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BIO

Patricia McGourty has had the good fortune to experience three art and design careers. As a costume designer she worked in stage and film in New York and California for 18 years collaborating with creative teams on productions ranging from Shakespeare Festivals to Broadway musicals. She has worked with directors Des McAnuff, Wilford Leach, Lynne Meadow, Garland Wright, Edward Berkeley, Melvin Bernhardt, Barnett Kellman, Bob Balaban and John Dillon on numerous projects. In addition to a Tony Nomination she has received the Drama Desk and Joseph Maharam, The Drama-Logue, The Villager and San Diego Critics Awards for Outstanding Costume Design. Her costume designs have played in the US, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.


As a painter and collage artist, Patricia spent 12 years in the Middle East developing her personal artwork which she sees as a visual dialogue with diverse world cultures and communities. Patricia has also been the Artistic Director for ArtWorks, a very successful arts and cultural consultancy in Dubai. By exploring theatrical design, public art and cross-cultural art forms she has been able to expand her collaborative work into art and design for “The World Stage” of our global community.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1985]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Costume Designer
 
[West End, 1982]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Assistant Costume Designer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Costume Design

Patricia McGourty, Big River


winner
The Hewes Awards - 1985 - Costume Design

Patricia McGourty, Big River

Tony Awards - 1985 - Best Costume Design

Patricia McGourty, Big River

Drama Desk Awards - 1983 - Outstanding Costume Design

Patricia McGourty, Death of Von Richtofen Witnessed from Earth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Costume Design

Patricia McGourty, The Pirates of Penzance


winner
The Hewes Awards - 1981 - Costume Design

Patricia McGourty, The Pirates Of Penzance

Videos

News


Photo Flash: First Look at Cameron Adams, Jason Graae and More in York Theatre's INVENTING MARY MARTIN

The York Theatre Company continues the 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of the new musical revue, Inventing Mary Martin, conceived, written and directed by Stephen Cole, with music supervision and arrangements by David Krane. Inventing Mary Martin is co-directed and choreographed by Bob Richard and has music direction by Lawrence Goldberg. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!
York Theatre Company Extends INVENTING MARY MARTIN Through 5/25

Due to popular demand, The York Theatre Company has announced a one-week extension of the world premiere production of the new musical revue, Inventing Mary Martin, that will now play through Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at The York Theatre Company's home at Saint Peter's (entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue) where performances began earlier this week on April 15. Opening Night is Sunday evening, April 27, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
Photo Flash: York Theatre's INVENTING MARY MARTIN World Premiere Begins Tonight

The York Theatre Company continues its 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of the new musical, Inventing Mary Martin, conceived, written and directed by Stephen Cole, with music supervision and arrangements by David Krane, music direction by Lawrence Goldberg, co-directed and choreographed by Bob Richard, and original music and lyrics by legendary composers Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, Vernon Duke & Howard Dietz, Kurt Weill & Ogden Nash, Noel Coward, Irving Berlin, Jule Styne & Carolyn Leigh, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, among others. The four-member cast will feature Cameron Adams, Jason Graae, Lynne Halliday, and Emily Skinner. Scroll down to meet them!
York Theatre Company's INVENTING MARY MARTIN Begins Performances Tonight

The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) continues the 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of the new musical , Inventing Mary Martin, conceived, written and directed by Stephen Cole, music supervision and arrangements by David Krane, music direction by Lawrence Goldberg, co-directed and choreographed by Bob Richard, with original music and lyrics by legendary composers Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, Vernon Duke & Howard Dietz, Kurt Weill & Ogden Nash, No?l Coward, Irving Berlin, Jule Styne & Carolyn Leigh, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, among others.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of York Theatre's INVENTING MARY MARTIN World Premiere

The York Theatre Company continues its 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of the new musical, Inventing Mary Martin, conceived, written and directed by Stephen Cole, with music supervision and arrangements by David Krane, music direction by Lawrence Goldberg, co-directed and choreographed by Bob Richard, and original music and lyrics by legendary composers Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, Vernon Duke & Howard Dietz, Kurt Weill & Ogden Nash, Noel Coward, Irving Berlin, Jule Styne & Carolyn Leigh, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, among others. The four-member cast will feature Cameron Adams, Jason Graae, Lynne Halliday, and Emily Skinner. Scroll down to meet them!
Emily Skinner, Lynne Halliday, Cameron Adams & Jason Graae to Lead York's INVENTING MARY MARTIN Revue; Performances Begin 4/15

The York Theatre Company continues the 2013-2014 season with the world premiere of the new musical , Inventing Mary Martin, conceived, written and directed by Stephen Cole, with music supervision and arrangements by David Krane, music direction by Lawrence Goldberg, co-directed and choreographed by Bob Richard, and original music and lyrics by legendary composers Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein, Vernon Duke & Howard Dietz, Kurt Weill & Ogden Nash, Noel Coward, Irving Berlin, Jule Styne & Carolyn Leigh, Howard Dietz & Arthur Schwartz, and Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, among others.
BWW Reviews: The Rep's Exceptional Production of SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Director/Playwright Jon Jory has neatly adapted Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, maintaining the crux of the novel while streamlining it for the stage. It's a compelling and engaging presentation that utilizes a single set to tell its tale, and there are a number of noteworthy performers gracing the stage. All in all, this literary classic is well served by an excellent cast and sharp production.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - The Rep's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the charming play Sense and Sensibility, based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted and directed by Jon Jory. This time-honored love story will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, now through March 3, 2013. Click below to watch a sneak peek from the production!
Photo Flash: New Images from The Rep's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the charming play Sense and Sensibility, based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted and directed by Jon Jory. This time-honored love story will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, now through March 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld has new photos of the cast onstage below!
Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY to Continue The Rep's 46th Season, Now thru 3/3

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the charming play Sense and Sensibility, based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted and directed by Jon Jory. This time-honored love story will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, tonight, February 6-March 3, 2013.
Photo Flash: First Look at Amelia McClain, Nancy Lemenager and More in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) presents the charming play Sense and Sensibility, based on the novel by Jane Austen and adapted and directed by Jon Jory. This time-honored love story will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, February 6-March 3, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Patricia McGourty been nominated for?

Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River, Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Big River, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Big River, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of Von Richtofen Witnessed from Earth, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Pirates Of Penzance.

What awards has Patricia McGourty won?

Patricia McGourty has won the following awards: Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for Big River; Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance; and Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance.

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