Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Red Carpet - Part 1

Following smash hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL began previews on Broadway on February 28 and opened on Sunday night, March 20, 2011. Here's part one of our photo coverage of the show's starry opening night red carpet arrivals!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime 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. 

Featuring a score of over 20 dance-floor classics, a company of 27, and with a dazzling array of more than 500 outrageous costumes, the spectacular new stage musical is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous!

Adapted from the Academy Award® winning film "The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert," PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. Direction is by Simon Phillips, choreography by Ross Coleman, musical supervision and arrangements by Stephen ‘Spud' Murphy and set design by Brian Thomson. Production supervised by Jerry Mitchell. Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner have re-created their Academy Award® winning costume designs originally designed for the film. Lighting is designed by Nick Schlieper, sound design is by Jonathan Deans and Peter Fitzgerald and make up design is by Cassie Hanlon.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is produced by Bette Midler; James L. Nederlander; Garry McQuinn, Liz Koops; Michael Hamlyn; Allan Scott; Roy Furman/ Richard Willis;Terry Allen Kramer; Terri and Timothy Childs, Ken Greiner, Ruth Hendel; Chugg Entertainment;Michael Buckley; Stewart Lane/ Bonnie Comley; Bruce Davey; Thierry Suc/TS3; Bartner/ Jenkins;Broadway Across America/H. Koenigsberg; M. Lerner/ D. Bisno/ K. Seidel/ R. Gold; Paul Boskindand Martian Entertainment / Spirtas-Mauro Productions / MAS Music Arts & Show; and David Mirvish.

 

Theatre Marquee for the Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Daniel Breaker attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Daniel Breaker attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Christie Brinkley attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Andy Cohen attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Andy Cohen attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Lee Daniels attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Lee Daniels attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Lee Daniels and Guest attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Lee Daniels attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Tovah Feldshuh and Andrew Harris attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Tovah Feldshuh and Andrew Harris attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Audra McDonald attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Audra McDonald attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Audra McDonald attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Audra McDonald attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

James L. Nederlander attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pearce attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pearce & Stephan Elliott attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pearce & Stephan Elliott attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pierce & Stephen Elliott with Tim Chappel attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pearce attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pearce attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Guy Pearce & Stephan Elliott with Tim Chappel attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Charlotte Rae attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Charlotte Rae attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Charlotte Rae attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Charlotte Rae attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Roger Rees attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Roger Rees attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Roger Rees and partner Rick Elice attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Roger Rees and partner Rick Elice attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Joan Rivers attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Joan Rivers attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Joan Rivers attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Joan Rivers attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Kathleen Turner and daughter Rachel Weiss attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler & daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler & daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler & daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler & daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler & daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler & daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.

Bette Midler attending the Broadway opening Night Performance of 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical' at the Palace Theatre in New York City.