FEATURED ARTICLES ABOUT PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Tickets Go On Sale in Minneapolis, 10/19

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that individual tickets for Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the musical about three friends on the road trip of a lifetime, will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. Called "a rollicking crowd-pleaser in sequins" by Variety, Priscilla will make its national tour debut at the Trust's Orpheum Theatre January 8-13, 2013. Beginning at 10 a.m., tickets will be sold online through HennepinTheatreTrust.org, in person at the State Theatre Box Office or by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. It is part of Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. Press opening night will be Wednesday, January 9. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Nick Adams Sings 'Look Around' from THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES at Broadway Sessions

Watch Nick Adams perform 'Look Around' from The Will Rogers Follies at Broadway Sessions on August 16th, 2012, in the video below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Tony Sheldon Sings 'Be Happy' at Broadway Sessions

Tony Sheldon performs 'Be Happy' at Broadway Sessions on August 16th, 2012. Join us every Thursday at 11:00PM at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 42nd & 9th, NYC. Hosted by Ben Cameron with Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. (more...)

Broadway Sessions Welcomes PRISCILLA's Nick Adams and More, 8/16

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday, August 16th, Broadway Sessions welcomes cast members from the recent Broadway hit Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. (more...)

PRISCILLA's David J. Hahn et al. Set for Music Director Master Classes Today, 6/25

An afternoon of music director master classes are set for Chelsea Studios today, June 25 from 12 to 8 p.m., organized by TheatreMusicDirectors.org and moderated by David J. Hahn (Associate Conductor: On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, Priscilla Queen of the Desert). (more...)

Flashback: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Takes Final Bow on Broadway, June 24

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert plays its final performance on Broadway today, June 24, 2012, after 23 previews and 526 performances. After a pre-Broadway try-out in Toronto, the show opened on March 20, 2011, at The Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway), starring Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as a trio of friends on a road trip, 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. (more...)

Photo Flash: Joan Jett Visits Nick Adams at PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert star Nick Adams welcomed guest rocker Joan Jett backstage at the Palace Theatre last week on June 14. Adams invited Jett to see Priscilla before its 549-performance run ends this Sunday, June 24. Check out a photo of the pair below! (more...)

PRISCILLA Reality Show in Australia Seeks New Grand Prize with Broadway Close

The New York Times is reporting that PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will play its final performance on Broadway on June 24, 2012 after 23 previews and 526 performances. (more...)

PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Close on Broadway June 24

The New York Times is reporting that PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will play its final performance on Broadway on June 24, 2012 after 23 previews and 526 performances. (more...)

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon Receives Caricature at Sardi's

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon unveiled his portrait at Sardi's Restaurant tonight, May 2. See photos of Sheldon with Nick Adams, Will Swenson, Audra McDonald, Roger Rees, Christine Andreas and Judy Kaye at Sardi's below! (more...)

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon Featured on Radio

WCBS Newsradio 880 reporter Jim Taylor caught up with the Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and it's Tony Award-nominated leading man Tony Sheldon backstage at the Palace Theatre. Listen to the complete radio segment online here. (more...)

PRISCILLA's Tony Sheldon to Receive Sardi's Portrait Tomorrow

www.priscillaonbroadway.comPRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon will unveil his portrait Sardi's Restaurant tomorrow, Wednesday, May 2. (more...)

Julie Reiber of Broadway's PRISCILLA Releases Debut CD Today

JULIE REIBER - the singer and actress currently playing Marion in Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway at the Palace Theater - will release her debut solo album today, April 24. Love Travels is a mix of her original tunes, musical theatre favorites by such composers as Jason Robert Brown ('Still Hurting'), Adam Guettel ('Through The Mountain') and Stephen Schwartz (the special bonus track 'Defying Gravity') - each with a special twist - and reinventions of Reiber's favorite artists including Stevie Wonder ('Knocks Me Off My Feet'), Chaka Khan ('Stay'), John Mayer ('Back To You') and Joni Mitchell ('Little Green'). She will celebrate this new recording with a concert at Rockwood Music Hall the following night, Wednesday April 25. The $20 ticket price includes a signed CD. Love Travels will also be available via iTunes, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and JulieReiber.com (more...)

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Will Swenson and Tony Sheldon Featured on Radio

FM News 101.9 theater reporter Michelle Murillo caught up with the Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on the musical's one-year anniversary at the Palace Theatre, and sat down with Tony Award-nominated stars Will Swenson and Tony Sheldon to discuss their hit year driving the big pink bus on Broadway. Listen to the complete radio segment online here. (more...)

Julie Reiber of Broadway's PRISCILLA to Release Debut CD, 4/24

JULIE REIBER - the singer and actress currently playing Marion in Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway at the Palace Theater - will release her debut solo album on Tuesday, April 24. Love Travels is a mix of her original tunes, musical theatre favorites by such composers as Jason Robert Brown ('Still Hurting'), Adam Guettel ('Through The Mountain') and Stephen Schwartz (the special bonus track 'Defying Gravity') - each with a special twist - and reinventions of Reiber's favorite artists including Stevie Wonder ('Knocks Me Off My Feet'), Chaka Khan ('Stay'), John Mayer ('Back To You') and Joni Mitchell ('Little Green'). She will celebrate this new recording with a concert at Rockwood Music Hall the following night, Wednesday April 25. The $20 ticket price includes a signed CD. Love Travels will also be available via iTunes, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and JulieReiber.com (more...)

PRISCILLA 'I WILL SURVIVE' Australian Reality Talent Show to End with Broadway; Auditions Begin in April

Australia media giant Fremantle Media will be presenting a new reality show, 'I Will Survive', offering Broadway hopefuls the chance to train with the PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT company at the Palace Theatre. The reality series will be broadcast on Network Ten. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Divas Perform National Anthem at New York Knicks Game

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. (more...)

BWW TV: Inside PRISCILLA's 1 Year Anniversary Performance!

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! (more...)

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates 1 Year on Broadway!

Last night, March 20, Priscilla Queen of the Desert celebrated the musical's landmark one year anniversary at the Palace Theatre before the show with the stars cutting the "Priscilla Pink Pie Face Pie" from Australia's most celebrated Bakery cafe "Pie Face." 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." BroadwayWorld was on hand for the pre and post-show celebrations and brings you complete photo coverage of the night below! (more...)

Photo Flashback: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates One Year on Broadway

The Tony Award-winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL celebrates its one year anniversary on Broadway and 500,000th audience member worldwide on today. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Joan & Melissa Rivers Visit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!

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! (more...)

PRISCILLA Brings Back Wednesday Matinees Beginning Tomorrow

Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT salutes Spring with the return of Wednesday matinees at the Palace Theatre beginning tomorrow, March 14 at 2:00pm. (more...)

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’S SiriusXM Segment Online Now

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's "Divas" Jacqueline B. Arnold and Anastacia McCleskey visited the SiriusXM studios live to serenade New York radio personality "Cousin Brucie" on his nationally syndicated show "Cruisin' with Cousin Brucie" and discuss their hit year on Broadway. The complete interview and their performance of "I Say a Little Prayer" can now be heard online at http://www.boneaubryanbrown.com/blog/2012/03/listen-to-priscilla-queen-of-the-deserts-divas-serenade-siriusxms-cousin-brucie-segment-online-now/ (more...)

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Will Swenson Featured in Taxi Spot

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. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Star Will Swenson on NBC's New York Live!

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. (more...)