Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 8

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 20, 2011
Closing: June 24, 2012

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Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is a heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends 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. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics, Priscilla is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous.

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STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson on the Appeal of PRISCILLA
by Nicole Rosky - April 1, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Tony Award© nominee Will Swenson sits down with Associated Press Television to discuss bringing the hit musical to Broadway and recording the Original Broadway Cast Album. Click below to hear what he has to say!

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Kyle Brown of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert'
by Adrienne Onofri - April 4, 2011


Kyle goes through over a dozen costumes in the flashy jukebox musical, including cupcake, paintbrush, emu...

STAGE TUBE: A Big 'Hello' from PRISCILLA's Divas!
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2011


In a fun new video recently posted on Youtube, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's divas show off their dance moves to Martin Solveig & Dragonette's 'Hello.' Click below to check it out!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast to Perform at Barnes & Noble, 4/7
by Nicole Rosky - March 30, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA's Swenson, Sheldon, Adams et al. Celebrate Album Release at Barnes and Noble, 4/7
by Meghan Schuler - March 30, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on LX NY & NY NONSTOP Today
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's star trio takes to the airwaves today, Friday, March 25 following opening to critical acclaim on Broadway this week.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Album Gets 4/5 Release
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, produced by Priscilla's orchestrator, arranger and musical supervisor Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti, will be available in retail outlets nationwide on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Cast Gets Animates with 'The Frog Song'
by Jessica Lewis - March 23, 2011


Seems the PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT cast knows how to have fun just as much off stage. In this video below, PRISCILLA cast member John Brannoch animates the company doing 'The Frog Song.' Intended for cast party fun, BroadwayWorld brings you a look here!

TV Exclusive: It's Raining Men, Say A Little Prayer and Color My World from PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Robert Diamond - March 22, 2011


The lights in Times Square burned brighter Sunday night with the arrival of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL at the Palace Theatre on Broadway. We're now excited to present the conclusion of our exclusive video series with a look at three more numbers from the fabulous musical, including 'It's Raining Men', 'Say A Little Prayer' and 'Color My World'!

TV: Broadway Beat Goes Inside PRISCILLA Opening Night!
by Broadway Beat - March 21, 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 on Sunday night, March 20, 2011. Broadway Beat was there to party with the cast following the opening and takes you inside the post-party below!

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Lobby Boutique is Open!
by Walter McBride - March 21, 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 on Sunday night, March 20, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to party with the cast and brings you a special look at the colorful lobby botique below!

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Red Carpet - Part 2
by Walter McBride - March 21, 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 on Sunday night, March 20, 2011. Here's part two of our photo coverage of the show's starry opening night red carpet arrivals!

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - March 21, 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 on Sunday night, March 20, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the cast's joyous opening night curtain call!!

Photo Coverage: Party with the Cast of PRISCILLA on Opening Night!
by Monica Simoes - March 21, 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 on Sunday night, March 20, 2011. BroadwayWorld.com was there to party with the cast!

Review Roundup: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - March 20, 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 on March 20th. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee 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.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured On NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, director Simon Phillips and Academy Award winning costume designer Lizzy Gardiner will be featured on NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday" on March 20, in advance of the spectacular new musical opening that evening at Broadway's Palace Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Whoopi Goldberg and Other Stars Visit PRISCILLA
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - March 19, 2011


Whoopi Goldberg, ABC's Cynthia McFadden, Gossip's Grande Dame Liz Smith and 'That Girl's' Marlo Thomas recently stopped by PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL to see the show and meet the cast. Look at the pictures below and check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Barry Manilow Visits PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Nicole Rosky - March 18, 2011


Music star Barry Manilow recently stopped by PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL to check out the show and meet the cast. Click below to check it out!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured On NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 18, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, director Simon Phillips and Academy Award winning costume designer Lizzy Gardiner will be featured on NPR's "Weekend Edition Sunday" on March 20, in advance of the spectacular new musical opening that evening at Broadway's Palace Theatre.

TV Exclusive First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - 'Go West!'!
by Robert Diamond - March 17, 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 will open on March 20th. BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to present an exclusive first look at footage from the cast performing 'Go West'! Stay tuned for more videos later this week!

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical have there been?
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical has had 5 productions including which opened in 2006, West End which opened in 2009, Toronto which opened in 2010, Broadway which opened in 2011 and US Tour which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical been nominated for?
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Chappel and Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lizzy Gardiner.
What Tony Awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical won?
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Tim Chappel, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Lizzy Gardiner, .
What awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical been nominated for?
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for both Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards, with nominations going to both Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner. Additionally, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical was nominated for Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bonnie Comley. The show received a nomination for Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Tony Sheldon, a performer in the show, was recognized with a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.
What awards has Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical won?
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical has won several awards. It received the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. The show also won the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical was recognized as the Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Bonnie Comley. Additionally, it won the Outstanding New Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Tony Sheldon, one of the performers in the show, received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards.

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