Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 4

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: PRISCILLA's Divas Perform on WCBS FM
by Nicole Rosky - August 19, 2011


Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 'Divas' Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey and Ashley Spencer visited WCBS FM 101.1 radio host Bob Shannon in the studio to belt out a medley of dance floor favorite hit songs from the Tony Award winning smash musical tomorrow, Thursday, August 18 to kick off 'Divas of Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame' Thursday. Click below to check out the performance!

STAGE TUBE: Inside the PRISCILLA Photo Shoot with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!!
by Nicole Rosky - August 19, 2011


Bette Midler proudly presents the most outrageously fun musical on Broadway, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the story of three best friends on the wildest road trip ever. With over 500 dazzling costumes and a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including 'It's Raining Men' and 'I Will Survive,' PRISCILLA promises the two happiest hours on Broadway! In the video below, go behind the cenes of a photo shoot with the stars of the show, Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Kick Off PIX-11's CURTAIN UP, 8/22
by Nicole Rosky - August 18, 2011


Broadway's Tony Award winning hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will kick off PIX-11's 'Curtain Up!' Broadway week series with an exclusive behind the scenes television segment on Monday morning, August 22 in the 8:30am half hour (approximately 8:45am).

PRISCILLA's Divas to Perform on WCBS FM 101.1 Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2011


Tune in to listen to Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 'Divas' Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey and Ashley Spencer as they visit WCBS FM 101.1 radio host Bob Shannon in the studio to belt out a medley of dance floor favorite hit songs from the Tony Award winning smash musical tomorrow, Thursday, August 18 to kick off 'Divas of Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame' Thursday. The segment will air live in the 12:00pm half hour.

STAGE TUBE: Gay Couple Gets Engaged at Priscilla Queen of the Desert
by Lauren Wolman - August 14, 2011


The first gay Broadway proposal happened last night at Priscilla Queen of the desert. Yuri Rodriguez proposed to his partner Stephen Troiano in front of a packed house of almost 1700 audience members at the Palace Theatre.

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!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates Marriage Equality!
by Nicole Rosky - July 28, 2011


The Broadway cast and crew of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT celebrates marriage equality with a snazzy new video featuring clips from the show and announcement's from New York's state officials. Click below to check it out!

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.

Martha Wash Joins Tony Sheldon, Will Swenson, Nick Adams & PRISCILLA for Apple Store Performance, 7/26
by Jessica Lewis - July 25, 2011


On Tuesday, July 26 at 4:00pm the stars of Broadway's new Tony Award® winning musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will perform some of the show's classic dance floor hits at a special live performance at The Apple Store in SoHo (103 Prince Street).

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 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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