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BIO

Emmy Award winning and Grammy award nominated Patrice Covington has been seen all over the globe with all-star Broadway casts and with her original music. Most recently she starred as Roz in the World Premiere of The Heart of Rock and Roll, a broadway bound new musical set to the hits of Rock and Roll superstar Huey Lewis. Patrice also played the role of Squeak in the 2015 Tony, Emmy and Grammy award winning The Color Purple Revival. Patrice has also shined in Berry Gordy's Motown The Musical as Martha Reeves, as herself in the Broadway National Tour of Ain't Misbahvin' for which she received her first Grammy nomination, as Effie in the Broadway National Tour of Dreamgirls and The Book of Mormon. Patrice released a self-titled EP in 2011. Since then her dynamic presence has been seen both speaking and teaching on stages in the Brazil, Bahamas, Japan, France, Turkey, Germany, Italy, France, Israel and in Switzerland's renowned SEAT Music Session. Her single "Life Feels Good Right Now" and music video was featured on several international television networks. Patrice is currently a background singer for Oscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson and has previously sang background for Ledisi, Sam Smith, and more. She is the voice of numerous radio and television commercials and jingles! She is the creator of The Galaxy Method, aspiring artists teaching series. Patrice is currently organizing her latest purpose project The Galaxy Project, a music therapy program for incarcerated youth to heal and enhance their mental health. Patrice is also a celebrity ambassador for Kids in the Spotlight and is a proud member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her trademarked motto is "Don't be a star...be a galaxy".

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STAGE CREDITS

[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
The Old Globe's World Premiere Production, 2018
Roz

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2015
Ensemble

Squeak

[US Tour]
US National Tour, 2014
Ensemble

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2012
Performer

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Ensemble


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Exclusive: Watch a Song From BOOTYOLOGY Musical Mockumentary With Patrice Covington & More

Watch an exclusive clip from the film below, which features Patrice Covington (The Color Purple), Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. (Les Misérables), and Rhett George (Original cast of Wicked and Memphis). The video also features Spencer Yaras, Benjamin Friedman, Chris Lightbody, Megan Duffy, and Alysha Young.
Review: WHAT'S GOING ON?: SONGS OF CHANGE Hits All the Right Notes at 92nd St. Y

A dynamic concert graced the stage of 92NY this past weekend.
Lyrics & Lyricists Presents WHAT'S GOING ON: SONGS OF CHANGE This March

Lyrics and Lyricists presents What's Going On?: Songs of Change on March 25, 26 and 27. What's Going On was created and conceived by Warren Adams (Motown: The Musical) and Michael O. Mitchell (MJ: The Musical ) as a theatrical concert exploring the work of Black songwriters and artists whose music is an essential part of the American Songbook and has played an integral role in the country's culture.
James Monroe Iglehart Will Star as Louis Armstrong in Reading of A WONDERFUL WORLD

A private industry reading will be held in New York City of A Wonderful World, a new musical based on the life and songs of jazz legend and American icon Louis Armstrong, starring Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart.
GENIUS: ARETHA estreno en exclusiva este viernes 4 de junio en Disney +

La tercera temporada de la serie de National Geographic está protagonizada por Cynthia Erivo como la Reina del Soul.
GENIUS: ARETHA en exclusiva en Disney+ el viernes 4 de junio

Cyntihia Erivo será la encargada de meterse en la piel de la famosa cantante
BWW Interview: Patrice Covington Talks About Playing Erma Franklin on GENIUS: ARETHA

Covington starred on Broadway in 'The Color Purple.' Her other stage roles include 'The Heart of Rock & Roll,' 'Motown the Musical,' 'The Book of Mormon,' and 'Dreamgirls.' 
GENIUS: ARETHA Premiere Events Will Feature a Special Performance by Cynthia Erivo

Nat Geo's GENIUS: ARETHA doesn't arrive until, March 21, but the network is planning to tease the show in a major way. The new series, led by Tony winner Cynthia Erivo, will host premiere multi-city drive-in screening events on March 11, featuring a special performance by Erivo herself.
VIDEO: See Cynthia Erivo in the Trailer for GENIUS: ARETHA

