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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2009

Run Time:
2 hours 40 minutes, with one interval
Opened: March 23, 2009
Closing: December 31, 2011

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical - 2009 West End History , Info & More

Palace Theatre
109-113 Shaftesbury Avenue London W1D 8AY London

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is the ultimate feel-good theatrical experience.



Based on the Oscar© award-winning film, PRISCILLA tells the story of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio that agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.



PRISCILLA is a heart-warming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship 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, including Downtown, What 's Love Got To Do With It, I Love The Nightlife, I Will Survive, Pop Muzik, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Hot Stuff, MacArthur Park, Boogie Wonderland and Finally this wildly fresh and funny new musical is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous.



Experience it for yourself... Hop on board!


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West End's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Close December 31
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2011


With an astounding array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical opened at the Palace Theatre in March 2009. The production will now have its final West End performance on 31 December 2011.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Sends Message to Milan Cast
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2011


Based on the Oscar® award-winning film Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical tells the story of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. In the video below, the London cast wishes the Milan cast good luck on their big opening. Click below to check it out!

West End's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Close December 31
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 2, 2011


Tomorrow, Saturday 3 September 2011, the West End production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical will celebrate its dazzling 1000th performance at the Palace Theatre.

Ray Meagher Joins UK PRISCILLA; Booking to Jan. 2012
by Robert Diamond - June 24, 2011


Ray Meagher, best known on television for playing Alf Stewart in the long running Australian soap Home and Away, will re join the West End cast of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical as mechanic Bob from 5 October 2011, following his hugely successful run in the show last year. With booking now open at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, Meagher joins Don Gallagher (Bernadette), Richard Grieve (Tick) and Oliver Thornton (Adam) in the internationally award-winning musical at the Palace Theatre.

RIALTO CHATTER: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Finish West End Run in December?
by Rialto Chatter - June 23, 2011


According to Whatsonstage.com, Priscilla Queen of the Desert might finish its West End run at the end of December 2011. A publicist for the show told Whatsonstage, 'The producers of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical made the decision today to inform the London cast and crew of the likelihood that the show would end its three-year run in the West End at the end of 2011. No formal notice has been given.'

Mark Moraghan Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Mar. 7
by BWW News Desk - March 7, 2011


Mark Moraghan, best known for playing Consultant Owen Davies, a role he played for 5 years in BBC1's Holby City, will join the cast of West End hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, to play mechanic Bob. Moraghan joins previously announced new cast member Richard Grieve, who plays Tick, from 7 March 2011. The Olivier award-winning musical, which is currently booking at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, also stars Don Gallagher as Bernadette and Oliver Thornton as Adam.

Mark Moraghan Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Mar. 7
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2011


Mark Moraghan, best known for playing Consultant Owen Davies, a role he played for 5 years in BBC1's Holby City, will join the cast of West End hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, to play mechanic Bob. Moraghan joins previously announced new cast member Richard Grieve, who plays Tick, from 7 March 2011. The Olivier award-winning musical, which is currently booking at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, also stars Don Gallagher as Bernadette and Oliver Thornton as Adam.

STAGE TUBE: Liza Minnelli Visits PRISCILLA in London
by Lauren Wolman - February 5, 2011


Recently, Liza Minnelli paid a visit to the cast of the West End's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. To watch the video, click below!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Does 'Single Ladies'
by Jessica Lewis - June 15, 2010


On Sunday, June 13, the West End's PRISCILLA, Queen of the Desert put their stamp on this year's Tony Awards with this video, a parody of Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' created by PRISCILLA cast member John Walsh Brannoch, that was shown at the pre-Broadcast show at Radio City Music Hall New York. Click below to see 'Single Ladies' get the PRISCILLA treatment.

STAGE TUBE: Tony Sheldon At The PRISCILLA Launch in Toronto
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010


Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson (Hair) will lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Celebrates Their First Birthday with Beverly Hills Bakery
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 23, 2010


The cast of Priscilla and Beverly Hills Bakery celebrate the shows 1st birthday in the West End, having completed over 425 performances at the Palace Theatre since its opening last year.

STAGE TUBE: Ian McKellen, Bette Midler, Stephen Fry & More Visit PRISCILLA
by BroadwayWorld TV - January 30, 2010


A slew of celebrities from all walks of the entertainment scene have flocked to see 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical' currently playing in the West End at the Palace Theatre. The 'Priscilla' website has compiled videos of these celebrity visits, which include backstage meet and greet with the cast and interviews with the celebrities. Included in these videos are Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Lorraine Kelly, Stephen Fry, Jodi Picoult, David Hasselhoff, Sarah Harding, Martina Navratilova, Miriam Margoyles and Carol Mcready, Ray Meagher, Cilla Black and Christopher Biggins, Heather Small, Greg Burns, Bette Midle, and Jermaine Jackson.

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

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