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 Patrick will take part in "The Music of The Music Man" concerts Nov. 27-28 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall with Shirley Jones and Rebecca Luker. Patrick will play the role of Harold Hill. (Rebecca will play Marian Paroo and Shirley will be Mrs. Paroo.)
The three concerts will feature the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. The Pops performance will begin with a medley of Willson's best-known tunes. After the intermission, a line-up of Broadway stars will offer tunes from The Music Man.
Show times are Nov. 27 at 1:30 and 8 PM and Nov. 28 at 8 PM.
Tickets can be ordered here
"The Rockits" video for "Only A Dream Last Forever" Enjoy!



Valley Life Magazine did a wonderful interview with Patrick for their Nov/Dec 2008 issue. The article has been added to the PRESS page. You can also see the article as it appears in the magazine with photo at: http://www.valleylifemagazine.com/online/08novdec/

Patrick performed in Reprise! Theatre Company's production of "I Love My Wife", December 2 -14 at the Brentwood Theatre in Los Angeles. Also in the cast were Lea Thompson, Vicki Lewis and Jason Alexander.
"I Love My Wife" reviews
Cassidy looks and sounds more like late father Jack with each passing year, and his winning blend of wholesomeness and sleaze suggests much more heat than the libretto actually offers. The men's duet "Everybody Today Is Turnin' On," encapsulates the evening, with equal amazement prompted by Cassidy and Alexander's exuberant skill and the lyrics' bad taste. - Bob Verini, Variety

Cassidy is adept at physical comedy and knows how to time a punch line. With his lanky body and awkwardly charming athleticism, he's reminiscent of Dick Van Dyke. - Paul Hodgins, The Orange County Register

Lee Martino's delicate choreography is executed with panache by Cassidy. - Charles McNulty, L.A. Times

What propels this Reprise production are Larry Moss' bubbly direction and the irresistible efforts of four veteran performers: Jason Alexander, Vicki Lewis, Patrick Cassidy, and Lea Thompson, whose gleeful spirits are infectious. The interplay among the four triple-threat players is beautifully balanced. Cassidy gives a delectable comic portrayal — suaveness mixed with satiric sleaze — and he's a first-rate song-and-dance man. - Les Spindle, Backstage Magazine

Cassidy shows off his ability to wrap around Coleman's quick melody in "Everybody Today is Turnin' On" and moves quite well in that ragtime number.
- Jonas Schwartz, Theatermania.com

Jason Alexander stripping- pure heaven. Only made better when Patrick Cassidy strips to his boxers revealing a shockingly perfect physique.
- westcoastdrama, TalkingBroadway.com


 Carousel in OklahomaOne of the chorus cast wrote up an "insider's look" about doing "Carousel":Carousel, Confessions of a Chorister by Elaine Warner Saturday, October 25, 2008- http://okietravel.blogspot.com/2008/10/carousel-confessions-of-chorister.htmlLife's been busy this week with rehearsals for a concert presentation of "Carousel" starring Shirley Jones, Patrick Cassidy and Miss America Lauren Nelson here in Oklahoma City. The Edmond Community Chorale is singing the chorus parts -- we're sort of aural set dressing.Shirley Jones is singing the part of Nettie while Lauren Nelson sings Julie, the role Miss Jones made famous. Now in her 70s, Jones is still trim and beautiful and although her voice is no longer the clear, light, high voice of her youth, she brings vocal warmth and maturity to her role. Her son, Patrick Cassidy, is a treat to watch. With the striking silver hair of his father, Jack Cassidy, he caught every eye with his good looks-- until last night, when someone decided Billy Bigelow shouldn't have silver hair. Oh my gosh, the wig looked like a poodle on his head! Bring back the real Patrick Cassidy -- it's totally believeable that Julie Jordan would go for him. (Other than the fact that he's a pretty awful character!) University of Central Oklahoma students take a couple of the other roles. The girl playing Carrie, Madison Bookout, has a wonderful voice and Mr. Snow's (James Avance) soaring tenor overcomes the fact that his character is a real prig. Lauren Nelson does a fine job as Julie. Of course, the real star is Shirley Jones. Most of the chorus know her from reruns of the Partridge Family -- they're such babies. A few of us know her from the 50's movies "Carousel" and "Oklahoma." A few of the kids are too young for either group. But I'm sure they can tell they're in the presence of a real star and a real lady.Even with a magnifying glass, you can't tell much from this picture taken last night during rehearsal -- but Shirley Jones is on the right in the white pants suit and Patrick Cassidy is in front in the red sweater. The men are standing, singing "Blow High, Blow Low."

