Priscilla Queen of the Desert
The irresistable disco musical courtesy of Contra Costa Musical Theatre!
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A flamboyant, funny, disco-fueled and heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.
The irresistable disco musical courtesy of Contra Costa Musical Theatre!
The irresistable disco musical courtesy of Contra Costa Musical Theatre!
Banish the blues and prepare to bust a move with Contra Costa Musical Theatre's wonderful production of this tantalizing tale of three drag queens a road trip across the Australian Outback.
Fantastically funny and full to bursting with disco hits including 'It's Raining Men', 'Macarthur Park' 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' and many more, this Tony-winning tuner comes from Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, adapted from the irresistible 1994 movie of the same name. So grab your frocks and your feathers and head out in style to enjoy an unforgettable night at the theatre.
What's the story?
Follow Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio that agree to take their show to a resort in Alice Springs, in the middle of the outback. Boarding a 'budget Barbie campervan' our heroes set out across the country on a journey that sees them battle with perceptions, dazzle strangers and broaden their own horizons in the process. With songs from Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, The Pet Shop Boys and many more, this is the ultimate feel-good night out for all fans of theatre.
Chris Boccard as Tick/Mitzi
Charles Peoples III* as Adam/Felicia
Michael Patrick Gaffney* as Bernadette
Mark Flores as Bob
Jennifer Stark as Marion: Jennifer Stark
Xander Raymond as Benji
Michael Verzosa as Miss Understanding
Vida Mae Fernandez as Cynthia
Heather Watson as Shirley
Divas:
Bobbie Barlow
Vida Mae Fernandez
Jennifer Stark
Heather Watson
Male Ensemble:
Cy Abad (Band Boy)
Joseph Ayers
Mark Flores
Daniel Manzo
Scott Maraj
Marty Newton (Jimmy)
Neal Pascua (Farrah)
Michael Verzosa
Female Ensemble:
Trixie Aballa (u/s Cynthia)
Jarusha Ariel
Bobbie Barlow
Vida Mae Fernandez
Rachelle King
Kamaria McKinney
Jennifer Stark
Heather Watson
*Appears Courtesy of Actors' Equity Association
Director DerekTravis Collard
Choreographer Staci Arriaga
Musical Director Cary Litchford
Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott
Based on the Latent Image/Specific Films Motion Picture
Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Bu
Funny show with a heart
rockergal
2.5 hours of pure JOY!!
Linda B. & daughter KB
Don't miss this musical