Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?

[frapperia]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 11:19am

Anyone heard any more about the Priscilla 2011 casting? I saw a couple of tweets about callbacks and heels and all that and on bwaydaily someone said Tad Wilson posted about getting a role!

Also, just came across this great vid from the London cast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghcIH6OheaE

[PastorErnst]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 11:27am

If the Mirvishes have any say about it, there will be a lot of Canadians in the cast.

[ruthiefan_felix]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 6:36pm

I hope you guys get Tony Sheldon, if not... it's not even worth it ~

[singtopher]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 6:47pm

Not sure about any casting, but it sure was fun to be there at the open call.

(I wasn't actually at the call, but I had an audition on the same floor that day)

[TIGGOSAURUS]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 7:31pm

I hope you guys get Tony Sheldon, if not... it's not even worth it ~

I love this show to bits and would love to see it conquer the world but, sad to say, I have to agree with the above. Broadway NEEDS to have the best available cast and I doubt anyone else will do the role of Bernadette justice other than Tony Sheldon. He lends the whole thing authenticity and class and heart.

[ljay889]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 7:34pm

I think I read someone Nick Adams would be the first cover for the lead.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 8:07pm

I've seen tweets that seem to indicate Jeremy Jordan and Jessica Phillips will be a part of the cast.

[alterego]

Posted: 3/13/10 at 8:08pm

It's a no brainer, Tony Sheldon has to play Bernadette on Broadway.

[Marlothom]

Posted: 3/19/10 at 9:54pm

I just saw this last night in London - would love to see it succeed in New York, but I felt as though it would not connect with Americans, any thoughts?

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/9/10 at 5:44pm

Just saw this in London tonight, and I can't WAIT until this transfers. It is so much fun. THIS is what a campy musical should be like. The choreography and the costumes are outstanding. I will be really sad if Oliver Thornton doesn't transfer with this. He was by far the standout as Felicia/Adam.

I just saw this last night in London - would love to see it succeed in New York, but I felt as though it would not connect with Americans, any thoughts?

Oh I SOOOO disagree. New Yorkers will eat this up. I loved it. I think much of the theatre crowd will love it in addition to the tourists who love really campy fun. Updated On: 4/9/10 at 05:44 PM

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 4/9/10 at 7:27pm

Oh, so many names on here I recognise.

bjh2114 Glad you enjoyed Priscilla, it would be a lot better if Tony Sheldon was still there.

When you get back, you must post a mini review on the West End board, I am intrigued on your thoughts.

[Mildred Plotka]

Posted: 4/9/10 at 7:40pm

They also said Billy Elliot wouldn't play well in America.

SORRY TYPO. Wouldn't not would. (SS)

Updated On: 4/9/10 at 07:40 PM

[Mark_E]

Posted: 4/9/10 at 7:56pm

^And it obviously does since it is having such great success!!!

[bjh2114]

Posted: 4/9/10 at 8:08pm

I am sure Tony Sheldon was absolutely spectacular, but to be perfectly honest, I really enjoyed Don Gallagher. I thought he did a very good job. I will definitely post my review on the West End board (along with the reviews of the other 8 shows I saw while I was here) when I get back to the states tomorrow night.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 4/9/10 at 8:30pm

Great, I look forward to reading them.

[Tag]

Posted: 4/10/10 at 12:20am

Some Casting

[alterego]

Posted: 4/10/10 at 12:24am

So Thom Allison is understudying the role of Bernadette, but who is the actor he is understudying?

[TIGGOSAURUS]

Posted: 4/10/10 at 6:54am

I'm surprised that there's been no further casting news yet. Surely it can't be too long before the Toronto cast start rehearsals?

[alterego]

Posted: 4/10/10 at 10:33am

I believe it doesn't open until October.

[MamasDoin'Fine]

Posted: 4/10/10 at 10:36am

Very little given away...
http://www.mirvish.com/shows/Priscillaqueenofthedesertthemusical
Updated On: 4/10/10 at 10:36 AM

[alterego]

Posted: 4/10/10 at 11:10pm

Original Sydney show footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NYscLtlS3k
Updated On: 4/10/10 at 11:10 PM

[Tag]

Posted: 4/11/10 at 12:11am

Rehearsals don't begin until August and are in New York (with tech in Toronto obviously).

[Tag]

Posted: 4/11/10 at 12:11am

Double. Updated On: 4/11/10 at 12:11 AM

[scaryclowns2232]

Posted: 4/11/10 at 12:26am

Nick Adams is definitely in it, or so he says. He claims he's in it in his playbill bio for La Cage.