Pilot Taping
On November 1, Patrick taped the pilot for the show that he and his brothers are proposing to ABC Family for a possible series entitled, "Ruby & The Rockits." Patrick and David play brothers who used to be in a band called "The Rockits". Ruby is David's daughter who he brings to live with Patrick's family while David goes on tour. The pilot was well-received by the audience, and in the days after the taping, the network ordered 4 episodes to be done for Spring 2009 airing!

Sept 6 & 7, Patrick and Shirley appeared in a tribute to Roger & Hammerstein titled "My Favorite Things" at the Pike Peak's Center for Performing Arts, Colorado Springs, CO.
Singer Amy Sue Hardy and theatre patron Tim Lambert, of the Colorado Springs Gazette "Culture Crew" gave this review:
The show bill was filled with a cast and crew whose Tony awards would require a Van Briggle showroom. Created by Lonny Price with the music lead by Paul Gemignani (15 Tonys), "My Favorite Things" starred the timeless Shirley Jones(9 Tonys) who led the cast in a fun and nostalgic review of the music Rodgers and Hammerstein.Throughout the show, Shirley captivated us with narratives of her showbiz experiences and touched the audience in the number about her son. She also played the straight man (well, woman) to her son, Patrick Cassidy, whose comedic relief was well-timed and witty. He has a superb voice and a talent that leaps off the stage.

 To hear a podcast Patrick & Shirley did with the Denver Post, click here. Hit play button to listen directly from the site, or you can download as MP3.

A VIP garden reception at Tawto'ma, the breathtaking home of Alinda and Jim Wikert next door to the Garden of the Gods Club, set the festive theme for the Colorado Festival of World Theatre weekend and its production, "My Favorite Things."
Shirley and Patrick mingled with guests, talking music, Broadway and Colorado, and posing for numerous photos. This state, Jones said, "is very dear to me."

After finishing "The Music Man", Patrick took a side trip to New York (before heading home to L.A.) to see "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway. See photos of Patrick with "Little Mermaid" castmembers and actress Kristin Chenoweth (who was also in the audience) here.

Terrific Review of "The Music Man" - Donna Larcen, Hartford Courant Staff Writer
Patrick Cassidy (who was conceived during the 1962 movie shoot), is suave and confident con man Harold Hill who sweeps into town to run a scam selling the locals on a boys' brass band. Shirley Jones' interactions with her real-life son bring a double layer of meaning to the night's performance. At the curtain call, Jones asked the enthusiastic audience to sit as she explained how Cassidy was born to play the part. He then told of his first meeting with Preston 20 years later, who quickly replied, "No No. We've already met." It was a lovely moment, one of many, and had many blinking back tears — including mother and son.

Patrick Cassidy makes a superb Harold Hill - By Sandy MacDonald, Theatermania · April 23, 2008
Would you buy a bunch of band instruments from Patrick Cassidy as that archetypal flimflam man Harold Hill, in Meredith Willson's The Music Man, now at Hartford's Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts? In a heartbeat! He is so damn handsome -- not to mention possessed of such a pleasant voice and a winning smile -- that the only question is: Where do we sign?
All photos by Ben Gancsos/Handout - April 23, 2008


