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TV: Inside the 2013 Drama League Gala - Performances from Guest of Honor Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 13, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the big event were he got to chat with the guest of honor herself and plenty of guests including, Judith Light, Michael Arden, LaChanze, Tyne Daly, Will Swenson and more. Plus, check out special performances from McDonald, Norm Lewis, Brian Stokes Mitchell and more!

TV: First Look at Will Swenson, Karen Olivo and More in MURDER BALLAD- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2012

The Off-Broadway production of Murder Ballad is currently playing at The Studio at Stage II at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street) and opens tonight, November 15. Manhattan Theatre Club's Murder Ballad, the new musical that is the inaugural production of MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II, runs through December 2. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights below!

TV EXCLUSIVE: CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH RANDY RAINBOW - Sarah Brightman, Will Swenson, Audra McDonald, and More!
by Randy Rainbow - Oct 15, 2012

It's time for episode fifteen of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this week's episode, Randy covers last week's biggest headlines at the CTS Newsdesk, including Barbra Streisand's Broooklyn concerts, Audra McDondald and Will Swenson's marriage, Sarah Brightman in space and more. Click below to watch episode 15!

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson Sings Lil' John At Joe's Pub
by Laura Meltzer - Aug 6, 2012

A pants-less Will Swenson (Priscilla Queen of The Desert, Hair - Tony Award nominee) just performed with The Skivvies last nighth, August 5 at Joe's Pub.

STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald Chats Tony Win, Wedding Plans on THE CHEW
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 18, 2012

Five-time Tony Award winner and star of The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess on Broadway Audra McDonald appeared on yesterday's THE CHEW, the new daytime talk show on ABC. McDonald chatted about winning her fifth Tony Award last month as well as her plans for her upcoming wedding to 'Priscilla' star Will Swenson. Check out her appearance below!

TV: The Best of Bradshaw Smith - 25 Years of Performances; Chita, WICKED, Broadway Bares, Liza, Julie, Bernadette, FOLLIES & Much More!
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 10, 2012

For over twenty-five years, the late Bradshaw Smith (Founder & Executive Producer of "Broadway Beat" and Applause Video) was the theater world's preeminent videographer, capturing over 1,000 performances on Broadway, off-Broadway, in cabaret halls and beyond that now, because of him, live on today. Bradshaw Smith died on January 16, 2012, at age 57, following a sudden and severe stroke. To conclude the intimate memorial, Bradshaw's longtime friend and editor, Jonathan Frank, compiled the best of Bradshaw's work as a video artist. For a look back at your favorite performances nearly three decades long, all captured through Bradshaw's lens, click below!

TWITTER TUBE: Will Swenson Shares 'Mormon Curse' Song with BOOK OF MORMON Company
by Harmony Wheeler - Apr 12, 2012

Today, Will Swenson shared a song he wrote several years ago celebrating 'the beauty of Mormon cursing' with the company o THE BOOK OF MORMON via Twitter. Enjoy the song, Dang, Fetch, Oh My Heck by Everclean/Sons of Provo in the video below!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Divas Perform National Anthem at New York Knicks Game
by Stage Tube - Apr 6, 2012

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 'Divas' trio Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey and Lisa Howard sang the National Anthem for the New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic game at Madison Square Garden, March 28.

TV: Inside PRISCILLA's 1 Year Anniversary Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 21, 2012

Last night, March 20, Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrated the musical's landmark one year anniversary at the Palace Theatre. Following the celebratory performance, Priscilla's half millionth audience member was crowned on stage along with a secret 'Oprah-style' prizing moment and a special surprise performance from the cheerleading squad 'Cheer New York.' Check out highlights from the big event below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/20- PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2012

Today in 2011, Priscilla Queen of the Desert opened at the Palace Theatre, wehre it is still running (currently 415 performances). Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a musical with a book by Australian film director-writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Adapted from Elliott's 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the musical tells the story of two drag queens and a transsexual, who contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. The original Broadway cast includes Will Swenson as Tick (Mitzi), Tony Sheldon, again, reprising his role of Bernadette, and Nick Adams as Adam (Felicia).

STAGE TUBE: Joan & Melissa Rivers Visit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2012

The Tony Award® winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway and 500,000th audience member worldwide on Tuesday, March 20. In the video below, Joan and Melissa Rivers pay a visit to the show where they chat with Tony Sheldon, get a tour of backstage, and more. Click below to check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Susan Stroman, Stephanie J. Block, et al. Celebrate Launch of Stage Write App!
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 11, 2012

On March 1st the Broadway community came together to celebrate the launch of the new iPad app called Stage Write. The app is made for theatre professionals and allows you to draw stage elements, place icons of actors in their spaces, and utilize scenic design. It has numerous features that can be used to keep a detailed record of the staging of a production.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Will Swenson Featured in Taxi Spot
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 29, 2012

Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson takes taxi riders on a tour of his favorite New York City hot spots for food and fun in the East Village.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Star Will Swenson on NBC's New York Live!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 27, 2012

WNBC 'New York Live' host Lauren Scala went backstage with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Will Swenson to discuss the Tony Award nominated star's year with the smash hit musical and to play dress up in its Tony Award winning frocks.

STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Visits PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2012

Music star and American Idol runner-up ADam Lambert recently paid a visit to New York City, wher he made a pit stop at Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Check out what he had to say about the show below!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Nick Adams Invites Fans to Be His Valentine
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2012

The Tony Award® winning production of Bette Midler's hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is celebrating the sweetest day of the year in a way that only Broadway's most fabulous show can - in full color.

TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox with PRISCILLA Stars Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon and Will Swenson!
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 5, 2012

As in years past, BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Seth to exclusively bring you the full length episodes right here and we're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat, with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon and Will Swenson, below! Find out which star had a turn as THE JUNGLE BOOK's Baloo and hear the trio talk about their auditions, what's next and more!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Luke Mannikus on 'Kids Night on Broadway'
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 20, 2012

To celebrate Kids' Night on Broadway in February, Givenik.com gave Luke Mannikus of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT a camera to document a day in his life.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Divas Perform on WPLJ
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 17, 2012

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's 'Diva' trio Jacqueline B. Arnold, Anastacia McCleskey and Lisa Howard woke up legendary New York radio personalities Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill by belting out a medley of dance-floor hits live in studio on 95.5 WPLJ's 'The Big Show with Scott and Todd' this morning. Check out their perormance by clicking below!

STAGE TUBE: Luke Mannikus Covers Thanksgiving Parade For Givenik.com
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2011

To celebrate Kids' Night on Broadway in February, Givenik.com gave Luke Mannikus, who is currently playing 'Benji' in Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, a camera to document performing at the NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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