priscilla queen of the desert

As a fan of the movie, I was very much looking forward to seeing the Broadway take on PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT. And, fortunately, it didn't disappoint....that much. I had a ton of fun watching the show - and the folks involved were definitely having a blast. I guess the issue is more that it just didn't really dig deep into the issues. There is some heavy stuff going on in the story, and it just felt glossed over. Moments that should have had gravity just carried no weight at all. It was an evening of pastel-colored cocktails....when there should have been a cup of Turkish coffee. Now, I am a total party pooper wanting moments of darkness in this disco ball of fun...andI own up to that. If you can move past wanting those dramatic moments, which you can, the show is good fun. With fantastic 70's numbers, and pretty much the most amazing costumes you will ever see on stage, you can't help but rock out to this show. The performers are all top notch, and this show is a spectacle in the very best sense of the word. Tony Sheldon is phenomenal as Bernadette. He has been with the show since the beginning, and his nuanced performance will stay with you long after the curtain has come down. Will Swenson is a fabulous leading man - funny, sweet, and has a yummy voice. Nick Adams just made me tired. He is such a physical presence....a real treat to watch. With show stopper after show stopper, your feet will be tapping as the cast rocks the house.

Final thoughts: Worth seeing just for the costumes......a fun night at the theatre.

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