Photo Coverage: PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT Makes Her Toronto Debut!
By: Kelly Cameron Oct. 28, 2010
Broadway-bound Priscilla Queen of the Desert had her official debut at Toronto's Princess of Wales Theatre on Tuesday, October 26th, and the show did not disappoint! It truly is a "journey to the heart of fabulous" and Toronto embraced the show with open arms.
Glitz and glamour were not in short supply as a veritable who's who of Toronto and NYC theatre came together for a "pink carpet" opening followed by a lavish after-party at the Westin Harbour Castle hotel and conference centre.
BWW has been on hand every step of Priscilla's North American journey thus far, giving its readers sneak peek looks at rehearsals and "Priscilla" herself, and now we are pleased to bring you photos of the gorgeous finale as well as the after-party. Join in the fun and see Priscilla before she packs her pink bags and heads to her new home in NYC. Toronto is lucky enough to have the show for the next 12 weeks, and tickets can be purchased through Mirvish Productions.
All photos by Racheal McCaig Photography
When and Where?
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
The Princess of Wales Theatre
Performance Schedule:
Begins Oct 12th, 2010 for a 12 week pre-Broadway run.
Tuesday - Saturday at 8PM
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2PM
Tickets can be purchased online at www.mirvish.com or be phone at 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333
For more information visit www.priscillathemusical.com.
The "Queens" of Priscilla show some red carpet love: Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi), Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
Tony Sheldon (Bernadette), Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
Tony Sheldon (Bernadette), Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
The Divas are joined by "Cynthia" (J Elaine Marcos) at Curtain Call
C David Johnson (Bob) Nathan Lee Graham (Miss Understanding) and Anastasia McClesky
Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) takes his bow!
Tony Sheldon (Bernadette)
Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) and Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi)
The Divas during Curtain Call
Bruce Vilanch applauds during "I Will Survive"
The Crowd at the Princess of Wales Theatre has a blast during the Curtain Call
The "Drag Queen Martini" at the Westin Harbour Castle's After-Party
The Men of Priscilla: Director Simon Phillips, Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi), Tony Sheldon (Bernadette), Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia) and C David Johnson (Bob)
Director Simon Phillips, Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi), Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
C David Johnson (Bob), Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi), Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
Will Swenson (Tick/Mitzi), Tony Sheldon (Bernadette) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
Will Swenson and Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald
The Divas pose on the red carpet Ashley Spencer, Jacqueline B. Arnold and Anastacia McCleskey
Ashley Spencer, Jacqueline B. Arnold and Anastacia McCleskey
Nathan Lee Graham (Miss Understanding)
Nathan Lee Graham (Miss Understanding) and Steve Schepis (Farrah)
J. Elaine Marcos (Cynthia) with FABULOUS ruby heels
Thom Allison (who understudies Bernadette) says hello to BWW
Luke Mannikus (Benji)
Tony Sheldon (Bernadette)
C David Johnson (Bob) and Guest
Gavin Creel (Tony Nominee for HAIR) and Nick Adams (Adam/Felicia)
Gavin Creel visits former HAIR tribemate Will Swenson at Priscilla Toronto Opening
Richard H. Blake (currently in Toronto as Fiyero in WICKED) and Gavin Creel
Jessica Phillips (hot off Next to Normal) chats with BWW about (what else?) her fabulous dress
Will Swenson talks to the Toronto Press
