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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 7

Run Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 20, 2011
Closing: June 24, 2012

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Palace Theatre (Broadway)
1564 Broadway New York, NY

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is a heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends 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. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics, Priscilla is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous.


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STAGE TUBE: Rosie O'Donnell Visits the Stars of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Kelsey Denette - April 22, 2011


Featuring a score of over 20 dance-floor classics, a company of 27, and with a dazzling array of more than 500 outrageous costumes, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous! Recently, Rosie O'Donnell stopped by the show; view her talking to the stars of the show below!

Photo Flash: PRISCILLA Easter Bonnet Promo Pics; Show Plays Full Schedule This Weekend
by Jessica Lewis - April 22, 2011


It never rains on the Priscilla Parade at the Palace Theatre on Broadway, which is why this weekend PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is a great place to celebrate the outrageous costumes of Spring (or any other season!).

Midler, PRISCILLA, Brinkley & More Visit 'The View' Next Week, 4/25- 4/29
by Jessica Lewis - April 21, 2011


In celebration of the Royal nuptials of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth 'Kate' Middleton at Buckingham Palace, the hosts of ABC's popular talker 'The View' will observe this special occasion with 'A Royal Wedding - The View,' a live, one-hour special edition, Friday, April 29 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), covering all the pomp and circumstance. This marks the first time 'The View' has broadcast live on Friday since Sept. 12, 2008. Regularly featured co-hosts Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd will be joined in-studio by Hollywood royalty Goldie Hawn, a featured guest co-host for the day. Barbara Walters, on assignment in London for ABC News, will join the program live via satellite.

TV Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of PRISCILLA with Swarovski
by Robert Diamond - April 20, 2011


Swarovski is playing a dazzling supporting role in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL on Broadway and they've shared an exclusive look behind the scenes at the show with BroadwayWorld.com

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Tony Sheldon Visits LX NEW YORK
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon visited WNBC 'LX New York' host Jane Hanson for a live in studio interview yesterday, Wednesday, April 13th.

STAGE TUBE: Nick Adams on His PRISCILLA Experience
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2011


Following hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL opened to critical acclaim on March 20 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway). On Broadway, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams leading a company of 27. In the clip below, learn more about PRISCILLA star Nick Adams via his recent interview with ProgressivePulse.com!

PRISCILLA Cast Album Debuts at #1 on Billboard Charts
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the smash hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL has debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Broadway Album Chart.

Tony Sheldon to Make Appearance on LX NEW YORK Today
by Nicole Rosky - April 13, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon, will visit WNBC 'LX New York' host Jane Hanson for a live in studio interview today, Wednesday, April 13th in the 5:30pm half hour.

TV: PRISCILLA Celebrates Cast Album Release at B&N!
by Jessica Lewis - April 11, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL appeared at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) last week to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA Celebrates Cast Album Release at Barnes & Noble
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 8, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL appeared at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) yesterday, April 7 to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson Talks PRISCILLA on WHAT'S THE BUZZ
by Nicole Rosky - April 7, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star, Tony Award© nominee Will Swenson sits down with ABC News Now 'What's the Buzz' to discuss bringing the hit musical to Broadway and recording the Original Broadway Cast Album, in stores nationwide this week. Click below to watch the interview!

PRISCILLA And HIGH Stars Guest On' Joan Hamburg' 4/6
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2011


Tomorrow's broadcast of WOR's 'The Joan Hamburg Show' will feature some of Broadway's most celebrated stars recorded in front of a live audience at Sardi's. The program can be found on 710 AM from 12-2 PM on Wednesday, April 6.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast to Perform at Barnes & Noble, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA's Swenson, Sheldon, Adams et al. Celebrate Album Release at Barnes and Noble, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2011


The stars of Broadway's new hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will appear at a special live performance at Barnes & Noble's upper east side flagship location (150 East 86th Street at Lexington Avenue) on Thursday, April 7 at 5:00pm to celebrate the release of the musical's Original Broadway Cast Recording.

PRISCILLA And HIGH Stars Guest On' Joan Hamburg' 4/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 5, 2011


Tomorrow's broadcast of WOR's 'The Joan Hamburg Show' will feature some of Broadway's most celebrated stars recorded in front of a live audience at Sardi's. The program can be found on 710 AM from 12-2 PM on Wednesday, April 6.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Album Released Today
by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2011


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL, produced by Priscilla's orchestrator, arranger and musical supervisor Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti, will be available in retail outlets nationwide on Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson Talks PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Kelsey Denette - April 1, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime 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. Will Swenson recently spoke to the Associated Press about the PRISCILLA; watch the clip below!

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical History

Other Productions of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical

2006   World Premiere
2009   West End Original London Production
West End
2010   Toronto Pre-Broadway North American Production
Toronto
2011   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2013   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Tony Sheldon
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Stephan Elliott
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Allan Scott
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Tim Chappel
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Lizzy Gardiner
2011 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Bonnie Comley
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Tony Sheldon
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2011 Theatre World Awards Performance Tony Sheldon
2011 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Tim Chappel
2011 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Lizzy Gardiner
2011 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Sheldon

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