featuring the show's trademark 2011 Tony-winning costumes designed by Oscar and Tony-winning designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast to Perform on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - July 13, 2011
Tune into NBC tonight to catch the cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL performing on the premiere results show of season 6 of NBC's hit summer talent competition series 'America's Got Talent.' Tony-nominee Will Swenson will lead the cast in a diva-tastic medley of some of Priscilla's most popular songs - 'Finally,' 'Shake Your Groove Thing,' and 'MacArthur Park' - featuring the show's trademark 2011 Tony-winning costumes designed by Oscar and Tony-winning designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL to Perform on 'America's Got Talent' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2011
Priscilla Queen Of The DeserT, presented on Broadway by 'The Divine Miss M,' producer Bette Midler, will perform on the first live premiere results show of season 6 of NBC's hit summer talent competition series 'America's Got Talent.' Tony-nominee Will Swenson will lead the cast in a diva-tastic medley of some of Priscilla's most popular songs - 'Finally,' 'Shake Your Groove Thing,' and 'MacArthur Park' - featuring the show's trademark 2011 Tony-winning costumes designed by Oscar and Tony-winning designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner.
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Tributes GLEE!
by Nicole Rosky - July 12, 2011
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). In the video below, the cast of Priscilla (led by John Brannoch) perform their homage to Glee in their own unique way.
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Debuts New TV Ad!
by Caryn Robbins - July 12, 2011
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT has just debuted a brand new TV commercial, featuring a voice-over by the show's producer, Bette Midler. The ad focuses on three best friends on a road trip of a lifetime, one searching for fame, one for love and one for home. To view the new spot, click below.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL to Perform on 'America's Got Talent,' 7/13
by Lauren Wolman - July 7, 2011
Priscilla Queen Of The DeserT, presented on Broadway by 'The Divine Miss M,' producer Bette Midler, will perform on the first live premiere results show of season 6 of NBC's hit summer talent competition series 'America's Got Talent.' Tony-nominee Will Swenson will lead the cast in a diva-tastic medley of some of Priscilla's most popular songs - 'Finally,' 'Shake Your Groove Thing,' and 'MacArthur Park' - featuring the show's trademark 2011 Tony-winning costumes designed by Oscar and Tony-winning designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner.
STAGE TUBE: Lizzy Gardiner on Her PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Inspiration
by Nicole Rosky - July 5, 2011
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Oscar and Tony Award® winning costume designer Lizzy Gardiner gives MORE Magazine a special look backstage at the Tony-winning hit Broadway musical, sharing the inspiration behind her and partner Tim Chappel's internationally-acclaimed costume designs and offering some personal fashion advice.
Click below to watch the video!
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Celebrates Pride with Gracie Mansion Performance
by Nicole Rosky - July 5, 2011
Based on the Oscar® award-winning film 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. The cast recently performed at Gracie Mansion in celebration of Pride Week. Click here to watch the special performance!