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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. Yesterday morning, the show met the press in New York for the first time, we were there to capture all the fun. 

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, Tony Award nominee Will Swenson and Nick Adams 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. 

Featuring a score of over 20 dance-floor classics and with a dazzling array of more than 500 outrageous costumes, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous. Adapted from the Academy Award® winning film "The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert," PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, is written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. Direction is by Simon Phillips, choreography by Ross Coleman, musical supervision and arrangements by Stephen ‘Spud' Murphy and set design by Brian ThomsonTim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner have re-created their Academy Award® winning costume designs originally designed for the film. Lighting is designed by Nick Schlieper and sound design is by Jonathan Deans. BAFTA Award winning make up design is recreated by Cassie Hanlon.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is produced by Bette MidlerJames L. NederlanderGarry McQuinnLiz KoopsMichael HamlynAllan Scott Productions; Roy Furman/Richard WillisTerry Allen Kramer; Terri and Timothy ChildsKen GreinerRuth Hendel; Bartner/Jenkins; Chugg EntertainmentMichael BuckleyStewart F. Lane / Bonnie ComleyBruce DaveyThierry Suc/TS3; The Volcano Project; Paul Boskind and Martian Entertainment / Spirtas-Mauro Productions / MAS Music Arts & Show; and David Mirvish.

Photos by Walter McBride / WM Photos / Retna Ltd. 

 

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Atmosphere at the 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert' Meet & Greet the Cast & Creative team

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Atmosphere at the 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert' Meet & Greet the Cast & Creative team

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Atmosphere at the 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert' Meet & Greet the Cast & Creative team

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Atmosphere at the 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert' Meet & Greet the Cast & Creative team

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James L. Nederlander

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James L. Nederlander

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Garry McQuinn

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Garry McQuinn

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Garry McQuinn

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Garry McQuinn & Simon Phillips

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Simon Phillips

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Simon Phillips

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Simon Phillips

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Simon Phillips

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Tony Sheldon

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Tony Sheldon

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Will Swenson

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Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams

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Nick Adams

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Steve Schepis

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Steve Schepis

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Joshua Buscher

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Jeff Metzler & Joshua Buscher

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Kyle Brown

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Kyle Brown

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Will Swenson & Kyle Brown

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Gavin Lodge, Bryan West, Mike McGowan, Jeff Metzler, Joshua Buscher

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Tad Wilson

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Will Swenson & Tad Wilson & Tony Sheldon

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Will Swenson & Tad Wilson & Tony Sheldon

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Jacqueline B. Arnold, Steve Schepis, Kyle Brown, Tad Wilson, Tony Sheldon & Will Swenson

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Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon & Tad Wilson

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Tony Sheldon & Will Swenson with ensemble cast

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Tony Sheldon

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Will Swenson

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Tony Sheldon & Will Swenson

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Tony Sheldon & Will Swenson

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Tony Sheldon & Will Swenson

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Steve Schepis & Tony Sheldon & Nathan Lee Graham

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Nick Adams

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Nick Adams

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Nick Adams

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Nick Adams

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Nick Adams

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Will Swenson

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Tony Sheldon &Nick Adams & Will Swenson

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Nick Adams & Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Will Swenson

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Luke Mannikus & Will Swenson

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Luke Mannikus & Will Swenson

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Luke Mannikus

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Will Swenson & Luke Mannikus

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Jacqueline B. Arnold & Anastacia McCleskey & Ashley Spencer

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Ashley Spencer & Jacqueline B. Arnold & Anastacia McCleskey

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Ashley Spencer & Jacqueline B. Arnold & Anastacia McCleskey

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Ashley Spencer

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Anastacia McCleskey

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Anastacia McCleskey

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Jacqueline B. Arnold

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Kyle Brown & James Brown III

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Ashley Spencer, Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Kyle Brown & Jacqueline B. Arnold & Joshua Buscher

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Steve Schepis

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Kyle Brown

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Kyle Brown

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Kyle Brown & Joshua Buscher

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Mike McGowan & Kyle Brown

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Mike McGowan & Kyle Brown

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Nick Adams

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Nick Adams

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Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams

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Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams & Will Swenson

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Tony Sheldon & Nick Adams & Will Swenson

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Nick Adams & Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams & Will Swenson

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Nick Adams & Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Will Swenson, Nick Adams & Tony Sheldon

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Will Swenson, Nick Adams & Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams, Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams, Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams, Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams, Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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Nick Adams, Will Swenson & Tony Sheldon

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ensemble

 

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Thom Allison, as the cupcake, and cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York City.

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(L-R) James L. NederlanderSimon Phillips, Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Garry McQuinn

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(L-R) James L. NederlanderSimon Phillips, Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Garry McQuinn

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James L. NederlanderSimon PhillipsWill SwensonTony SheldonNick Adams and Garry McQuinn  at theAlvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York City.

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Keala Settle, C. David Johnson, Ashley SpencerAnastacia McCleskeyTony SheldonWill SwensonJ. Elaine MarcosNick AdamsJacqueline B. Arnold and Jessica Phillips

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C. David Johnson, Tony SheldonWill Swenson and Nick Adams

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C. David Johnson, Tony SheldonWill Swenson and Nick Adams

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Jessica Phillips, Luke MannikusWill Swenson

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Anastacia McCleskeyJacqueline B. Arnold & Ashley Spencer

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Thom Allison at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York City.

 

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