Save On Broadway's Priscilla Queen Of The Desert This Fall

Still haven't seen Priscilla Queen of the Desert yet? Well what are you waiting for people? There is no better time than right now. The show which is based on the 1994 cult film of the same name first premiered in Australia in October 2006 before opening in the West End in March 2009 where it will conclude it's run at the end of December. The Broadway production opened at the Palace Theatre on March 20, 2011 where it continues to entertain audiences of all ages eight times a week. Now while the show has always been an audience favorite it has struggled as of late at the box office.

Last week it hit a disappointing 53.2% capacity at the theatre. Now while September has always seen a drop in ticket sales those types of numbers are quite disappointing. The good news is that means that getting tickets to see the show is easier that even before. Now only that but at prices that are lower than ever. From now thru November 20 you can get tickets to see the show for below face value. That's right. I said below face value. Get your tickets to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert On Broadway. Good seats are available for every performance. So don't delay. Call now.

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Customer Story

That's right theatre fans. It's time for this week's customer story. This past Sunday I received a call from one of my regular customers who was planning a last minute trip into the city and wanted to see two shows while she and her husband were here. Now in all the years that I have been providing her with tickets she has never ordered a musical. So imagine my surprise when she called me looking for two tickets to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Even though the show had not officially opened yet it is already selling very well. Luckily I was able to find her two seats in the Front Mezzanine.

Now was it dead center? No. Matter a fact it was all the way on the far side. Now I know what you're thinking. Why would I give one of best customer's crappy seats like that? Pardon my language but side Mezzanine at the Palace Theater are not bad seats. Believe it or not but in most theatres side Mezzanine is usually better than side Orchestra. For one you are elevated so you don't have to worry about people sitting in front of you blocking your view. Plus you know that with a musical there are going to be lots of big sets and large production numbers. Now do see why the Mezzanine is better? So anyway after taking care of Priscilla I asked her what she wanted to see for her second show. Wouldn't you know it but it was a play.

Let me guess. You're shocked right? Care to guess what she wanted to see? Let me give you a clue. It's a show that hasn't been revived on Broadway since it's original production and features an all-star cast. Give up? That Championship Season of course. The show which stars Kiefer Sutherland,Chris Noth,Jason Patric,Jim Gaffigan, and Brian Cox is one of this season's hottest selling shows. Now that doesn't mean I couldn't get her tickets. On the contrary. In fact I was able to get her seats ten rows from the stage on the center aisle. Now those are what I call good seats. So there you are. Two hot shows and good seats to boot. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

JWB
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New Musical Catch Me If You Can Now In Previews

I'll admit that out of all the new musicals set to open this season Catch Me If You Can is the one that I am least looking forward too. Now don't get me wrong. The show will more than likely do very well. How can it not? Music and lyrics by the Tony winning team of Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman (Hairspray). Book by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally (Master Class, Ragtime).

How about direction by Tony winner Jack O'Brien and Choreography by fellow Tony winner Jerry Mitchell? Not to mention that this new musical is based on the 2002 Oscar nominated movie of the same name. Add that all up and you have the recipe for a hit show. Not so fast. Now while I expect the show to do very well and rack up quite a few Tony nominations it does have some competition. Believe it or not but there are a total of ten new musicals this season along with two revivals.

Now out of those seven three have already closed. The Scotsboro Boys,Women On The Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and Bloody,Bloody Andrew Jackson. Based on word of mouth the big sellers are expected to be The Book of Mormon,Priscilla Queen of the Desert and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying starring Harry Potter himself Mr. Daniel Radcliffe. Who by the way I heard is quite the song and dance man. Now the one that I am really looking forward to is Baby It's You. This new musical based on 60's musicicons The Shirelles is my pick for the sleeper hit of the season.

Think the female version of Jersey Boys. Well once again it looks like I've wandered off the beaten path. I started out blogging about Catch Me If You Can and it turned into my own little preview of some of Broadway's most highly anticipated upcoming shows. By the way if you are looking for tickets to see Catch Me If You Can or any of the new shows I mentioned don't forget Applause is just a phone call away. Applause is open seven days a week. 365 days a year. That means we are here to help with all your ticket needs. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
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See Broadway Bound Priscilla Queen Of The Desert For Below Face Value

A show about drag queens on Broadway? That will never work right? Wrong. How about a little show called La Cage Aux Folles. Winner of last year's Tony Award for Best Musical Revival and one of Broadway's most popular shows. Well what about the fact that the show features some of the biggest hits of the 70's and 80's. Hello?

