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Patrick McGuire is an educator, director, instrumentalist, and multi-disciplinary artist. Recent and upcoming properties design credits include: Sister Act, Cabaret, A Christmas Carol (Metropolis PAC), Junior Claus, The Christians (Citadel Theatre), SpongeBob the Musical (Kokandy Productions). Other design credits include: Nevermore… (puppetry/props), Shrek (puppetry), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey 2 design/construction), Marie Antoinette (costumes/props), Elephant’s Graveyard (costumes).

Favorite pit directing and performance credits include: Spring Awakening (Three Brothers Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (Elgin Theatre Company), Pippin (Elgin Theatre Company), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Blue Dot Theatre), Jane Eyre, Into the Woods, Jekyll & Hyde (RLHS Theatre). Patrick has also worked as a freelance wind player, vocalist, and actor in and around Chicago. Credits include: A One Night Stand (Apollo Studio Theatre), Leap of Faith (Pride Films and Plays), Beethoven in Vienna (Wishing Star Theatre).

Patrick has done freelance design and fabrication work for companies including, Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Gallaudet University, as well as countless design/fabrication commissions in puppetry, historical millinery, props, and costume crafts via his label The Befuddled Haberdasher. MA (theatre directing), CCPA at Roosevelt University; MM, Boston University; BME, Illinois State.

For more information about Patrick's work, visit www.patrickmcguirearts.com

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Photos: FUN HOME Opens at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out opening night photos here!
Photos: FUN HOME at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Porchlight Music Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize-nominated musical Fun Home, now playing through March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Check out photos here!
TITANIQUE Cast Announced At Porchlight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Broadway In Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre have announced an all-Chicago cast for the 2023 Lortel Award-winning musical comedy TITANIQUE.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre to Present Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2024

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre has announced the run of Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA from September 26 to October 20, 2024.
Cast Revealed For Haven Chicago's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024

Haven Chicago has revealed the cast for its summer production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, directed by JD Caudill.
Kokandy Productions, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre & More Nominated for 2023 Jeff Awards- See the Full List!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

Celebrating its 50th anniversary awarding recognition for Non-Equity theater, the Joseph Jefferson Awards has revealed its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater during the 2023 season.
Review: The Infectious Joy of XANADU at Skylight Music Theatre
by Kelsey Lawler - Jan 29, 2024

What did our critic think of XANADU at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE? Who’s having more fun: the audience or the cast of Xanadu at Skylight Music Theatre?
Video: Watch a New Trailer for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has released a new trailer for 'Anything Goes,” now on stage through March 10, starring international sensation Meghan Murphy, directed by Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. Watch the video here!
Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Extends At The Ruth Page Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that due to popular demand, the 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, is now extended through March 10 at the Ruth Page Center.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, is now playing through February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn St. See photos from opening night!
Citadel Theatre Announces Cast And Production Team For SILENT SKY, Playing February 14- March 17
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2023

Full cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre's upcoming production of SILENT SKY by Lauren Gunderson.
Cast and Creative Team Set for XANADU At Skylight Music Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023

Prepare to be blown away by a roller disco extravaganza as Skylight Music Theatre presents the electrifying musical Xanadu, running from January 26 to February  11, 2024. Based on the fan-favorite film starring Olivia Newton-John, this energetic production will transport you to the vibrant era of the 1980s, where roller skates, shoulder pads, legwarmers, and big  hair ruled the day. 
Cast and Production Team Set For Holiday Family Musical ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH " THE MUSICAL at Citadel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2023

Full cast and crew have been announced for Citadel Theatre’s holiday season production of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH – THE MUSICAL.
Citadel Theatre Reveals Cast and Production Team for Holiday Family Musical ELEANOR'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH " THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Full cast and crew have been revealed for Citadel Theatre’s holiday season production of ELEANOR’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS WISH – THE MUSICAL.
Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, January 13 – February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center.
Cast and Creative Team Set for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy. Get all the details for this upcoming production.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Metropolis in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2023

Opening the 2023 – 2024 Season at Metropolis is the ghastly fun family comedy The Addams Family: The Musical. Former Interim Artistic Director and Stella Adler Studio of Acting Director of Musical Theatre Robbie Simpson directs this macabre musical hit. Featuring original choreography by Jeni Donahue and musical direction by Jeff Award-Nominated music director Aaron Kaplan. 
Video: Watch Clips from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023

Check out clips from Kokandy Productions' THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre through September 3!
XANADU Comes to Metropolis in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Closing the 2022 – 2023 Season at Metropolis is the cult movie classic turned musical comedy Xanadu. Kevin Wiczer directs the glitter explosion with choreography by Kristine Burdi and musical direction by Kenneth McMullen. 

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