Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
frapperia
Leading Actor Joined: 6/26/09
#1Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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
#2Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 3/13/10 at 11:27amIf the Mirvishes have any say about it, there will be a lot of Canadians in the cast.
#2Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 3/13/10 at 6:36pmI hope you guys get Tony Sheldon, if not... it's not even worth it ~
#3Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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)
#4Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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.
#5Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 3/13/10 at 7:34pmI think I read someone Nick Adams would be the first cover for the lead.
#6Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 3/13/10 at 8:07pmI've seen tweets that seem to indicate Jeremy Jordan and Jessica Phillips will be a part of the cast.
#7Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 3/13/10 at 8:08pmIt's a no brainer, Tony Sheldon has to play Bernadette on Broadway.
#8Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 3/19/10 at 9:54pmI 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?
#9Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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
#10Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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.
#11Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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)
#12Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/9/10 at 7:56pm^And it obviously does since it is having such great success!!!
#13Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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.
#14Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/9/10 at 8:30pmGreat, I look forward to reading them.
#16Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/10/10 at 12:24amSo Thom Allison is understudying the role of Bernadette, but who is the actor he is understudying?
#17Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/10/10 at 6:54amI'm surprised that there's been no further casting news yet. Surely it can't be too long before the Toronto cast start rehearsals?
#18Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/10/10 at 10:33amI believe it doesn't open until October.
#19Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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
#20Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
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
#21Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/11/10 at 12:11amRehearsals don't begin until August and are in New York (with tech in Toronto obviously).
#21Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/11/10 at 12:11amDouble. Updated On: 4/11/10 at 12:11 AM
scaryclowns2232
Stand-by Joined: 6/18/08
#23Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert Broadway casting?
Posted: 4/11/10 at 12:26amNick Adams is definitely in it, or so he says. He claims he's in it in his playbill bio for La Cage.
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