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STAGE CREDITS

The Perplexed The Perplexed
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Of-Broadway Premiere, 2020
James Arlen
The New Englanders The New Englanders
[Off-Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Performer
Pride Plays Pride Plays
[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Off-Broadway Reading, 2019
Performer
The Normal Heart The Normal Heart
[US Tour]
National Tour, 2012
Ned Weeks
Wild Animals You Should Know Wild Animals You Should Know
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2011
Walter
The Normal Heart The Normal Heart
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Mickey Marcus
Next Fall Next Fall
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Adam
Celebration and The Room
[Off-Broadway]
2005
Lambert
Fuddy Meers
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Limoing Man
Sweet Adeline
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Rupert Day
View of the Dome
[Off-Broadway]
1996
Performer
Night and Her Stars
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Herb Stempel
The Substance of Fire
[Off-Broadway]
1992
Martin Geldhart
The Substance of Fire
[Off-Broadway]
1991
Martin Geldhart
Baba Goya
[Off-Broadway]
1989
Bruno
Blood Sports
[Off-Broadway]
1987
Performer
Life and Limb
[Off-Broadway]
1985
Tod Cartmell

Writing

Five Very Live
Playwright

Movies

Nobody's Perfect
[ 1989 ] Andy
Passed Away
[ 1992 ] Father Hallahan
For Love or Money
[ 1993 ] Gary Taubin
Sweet Nothing
[ 1995 ] Greg
Get Shorty
[ 1995 ] Resident Doctor
Mumfie's Quest: The Movie
[ 1996 ] Narrator
Colin Fitz Lives!
[ 1997 ] Gnu Fan
Men in Black
[ 1997 ] Mr. Redgick
One True Thing
[ 1998 ] G.A. Tweedy
Just the Ticket
[ 1998 ] San Diego Vinnie
Advice from a Caterpillar
[ 1999 ] Hunter #1
Galaxy Quest
[ 1999 ] Quellek
East of A
[ 2000 ] Peter Parker
Stark Raving Mad
[ 2002 ] Jeffrey Jay
Just a Kiss
[ 2002 ] Peter
Radio
[ 2003 ] Tucker
Christmas with the Kranks
[ 2004 ] Aubie
The Neighbor
[ 2007 ] Clint
Space Chimps
[ 2008 ] Dr. Bob
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
[ 2009 ] Mr. Kersey
Rio Sex Comedy
[ 2010 ] Frank
The Bleeding House
[ 2011 ] Nick
Draft Day
[ 2014 ] Bill Zotti
A Most Violent Year
[ 2014 ] Instructor
After Louie
[ 2017 ] Jeffrey
Viper Club
[ 2018 ] Agent Walsh
The Assistant
[ 2019 ] Roy
Milkwater
[ 2020 ] Roger
The Spine of Night
[ 2021 ] Doa
Godless
[ 2024 ] Nico
Damn! The Duke Got the Wrong Girl
[ 2024 ] Security Guard
Magic Hour
[ 2025 ] Michael

TV Shows

A Series of Unfortunate Events
Larry Your-Waiter
Boston Legal
Otto Beedle
Bull
AUSA Reilly
Joan of Arcadia
Sammy
Kevin Hill
George Weiss
Law & Order
Kevin Hobart, Andrew Gellis
Madam Secretary
Andrew Munsey
Magic Adventures of Mumfie
Narrator
One Life to Live
Winslow Freeman
Rock Me, Baby
Richard Crandall
Simon
Mitch Lowen
The Good Wife
Terrence Hicks
Whole Day Down
Patrick
Elsbeth
Claude Tobia
Monsters
Jury Alternate
Evil
Father Dement
Dhar Mann Bonus
[ 2023-2024 ] Coworker 2
Feud
Jacob Horn
Dhar Mann
[ 2021-2024 ]

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Red Bull Theater Will Present A Private Reading Of KIT MARLOWE Photo
Red Bull Theater Will Present A Private Reading Of KIT MARLOWE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the complete cast for the next offering of the season: Kit Marlowe by David Grimm, directed by János Szász. This in-person, by invitation only event will premiere Monday January 13th at 3:00pm at Sheen Center Loreto Theatre.
Review: COCKEYED OPTIMIST Celebrates Hammerstein at 92NY Photo
Review: COCKEYED OPTIMIST Celebrates Hammerstein at 92NY
by Rob Lester - Nov 2, 2024

Songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein from musical theatre gems were celebrated and sung and discussed at 92NY in a fine Lyrics and Lyricists concert, COCKEYED OPTIMIST concert at The 92nd Street Y, New York. The concert kicked off L&L's 2024-25 season which continues next month with a tribute to activist Nina Simone.
92NY's LYRICS & LYRICIST to Present COCKEYED OPTIMIST: WHERE HAMMERSTEIN FOUND HIS HO Photo
92NY's LYRICS & LYRICIST to Present COCKEYED OPTIMIST: WHERE HAMMERSTEIN FOUND HIS HOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Cockeyed Optimist: Where Hammerstein Found His Hope, the Lyrics and Lyricists 2024/25 season opener, takes a deep dive into the plays, novels, and films that inspired Oscar Hammerstein. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Release Date Set for GODLESS Starring Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix Photo
Release Date Set for GODLESS Starring Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 2, 2024

