If you came for spookish vibes and special effects, then, as the title character says Its showtime! Beetlejuice is a full-fledged haunted house on stage, and that makes for an undeniably fun night. Although a few productions, such as the upcoming musical The Rocky Horror Show will have more production value, the majority of productions, such as Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, The Informer, Bash, and Trunk Material 2 are created and designed to be performed simply. Titusville Playhouse Presents PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT With irresistible hits from the 70s and 80s, the score features enduring pop songs from icons including Tina Turner, Cyndi Lauper, The Village People, and many more. They then approached John Cleese, who was not interested. The story is centred on Tick, played to perfection by Robbie . I found myself wondering what craziness could top the last number, only to be wowed by the next. Designed by Stanley A. Meyer for The Gateway's 2016 production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, our Priscilla, Queen of the Desert set features the titular bus fitted for interior and exterior scenes, and with swappable panels for the defacement and re-painting of the bus in the "Colour My World" number. Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Pre Show at OhVino with - Eventbrite Terence Stamp possesses amazing gravitas, Guy Pearce is louder than I've ever seen him but I can't really decide whether his performance is caricature or not, and Hugo Weaving's blue-lidded peepers are quite expressive. TOGETHER.WW, Pop Shakespeare: SOMETHING ROTTEN! Tony Award winning musical based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA is the story of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship. The show has spectacle and over the top costumes, but just at the right moment it hits you in the heart.". 23. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! All the talks about the sexism and racism was ridiculous, I do not understand why the critics focused only the whory Cynthia. The Titusville Playhouse Shows Casting Call - Backstage Tick is nervous about exposing his son to his drag profession and anxious about revealing his homosexuality, though he is surprised to discover that Benjamin already knows and is fully supportive of his father's sexuality and career. @media(min-width:0px){#div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_second_paragraph-0-asloaded{max-width:300px!important;max-height:250px!important}}if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'broadwayworld_com-under_second_paragraph','ezslot_3',907,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_second_paragraph-0');Featuring Erica deJongh as Marion, Kinsley Gilreath as Benji, Kevin McCaughin as Bob, Lindsey Strembicki as Shirley, Kana Takahashi as Cynthia, Berlin Charles as Miss Understanding/Jimmy, Noah McAmis as Farrah/Young Bernadette and Noah Thomas as Frank. Main Stage, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19, March 5 through 28 at 8pm Playbill Pro Priscilla Queen of the Desert. @media(min-width:0px){#div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph-0-asloaded{max-width:300px!important;max-height:250px!important}}if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph','ezslot_3',845,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph-0');PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT is a jukebox musical featuring pop hits such as "I Will Survive", "I Love the Nightlife" and "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and is based on the hit 1994 film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert by Stephan Elliott who also wrote the book for the show along with Allan Scott. Among other designers the film's costume department included many pieces of costume jewelry by Ziggy Attias of Ziggy Originals, NYC. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever imagined. The international premiere of the show opened at Londons Palace Theatre, where it enjoyed a successful two-year run and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical. The remaining creative designs for Titusville Playhouse's PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT are equally exciting. Mr. Linkous also pulls off the most convincing Australian accent of the night and is a thrill to watch in his drag numbers. However, when her drag queen friend Mitzi receives a last-minute invitation to perform in the backwater town of Alice Springs, she gives herself a break and embarks on a long road trip into the vast Australian outback along with flamboyant cross-dresser Felicia. Save Space Coast Women's Day to your collection. As previously mentioned, the costumes and wigs of PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT are so over-the-top and amazing, they are collectively their own character and are an integral part of the experience. Bernadette, a grieving, world-weary transgender woman, is going through a rough patch in her life. Lgbtq+, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp., Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of . Stephan Elliott // #priscillaqueenofthedesert #nighttimecinema #movie #filmedit #filmtiktok". #spacecoast #Theatre #musicaltheatre #musicals #communitytheatre Listen to our Podcast "321 Lift Off" as we discuss tourism and all things FUN on the Space Coast CLICK HERE!!! wide, Release Date (Streaming): The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is on sale now with Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-host, Colin Jost. Compensation & Contract Details While on the long journey through remote lands bordering the Simpson Desert, they meet a variety of characters, including a group of friendly Aboriginal Australians for whom they perform, the less accepting attitudes of rural Australia in such towns as Coober Pedy, and are subjected to homophobic abuse and violence, including having their bus vandalized with homophobic graffiti. A classic road trip tale, the musical tells the story of three performers, two drag queens Mitzi Mitosis/Tick (Jordyn Linkous) and Felicia Jollygoodfellow/Adam (Thomas Greene), and a trans woman, Bernadette (Rob Hebel) who make the long journey across the Australian outback from Sydney to Alice Springs in a "budget Barbie campervan" they nickname "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert". Before they arrive at Alice Springs, Tick reveals that Marion is actually his wife, as they never divorced, and that they are actually going there as a favour to her. The show starts at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and you can purchase tickets HERE. The trio later meet Bob, a middle-aged mechanic from a small outback town who joins them on their journey after his wife leaves him. You're almost there! Sunday, Mar 26, 2023 2:00PM. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a provocative and fun musical [13] Many scenes, including one where Bernadette encounters a butch, bigoted woman named Shirley, were filmed at the outback town of Broken Hill in New South Wales, largely in a hotel named Mario's Palace (now simply the Palace Hotel), which Al Clark believed was "drag queen heaven". Their primary choice for the role of Bernadette was Tony Curtis, who read and approved of the script, but eventually became unavailable. The production then transferred to Melbourne then New Zealand before returning to Sydney for a two-year anniversary celebration. . Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. We love the nightlife, we've got to boogie! Tickets. Doors open . An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Coming Soon. PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, presented by Titusville Playhouse, runs through March 26th. Performances take place at the Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia Street, Titusville . [51] Like Priscilla, To Wong Foo has also enjoyed a cult following. With filming over, the director and producers began editing the footage, repeatedly travelling to both London and to Los Angeles, which had then just been hit by the 1994 Northridge earthquake. "With the theatre located Main Stage of the water as well as most productions chosen and designed to be performed Main Stage of the stage, it seemed like a winning title", said Managing Artistic Director Tom Thayer. Likewise, the others come to terms with the secret of Tick's marriage and resolve their differences. In the show, Tick (played by Jordyn Linkous) is a drag queen performing under the name Mitzi. Mar 20 2011. The three main characters played by Weaving, Pearce and Stamp are very likeable, mouthy, bitchy queens that put each other down like no ones business, yet they clearly do care about each other greatly. All rights reserved. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. He is called from his home in Sydney, Australia to remote Alice Springs by his ex-wife, Marion (Erica deJongh), who has decided its time for him to meet his young son Benji. The Award winning Waterfront Playhouse on Mallory Square, is please to announce their Main Stage series. [22], Director Elliott noted that the audiences viewing the film in Australia, the United States, and France all reacted to it differently, going on to state that "At a screening we had for an Australian audience, they laughed at all the Aussieisms. All Photos by Niko Stamos, Titusville Playhouse, Headline Photo: Thomas Greene as Felicia, Jordyn Linkous as Mitzi and Rob Hebel as Bernadette, Top Photo: The Cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Middle Photo 1: The Cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Middle photo 3: Rob Hebel as Bernadette, Thomas Greene as Felicia, Jordyn Linkous as Mitzi, On Friday June 30th, Florida-based singer-songwriter, SOBAK, released the first single from his highly-anticipated album, 'A Little More Time.' Put on your flip-flops, leave your fancy shoes behind, and join us for an unforgettable island adventure! The trio learn to accept and support each other while encountering a number of colorful characters and misadventures. BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Titusville Play House will presents Pricilla Queen of the Desert from March 3 to March 26. This edition includes the same special features as the Australian 2006 re-release. Share Space Coast Halloween Fest with your friends. Although a few productions, such as the upcoming musical The Rocky Horror Show will have more production value, the majority of productions, such as Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, The Informer, Bash, and Trunk Material 2 are created and designed to be performed simply. The film was a positive representation of the drag queen which was very rare at it's time. Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. 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They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever imagined. 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' rolls into Titusville Playhouse The two artists hard work paid off when they received several prestigious accolades, including an Academy Award and a Tony Award for Best Costume Design (Gardiner collected her Oscar in a self-designed gown made exclusively from golden American Express credit cards and was lauded for its originality). All donations are tax-deductible. Priscillahas since toured nationally and internationally in many countries including Canada, Italy, Greece, Argentina, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Daily Tomato - Can you guess the movie of the day? It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section of the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and became a cult classic both in Australia and abroad. Tickets begin at $25. [55] Melba Marginson of the Centre for Filipino Concerns stated that Cynthia was portrayed as "a gold-digger, a prostitute, an entertainer whose expertise is popping out ping-pong balls from her sex-organ, a manic depressive, loud and vulgar. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - Rated PG13 - Based on the smash-hit movie, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. He has a great ability to connect with the moments that pull your heartstrings," Heron said. Privacy Policy PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT - Rated PG13 - . Genre: Mitzi Del Bra, Adam Whitely, When their contract at the resort is over, Tick and Adam head back to Sydney, taking Benjamin back with them, so that Tick can get to know his son. Find event and ticket information. Australian Film Finance Corporation, Specific Films, Sound Mix: ", But "Priscilla" is not all sequins and glitter: there are some darker moments to lend balance. Shows; Season Tickets; Seating Charts; Your Visit. The Titusville Playhouse is ready to welcome you to its 58th season with shows full of frivolity, fairytales and fabulous drag queens. Mar 28, 2000, Box Office (Gross USA): [17] Instead, the scene was filmed in King's Canyon. Read critic reviews. Support local journalism by subscribing atSpecial Offers - USAToday Network. 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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On stage In fact, the famous flip-flop dress (seen in both the film and the stage musical) cost a whopping $7 and was constructed exclusively out of materials purchased from Target on a penny-pinching employee discount. Along the way they encounter setbacks including mechanical troubles, unfriendly (and bigoted) townsfolk and delays that threaten their ability to make it in time for their big show at a casino in Alice Springs. More Info. The International Hit Musical. Cocoa Beach, Titusville, Melbourne & Palm Bay. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) - IMDb Home ENTERTAINMENTTitusville Play House to Present Pricilla Queen of the Desert March 3-26. "Jordyn is a stunning talent. Michael Hamlyn, Executive Artistic Director, Steven J. Heron, directs the Playhouse production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, featuring choreography by Jordyn Linkous and music direction by Spencer Crosswell. [14][15] Some small scenes were filmed in the All Nations Hotel. Continue with Recommended Cookies, A bright, fun and hopeful story of acceptance and love told through a fantastically talented cast. "The costumes are huge and over the top, and there is a bus onstage," said Heron. Event Description. "[25] Metacritic reports a 70 out of 100 rating, based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". It is striking what an effect the disguise of drag is having on [the actors'] personalities. Coming Soon. 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