The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

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The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/6/11 at 7:17pm

Post all of your comments, reviews & questions about this fabulous musical!

I saw it twice in Toronto, and loved it. I know it will be a hit on Broadway!

#2

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/6/11 at 7:27pm

I also saw it in Toronto, I agree, it will be a huge hit in NY.
Have any of the Priscilla billboards gone up yet? How about those DIVAS, awsome voice of the show.

#3

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/6/11 at 11:34pm

I'm excited to see it and I hope it does well!

#4

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/6/11 at 11:47pm

Can't wait! A few girlfriends & I are going to plan a day to go down & see it. :)

#5

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/13/11 at 7:22pm

Almost one month until Priscilla begins previews!

#6

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 10:04am

Can anyone here tell me if something special is going on Mon, May 30, 2011 @ 08:00 PM. Ticketmaster has that date listed but then indicates that no seats are available upon searching.
It would be nice to see it that night as it's Memorial Day and I will be in town.
Thanks

#7

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Posted: 1/16/11 at 11:27am

The excitement about this very average show, is surprising. Considering the derision shown to previous 'Jukebox' musicals!

#8

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Posted: 1/16/11 at 2:18pm

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#9

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 2:25pm

I bought my ticket last week for the first week in April. While deciding which shows to see on my trip I looked at several sites and clips of this show. It looks like it is going to be so much fun. I can't wait!

#10

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 2:48pm

I loved this show in London and hope it does very well - I remain concerned, however, about whether the majority of the theatre going public will embrace this show's story about drag queens, one a post-op going cross country to see one of the draq queen's son. I, personally found the musical heartwarming and campy but I still worry about what the rest of America will think. I don't buy the comparison to Mama Mia.

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#11

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 3:57pm

Does anyone have a discount code?

#12

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 5:01pm

Thanks for posting the Priscilla Pics! The Divas look GREAT!

#13

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 6:02pm

Nick Adams steals the show. As does Ashley Spencer in her "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" solo.

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The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/16/11 at 6:35pm

Sorry Tag, but i wholeheartedly disagree with you on that one. Adams does an admirable job: he dances, he sings, he performs. But Tony Sheldon is the star of this production in all aspects. My review forthcoming.

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Posted: 1/16/11 at 7:33pm

I agree with Tag, Ashley Spencers solo in Girls Just Wanna Have Fun is amazing! I did enjoy Tony Sheldon more than Nick Adams but they both are wonderful in their roles! I can not stop listening to the Australian cast recording. I sure hope there is a Broadway recording!

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The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/18/11 at 5:40pm

Auditions for a Benjamin alternate:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/equitylisting.cfm?id=921

I am still puzzled. Susan Dunstan was let go after the Toronto run, which leaves only one woman (Ellyn Marsh, Amazing) covering six roles. I was assuming they would hold auditions for a couple female swings, but no sign of one.

#17

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/18/11 at 5:48pm

Will Swenson can make your teeth melt. Very aesthetically pleasing. All superficiality aside, this looks like it has the makings of a great show. Can't wait!

Updated On: 1/18/11 at 05:48 PM

#18

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/19/11 at 10:13am

Yes, Tony's Bernadette is a wonderful performance. But Nick will surprise lots of people. It's his biggest role on Broadway and he owns it!

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The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/19/11 at 3:24pm

I don't remember where it was, one of these Priscilla threads, that someone mentioned that there weren't enough female swings and covers for Marion, Shirley, Cynthia, and divas. Well, who ever it was, you were right!

http://www.playbill.com/jobs/find/job_detail/34736.html

#20

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Posted: 1/19/11 at 3:35pm

Well after they fired a bunch...they needed to replace them!

#21

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Posted: 1/19/11 at 3:56pm

Does it really only take a few weeks to reherse six roles?

#22

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Posted: 1/19/11 at 5:10pm

Why where they fired?

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#23

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/20/11 at 4:05pm

I saw the show 6 times here in Toronto. I originally had tickets for 1 show....but after seeing Nick Adams for the first time...I had to go many more times. Everyone in the show is amazing....but Nick truly made the whole show for me. I bought tickets to come to NY to see the show again.....can't get enough.

#24

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Posted: 1/20/11 at 4:11pm

Marquee

#25

The Official Priscilla: Queen of the Desert Love Thread

Posted: 1/20/11 at 4:11pm

"Why where they fired?"

Some of the swings were canadians brought in once the show started rehearsals in Toronto. Its not worth it to do an Equity swap for a swing.