‘Music Man’ Still in Tune after 50 Years - Jan Nargi, JMN Publications/Broadwayworld - April 25, 2008
Handsome Broadway leading man Patrick Cassidy acquits himself very well in the role made famous by Robert Preston – that of the fast-talking, "spellbinding" con man bent on swindling the good people of River City, Iowa out of the money they have given him to purchase band instruments and uniforms. Trouble is he's not quite fast enough to escape the charms of Marian the librarian (Lisa Vroman). Before he can take the money and run, he's lost his heart and gained a soul.
Cassidy blends the hustler with the hero very well, making Hill's opportunistic and cynical veneer just thin enough to let Marian, and the audience, see the tenderness and unfulfilled romantic dreams he hides beneath. His vulnerable good-guy-waiting-for-a-purpose makes Marian's attraction to him – and his own climactic morally positive change of heart – all the more believable. His sparkling rendition of "Ya Got Trouble" is full of evangelical charisma, and his sexy "Marian the Librarian" is a steamy seduction made even hotter by some very clever choreography and staging.
Jones is incandescent as the Widow Paroo. She brings great camaraderie to her blossoming relationship with Professor Hill by joining Cassidy at the end of his winning "Gary, Indiana." She also shines as her son's jubilant dance partner in the high-energy production number "Shipoopi." As the indomitable and straight-talking Irish matriarch, Jones is pure delight.
Whenever Cassidy and Jones share a song, a dance or a scene together, their mouths grin and their eyes sparkle with uncontained joy. Their obvious affection is contagious, and the entire cast has been infected.

The accolades continue from Joanne Greco Rochman, The Waterbury Republican-American - April 25, 2008
Casting Broadway super-stars Patrick Cassidy as Harold Hill, and Lisa Vroman as Marian Paroo is kismet. They have so much electricity between them that I'm surprised they're not burned crisp. Cassidy's real life mother Shirley Jones as Mrs. Paroo adds stardust wherever she goes. Casting these headliners was either a stroke of luck or genius. Cassidy is charismatic; Vroman is music personified, and Jones is still darn good.
After the show was over and because the audience wouldn't leave, Shirley Jones spoke to the audience. She recounted making the movie of "The Music Man" with Robert Preston. "I was three months pregnant and the producers told me not to tell anyone. They assured me that they could hide my pregnancy with ruffled costumes and such…" However in the last scene when Preston pulls her tight to him he felt the baby kick. He pulled away and said, "What the heck was that?"
She introduced him to Patrick Cassidy for the first time. Patrick then remembered when as an adult he was in a benefit performance with Robert Preston. "I knocked on Preston's door to introduce myself, but as soon as I said 'I'm Patrick Cassidy' he said, 'We've already met.'" Then Cassidy and Jones sang "Till There Was You" and there wasn't a dry eye in the audience. Thank goodness confetti exploded into the air and brought the curtain down.

And from the online blog of a member of the boy's band in the cast - jesska1018:
11:13 pm 4/23/08
"Gary, Indiana, Gary, Indiana"!
So I got to get into the full marching band uniform and go to the Bushnell and pretend to play the trumpet for like maybe a minute [if not less] on stage during THE MUSIC MAN in the boy's band at the end.
...And I got to say hi to Patrick Cassidy.
I was sooo stoked.

To watch Shirley, Robert Preston, and....um....Patrick's "bump" in the orig. 1962 film, copy and paste this url into your browser:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLDsLeVxOaU


Go here to read comments from audiences who've seen the production.
Copy and paste in browser:
http://bushnell.org/blog/2008/04/the_curtain_goes_up_on_the_mus.html


Comments from three cast members:
http://www.bushnell.org/blog/

Opening Night cast party at Vito's by the Park April 22nd.
Photos by Jan Nargi/JMN Publications/Broadwayworld

Shown:
Patrick, Shirley, Philip Wm. McKinley (director), and Lisa Vroman



Frank Rizzo of The Hartford Courant interviewed Patrick:
"The Music Man" "is part of the family's DNA," says Patrick Cassidy, who starred in the world premiere of the musical "Martin Guerre" at Hartford Stage in 1993. "Of all the films of my mother's this was the one I was most exposed to growing up. Plus the fact that she was pregnant with me has something to do with it, too."
"The role I did in '42nd Street' — as well as Harold Hill — has a lot of my father in it," says Cassidy, referring to the late actor Jack Cassidy (Broadway's "She Loves Me"). "I am so honored to finally get to play the part and to obviously get to play it with my mother. We are both loving this experience."
Cassidy will also perform with his mother this fall in "Carousel," with Cassidy playing Billy Bigelow and Jones playing Nettie, who sings "You'll Never Walk Alone."