Ever heard of Mamma Mia or Rock of Ages? Priscilla Queen of the Desert which is based on the 1994 cult film is not only one of this season's most highly anticipated new shows but continues to play to packed houses in the West End where it received a nomination for Best Musical of the Year. Previews for the Broadway production are set to begin at the Palace Theatre on February 28 with opening night scheduled for March 20.

Leading the cast are Tony nominee Will Swenson (Hair, Rock of Ages)) as Mitzi, Nick Adams (Guys and Dolls, La Cage Aux Folles) as Felicia, and Tony Sheldon who received a 2010 Olivier nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. Now while I saw the movie when it first opened I don't remember that much about it except that I recall laughing quite a bit.

What can I say? Drag queens lip-syncing to "Shake Your Grove Thing" and "I Will Survive" is as good as it gets. By the way good seats are still available for all performances. In fact of you call right now you can get tickets to Priscilla for prices that can't be beat. This "Special Offer" is good right now thru April 18 so don't delay. Get your tickets to see Priscilla Queen Of the Desert. I guarantee it will have you dancing in the aisles.

JWB
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A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker

So here I sit on a cold Sunday morning. As expected we did not get as much snow as they had predicted. In less then eight hours I will be sitting in my seat at the Richard Rodgers Theatre anxiously awaiting the final performance of In The Heights. I'm sure it is going to be an emotional evening for all involved. Now while I am sad to see it go I know that it will not be soon forgotten. Besides In The Heights there are a total of fourteen other shows closing this month. The good news is that between now and the end of April there will be eighteen new shows opening on the Great White Way. That my friends is good news. Broadway could use a hit. Which ones will succeed and which ones will fail? I for one hope they all do well. We shall see. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
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A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker

So here I sit on a cold Sunday morning at work trying to figure out something to blog about. To be honest there's not a lot going on as far as theatre goes. No surprise there as most of the big shows don't usually open until the Spring anyway. As of now there are fifteen new shows set to open between now and the end of April. Seven of those are new musicals.

The Book of Mormon
Catch Me If You Can
The People In The Picture
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Sister Act
Spider-Man:Turn Off The Dark
Wonderland

Pretty interesting line-up wouldn't you say? Now the truth is out of all of those shows the only one that I am really looking forward to is Spider-Man. Not because I think it will be any good but because I think it won't. I just love a good train wreck. The others I can take or leave. Oh sure The Book of Mormon is sure to be a laugh riot and Priscilla will be a major camp fest.

Who cares? I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of seeing big Hollywood movies turned into musicals. Where are the original ideas people? Where is the substance? What's next? Iron Man The Musical? Trust me. I'm sure somebody out there is already thinking about it. I'm done. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
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Tickets For The Broadway Production Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Now On Sale

That's right theater fans. One of this season's most highly anticipated shows is now on sale. Priscilla Queen of the Desert the new musical based on the cult 1994 film is set to begin previews at the the Palace Theatre on February 28, with opening night set for March 20. The show which first premiered in October 2006 at the Lyric Theatre in Sydney, Australia and enjoyed a two year run also opened in London in March 2009 where it received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Prior to it's Broadway premier it is playing a twelve week out-of-town engagement in Toronto at the Princess of Wales of Theatre. Now while I enjoyed the movie when I saw it some14 years ago I have to say I don't remember much about except it involved three drag queens travelling thru Australia in old run down bus and featured a bunch of songs from the 1970's. Now my coworker Todd who saw a presentation of it last month thinks it will do very well here. In fact he producers of the show are convinced that if done right it could be the next Mamma Mia. We shall see. Get your tickets to see Priscilla Queen of the Desert on Broadway. Who knows? Maybe I'll see you there.

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Priscilla Queen Of The Desert To Begin Previews On Broadway In February 2011

Well that sure didn't take long for the Palace Theatre to find a new tenant now did it? Fresh off the announcement that West Side Story will shutter it's doors in January Priscilla Queen of the Desert will take it's place. The show which first premiered in Sydney in 2006 will begin previews on February 28, 20011 following a 12-week engagement at The Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. Opening night is set for March 20, 2011. Now while I enjoyed the movie I really don't remember that much about it except the music. Based on the success the show has had in other cities around the world I would assume the show will do very well over here. Could we have another Mamma Mia on our hands? We shall see. Until next time theatre fans.

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