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 more...
Lisa Howard, who played Diva 1 in the Broadway production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has an impressive resume that includes roles in 9 to 5 the musical, South Pacific, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, for which she won a Drama Desk Award. more...
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Gaten Matarazzo, who began his career on the Broadway stage as Benjamin in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (2011–12), has since gained widespread recognition for his role as Dustin Henderson in the Netflix series Stranger Things. more...
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Julie Reiber, known for her versatile vocal performances and wide-ranging roles, brought her dynamic talent to the stage in "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical," captivating audiences with her remarkable ability to adapt to diverse musical styles. more...
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Amaker Smith, a Juilliard graduate, brings his extensive experience from national tours of Dreamgirls and Muny productions like Hairspray and The Music Man to the cast of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical. more...
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Esther Stilwell, an accomplished actress with a BFA from the University of Oklahoma and training from RADA in London, graced the stage in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical, adding to her impressive credits that include roles such as Grizabella in the 25th Anniversary Tour of Cats and the Lady of the Lake in the 1st National Tour of Spamalot. more...
Anthony Wayne, who previously captivated audiences as Jimmy and understudied Miss Understanding in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical, has an impressive Broadway resume including roles in TINA - The Tina Turner Musical and TOOTSIE. more...
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Wayne Alan Wilcox, known for his role in the Broadway production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, has an extensive career that spans both stage and screen, including notable performances in The Normal Heart and as Marty on The Gilmore Girls. more...
Awards and Nominations
2011 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Tony Sheldon was nominated but did not win.
2011 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actor in a Musical: Tony Sheldon was nominated but did not win.
2011 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Tony Sheldon was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Tim Chappel Costume Designer
Ross Coleman Choreographer
Jonathan Deans Sound Designer
Lizzy Gardiner Costume Designer
Cassie Hanlon Make-Up Designer
Stephen "Spud" Murphy Orchestrator
Music Arranger
Musical Supervisor
Simon Phillips Director
Nick Schlieper Lighting Designer
Brian Thomson Scenic Designer
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