The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

[BroadwayBoy3]

Post all of your comments, reviews & questions about this fabulous musical!

I saw it twice in Toronto, and loved it. I know it will be a hit on Broadway!

[The Pud]

I also saw it in Toronto, I agree, it will be a huge hit in NY.
Have any of the Priscilla billboards gone up yet? How about those DIVAS, awsome voice of the show.

[Sylar2]

I'm excited to see it and I hope it does well!

[TheatreFan4]

Can't wait! A few girlfriends & I are going to plan a day to go down & see it. :)

[BroadwayBoy3]

Almost one month until Priscilla begins previews!

[Steve2]

Can anyone here tell me if something special is going on Mon, May 30, 2011 @ 08:00 PM. Ticketmaster has that date listed but then indicates that no seats are available upon searching.
It would be nice to see it that night as it's Memorial Day and I will be in town.
Thanks

[lotiloti]

The excitement about this very average show, is surprising. Considering the derision shown to previous 'Jukebox' musicals!

[TheatreDiva90016]

[sally1112]

I bought my ticket last week for the first week in April. While deciding which shows to see on my trip I looked at several sites and clips of this show. It looks like it is going to be so much fun. I can't wait!

[Marlothom]

I loved this show in London and hope it does very well - I remain concerned, however, about whether the majority of the theatre going public will embrace this show's story about drag queens, one a post-op going cross country to see one of the draq queen's son. I, personally found the musical heartwarming and campy but I still worry about what the rest of America will think. I don't buy the comparison to Mama Mia.

[onesongglory2]

Does anyone have a discount code?

[NYTheatre01]

Thanks for posting the Priscilla Pics! The Divas look GREAT!

[Tag]

Nick Adams steals the show. As does Ashley Spencer in her "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" solo.

[Trish2]

Sorry Tag, but i wholeheartedly disagree with you on that one. Adams does an admirable job: he dances, he sings, he performs. But Tony Sheldon is the star of this production in all aspects. My review forthcoming.

[BroadwayBoy3]

I agree with Tag, Ashley Spencers solo in Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is amazing! I did enjoy Tony Sheldon more than Nick Adams but they both are wonderful in their roles! I can not stop listening to the Australian cast recording. I sure hope there is a Broadway recording!

[BroadwayBoy3]

Auditions for a Benjamin alternate:

http://broadwayworld.com/equitylisting.cfm?id=921

I am still puzzled. Susan Dunstan was let go after the Toronto run, which leaves only one woman (Ellyn Marsh, Amazing) covering six roles. I was assuming they would hold auditions for a couple female swings, but no sign of one.

[LiveLoud22]

Will Swenson can make your teeth melt. Very aesthetically pleasing. All superficiality aside, this looks like it has the makings of a great show. Can't wait!

[GottaHaveAGimmick]

Yes, Tony's Bernadette is a wonderful performance. But Nick will surprise lots of people. It's his biggest role on Broadway and he owns it!

[shrekster224]

I don't remember where it was, one of these Priscilla threads, that someone mentioned that there weren't enough female swings and covers for Marion, Shirley, Cynthia, and divas. Well, who ever it was, you were right!

http://www.playbill.com/jobs/find/job_detail/34736.html

[Tag]

Well after they fired a bunch...they needed to replace them!

[BroadwayBoy3]

Does it really only take a few weeks to reherse six roles?

[jamiekennywicked]

Why where they fired?

[Marg1951]

I saw the show 6 times here in Toronto. I originally had tickets for 1 show....but after seeing Nick Adams for the first time...I had to go many more times. Everyone in the show is amazing....but Nick truly made the whole show for me. I bought tickets to come to NY to see the show again.....can't get enough.

[Tag]

Marquee

[outdamnwench]

"Why where they fired?"

Some of the swings were canadians brought in once the show started rehearsals in Toronto. Its not worth it to do an Equity swap for a swing.

[Tag]

Do you know that as fact outdamnwench? Or speculation?
The intention was to bring them all to NYC. There are other cast members transferring that are Canadian. At this point we really don't know if any of the American cast members were let go as well. Artistic decisions?