Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2011 - Broadway Articles Page 6

Due to popular demand, New York City's legendary Magnolia Bakery has announced a return of the official cupcake of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL in celebration of the Tony Awards.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT has been honored with three Best Musical award nominations from the Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award organizations. Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon has received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical in addition to Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League Best Actor nominations. Academy Award winning design team Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner have also been nominated for a Tony Award® for their costume design for the stage production. Check out a 'diva-mix' of songs featured in the show by clicking below!

To celebrate PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's 100th performance on Broadway, tonight, Friday, May 27th -- the smash hit new musical is counting down 100 'memorable' fun facts and backstage secrets leading up to the landmark performance.

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). The show will give its 100th performance on Broadway, tonight, Friday, May 27th, and the cast recently celebrated the milestone with a Cupcake Toast. BroadwayWorld brings you full coverage of the event below!

Dessert Legend Serendipity 3 Creates 'life-sized' Chocolate Shoe Sundae for Broadway Hit, Priscilla Queen of the Desert!

Last night, May 14, the cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT was treated to a visit by GLEE's Dot-Marie Jones (Coach Beiste). After taking in the performance, everyone's favorite footballer congratulated the cast backstage. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op and brings you coverage below.

A new block of tickets will go on sale for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on Monday, May 16, 2011. Tickets for Broadway's new smash hit will now be available through January 29, 2012.

A new block of tickets will go on sale for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on Monday, May 16, 2011. Tickets for Broadway's new smash hit will now be available through January 29, 2012.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will make sure Mom is treated like a Queen all week long, and not just on Mother's Day, with a series of special restaurant and flower arrangement offers - the perfect accessory in bringing the "Diva" in your life to a performance of the new hit Broadway musical at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway).

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will make sure Mom is treated like a Queen all week long, and not just on Mother's Day, with a series of special restaurant and flower arrangement offers - the perfect accessory in bringing the "Diva" in your life to a performance of the new hit Broadway musical at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway).

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Tony and Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon visited Fox 5's 'Good Day New York' for a live in studio interview this morning, Thursday, May 5.Tony Sheldon has been nominated for Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle awards for his critically acclaimed performance as 'Bernadette' in the new hit Broadway musical. Click below to check out Sheldon's appearance.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, will visit WNYW Fox 5 'Good Day New York' host Rosanna Scotto for a live in studio interview tomorrow, Thursday, May 5 in the 9:30am half hour (approximately 9:50am).

On Thursday, April 28th, Renaissance Hotels and RLife LIVE, presented a special performances by renowned DJ Mia Moretti and electric violinist Caitlin Moe and the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, all as part of an exclusive gathering co-hosted by superstar Cyndi Lauper. The event, also sponsored by American Airlines with cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE® Vodka, included a silent auction with proceeds benefitting Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund in an effort to engage everyone on LGBT equality and respect, while raising awareness about LBGT youth homelessness. This special event is part of a larger Renaissance Hotels program designed to celebrate diversity and inclusion within the hospitality, travel and tourism community.

Today, the producers of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL announced that there will be a US tour for PRISCILLA starting in the Fall of 2012. The first city and starting date will be announced shortly.

At Broadway's smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, it's all about the accessories.

In celebration of the Royal nuptials of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth 'Kate' Middleton at Buckingham Palace, the hosts of ABC's popular talker 'The View' will observe this special occasion with 'A Royal Wedding - The View,' a live, one-hour special edition, Friday, April 29 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), covering all the pomp and circumstance. This marks the first time 'The View' has broadcast live on Friday since Sept. 12, 2008. Regularly featured co-hosts Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd will be joined in-studio by Hollywood royalty Goldie Hawn, a featured guest co-host for the day. Barbara Walters, on assignment in London for ABC News, will join the program live via satellite.

'The Divine Miss M,' producer Bette Midler presented a live performance from PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on 'The View' this morning, April 26. Check out the performance of dance anthem 'I Will Survive' below!

Family Equality Council, America's foremost national advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) families, held the organization's annual New York City awards dinner last night, Monday, April 25, 2011 at Pier 60 in New York.

With the exciting news this morning of a Best Musical Award nomination from the Drama League, the stars of Broadway's new hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT are making a royal tour of their own this week with a series of appearances and performances in New York City and on National television.