Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2011 Broadway History , Info & More
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.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2011 - Broadway Cast
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We three queens: Divas of 'Priscilla' take a Broadway road trip
9 / 10
But 'Priscilla' has a pulsing theatrical heart and soul, not least because its characters are inveterate creatures of the stage. As directed by Simon Phillips, who has been on this bus for years, the tone is warm and inclusive. 'Priscilla' has a rich dynasty of queens, unfazed by any desert and very much at home on Broadway.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
9 / 10
In the second act of the musical version of 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' the 1994 cult film comedy about a trio of drag queens crossing the Australian outback in the titular vehicle, a chorus of singers, called Divas, descends from the flies and erupts into Cyndi Lauper's anthem of carefree abandon 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.' As the song says, that's all they really want—and so do the creative team and cast. They just wanna tell a simple story, give us a few laughs, work in a little message about tolerance, and dazzle us with spectacular outfits. The show succeeds brilliantly on its own terms and will probably be keeping a lot of chorus boys in sequins and feather boas for many a season.
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical History
Other Productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
| 2006 |
World Premiere |
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| 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
| 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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