Huron Country Playhouse
The Feel-Good Musical
August 15 to September 1, 2024
Book by Stephan Elliott & Allan Scott
Based on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion Picture
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Get ready for the ride of your life with Australia’s glittering musical masterpiece! With a spectacular array of outrageous costumes, flamboyant choreography, and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
Based on the Academy Award®-winning film, this sparkling stage adaptation follows three dazzling drag queens – Mitzi, Felicia, and Bernadette – as they set out on a hilarious adventure across the Australian outback in a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) to put on a show in a remote resort town. Along the way, a heartwarming story of acceptance and self-discovery unfolds.
Shake your groove thing to classic disco hits including “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” “Finally,” and many more! If you rocked out to Kinky Boots or Rock of Ages, you won’t want to miss this bold blockbuster musical hailed as ‘The best feel-good show since Mamma Mia!’!
Audience Recommendation:
Recommended for ages 13 and up. This production contains mature themes and strong language.
The story of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical champions concepts of judgment-free identity, empathy, inclusivity, the importance of belonging and hope. As is the case with most meaningful theatre, the road to this better understanding of others’ perspectives is paved with conflict. In this show, those problematic themes include strong language, theatrical violence, sexual innuendo and homophobic and transphobic slurs. Our hope is that these conflicts lead to worthwhile discussions focused on the musical’s inspirational themes and encourage us to apply the idea we all are worthy of belonging, unique and valuable.
Running Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.
Legend:
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Priscilla Queen of the Desert the MusicalJuly 24 to August 10, 2024
July 17, 2024
The Fabulous Outfits of Priscilla Queen of the DesertWe recently had the pleasure of talking with costume designer, Dariusz Korbiel, to learn more about his background and the incredible costumes we'll be seeing on stage. Read the full interview to learn about the designs in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical.
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June 29, 2024
Priscialla, Queen of the Desert the Musical Spotify PlaylistListen to the songs from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical
Check out the extraordinary songs from the ultimate feel-good musical!
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May 20, 2024
Waterloo Region Record: Trans performer makes historyOffstage, Christina Vegas -belived to be the first trans person to star in a professional North American production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the Musical - lives with the awareness that she’s different in a way some might find off-putting, unusual, even threatening.
Enhance your experience, further your engagement, and expand your knowledge and interest, beyond just attending the show. This Guide includes various articles, interviews, activities, conversation starters, and more with the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical Audience Guide.
Drayton Entertainment is committed to creating safe spaces for our audience members and suggests the following local 2SLGBTQIA+ resources should you require support.
SPECTRUM is Waterloo Region’s very first 2SLGBTQIA+/Rainbow community space that offers more than 30 different groups and activities each month, including: transgender peer support groups, games nights, SPECTRUM Prime for 2SLGBTQ+ adults 50+, and Rainbow Newcomers Connect. It serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ people in Waterloo Region and welcomes all members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, their family, friends, and allies. Visit the SPECTRUM website.
OK2BME is a set of supportive services for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) and questioning kids, teens, adults, and their families in Waterloo Region. Run by Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health, they offer confidential counseling (in person and online), OK2BME Youth Groups for individuals 12-18, as well as public education, consulting and training around 2SLGBTQIA+ issues. Visit the OK2BME website.
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT the Musical is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
