Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 8.2

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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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 Performs On The Today Show 3/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 17, 2011


"The Divine Miss M," producer Bette Midler will present a live performance from PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on "The Today Show" tomorrow morning, Friday, March 18 in advance of the spectacular new musical opening on Broadway at The Palace Theatre this Sunday, March 20.

TV Exclusive First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - 'I Will Survive'!
by Robert Diamond - March 18, 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 'I Will Survive'!

Photo Flash: Randy Jones Visits PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Nicole Rosky - March 16, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, currently on Broadway in previews at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) stars Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting adventure 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.

TV Exclusive First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - 'MacArthur Park'!
by Robert Diamond - March 16, 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 'MacArthur Park'!

Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look at PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL
by Robert Diamond - March 16, 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 photo flash of PRISCILLA on stage!

Other Productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical

2006   World Premiere
2009   West End Original London Production
West End
2010   Toronto Pre-Broadway North American Production
Toronto
2011   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2013   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Tony Sheldon
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Stephan Elliott
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Allan Scott
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tim Chappel
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Lizzy Gardiner
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Bonnie Comley
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Tony Sheldon
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Tony Sheldon
2011 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Tim Chappel
2011 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Lizzy Gardiner
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Sheldon

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