Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2010 - Articles Page 15

Opened: October 26, 2010
Closing: November 28, 2010

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2010 - Toronto History , Info & More

Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1J2, Canada Toronto

AT LAST! After smash-hit engagements in Sydney and in London’s West End, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL rolls into Toronto this October.



Based on the Oscar®-winning film, PRISCILLA tells the outrageous and heart-warming tale of three friends on a road trip adventure to the middle of nowhere who end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed possible!



With an incredible array of jaw-dropping costumes and an irresistible score of more than 20 dance-floor classics, PRISCILLA is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous. So get ready for the ultimate feel-great theatrical experience... and HOP ABOARD!

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BWW Interviews: Nick Adams Talks Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
by Kelly Cameron - Nov 9, 2010


BWW is featuring interviews with the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert over the next few days. The show plays until January 2nd and then moves to its new home at The Palace Theatre in NYC where it will officially open on March 20th 2011. BWW has been bringing you exclusive coverage of the show as it begins its pre-Broadway run, and today we feature Nick Adams.

BWW Interviews: Tony Sheldon Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Kelly Cameron - Nov 11, 2010


Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews on October 12th in Toronto, and had its official pink carpet opening on the 26th of October. BWW has been on hand to bring you photos, videos and interviews with the cast and crew as they prepare to launch the North American Premiere of this international smash. Now, we are thrilled to bring you interviews with the show's four stars!

BWW Interviews: C. David Johnson Talks PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Kelly Cameron - Nov 12, 2010


Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews on October 12th in Toronto, and had it's official pink carpet opening on the 26th of October. BWW has been on hand to bring you photos, videos and interviews with the cast and crew as they prepare to launch the North American Premiere of this international smash. Today we are thrilled to bring you another interview with one of the show's stars!

November 2010 Concerts Announced For The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko is a night club offering the finest in cabaret, jazz, comedy and popular music entertainment.

Review Roundup: PRISCILLA in Toronto
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2010


Priscilla Queen of the Desert began previews on October 12th in Toronto, and officially opened in Toronto last night on the 26th. BWW has been on hand to bring you photos, videos and interviews with the cast and crew as they prepare to launch the North American Premiere of this world-wide smash (with lots more coverage to come!)

Ray Meagher Joins PRISCILLA in West End Tonight, 10/26
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 26, 2010


Tonight, 26 October 2010, as Ray Meagher, best known on television for playing Alf Stewart in the long running Australian soap Home and Away, officially joins the West End cast of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical as in Toronto, Canada, the North American production of the show celebrates its opening night.

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko Announces Their Upcoming Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2010


The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment.

LGBT / Cabaret / Theatre Concerts at the RRazz Room October-December
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 23, 2010


Ever since Carly discovered the voice of Freddie Mercury, she has been in love with his theatrical, rocker glam persona. Freddie Mercury could sing anything...in any style, and that alone is an art to celebrate. After covering and loving his music for years, Ms. Ozard and musical director Joe Wicht are creating 'Somebody To Love: My Musical Tribute to Freddie Mercury.' Carly will be Queen for a day, paying homage to her idol, and sharing historic and interesting facts about Mercury's public and intimate lifestyle. Carly relates to Mercury's flair for theatrical and dramatic performing, incorporating his work into a night of fabulous cabaret.

BWW Special: Chatting with the Creative Forces Behind PRISCILLA!
by Kelly Cameron - Oct 22, 2010


Priscilla Queen of the Desert is turning into the most anticipated new show of the 2011 Broadway Season, and Toronto is getting to experience all of the glitz and glamour behind this fabulous show as it plays the Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited 12 week run. BWW has been bringing you all things 'Priscilla' for the last few weeks, including the latest photo, video and interview coverage of the show. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to talk with Producer Garry McQuinn and Director Simon Phillips about what it has been like getting Priscilla her North American Debut!

STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler On PRISCILLA!
by Molly Hagan - Oct 13, 2010


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!

Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns to New York @ NY City Center Oct. 13 - Nov. 17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2010


MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the triumphant modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, turned tradition upside down and took both the theater and dance worlds by storm when it arrived on Broadway in 1998 and went on to win three Tony Awards® and five Drama Desk Awards.

Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns to New York @ NY City Center Oct. 13 - Nov. 17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2010


MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE, the triumphant modern re-interpretation of the legendary ballet, turned tradition upside down and took both the theater and dance worlds by storm when it arrived on Broadway in 1998 and went on to win three Tony Awards® and five Drama Desk Awards.

Pre-Broadway PRISCILLA Begins Previews in Toronto; 10/12
by BWW - Oct 12, 2010


The spectacular new stage musical begins performances at The Princess 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.

November 2010 Concerts Announced For The RRazz Room at Hotel Nikko
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 5, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko is a night club offering the finest in cabaret, jazz, comedy and popular music entertainment.

Scott McKenzie To Play Title Role In West End BILLY ELLIOT, Steps In Nov 29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 1, 2010


From 29 November 2010, 13 year old Scott McKenzie from Dumbarton, Scotland, the twenty fourth boy to play the iconic role of Billy Elliot in the West End, 12 year old Aaron Watson from Kings Lynn, Norfolk, 13 year old Dean Charles-Chapman from Romford, Essex and 12 year old Rhys Yeomans from Oldham, Lancashire, will be joined by principal cast members Genevieve Lemon (Mrs. Wilkinson), Martin Marquez (Dad), Tom Lorcan (Tony), Diane Langton (Grandma), Chris McGlade (George), Kay Milbourne (Dead Mum), Kevin Patricks (Mr. Braithwaite) and Barnaby Meredith (Older Billy) in Billy Elliot The Musical.

Ray Meagher Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, 9/30
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2010


The Home and Away star joins in September to play Bob

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Completes NY Rehearsals and Heads to Toronto!
by Walter McBride - Sep 25, 2010


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will make its pre-Broadway, North American debut this fall when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto for a twelve-week only engagement beginning October 12, 2010 and officially opening October 26. Rehearsals finished up yesterday in New York and BroadwayWorld.com's Walter McBride was there to capture the cast's farewell!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Completes NY Rehearsals and Heads to Toronto!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 24, 2010


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will make its pre-Broadway, North American debut this fall when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto for a twelve-week only engagement beginning October 12, 2010 and officially opening October 26. Rehearsals finish up today in New York. Click below for a video farewell to the Priscilla Company (for now)!

STAGE TUBE: Meet PRISCILLA (The Bus)!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 20, 2010


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will make its pre-Broadway, North American debut this fall when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto for a twelve-week only engagement beginning October 12, 2010 and officially opening October 26.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of PRISCILLA in Toronto
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2010


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical will make its pre-Broadway, North American debut this fall when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto for a twelve-week only engagement beginning October 12, 2010 and officially opening October 26.

Lucas' KING KONG Musical Sets Sights on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 16, 2010


Carmen Pavlovic, C.E.O. of Global Creatures, the company behind the phenomenal world-wide success, Walking with Dinosaurs - the Arena Spectacular, has announced that a creative team has been assembled and work has begun on KING KONG - Live on Stage, an entirely new production conceived for the Broadway stage. KING KONG - Live on Stage is authorized by the estate of Merian C. Cooper (Creator of KING KONG and director of the 1933 film).

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Play at the Palace; Opens 3/20
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 15, 2010


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips, will open on Broadway on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway). Previews will begin on Monday, February 28, 2011.

Photo Coverage: Broadway on Broadway 2010 - Part 2
by Monica Simoes - Sep 13, 2010


Kelsey Grammer, Tony®-nominated star of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles and five-time Emmy Award winner, hosted Broadway on Broadway 2010 on Sunday, September 12th at 11:30 a.m.

Photo Coverage: Broadway on Broadway 2010 - Part 1
by Monica Simoes - Sep 13, 2010


Kelsey Grammer, Tony®-nominated star of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of La Cage Aux Folles and five-time Emmy Award winner, hosted Broadway on Broadway 2010 on Sunday, September 12th at 11:30 a.m.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: PRISCILLA in Toronto!
by Walter McBride - Sep 9, 2010


On October 12, 2010, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon ('Bernadette'), Tony Award nominee Will Swenson ('Tick'/ 'Mitzi') and Nick Adams ('Adam'/'Felicia') will take the stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto 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 in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT.

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