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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical 2011 - Articles Page 2

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: Joan & Melissa Rivers Visit PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Nicole Rosky - March 13, 2012


The Tony Award® winning production of Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL celebrate its one year anniversary on Broadway and 500,000th audience member worldwide on Tuesday, March 20. In the video below, Joan and Melissa Rivers pay a visit to the show where they chat with Tony Sheldon, get a tour of backstage, and more. Click below to check it out!

PRISCILLA Brings Back Wednesday Matinees Beginning Tomorrow
by Kelsey Denette - March 13, 2012


Bette Midler's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT salutes Spring with the return of Wednesday matinees at the Palace Theatre beginning tomorrow, March 14 at 2:00pm.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’S SiriusXM Segment Online Now
by Harmony Wheeler - March 1, 2012


PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL's "Divas" Jacqueline B. Arnold and Anastacia McCleskey visited the SiriusXM studios live to serenade New York radio personality "Cousin Brucie" on his nationally syndicated show "Cruisin' with Cousin Brucie" and discuss their hit year on Broadway. The complete interview and their performance of "I Say a Little Prayer" can now be heard online at http://www.boneaubryanbrown.com/blog/2012/03/listen-to-priscilla-queen-of-the-deserts-divas-serenade-siriusxms-cousin-brucie-segment-online-now/

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA's Will Swenson Featured in Taxi Spot
by Kelsey Denette - February 29, 2012


Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL star and Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson takes taxi riders on a tour of his favorite New York City hot spots for food and fun in the East Village.

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA Star Will Swenson on NBC's New York Live!
by Kelsey Denette - February 27, 2012


WNBC 'New York Live' host Lauren Scala went backstage with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Will Swenson to discuss the Tony Award nominated star's year with the smash hit musical and to play dress up in its Tony Award winning frocks.

Photo Flash: PRISCILLA's Nick Adams, Scott Mauro at Fashion Week
by Nicole Rosky - February 17, 2012


The stars of the Tony Award winning hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Nick Adams and Kyle Brown and Priscilla producer Scott Mauro celebrated Fashion Week in New York City this week at the 9th Annual Woman's Day Red Dress Awards to support the American Heart Association at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Allen Room. Mauro also produced the Red Dress Awards show and festivities that were hosted by 'The Today Show's' Hoda Kotb. Earlier in the week Nick Adams also took to the Mercedes-Benz Fall 2012 Fashion Week runway to model designer Malan Breton's new Fantome Collection.

STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Visits PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT!
by Nicole Rosky - February 16, 2012


Music star and American Idol runner-up ADam Lambert recently paid a visit to New York City, wher he made a pit stop at Broadway's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. Check out what he had to say about the show below!

STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Nick Adams Invites Fans to Be His Valentine
by Nicole Rosky - February 6, 2012


The Tony Award® winning production of Bette Midler's hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is celebrating the sweetest day of the year in a way that only Broadway's most fabulous show can - in full color.

TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox with PRISCILLA Stars Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon and Will Swenson!
by Kelsey Denette - February 5, 2012


As in years past, BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Seth to exclusively bring you the full length episodes right here and we're pleased to bring you Seth's latest candid chat, with PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon and Will Swenson, below! Find out which star had a turn as THE JUNGLE BOOK's Baloo and hear the trio talk about their auditions, what's next and more!

Adam LeFevre and Julie Reiber Join PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Feb. 6!
by Jessica Lewis - February 2, 2012


The Tony Award® winning production of Bette Midler's hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT will welcome new principals Adam LeFevre as "Bob" and Julie Reiber as "Marion" to the Palace Theatre when they begin performances on Monday, February 6, 2012.

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: 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

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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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