 Photos of Patrick in "The Music Man" rehearsals. (STEPHEN DUNN/ Hartford Courant April 15, 2008)










Annie who does the "A Shaun Cassidy Website"
(http://www.freewebs.com/ashauncassidysite/)
kindly sent these photo she took in Hartford Apr. 27th





With the writer's strike ended, Patrick will be starting work on a collaborative TV series pilot with his brothers Shaun and David in L.A. for ABC/Disney Network. (David is relocating for duration). The story is about a band and Patrick and David will star, Shaun is writing it, and Ryan will be the set designer. Hopefully it will be on in the Fall of 2008.

February 9th Patrick performed his cabaret act in a two-act private event concert with his friend and fellow acclaimed Broadway singer, Susan Egan at Ocean Hills Society for the Performing Arts
Oceanside, CA. The following night he performed at Sun Lakes Adult Living in Banning, CA.

Patrick's ER guest episode, entitled "Atonement", aired January 17, 2008.
If you missed it, look for rerun in next few months.

Dec. 4, 2007 update
From Patrick today:
"Shooting the last two episodes of ER these last couple of weeks. I am Hockey skating in it, fun fun fun."

Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates presented "Two's Company – An All-Star Event Celebrating The Songs of Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz" at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA on Monday evening, November 5. The fundraiser benefited the Los Angeles City College Theatre Alumni & Associates and the Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy. Patrick performed “Shooting Star” from the movie “Hercules”. His mom Shirley of course attended the show.
Photo at right shows l-r: Dr. Al Rossi, Rex Smith (who also performed), Shirley Jones and Patrick.


 A Great review for "Carousel" in Austin, TX June 22-23:
He's a bit of a thug, this Billy Bigelow. Oh, he's plenty handsome, with a square jaw and a face to swoon for, but you can tell he knows it; his slow swagger broadcasts the man's cocksure confidence in his own looks. It shows off something darker, too; with every step, you can see the weight of that chip on his shoulder, the resentment that dogs him, that's to blame for that clench in his jaw and steely stare just a stone's throw from mean. He has the look of a man with a hair-trigger temper, and it's no surprise when he turns violent, even when that involves raising his hand to a woman.
Watching Patrick Cassidy saunter menacingly through the role in TexARTS' production of Carousel, radiating this roiling discontent, made me appreciate anew the risk that Rodgers and Hammerstein took with this musical. Billy is hardest on the woman (Julie) with whom he's supposedly in love. He tries to take advantage of her initially. He lies to her. He's cold. And, yes, he strikes her. It's a long haul with the character before he gives us much of anything to root for. Jill Blackwood imbued Julie with an unfathomable yearning. And on meeting Cassidy's Billy, she was the picture of uncertainty: hands twisting behind her back, eyes unsure where to land, glancing from him to sky to her shoes. She knew he was trouble, yet her loneliness drew her to him. And for his part, Cassidy, without sacrificing his character's dark traits, let us feel Billy's attraction to her, shading it with confusion and a kind of relief at finding someone who could complete him. He built on that memorably in the moment when Julie tells him she's pregnant. As beautifully staged by director Brad Dalton, Blackwood steeled herself for an angry blow, and Cassidy paused long enough and with a blank enough expression to put a gripping tension in the air before he finally signaled his elation.
- Robert Faires, The Austin Chronicle

 Some Wonderful Reviews of "Superman"
It was interesting to note Patrick Cassidy was paying homage to his father Jack Cassidy who originated the role of Max Menchen, the slick & on-the-make opportunist reporter.
- Shepard's Theatre Alley blogpost

Patrick Cassidy did a great, crowd-pleasing job of imitating his father, right down to the handsome twinkle in his eyes and voice. And yes, his mother Shirley Jones was in the audience, cheering him on.
- Mark Evanier (www.newsfromme.com) -A TV, movie and theatre weblog

When my husband saw the original, Jack Cassidy played the egotistical reporter. Last night, Patrick Cassidy revived his father's part. We've seen Patrick a number of times on the stage in L.A. and he's always good. He was a particularly good Bobby in "Company" and we saw him and his brother Shaun sing two of the princes' songs from "Into the Woods" at an all-Sondheim charity benefit earlier this year.
- M. C. Valada (mcvalada.blogspot.com)

