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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 2.6

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: PRISCILLA's Luke Mannikus on 'Kids Night on Broadway'
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 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 - January 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 - December 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.

PRISCILLA Performs At NY Stock Exchange X-mas Tree Lighting
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 6, 2011


Bette Midler's production of the Tony Award® winning hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will perform a medley of dance-floor hits featuring the PRISCILLA "Diva" trio at today's annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas Tree Lighting at 4:00pm.

Photo Flash: PRISCILLA Cast Celebrates PRISCILLA-Inspired Makeup Line!
by Jessica Lewis - December 2, 2011


The Tony Award®-winning musical, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, produced by "The Divine Miss M" Bette Midler, is collaborating with the makeup line NYC New York Color for a special makeup line inspired by PRISCILLA - "Color Your World: Makeup for Everyone." The line consists of eye and lip makeup, including mascara, eye shadow, lip stain and lip gloss, available exclusively in select Duane Reade stores throughout NYC through January 2012.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Boogies in Macy's Day Parade!
by BroadwayWorld TV - November 24, 2011


Today, November 24, New York celebrates Thanksgiving with the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In keeping with tradition, the parade will be Broadcast on both NBC and CBS beginning at 9am. Some of Broadway's biggest shows are slated to take center stage during the early part of the broadcast. Bette Midler's production of the Tony Award winning hit musical PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT entertained the crowds as they performed a medley of dance-floor hits. Check out the toe-tapping clip below!

STAGE TUBE: Tony Sheldon on Performing in PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT 1,500 Times!
by Kelsey Denette - November 18, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon has performed in the show 1,500 times - hear what he had to say about the milestone below!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Nicole Rosky - November 18, 2011


Bette Midler's production of the Tony Award® winning hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will perform a medley of dance-floor hits featuring a cast of 23 on the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, aired nationally on NBC on Thursday morning, November 24 in the 9:30am half hour.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Featured on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2011


The Tony Award winning hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT and Tony Award nominee Tony Sheldon were featured on 'CBS Sunday Morning' this weekend with a special segment on the art of female impersonation that aired on the nationally syndicated program on Sunday, October 30.

Tasti D-Lite Introduces PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Inspired Flavor!
by Nicole Rosky - October 28, 2011


The Tony Award winning smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, produced by 'The Divine Miss M' Bette Midler, knows how to give people a good time - inside the theater and out! First there were the delicious Magnolia cupcakes, and now every New Yorker's favorite frozen treat, Tasti D-Lite, will reveal a brand new flavor inspired by PRISCILLA - 'DIVABERRY by Priscilla.' The new flavor will debut at the Times Square Tasti D-Lite (1588 Broadway) on Tuesday, November 1, and will be available exclusively at that location every Tuesday throughout November. There will also be an in-store raffle during the month to win two tickets to PRISCILLA and a Tasti Treat Card. Additionally, PRISCILLA ticket-holders will receive $1.00 off any Tasti D-Lite treat (including DIVABERRY by Priscilla) by showing their ticket (offer valid 11/01/11-11/30/11 at Times Square location only).

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon Visits WEEKEND TODAY
by Nicole Rosky - October 27, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon sat down live with NBC 4 'Weekend Today in New York' anchor Pat Battle this week to discuss starring in the Tony Award winning hit musical, and introduced NBC 4's 'Meg-A-Phone' exclusive Australian Northern Territory adventure contest giveaway. Click below to check out his appearance!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast to Judge SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG Finale Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2011


The Time Out New York Lounge, in association with New World Stages, is presenting the second season of the highly popular SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG! This sassy elimination competition on Wednesday nights features themed performances, ruthlessly scrutinized by a rotating panel of celebrity judges, at the Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tony Sheldon to be Featured on WEEKEND TODAY, 10/22
by Nicole Rosky - October 21, 2011


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's Tony Award nominated star and original Australian leading man Tony Sheldon, will sit down live with NBC 4 'Weekend Today in New York' anchor Pat Battle tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 22 in the 9:30am half hour to discuss starring in the Tony Award winning hit musical, and introduce NBC 4's 'Meg-A-Phone' exclusive Australian Northern Territory adventure contest giveaway.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Performs on The Rosie Show!
by Kelsey Denette - October 14, 2011


The cast of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT made an appearance on OWN Network's new talk show, 'The Rosie Show', starring Rosie O'Donnell. The cast performed a medley of 'It's Raining Men' and 'I Will Survive' in O'Donnell's new Chicago studio. The show aired last night, during the series premiere week and it marked the first Broadway musical to appear on O'Donnell's new show. Check out the performance below!

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Announces Australian Outback Getaway Contest
by Nicole Rosky - October 13, 2011


Get out your most fabulous frock and put on that bedazzled thinking cap! The Tony Award winning smash hit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, produced by 'The Divine Miss M' Bette Midler, will host an exclusive trivia contest with NBC 4 New York's 'Meg-A-Phone' on Saturday, October 22, 2011 between 9-10AM. Five finalists will each win a pair of tickets to PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT on Broadway. The grand prize winner will receive round-trip travel from New York to famed Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia's Northern Territory - the setting for the Broadway show; hotel accommodations for five nights; and a touring itinerary for the trip, including some of Australia's most iconic landmark destinations such as Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon and Alice Springs. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the most successful Australian musical of all time, and the lucky grand prize winner will get to experience first-hand many of the landmarks visited in the show.

PRISCILLA Cast to Perform on 'The Rosie Show' Today
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2011


The cast of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will be making an appearance on OWN Network's new talk show, 'The Rosie Show', starring Rosie O'Donnell.

Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA's Anastacia McCleskey Sings for 'Carols for a Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - October 10, 2011


The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Below, Anastacia McCleskey contributes her bit to the album!

PRISCILLA Cast to Perform on 'The Rosie Show', 10/13
by Caryn Robbins - October 5, 2011


According to Entertainment Weekly, the cast of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT will be making an appearance on OWN Network's new talk show, 'The Rosie Show', starring Rosie O'Donnell.

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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