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Bette Midler, whose solo Broadway debut at the Palace Theatre is the stuff of showbiz legend, will return to that landmark venue as a producer of this season's eagerly anticipated, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL. Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MusicaL began a pre-Broadway engagement yesterday, Tuesday, October 12, at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Canada, prior to beginning performances at Broadway's Palace Theatre in New York City on February 28, and opening March 20, 2011. Bette Midler said 'A new star on Broadway and her name is PRISCILLA!! So much fun, it's practically illegal!! In fact, it IS illegal in four states!!' Here Bette is after seeing the show in London!

The New York Post is reporting star Bette Midler loved the show so much that she's invested a 'sizable chunk' of money and will be billed as an above the title producer. The paper also reports that she will be hands-on in rehearsals and note sessions as well for the Broadway-bound musical.

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical makes its pre-Broadway, North American debut when it begins performances at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto today, October 12 toward an official opening on October 26.

This is the second in a series of video previews for the North American Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Cast members say hello to BWW and tell us a bit about their arrival in Toronto. The show begins previews on October 12th 2010 with an official opening on October 26th at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

BWW is thrilled to bring you the first in a series of video previews for the North American Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. The show commences a 12 week pre-Broadway run in Toronto on October 12th, 2010 at The Princess of Wales Theatre, and BWW will be bringing videos, photos and interviews with the team behind the magic that is 'Priscilla.' First up is Will Swenson and cast singing 'I Say A Little Prayer'

Journey to the Heart of Fabulous with the cast of the North American Premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Mirvish Productions is bringing the magical show to Toronto for a 12 week pre-Broadway run and BWW was on hand to bring you photographs from the sneak peek performance on September 29th, 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.

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.

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.

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.

With a cast of incredible Broadway talent The Big Gay Musical will offer a special 'Gypsy' preview for performers and theatrical professionals before its New York premier on Sept 11th.

The new film 'The Big Gay Musical' will have its theatrical debut August 9th at The Art House in Provincetown, MA. The event will start at 10:30pm. The film will then hold an NYC premiere September 11 at Chelsea Clearview.

With a cast of incredible Broadway talent The Big Gay Musical will offer a special 'Gypsy' preview for performers and theatrical professionals before its New York premier on Sept 11th.

With a cast of incredible Broadway talent The Big Gay Musical will offer a special 'Gypsy' preview for performers and theatrical professionals before its New York premier on Sept 11th.

Written & produced by Fred M. Caruso & directed by Casper Andreas, THE BIG GAY MUSICAL features the Songs of Rick Crom, the Musical Direction of Jack Aaronson, the Choreography of Shea Sullivan & the Costumes of Tony Nominee Bobby Pearce.

The new film 'The Big Gay Musical' will have its theatrical debut August 9th at The Art House in Provincetown, MA. The event will start at 10:30pm. The film will then hold an NYC premiere September 11 at Chelsea Clearview.

The new film 'The Big Gay Musical' will have its theatrical debut August 9th at The Art House in Provincetown, MA. The event will start at 10:30pm. The film will then hold an NYC premiere September 11 at Chelsea Clearview.

BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was held Sunday, June 21, featuring two performances (9:30 PM & Midnight) at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street). BROADWAY BARES 19.0 'CLICK IT!' was produced by and benefited Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.

On July 14, 2009, the soundtrack of the upcoming film, THE BIG GAY MUSICAL will be released. Presales for the CD & the new line of T-shirts (see below) will begin on May 18th on the BGM website. The film will be on the festival circuit this summer & will be in movie theatres in the fall The date of the CD release party will be announced shortly.

Starting October 24th, 2008 filming will commence on a new feature musical film 'Big Gay Musical'.