Cast

WILL SWENSON

WILL SWENSON (Tick/Mitzi) was most recently seen on Broadway and London's West End as Berger in the hit revival of Hair, for which he earned a Tony Award nomination. Other Broadway: 110 in the Shade, Brooklyn: The Musical, Lestat. Off-Broadway, tours and concerts: Rock of Ages, Camelot (NY Philharmonic), The Slugbearers of Kayrol Island, Adrift In Macao, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Miss Saigon, We Will Rock You, Fame. Will's first feature film as a writer and director was Sons of Provo, which won several film festivals, and was released in 2005. Always for Big and Sayer. Marriage Equality now.

TONY SHELDON

TONY SHELDON (Bernadette) has played Bernadette for over 1,600 performances in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland and London where he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Other theatre in Australia includes: The Producers, The Witches of Eastwick, Noises Off, Long Day's Journey Into Night, The Chalk Garden, Dames at Sea, The Sisters Rosensweig, I Hate Hamlet, Private Lives, Into the Woods, Once in a Lifetime, Company, Merrily We Roll Along, Falsettos, Torch Song Trilogy, Travels with My Aunt, Dracula, Wild Honey, I Love My Wife, Deathtrap, The Glass Menagerie, Equus and The Fantasticks.

NICK ADAMS

NICK ADAMS (Adam/Felicia) was nominated for the 2011 Astaire Award for Best Male Dancer and won two Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards for Favorite Breakthrough Performance and Favorite Diva Performance, and was honored by the American Theater Hall of Fame with a fellowship for his performance in Priscilla. He originated the role of Angelique in the Tony Award winning 2010 revival of La Cage aux Folles. Also on Broadway: A Chorus Line, Guys and Dolls, Chicago and The Pirate Queen. TV and Film credits include: Sex and the City 2, An Englishman in New York, "As the World Turns," "Guiding Light," "Dancing with the Stars," "Rosie Live," "The Kennedy Center Honors" and "The Tony Awards." Concerts: Birdland, Erie Philharmonic, Boston Pops, Cincinnati Pops. Training: BFA Boston Conservatory. Nick has been featured in several national media outlets including the covers of Dance Spirit and Instinct Magazine. www.nickadams.biz.

ADAM LeFEVRE

ADAM LeFEVRE (Bob) Broadway: Devil's Disciple, Our Country's Good, Summer and Smoke, Footloose, Mamma Mia, Guys and Dolls. Off-Broadway: How the World Began, Marriage of Bette and Boo, The View From Here. Numerous regional theater appearances. TV: "Recount" and "Empire Falls" for HBO; guest-starred in many episodics. Film: over 80 film roles including Return of the Secaucus 7, The Ref, Fools Gold, She's Out of My League, and in 2012, The Lucky One from Warner Brothers.

JACQUELINE B. ARNOLD

JACQUELINE B. ARNOLD (Diva) is FABULOUSLY pleased, honored and downright ECSTATIC to be making her Broadway debut in such an AMAZING production. Some other skits she's appeared in include Hairspray (1st national tour and Las Vegas), Rent (2nd national tour) and countless regional works. Thank you Lola for your unconditional love and support. Dreams in sequins, glitter and feathers do come true!

ANASTACIA McCLESKEY

ANASTACIA McCLESKEY (Diva). Broadway: Hair (Abraham Lincoln), Tarzan (OC). Tours: 1st national Hairspray (Dynamite), NYHS Asian Tour. Regional: Catch Me if You Can (5th Ave - featured ensemble singer), Beehive (Tina/Aretha), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Ain't Misbehavin' (Charlene), etc. Film: Sex and the City 2. Arranged/recorded theme song for Special Olympics "Heart of a Lion." To God y familia. De Morgan, Miles, Rowen el futuro es suyo.

LISA HOWARD

LISA HOWARD (Diva). Broadway: 9 to 5, South Pacific, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (original cast). TV/Film: ‘Siobhan’ in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, "Ugly Betty." Album: Songs of Innocence & Experience (Ghostlight).

