JOAN JETT AT PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

 Joan Jett With Nick Adams

“Priscilla Queen of the Desert” star Nick Adams welcomes his guest, rocker Joan Jett, backstage at the Palace Theatre. Adams invited Jett to see Priscilla before its successful 549 performance run ends Sunday.

Photo Courtesy Of: David Salidor

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT TO CLOSE

Nick Adams

Everyone from Hugh Jackman and Gloria Estefan to Gladys Knight and Micky Dolenz has visited the smash musical, “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” during its first year on Broadway and earlier this week the Queen of Disco, Gloria “I Will Survive” Gaynor was seen at NY’s Palace Theatre dancing in the aisles. Her iconic anthem is performed twice during every performance of “Priscilla.”

Of the many triple threat performers in “Priscilla,” one that Gloria was particularly impressed with was Broadway hottie Nick Adams, who masterfully plays Adam and Felicia in the production. Prior to Priscilla, Adams was in “La Cage aux Folles” with Kelsey Grammer as well as Broadway runs of “A Chorus Line,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Chicago.”

Gloria’s “I Will Survive” was recently voted the # 1 Karaoke Song of All-Time and VH-1 chose it as # 1 on their countdown of the “100 Greatest Dance Songs of the 20th Century.”

Sadly, it was just announced that after 549 performances, the curtain will be coming down on Priscilla. The final performance will be Sunday, June 24th.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT OPENING

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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT'S
STAR STUDDED BROADWAY AUDIENCE
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Kathleen Turner With Daughter Rachel Weiss

Joan Rivers

Roger Rees And Partner Rick Elice

Charlotte Rae

Guy Pierce With Stephen Elliott

Bette Midler And Daughter Sophie Frederica Von Haselberg

Audra McDonald

Tovah Feldshuh And Andrew Harris

Lee Daniels

Andy Cohen

Christie Brinkley

Daniel Breaker

THE CURTAIN CALL

Nathan Lee Graham

Tony Sheldon And Will Swenson

Will Swenson

Tony Sheldon With Will Swenson And Nick Adams

Tony Sheldon

Nick Adams

The Opening Night Performance and Curtain Call for 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert' at the Palace Theatre in New York City brought out the stars. This is one show that everyone has to catch.


Photos By: Walter McBride / WM Photography / Retna Ltd.

BROADWAYS PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert On Broadway

Tony Sheldon With Will Swenson And Nick Adams

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Following smash hit productions in Australia, London and Toronto, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MusicaL arrives on Broadway at The Palace Theatre when previews begin next Monday February 28, and officially opens Sunday, March 20.

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The MusicaL stars Tony Award® nominee Will Swenson, Olivier Award nominee Tony Sheldon and Nick Adams as the trio of friends on a heart-warming, uplifting road trip of a lifetime 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.

Featuring a score of over 20 dance-floor classics, a company of 27, and with a dazzling array of more than 500 outrageous costumes, the spectacular new stage musical is a sensational journey to the heart of fabulous!



ABOUT PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT



Adapted from the Academy Award® winning film “The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. Direction is by Simon Phillips, choreography by Ross Coleman, musical supervision and arrangements by Stephen ‘Spud’ Murphy and set design by Brian Thomson. Production supervised by Jerry Mitchell. Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner have re-created their Academy Award® winning costume designs originally designed for the film. Lighting is designed by Nick Schlieper, sound design is by Jonathan Deans and Peter Fitzgerald and make up design is by Cassie Hanlon.

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL is produced by Bette Midler; James L. Nederlander; Garry McQuinn, Liz Koops; Michael Hamlyn; Allan Scott; Roy Furman/ Richard Willis; Terry Allen Kramer; Terri and Timothy Childs, Ken Greiner, Ruth Hendel; Chugg Entertainment; Michael Buckley; Stewart Lane/ Bonnie Comley; Bruce Davey; Thierry Suc/TS3; Bartner/ Jenkins; Broadway Across America/H. Koenigsberg; M. Lerner/ D. Bisno/ K. Seidel/ R. Gold; Paul Boskind and Martian Entertainment / Spirtas-Mauro Productions / MAS Music Arts & Show; and David Mirvish.


TICKET INFORMATION:


Ticket prices range from $50.00 - $125.00 and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 212-239-6200, online at www.ticketmaster.com and in person at The Palace Theatre at 1564 Broadway (between 46th & 47th Streets).

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

PRISCILLA will play the following schedule from February 28 – March 13, 2011:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday eve at 8p, Sunday eve at 7:30p. Saturday & Sunday mat at 2p. Dark Wednesday.

March 14 – 20, 2011:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday eve at 8p, Wednesday & Saturday mat at 2p; Sunday eve, March 20 at 6:30p (Opening Night). Dark Monday.

March 21, 2011 onward:
Monday, Thursday, Friday &Saturday eve at 8p, Tuesday eve at 7p, Sunday eve at 7:30p. Saturday & Sunday mat at 2p. Dark Wednesday.

Performance schedule variation: Week of April 25. No Monday evening performance 4/25. Added Wednesday evening performance 4/27 at 8:00p.

For more information, visit:
www.priscillaonbroadway.com

Photos By: Joan Marcus

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT IN STUDIO

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Anastacia McCleskey With Jacqueline B. Arnold, C. David Johnson And Ashley Spencer

Tony Sheldon With Garry McQuinn And Nick Adams

Nick Adams

Tony Sheldon With Nick Adams And Will Swenson

Tony Sheldon along with Nick Adams, Will Swenson and others were snapped in the studio for the Broadway Original Cast Recording of 'Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - The Musical' in New York City.

Photos By: Walter McBride/Retna