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BIO

Patricia has altered the history of American Broadway theater as the first woman of color to portray the Tony Award–winning role of Carlotta in the longest-running show on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera. She is also the only woman of color to appear in Kinky Boots on Broadway. Having trained at Carnegie Mellon University, she has a wide range of credits including the Emmy Award–winning “Live at Lincoln Center” production of Sweeney Todd, the US premiere of Jerry Springer: The Opera, Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème (OBC), The Secret Garden (OBC), and The Sound of Music (OBC Revival). Some of her television credits include “Billy on the Street,” “Shades of Blue,” the Tony Awards, and “The Sopranos.” She has taught at Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, and NYU Tisch New Studio on Broadway. Patricia will forever consider her son, DIF, her finest production of all time.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
New York City Center Annual Gala Presentation, 2019
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Ensemble/Other Roles

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1998
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Ayah

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Carlotta Guidicelli [Replacement]

Confidante [Replacement]

Wardrobe Mistress [Replacement]

Spanish Lady [Replacement]

Performer [Replacement]

Spanish Lady [Replacement]

Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Carlotta Guidicelli (Understudy) [Replacement]


Movies

Bayo
[ 1985 ] Sharon
Keeping Track
[ 1986 ] Betty
The Last Straw
[ 1987 ] Linda
Family Reunion
[ 1988 ] Blanca
The Good Mother
[ 1988 ] Orrie's Wife
Jack Be Nimble
[ 1993 ] Anne
Drifting Snow
[ 2021 ] Pat

TV Shows

War of the Worlds
Bayda

News


Paolo Montalban, Victoria Frings & More to Star in MADAME CLICQUOT NYC Industry Reading

MADAME CLICQUOT: A Revolutionary Musical – the new stage musical which will have its world premiere production at the Pittsburgh CLO in 2025 – will host a special industry reading at Open Jar Studios. Learn more!
SWEENEY TODD Revival Cast Recording 3-LP Set Available Now

The 2023 Broadway Cast Recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is available now as a 3-LP set pressed on Revenge Red vinyl.
Video: Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in Rehearsal For SWEENEY TODD

Check out all new video of Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in rehearsal for Sweeney Todd on Broadway!
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Depart SWEENEY TODD On Broadway

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, the original stars of Sweeney Todd on Broadway, have said their goodbyes to Fleet Street. Check out footage from last Sunday's performance as Groban took his final ride on the lift for his first entrance. See the video!
SWEENEY TODD Reveals Cast Schedule Ahead of New Leads Taking Over in February

Sweeney Todd has revealed the interim schedule of cast members taking on lead roles prior to Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster taking over next month.
Video: Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford Take Final Bows in SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford took their final bows in Sweeney Todd on Broadway on January 14. Following their last curtain call, the stars gave a speech on stage at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Check out the video here!
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Out on CD Now; Vinyl Due March 2024

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) is now available as a 2-CD set.
Heartstopper's Joe Locke Will Make Broadway Debut in SWEENEY TODD

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Joe Locke, the breakout star of Netflix’s hit show “Heartstopper,” will make his Broadway debut this in the Tony Award-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Photo: Get a First Look at Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster in New Art for SWEENEY TODD

Check out new photos for Sweeney Todd on Broadway starring Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster!
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording to be Released On CD & Vinyl

Get ready for the release of the 2023 Broadway cast recording of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.' This Grammy Award-nominated album will be available on CD on December 15 and on vinyl in March 2024.
Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster Will Join Cast of SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

Tony Award winner and Grammy Award nominee Aaron Tveit will star as Sweeney Todd, and two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster will star as Mrs. Lovett, in the Tony-nominated revival of Sweeney Todd.
Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford to Play Their Final Performance in SWEENEY TODD in January

Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford will play their final performance of the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: SWEENEY TODD Celebrates 200th Performance on Broadway

Just last week, the cast of Sweeney Todd celebrated its 200th performance with some treats from MilkBar (red velvet, of course!). Check out photos from inside the special day!
Listen: SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available to Stream

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording) has been released on streaming and digital platforms. Listen to the full album here, and find out where you can stream or download it now!
Exclusive: Listen to 'Wait' From the 2023 Broadway Revival Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

An all new track has been released from the upcoming 2023 Broadway revival cast recording of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. In the video here, listen to 'Wait,' performed by Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford!
Josh Groban Sets Return To SWEENEY TODD Following Bout With Covid-19

Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban will return to the Broadway production of Sondheim's musical classic this week following a brief bout with Covid-19. 
Annaleigh Ashford Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid

Sweeney Todd star Annaleigh Ashford has tested positive for Covid-19. 
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Broadway Cast Recording Releases Track List

Check out the track list for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023 Broadway Cast Recording), which will be released on streaming and digital platforms on Friday, September 8.
Josh Groban Sidelined From SWEENEY TODD Due To Covid

Tony-nominated Sweeney Todd star Josh Groban has tested positive for Covid-19.
SWEENEY TODD to Release Cast Album in September

The cast album for the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will be released for digital download on September 8.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patricia Phillips been in?

Patricia Phillips has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Patricia Phillips been in?

Patricia Phillips has not appeared in the West End.

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