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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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Patricia Phillips 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]


Patricia Phillips Movies

[1985]Bayo Sharon

[1986]Keeping Track Betty

[1987]The Last Straw Linda

[1988]Family Reunion Blanca

[1988]The Good Mother Orrie's Wife

[1993]Jack Be Nimble Anne

[2021]Drifting Snow Pat


Patricia Phillips TV Shows

War of the Worlds Bayda

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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 September 8 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

Warner Music Group's ARTS MUSIC and REPRISE RECORDS have announced 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.

Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'

A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Listen as Gatan Matarazzo and the cast perform 'Not While I'm Around'!

Listen: 'Epiphany' From the Upcoming Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year. After releasing the show's opening number, 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd', as well as 'My Friends', the show has now released 'Epiphany'.

SWEENEY TODD Will Embark on Tour in 2025

The Tony Award-nominated revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s landmark musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will launch a national tour in late winter / early spring of 2025. Find out more about the production here!

Listen: 'My Friends' From the Upcoming Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.

Listen: The Cast of SWEENEY TODD Performs 'The Ballad of Sweeney Todd'

A new cast album will be released for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd. Ahead of the album's release, you can now listen to a sneak peek of the cast performing the show's opening number, The Balld of Sweeney Todd. Check out the full song here!

SWEENEY TODD Will Release Revival Cast Recording Later This Year

A new cast album will be released for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.

Photos: Josh Groban Hosts the Find Your Light Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters

Hosted by Josh Groban, A Celebration for Arts Education honored two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and the power of arts education with cocktails, dinner and performances by Groban, Peters, Norm Lewis, Annaleigh Ashford, Gaten Matarazzo and Ruthie Ann Miles.

SWEENEY TODD Launches Custom Apron Collaboration with Hedley & Bennett

The Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is launching a collaboration with Hedley & Bennett on a custom Sweeney Todd apron.

Josh Groban Out of SWEENEY TODD Performances Tonight & Tomorrow Due to Illness

Josh Groban will not be in Sweeney Todd for Friday, March 17th's 8pm performance or Saturday, March 18th's 2pm performance due to illness.

SWEENEY TODD Releases New Block of Tickets, On Sale Now!

A new block of tickets is now on sale for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford. Find out how to get tickets here!

Video: SWEENEY TODD's 26-Piece Orchestra Comes To Life! Get A First Look!

The Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, starring Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford is on the way! Below, get a first peek at the show's astounding 26-piece orchestra conducted by Tony Award-winner Alex Lacamoire! See the video here!

SWEENEY TODD Announces Digital Lottery

A digital lottery has been announced for the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Learn more about the show and how to enter the lottery and win a ticket!

Meet the Cast of SWEENEY TODD, Now in Previews on Broadway!

Previews begin tonight, February 26, for the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  Sweeney Todd will officially open on March 26, 2023, at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Meet the cast of Sweeney Todd here!

Patricia Phillips FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Patricia Phillips has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

Patricia Phillips has not appeared in the West End

Patricia Phillips's next show will be Sweeney Todd which opens on 3/26/2023 on Broadway.

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