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!
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. Mr. Sheldon won a 2011 Theatre World Award for his Broadway debut in Priscilla. 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, in addition to winning the 2011 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Costume Design.
A new block of tickets are now on sale for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL. Tickets for Broadway's new smash hit will now be available through January 29, 2012.
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Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
The Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
The Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Tony Sheldon attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Tony Sheldon attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Tony Sheldon attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
The Company attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
J. Elaine Marcos & C. David Johnson attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
J. Elaine Marcos & C. David Johnson attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
Will Swenson with Ashton Woerz & Luke Mannikus attending the Cupcake Toast celebrating 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' and their 100th Performance on Broadway in New York City.
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