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Tix Go On Sale 2/20 For Mary Poppins at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2011


Key Bank Broadway at The Paramount and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh announce today that tickets for the long-awaited production of MARY POPPINS will go on sale to the public on Sunday, February 20 at 10 am.

Richard Grieve To Join PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT As Tick, Mar 7
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 2, 2011


As Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical approaches its second birthday in the West End, Richard Grieve, best known for his role as Jonny Foster in ITV1's Emmerdale, will join the Company to play Tick from Monday 7 March 2011.

Cast Announced For YOU MADE THIS TOUR 1/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 27, 2011


After two sold-out shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre and Rockwood Music Hall, Kerrigan-Lowdermilk continue their New York City concert series You Made This Tour with a Monday night show at Le Poisson Rouge.

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - Jan 27, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is being recorded this week in New York City and produced by Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti. BroadwayWorld.com got a peak into the recording studio to take some fun photos with the cast!

Cast Announced For YOU MADE THIS TOUR at Rockwood Music Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011


After two sold-out shows at the Laurie Beechman Theatre and Rockwood Music Hall, Kerrigan-Lowdermilk continue their New York City concert series You Made This Tour with a Monday night show at Le Poisson Rouge on February 7th

UP ON THE MARQUEE: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Complete!
by Brian Estrada - Jan 21, 2011


The spectacular new stage musical just finished its pre-Broadway engagement at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada on January 2, 2011 prior to beginning performances at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on February 28, and opening on March 20. A couple of weeks ago, BroadwayWorld brought you the first shots of the marquee going up. Below, we bring you a look at the finished product!

PRISCILLA Cast Album Gets Mar. 15 Release From Rhino; Recording Begins Next Week!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 20, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will be recorded next week in New York City and will be produced by Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti.

Photo Coverage: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk Kick Off YOU MADE THIS Tour
by Monica Simoes - Jan 19, 2011


Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's YOU MADE THIS TOUR opened this Sunday, January 16 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

Grosso, Hurlbert et al. Join Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's YOU MADE THIS TOUR, 1/16
by Lauren Wolman - Jan 15, 2011


Lewis Grosso (Les Miserables), Autumn Hurlbert (Legally Blonde), Jessica Phillips (Next to Normal, Priscilla Queen of the Desert), Zak Resnick (Thirteen Stories Down), and Nathan Tysen (The Burnt Part Boys) will be joining Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's YOU MADE THIS TOUR, opening this Sunday, January 16 at 7PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).

UP ON THE MARQUEE: PRISCILLA Going Up at the Palace!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - Jan 3, 2011


The spectacular new stage musical just finished its pre-Broadway engagement at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada on January 2, 2011 prior to beginning performances at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on February 28, and opening on March 20. Work on the marquee began today and we've got the first pics!

Leslie Jordan Talks Deck Them Halls Y'All
by Don Grigware - Dec 8, 2010


Comedic actor Leslie Jordan is best remembered internationally for his recurring role as Beverley Leslie in TV's Will & Grace (2001-2006) for which he won the coveted Emmy Award. On stage in LA, he has starred in Del Shores' Southern Baptist Sissies as Peanut and in Sordid Lives as Brother Boy - also in the film and cable TV series in the same role - to popular and critical acclaim and in his own productions of Like a Dog on Linoleum and My Walk Down the Pink Carpet. In our talk, he tells us about his newest touring Christmas show Deck Them Halls, Y'All, which will open at the Renberg Theater of the Gay and Lesbian Center in LA on December 16, as well as other future projects. Jordan is so funny, I have to really watch it and try to control my laughter; otherwise, we'd still be talking.

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.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL Broadway Tix Go On Sale 10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2010


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, go on full public sale tomorrow, Saturday, October 30, following the musical's smash hit North American debut in Toronto this week.

Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Pre-Broadway try-out
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - Oct 27, 2010


After two weeks of previews, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT had its official opening in Toronto on Tuesday October 26. The production is in terrific shape and delivers both spectacle and spectacular entertainment. Even when it falters, as it does on occasion, the musical is lively and tremendous fun.

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.

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.

PRISCILLA Tix On Sale To AmEx Holders Thru 10/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 15, 2010


Tickets are now on-sale exclusively to American Express card members for the Broadway production of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MusicaL through Friday, October 29, before they will be on sale to the general public.

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!

Bette Midler Joins as PRISCILLA Producer
by Robert Diamond - Oct 13, 2010


The New York Post is reporting star Bette Midler loved the show so much that she's invested a 'sizable chunk' of money and will be billed as an above the title producer. The paper also reports that she will be hands-on in rehearsals and note sessions as well for the Broadway-bound musical.

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.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Opens In Toronto
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2010


Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical makes its pre-Broadway, North American debut when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto today, October 12 toward an official opening on October 26.

TOMORROW MORNING Opens At The Landor Theatre, Oct 12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2010


Casting is now complete for the major new London production of the award-winning musical Tomorrow?Morning- A Landor Theatre production in conjunction with Jason Haigh-Ellery & Hilary A Williams

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.

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