Michael Ricigliano's film Godless will premiere in September 2024. Shot entirely on location on Long Island, it presents a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the complexities of faith, ambition, and personal conviction.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre Photo
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 
Photo Exclusive: Go Inside PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opening Night After Party! Photo
Photo Exclusive: Go Inside PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Opening Night After Party!
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 13, 2024

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! Get an exclusive look inside the opening night after party in the photos!
Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Photo
Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 10, 2024

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!
Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Pa Photo
Brandon Victor Dixon, Erich Bergen, Rachel Dratch & More to Join SAY's 10th Annual Paul Rudd Celebrity Bowling Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young ’s Paul Rudd’s 10 th Annual All-Star Bowling Benefit will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 7:00pm at Frames Bowling Lounge in New York, NY .
Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party Photo
Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2023

Check out photos from the opening night after-party at The Thanksgiving Play!
BWW Interview: Nancy Travis Bringing Creative Fulfilling Life to LILLIAN Photo
BWW Interview: Nancy Travis Bringing Creative Fulfilling Life to LILLIAN
by Gil Kaan - Feb 25, 2022

Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC) presents the third show of its 2021-2022 season live on stage, David Cale’s LILLIAN starring Nancy Travis. Previewing on March 3rd, LILLIAN opens March 5th at The New Vic in Santa Barbara. I had the chance to ask the ever-popular, always working television star about her theatrical beginnings and present stint as LILLIAN on the boards.
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE on Broadway Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of CAROLINE, OR CHANGE on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 28, 2021

The new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated and Olivier Award-winning musical Caroline, or Change opened just last night, October 27, at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the special event and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals.
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, January 28- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara and Photo
Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, January 28- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2021

Today (January 28) in live streaming: LCT looks back at The Light in the Piazza, Jack Plotnick and friends take over Stars in the House, and more!
MCC Theater Will Re-Air Reading of BEIRUT, Starring Marisa Tomei and Oscar Isaac Photo
MCC Theater Will Re-Air Reading of BEIRUT, Starring Marisa Tomei and Oscar Isaac
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2021

MCC Theater will re-air the benefit reading of Alan Bowne's Beirut that took place this past April. Beirut stars Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, reprising her role from the 1987 MCC production, and Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac, alongside MCC founding member Patrick Breen.
André De Shields, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Bell Bundy and More Join SAVE WEST BANK CAF Photo
André De Shields, Bobby Cannavale, Laura Bell Bundy and More Join SAVE WEST BANK CAFE VIRTUAL TELETHON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 24, 2020

Since 1978, West Bank Cafe has been one of the epicenters of New York City’s theatre community, and due to the pandemic, it is on the verge of permanently closing. With Broadway dark, tourism down, indoor dining closed, and no relief plan in sight, 2020 has created a plethora of financial problems for the beloved theater district institution. 
Play-PerView Will Reunite Broadway Cast of NEXT FALL Photo
Play-PerView Will Reunite Broadway Cast of NEXT FALL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2020

Play-PerView will present Next Fall, Saturday, October 10th at 7:00pm EST.
Before They Were Famous: Idina Menzel! Photo
Before They Were Famous: Idina Menzel!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 30, 2020

Before Frozen propelled Idina Menzel to international stardom, she was one of Broadway's darlings, but not as well known outside of our theater community.
MCC Theater to Kick Off Virtual Programming With Benefit Play Reading of BEIRUT Starr Photo
MCC Theater to Kick Off Virtual Programming With Benefit Play Reading of BEIRUT Starring Marisa Tomei and Oscar Isaac
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2020

MCC Theater announced today the creation of MCC VIRTUAL EVENTS, the new online arm of MCC Theater programming during this period of compulsorily social distancing, and beyond.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC Photo
Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE PERPLEXED at MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2020

Manhattan Theatre Club presented the world premiere of The Perplexed, written by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The Assembled Parties). The Perplexed is directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Cake, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife).
Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's THE PERPLEXED Photo
Photo Flash: First Look at MTC's THE PERPLEXED
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

The Perplexed is now in previews ahead of a March 3rd opening night at MTC at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
Photo Flash: First Look at Artwork for MTC's THE PERPLEXED Photo
Photo Flash: First Look at Artwork for MTC's THE PERPLEXED
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2020

MTC will soon present the world premiere of The Perplexed, written by Tony Award winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, The Assembled Parties) and directed by MTC's award-winning Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (The Cake, The Assembled Parties, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife). The play will begin previews Tuesday, February 11 prior to a Tuesday, March 3 opening night at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patrick Breen been in?

Patrick Breen has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Patrick Breen been in?

Patrick Breen has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Patrick Breen written?

Patrick Breen has written 2 shows including Five Very Live (Playwright), Class 1 Acts: '91-'92 (Playwright).

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