Patrick Cassidy as gossip columnist Max Mencken, a role made famous by his father, the late Jack Cassidy, in the original Broadway production. They were all excellent, with Patrick doing a particularly remarkable job of channeling his late dad, right up to the impish sparkle in his eye and the blinding gleam in his teeth.
- Len Wein (lenwein.blogspot.com) - legendary comic book and TV writer (creator of Swamp Thing and The New X-Men, among others)

Cassidy brought a perfectly snide aspect to the no-good reporter role.
- James Sims, broadwayworld.com


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Patrick did his father's role (!!!) of Maux Mencken in a staged concert reading of "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman" at Reprise in Los Angeles on Monday the 14th of May.
Patrick will be appearing in a concert version of the musical "Carousel" at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on June 22nd and 23rd. Patrick will play 'Billy Bigelow.
For more information and tickets go to:
Carousel in Concert

April 23rd Update - Patrick just finished a doing workshop of a new Musical review that he possibly will do in the Fall called "The Best is Yet to Come" featuring the music of Cy Coleman.

March 6: This week Patrick will be shooting a rather large guest spot for an upcoming CSI Miami!!

For the S.T.A.G.E. Sondheim tribute in Los Angeles, Patrick will be singing with his brother Shaun and he thinks it will be hysterical!
Mom Shirley had to change plans and will not be participating.
Those who still want to buy tickets to see Patrick, you can:
Performances are March 10-11th.
For ticket ordering information, visit: www.stagela.com
Ticket reservations can be made by calling: 323-656-9069 or online at the show's website.

Patrick performed a sampling of his solo show for nationwide cabaret/showroom bookers at a private event at the NY Hilton on January 21st. Patrick's act was very well received with enthusiastic laughter, applause and cheers from all there. A few other Broadway performers also did samplings.

Patrick shot a pilot for the Comedy Central Network entitled "Not Another Teen Show", by the same writer who wrote the film, "Not Another Teen Movie". Just as that film spoofed the genre of the typical 'teen movies', "Not Another Teen Show" is a spoof on all of the typical "teen drama" TV shows such as "The OC", "90210" & "Buffy". Patrick says the pilot is very funny stuff. His role is a spoof of Peter Gallagher's lawyer/dad character from "The OC". So let's keep fingers crossed for the pilot to be pick up!!

Patrick went down to Florida mid-Dec to break in his cabaret act, which he says is going to be quite good.
(Given his knack for creativity, we have no doubts about that!) The audience there enjoyed it very much.


Per the producers, the JOSEPH Tour soundtrack CD is now available for purchase at Miki & Mimi Merchandise - 214-441-2100.
John Moore of The Denver Post conducted a podcast with Patrick. Click on the link below to listen online.
Running Lines podcast



Patrick and Melissa in Tampa - by Nadine Schwegler
Their eldest son Cole signs an autograph (!)
in Baltimore - by Tina Funk


May 18 - Lansing Michigan's "City Pulse" wrote:
Patrick Cassidy is the most commandingly good-looking lead actor I’ve seen in a while and belts out a ballad so powerful the Wharton Center’s walls threatened to buckle!

"The Oregonian" newspaper referred to Patrick as being "one of musical theater's most-dependable leading men." !!!


On March 3rd, Patrick won Best Actor Golden Icon Award for 'Joseph' by Travolta Family Entertainment!! Go to "Press" page for more information on the award.

Check your local CD stores to see if they are already or will be carrying the new "Joseph" cast album!!

Patrick informs that there is talk and a possibility that the producers will bring "Joseph" back to BROADWAY in late 2006. If this does happen, Patrick will star!!!

Patrick and the 'Joseph' tour cast went into the studio Dec. 1st, in Chicago to record a soundtrack CD of 'Joseph' to be sold at the theatres and hopefully in stores!!






Shirley flew to Boston to visit with Patrick and see the show.
The photo at left was taken backstage at The Colonial Theatre Nov. 2nd.
-Photo by Douglas McFadd, Boston Herald.