NATHAN LEE GRAHAM

NATHAN LEE GRAHAM (Miss Understanding). Broadway: Tony & Grammy nominated The Wild Party. Off-Broadway: Wig Out!. Off-Off-Broadway: Three Lost Chords. Film: Zoolander, Sweet Home Alabama, Hitch, 818, Trophy Kids. TV: King's "The Comeback" (HBO, recurring), "Absolutely Fabulous," "It's All Relative," "Quintuplets," "Scrubs," "Law & Order: SVU." Cabaret Artists, 2005 Grammy winner "best classical album" Songs of Innocence and of Experience. This performance is dedicated to the memory of Eartha Kitt, friend and mentor.

J. ELAINE MARCOS

J. ELAINE MARCOS (Cynthia). Broadway: A Chorus Line, Wedding Singer, Sweet Charity, Wonderful Town, Flower Drum Song, Miss Saigon. Film/TV: "30 Rock," "Rescue Me," "Royal Pains." J. Elaine can be seen in the upcoming comedy Morning Glory with Rachel McAdams playing the role of Lisa Bartlett. Check out www.jelainemarcos.com for improv/stand up dates while in Toronto. Love to Alex and my parents. Salamat po!

MIKE McGOWAN

MIKE McGOWAN (Frank, u/s Bob). Broadway: Ragtime (Whitman), Grease (Vince), Apple Tree, The Producers. NYC: Bernstein's Mass, Thou Swell (Lincoln Center, NYCB), Body Beautiful (York), Ringling Bros. (Ringmaster), Macbeth (Macbeth). Regional: Kiss Me Kate (Petruchio/Fred, Paper Mill), Carnival (Marco, Goodspeed), Candide (Max), Jekyll/Hyde, Carl-Magnus, Ernst, Capt. Walker, MUD, Life's a Dream. Film: The Producers. Television: "The Electric Company," "Delocated," "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

JULIE REIBER

JULIE REIBER (Marion). Favorite roles performed on Broadway: Elphaba in Wicked, Brooklyn in Bklyn, Natalie/Ed in All Shook Up. Lots of other fun roles elsewhere. Debut album "Love Travels" February 2012! www.juliereiber.com

STEVE SCHEPIS

STEVE SCHEPIS (Farrah/Young Bernadette, u/s Adam/Felicia) is thrilled to be working on Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Broadway: Finian's Rainbow (u/s Og). Encores!: Anyone Can Whistle, Finian's Rainbow, On The Town. European Tour of West Side Story. Tommy Keeler in Annie Get Your Gun (Goodspeed), Benjamin in Seven Brides (Sacramento), Oklahoma (Papermill). BFA: Penn State '07. Much love to my friends and family!

ALYSHA UMPHRESS

ALYSHA UMPHRESS (Shirley) Thrilled to join Priscilla! Broadway: On A Clear Day... (Paula u/s Melinda); American Idiot. National tour: Bring It On. Off-Broadway: Make me a Song. TV: "Nurse Jackie," "Law and Order SVU." For Fran. RICH.

ANTHONY WAYNE

ANTHONY WAYNE (Jimmy, u/s Miss Understanding). Broadway: Anything Goes (Roundabout, 2011). NY Theater: Bells Are Ringing, Anyone Can Whistle (Encores!). National Tours: A Chorus Line (Richie), The Color Purple. Regional: Robin and the 7 Hoods (Old Globe), AIDA (MSMT), Beauty...Beast (ASF), Swing! (TUTS). www.awayne.com

KYLE BROWN

KYLE BROWN (Ensemble, u/s Frank). Broadway/National tour: Legally Blonde (Carlos). Regional: PCLO, MUNY and NSMT. Training: CCM, WHS. Thank you Simon and Andy for your inspiration, Alex for your love and support, and MOM for... everything!

JOSHUA BUSCHER

JOSHUA BUSCHER (Swing, u/s Farrah/Young Bernadette, Asst. Dance Captain) made his Broadway debut with the 2009 revival of West Side Story originating the role of Diesel. Joshua is extremely excited to take the ride on Priscilla. Joshua is a graduate with a BA in Musical Theatre from UNC. Regional: Seven Brides... (Daniel) and Swing at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. All my love to my family, this is for you!

TODD A. HORMAN

TODD A. HORMAN (Ensemble, u/s Bob). Broadway: Urinetown. National Tours: Urinetown, Victor/Victoria. Regional: Full Monty, Take Flight, Ragtime, 1776, Guys & Dolls. Training: BA in Music Theater, Elon University. MFA in Music Theater, UNLV. For Mom, Sis, and Dad.