National Geographic and Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” “The Color Purple”) revealed today during the network’s TCA session the highly anticipated premiere date and official series trailer for the multiple Emmy award-winning anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA.
Limited Edition Double Record Vinyl Set of THE COLOR PURPLE Out Today

In celebration of the 5-year anniversary of the recording’s original release, Broadway Records has released the Grammy Award-winning recording of THE COLOR PURPLE as a double record set printed on purple vinyl today,  February 5, 2021.
THE COLOR PURPLE To Be Released on Limited Edition Double Vinyl Record

Broadway Records announced today the release of the Grammy Award-winning recording of THE COLOR PURPLE as a double record set printed on purple vinyl. It will be available on February 5, 2021.
Cynthia Erivo Unveils Key Art for GENIUS: ARETHA

Cynthia Erivo marked her birthday by unveiling the exclusive key art to National Geographic’s critically acclaimed anthology series, GENIUS: ARETHA.
Patrice Covington Releases New Rendition of 'My Favorite Things'

Need a new favorite thing? Broadway veteran Patrice Covington (The Color Purple) has teamed with Keith Harris Experience to release a new single, a rendition of the classic 'My Favorite Things,' which is available now across all music platforms.
VIDEO: Director Gordon Greenberg Reflects on THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL

The Old Globe has released a new video in its Flashback series! In the video, director Gordon Greenberg reflects on his high-octane work on the Huey Lewis musical The Heart of Rock & Roll, and introduces a clip from the show.
Premiere Date for GENIUS: ARETHA Starring Cynthia Erivo Has Been Postponed

National Geographic's Genius: Aretha, starring Cynthia Erivo has been delayed. According to Variety, the anthology series focusing on Aretha Franklin has been delayed due to coronavirus halting production.
Photo Flash: See a New Image of Cynthia Erivo IN GENIUS: ARETHA

In honor of Aretha Franklin's birthday, today National Geographic has released a new photo from the upcoming global miniseries about her life, GENIUS: ARETHA. The image features Cynthia Erivo portraying the iconic Queen of Soul.
Huey Lewis Musical THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL Eyes a Broadway Bow

According to a report in Variety, The Heart of Rock and Roll, is still beating. The new musical inspired by the music of Huey Lewis and The News, is still aiming for a Broadway bow.
Raphael Saadiq, Terence Blanchard Will Provide Music For GENIUS: ARETHA

National Geographic, with Fox 21 Studios and Imagine Television Studios, announced today that Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Raphael Saadiq has been tapped to serve as executive music producer on GENIUS: ARETHA. Saadiq is responsible for producing, arranging and recording all of the original song elements within the series featuring live performances. The score will be written and produced by multi-Grammy Award-winner and Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard ('Harriet,' 'BlacKkKlansman').
Raphael Saadiq and Terence Blanchard Join GENIUS: ARETHA on National Geographic

National Geographic, with FOX 21 Studios and Imagine Television Studios, announced today that Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated musician Raphael Saadiq has been tapped to serve as executive music producer on GENIUS: ARETHA. Saadiq is responsible for producing, arranging and recording all of the original song elements within the series featuring live performances. The score will be written and produced by multi-Grammy Award-winner and Academy Award nominee Terence Blanchard ('Harriet,' 'BlacKkKlansman').
Tony Winner Courtney B. Vance Joins Cynthia Erivo in GENIUS

National Geographic, with Imagine Television Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, announced today that the Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance ('The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story') will star opposite previously announced Cynthia Erivo ('Harriet,' Broadway's 'The Color Purple') as Aretha Franklin in the next installment of the Emmy-winning global anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA. Additionally, Suzan-Lori Parks ('Topdog/Underdog') will serve as showrunner and executive producer and Anthony Hemingway ('Power,' 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story') will executive produce and serve as the producing director for the upcoming season. Filming will start this December for a spring 2020 premiere on National Geographic channels in 172 countries and in 43 languages.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patrice Covington been in?

Patrice Covington has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Patrice Covington has not appeared in the West End.

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