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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)!

Lee, Atherton Star In TOMORROW MORNING At The Landor Theatre, Opens Oct 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 22, 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

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.

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.

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.

Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns to New York @ NY City Center Oct. 13 - Nov. 17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 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.

PRSCILLA's Tony Sheldon Talks Being a Woman and More
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 23, 2010


As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the pre-Broadway North American company of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips will star Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon ('Bernadette'), Tony Award nominee Will Swenson ('Tick'/ 'Mitzi') and Nick Adams ('Adam'/'Felicia') 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.

Spencer, McGowan, Gurr, Marsh & Metzler Complete Pre-Broadway PRISCILLA Cast!
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 18, 2010


Complete casting has been announced for the pre-Broadway North American company of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips.

LA CAGE's Nick Adams Joins North American Cast of PRISCILLA
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 21, 2010


The New York Times reports today that LA CAGE's most temperamental Cagelle, Nick Adams, will be joining the cast of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Assuming the familiar role of yet another drag queen, Adams will play the role of Felicia in the North American company of PRISCILLA, which will open at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto on October 12 before heading to Broadway next spring.

STAGE TUBE: West End PRISCILLA Wows
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 12, 2010


As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the West End hit PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT will be making its way to Broadway next season after a run at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre. The video below samples the UK production, now open for booking until 28 May 2011 at the Palace Theatre, giving audiences east side of the pond good reason get get excited for the import.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Does 'Single Ladies'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 15, 2010


On Sunday, June 13, the West End's PRISCILLA, Queen of the Desert put their stamp on this year's Tony Awards with this video, a parody of Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' created by PRISCILLA cast member John Walsh Brannoch, that was shown at the pre-Broadcast show at Radio City Music Hall New York. Click below to see 'Single Ladies' get the PRISCILLA treatment.

Bourne's SWAN LAKE Returns to New York @ NY City Center Oct. 13 - Nov. 17
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 3, 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.

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson Talks PRISCILLA!
by Jessica Lewis - May 17, 2010


As BroadwayWorld just announced, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips. The spectacular new stage musical will begin performances at The Prince 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. Click below to watch Swenson's first interview since officially joining the project from London!

Swenson & Sheldon Lead Pre-Broadway PRISCILLA in Toronto; Opens Oct. 26
by BWW - May 17, 2010


Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips.

[title of show]'s Australian Premiere Concludes May 15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2010


In 2004, two nobodies in New York decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festivals application form. [title of show] is a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter about a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter. Its very specificity gives [title of show] broad appeal, as it takes a thoroughly unique and comical look at the pleasures and perils of the artistic process. The story (within a story) follows the two writers, and their two best friends, as they make the journey from nobodies - to somebodies. Around the world.

PRISCILLA Extends in UK; Donovan to Depart May 29
by Jessica Lewis - May 6, 2010


BroadwayWorld has learned that the West End hit, PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, has been extended for a fourth time and will continue to play the Palace Theatre into 2011. Bookings are open through 28 May 2011. The show's star, Jason Donovan hangs up his heels and says farewell to PRISCILLA on 29 May, 2010 after 14 months and over 450 performances.

[title of show] to Make Australian Premiere May 3-15
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2010


In 2004, two nobodies in New York decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festivals application form. [title of show] is a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter about a musical by two guys named Jeff and Hunter. Its very specificity gives [title of show] broad appeal, as it takes a thoroughly unique and comical look at the pleasures and perils of the artistic process. The story (within a story) follows the two writers, and their two best friends, as they make the journey from nobodies - to somebodies. Around the world.

Photo Flash: [title of show] Receives Australian Premiere, 5/3
by Jeff Dennhardt - May 2, 2010


[title of show] is a musical about two guys named Jeff and Hunter by two nobodies named Jeff and Hunter.In 2004, the real Jeff and Hunter decided to enter the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival (NYMF). The problem was, they didn't have a musical. With a deadline set, three weeks later they entered [title of show], named after the first line in the festival application form. Following its debut at NYMF, [title of show] enjoyed an acclaimed run at the Vineyard Theater Off-Broadway in 2006, and the release of an Original Cast Album that same year. They fulfilled their Broadway aspirations July 2008, where [title of show] ran for over 100 performances starring the writers themselves. The Magnormos season is the first production outside of the USA.

Ben Richards Goes from Boy in Blue to Boy in Drag in PRISCILLA
by Jeff Dennhardt - Apr 25, 2010


PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT star Ben Richards is making a big change from his current job to the drag-filled show. Before returning to the stage, Richards played police officer Bruno Mulligan on the hit British television show 'Footballers' Wives.'

Ben Richards Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Extends Thru May 28 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2010


Ben Richards, best known on television for playing PC Nathaniel Roberts in the long running TV drama The Bill and Bruno Milligan in ITV's Footballer's Wives, is to join the West End cast of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical from 1 June 2010.

'PRISCILLA' Director Elliott To Helm New Film 'A FEW BEST MEN'
by Charlie Piane - Apr 19, 2010


Stephan Elliott, Director of 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,' as well as author of its stage adaptation, will direct Australian comedy 'A Few Best Men,' according to Variety.

RIALTO CHATTER: Tony Sheldon Confirmed for Broadway's PRISCILLA?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 19, 2010


As BroadwayWorld has reported, Deadline.com revealed that Matt Cavenaugh and Will Swenson may join original cast member Tony Sheldon for the Broadway premiere of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. BroadwayGirlNYC revealed on her twitter that Jessica Philips and Joshua Buscher may be joining the cast, as well. Today in an article out in The Australian, Tony Sheldon's mother reveals that Sheldon, who originated the role of Bernadette in Australia and is now starring as the character in the West End, will make the Broadway transfer next season. Sheldon was nominated for a 2010 Olivier Award for his performance.

RIALTO CHATTER: Jessica Philips and Joshua Buscher to Join Cavenaugh & Swenson in Broadway's PRISCILLA?
by Rialto Chatter - Apr 16, 2010


As BroadwayWorld mentioned yesterday, Deadline.com revealed that Matt Cavenaugh and Will Swenson may join original cast member Tony Sheldon for the Broadway premiere of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Today, BroadwayGirlNYC suggests on her twitter that Jessica Philips and Joshua Buscher may be joining the cast, as well.

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