GAVIN LODGE

GAVIN LODGE (Ensemble, u/s Bernadette, u/s Tick/Mitzi, u/s Frank). 42nd Street, Spamalot. Regional favorites: Full Monty, Music Man. Other passion: progressive/publicly-funded politics, writing, and son Ellison, born 9/28/11. www.gavinlodge.com

ELLYN MARIE MARSH

ELLYN MARIE MARSH (Swing, u/s Diva, u/s Shirley, u/s Marion, u/s Cynthia) is super excited to join this cast... ok, no, more excited to wear TONS of glitter. I love: my daughter, husband and dog, this show, bad reality TV, funny people, Crumbs cupcakes, pedicures, "anchorman," sheet sets and sushi. Sending thanks and gratitude to her hubby that lets her live this crazy life, Bernie, Craig and everyone at Telsey, "the crew," and mom. www.ellynmarsh.com

GATEN MATARAZZO

GATEN MATARAZZO (Benji). Professional and Broadway debut! Previously sang America the Beautiful at the US Open. Thanks to Parkside Talent, Carson Kolker, Spotlight Academy of Dance, Starlight Performing Arts. Love to Mom, Dad, Sabrina, Carmen, family, and friends.

JEFF METZLER

JEFF METZLER (Ensemble, u/s Farrah/Young Bernadette) is thrilled to join Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! Broadway: Mary Poppins. Toronto: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Tours: Fosse, 42nd Street. Regional credits include: North Shore Music Theatre, Walnut St. Theatre, Gateway Playhouse, Merry Go Round Playhouse, & Broadway Theatre Project. Film: David in The Big Gay Musical. Grateful for a God, Family and Friends who love him unconditionally. www.jeffmetzlernyc.com

ERIC SCIOTTO

ERIC SCIOTTO (Swing, u/s Tick/Mitzi, Dance Captain) has appeared on Broadway in Annie Get Your Gun, Aida, Sweet Smell of Success, 42nd Street, Sweet Charity, Cry-Baby, A Chorus Line, Pal Joey and Rock of Ages. Tours: Seven Brides..., Annie Get Your Gun and A Chorus Line. LOVE to my hubby and our amazing son!!!

AMAKER SMITH

AMAKER SMITH (Swing, u/s Jimmy) is thrilled to be sharing his Broadway debut with the cast of Priscilla after returning from the national tour of Dreamgirls. Amaker is a graduate of The Juilliard School with a BFA in Dance. Other credits include the Muny productions of Hairspray and The Music Man. Many thanks to Craig Burns, Telsey, Jim, Mommy and Anna.

ESTHER STILWELL

ESTHER STILWELL (Swing, u/s Diva, u/s Shirley, u/s Marion, u/s Cynthia). Broadway debut! From Arkansas, BFA (University of Oklahoma), Shakespeare (RADA, London). Credits: Lady of the Lake (opposite 5 Kings!), 1st Nat'l Tour Spamalot (dir. Mike Nichols), Aldonza in La Mancha, Miss Sandra in All Shook Up, Grizabella in the 25th Anniversary Tour Cats, Tokyo Disney, Titania in Midsummer. Love to my family! Isaiah 54 (Peace).

SEBASTIAN THOMAS

SEBASTIAN THOMAS (Benji) is excited to join Priscilla for his Broadway debut! National Tour: Chip, Beauty and the Beast. Thanks to my family, John Shea, Lesley Collis, Marcia Weissman, and Dakota.

BRYAN WEST

BRYAN WEST (Ensemble, u/s Adam/Felicia). Broadway: Hairspray, Legally Blonde and Wicked. National Tours: Hairspray, Wicked and Wicked Los Angeles. I never knew how painful high heels were, Mom! Much love to my family and my partner through it all, Kyle. Thanks to Telsey Casting, KSR and everyone at Priscilla. Proud Actors Equity member.

BRANCH WOODMAN

BRANCH WOODMAN (Ensemble, u/s Bernadette). Recent B'way: Bye Bye Birdie revival. Thrilled to trade mining boots (Billy Elliot National Tour) for high heels. Grateful to the Priscilla creative team, Telsey Casting, and his amazing agents at The Mine. This one's for The Cocoanuts.