Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical
October 20 – November 6, 2016
Book by Stephan Elliott & Allan Scott
Music & Lyrics by Various
Based on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion Picture
Based on the popular 1994 film of the same name, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical follows Mitzi Del Bra (aka Anthony “Tick” Belrose), Bernadette Bassenger, and Felicia Jollygoodfellow (aka Adam Whitely) on a run-down old bus (they call it Priscilla) as they set out on a road trip across the Australian Outback. Tick is invited by his ex-wife to perform his drag show at her far-away resort; however, he is hesitant to tell his friends, Bernadette (a former performing icon who’s best days are behind her) and Adam (a rambunctious young troublemaker), his own personal reasons for taking the trip. During their journey, the trio encounters an array of Australian citizens, some of who aren’t receptive to their lifestyle, while strengthening their own friendship.
Georgia Premiere Production
The cast was as follows: Justin Thompson as Tick, Jason-Jamal Ligon as Adam and Robert Ray as Bernadette. Completing the cast were Joe Arnotti, Angela Christie, Hannah Craton, Ally Duncan, Brianna Gilliam, Alex Huff, Gia Nappo, Kyle Nichols, Michael Shikany, Taj Stevens, Romel Taylor, Luke Tucker, Megan Wartell, and Dakota Whitlock.
Paul Conroy Directed and Choreogaphed the production, which featured Musical Direction by Nick Silvestri. Rounding out the production team were Stephanie Earle (Production Stage Manager), Jacob Demlow (Assistant Director), Allison Bennett (Assistant Stage Manager), Jay Reynolds (Costume Design), Charles Swift (Lighting Design), Daniel Pope (Sound Design), and Paul Conroy (Set Design).
