Priscilla Queen of the Desert tells the story of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever could have dreamed.
What Is the Story of Priscilla Queen of the Desert?
Based on the popular 1994 film of the same name, Priscilla Queen of the Desert follows two drag queens and a transsexual who buy a run-down old bus (they call it Priscilla) and set out on a road trip across the Australian Outback when one of them, Tick, is invited by his ex-wife to perform his drag show at her far-away resort. However, Tick 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 totheir lifestyle, while strengthening their own friendship.
"Joyous, crowd-pleasing entertainment with eye-popping visuals and unexpected heart! Funny and fabulous."
The Hollywood Reporter
David Rooney
"A rollicking crowd pleaser in sequins! Priscilla packs enough heart to leave audiences enthralled!"
Variety
Steven Suskin
"Raucously winning with an unending parade of hits, each one glitzier and more iridescent than the last. Bring your dancing shoes!"
Bloomberg News
Jeremy Gerard
"People won’t be able to get enough of this glitzy, brassy and bawdy musical."
The Associated Press
Jocelyn Noveck
"Queen of Broadway! A feel-good show with a big, joyous heart! Priscilla ramps up the thrills!"
The New York Post
Elisabeth Vincentelli