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TV First Look: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL
by Robert Diamond - Feb 15, 2011


Following its critically acclaimed North American debut engagement in Toronto, the spectacular new stage musical arrives on Broadway at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) when previews begin Monday, February 28 toward an official opening on Sunday, March 20, 2011. Here's a look at a montage of splashy footage from the production in Toronto. Next stop, Broadway!

PRISCILLA Divas Perform at the Time Warner Center
by Monica Simoes - Feb 11, 2011


On February 11, the divas from the highly anticipated musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert performed a melody of music from the show as well as a meet and greet. The event took place at the Coca Cola Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Time Warner Center.

Cast of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Perform at Time Warner Center, 2/11
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 10, 2011


The divas from the highly anticipated musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert will perform a melody of music from the show as well as a meet and greet on February 11 at the Time Warner Center. The event will take place at th Coca Cola Lounge on the 2nd floor at 5:00 PM.

Tovah Feldshuh Brings GOLDA'S BALCONY To Palace Theatre, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2011


Four-time Tony-Nominee Tovah Feldshuh will recreate her award-winning performance as Golda Meir in GOLDA'S BALCONY, when the acclaimed William Gibson play comes to PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre on January 29th at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only!

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - Jan 27, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is being recorded this week in New York City and produced by Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti. BroadwayWorld.com got a peak into the recording studio to take some fun photos with the cast!

PRISCILLA Treats Fans to Gifts at Box Office Opening, 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2011


The Palace Theatre box office (1564 Broadway) will open at 10:00am on Monday, January 24 to celebrate the Broadway arrival of the global hit stage production PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL.

PRISCILLA Treats Fans to Gifts at Box Office Opening, 1/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2011


The Palace Theatre box office (1564 Broadway) will open at 10:00am on Monday, January 24 to celebrate the Broadway arrival of the global hit stage production PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL.

PRISCILLA Cast Album Gets Mar. 15 Release From Rhino; Recording Begins Next Week!
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 20, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will be recorded next week in New York City and will be produced by Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti.

Tovah Feldshuh Brings GOLDA'S BALCONY To Palace Theatre, 1/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 27, 2010


Four-time Tony-Nominee Tovah Feldshuh will recreate her award-winning performance as Golda Meir in GOLDA'S BALCONY, when the acclaimed William Gibson play comes to PlayhouseSquare's Palace Theatre on January 29th at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL Broadway Tix Go On Sale 10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2010


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, go on full public sale tomorrow, Saturday, October 30, following the musical's smash hit North American debut in Toronto this week.

NEXT FALL to Play Final Broadway Performance 7/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will play its final performance at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) on Sunday, July 4, 2010 after 26 previews and 132 regular performances.

NEXT FALL Plays Final Week of Performances, Closes 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will play its final eight performances this week at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

NEXT FALL to Play Final Broadway Performance 7/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will play its final performance at Broadway's Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) on Sunday, July 4, 2010 after 26 previews and 132 regular performances.

NEXT FALL to Close July 4 on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Jun 22, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, which has now played 26 previews and 132 regular shows will close on July 4th on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

NEXT FALL and FELA! Producers Committed to Keeping Shows Open
by Charlie Piane - Jun 14, 2010


Stephen Hendel, producer of Fela!, and Richard Willis, producer of Next Fall, have stated they intend for their shows to have extended runs on broadway, despite a lack of wins at this year's Tony Awards.

2010 Tony Awards: RED Wins 'Best Play'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Photo Coverage: NEXT FALL Celebrations 100 Performances on Broadway
by Monica Simoes - Jun 9, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, celebrated 100 performances on Broadway last night, June 8. NEXT FALL is currently playing on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre.

NEXT FALL Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway Tonight
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 8, 2010


The Tony-nominated Best Play NEXT FALL, presented by Elton John & David Furnish, written by Geoffrey Nauffts and directed by Tony nominee Sheryl Kaller, will celebrate 100 performances on Broadway this evening. NEXT FALL is currently playing on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street).

2010 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 4, 2010


Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 4, 2010 by Broadway Star Lea Michele and Tony Award Nominee Jeff Daniels.

NEXT FALL Producer David Furnish Discusses Equal Rights
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010


NEXT FALL producer David Furnish was interviewed live via Skype on MSNBC discussing President Obama's recent mandate to hospitals nationwide prohibiting discrimination in visitation rights. He talks about his support of the President's decision, and how NEXT FALL emphasizes the basic human compassion that lies at the heart of all equal rights issues.

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