 At the moment the touring company of Joseph is taking part in the Broadway Cares/Equity fights AIDS fundraising campaign (along with other Bdway and touring shows) collecting money at the end of each performance. No donation is too small (or too large). There is a premium for a donation of $50,000 - you get to ride onstage in "Joseph" with Mrs. Potiphar (Melissa) in her curtained lounge couch that she's carried in by servants.

Melissa Hurley Cassidy appears dancing in the upcoming movie verson of the Broadway musical, RENT. The movie is in theaters November 23rd.


 After Patrick and Melissa appeared on KWMU's Cityscape show on Sept 23, Patrick invited host Steve Potter to see "Joseph" and to visit backstage. See photo left taken at The Fox Theatre, Sept. 27th. Photo kindly sent in by Steve.





For fans in St. Louis, The Fox Theatre kindly sent a list of the interviews scheduled for Patrick during "Joseph's" run there.

Wed. Sept 21: 7:30pm: Patrick will have an interview on KDHX Radio (88.1 FM) during "Break A Leg Theatre & Beyond" (pre-taped). www.kdhx.org

Thur, Sept. 22: 3pm: "Show Me St. Louis" NBC (TV interview)

Friday, Sept. 23:
11am: Interview on KWMU Radio (NPR 90.7 FM) with Melissa. This will be online at www.kwmu.org
12:30pm: KTRS Radio (550 AM)

Wed, Sept. 28: 7:40am: KMOV-TV (CBS).

Thur. Sept 29: 11:10pm: Patrick will be live on KMOX Radio with host John Carney. www.kmox.com

Patrick and his wife Melissa will appear for a second time in the National Tour of "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Patrick and Melissa appeared in the 1999 National Tour, and in this new 2005/2006 tour they will reprise their roles of 'Joseph' and 'Potiphar's Wife'. Their two sons Cole and Jack will be in the children's chorus that is seated onstage and help sing the score.
Here's the tour's schedule, which Patrick kindly sent in.
Joseph 2005/2006



Patrick's interview with A&U Magazine is on stands now in the May 2005 issue (issue cover at left so you'll know what to look for). Patrick discusses, with A&U contributing writer Paul E. Pratt, his ongoing commitment to HIV/AIDS education, a secret he feels might have saved his life and "Longtime Companion", the groundbreaking film which changed the face of AIDS in cinema. A&U is available at newsstands & AIDS service organizations throughout the U.S. If you cannot find it on stands near you, you can order a copy by calling toll free: 1-888-245-4333. You can also just read the article, minus photos, on the A&U website by clicking the link on PC.net homepage.


March 21: Patrick filmed a guest spot today in the pilot for a possible ABC series called, "Sold!" (formerly "Westside"). The show is about a real estate agency which deals in high priced properties in L.A. Though he signed on as a guest, it could turn into a recurring role! Currently, the show is not on ABC's fall 2005 schedule

The S.T.A.G.E. Benefit, and the "Wall to Wall Sondheim" concert were both recorded for later (separate)CD releases. Release dates will be posted when known.


For his appearance on St. Patrick's Day at the Assistance League Newport/Mesa, Patrick did a tryout preview of his cabaret act. He sang songs associated with his parents and his brothers and held up photos of each of them as he told stories and jokes about them and growing up in his famous family. He sang "Til There Was You" tributing his mom Shirley, and in tribute of his dad Jack, he sang one of his dad's favorite songs, "Danny Boy". The performance was very well received and enjoyed by all in attendance. Patrick will continue to tweak and change his act as he develops it more. photo by Starr Buck, OC Register showing Patrick and Melissa with Assistance League staff members.


photo:Shira Greenberg
March 14: At Patrick's S.T.A.G.E. Benefit performance this past weekend in Los Angeles, the Harry Warren tribute kicked-off with a spectacular tap-dance number led by the granddaughter of Ruby Keeler, Sarah Lowe; Keeler starred in the film version of Warren's 42nd Street. Forty tap dancers surrounded Lowe for the 42nd Street title number, and Fayard Nicholas (PCnet note: of famed Nicholas Brothers tapdancing team) and wife Katheryn then were joined by Patrick and Carole Cook (PCnet note: you've seen her numerous times on the old "Here's Lucy" TV show) for "Lullaby of Broadway."


Feb 24th: Patrick's episode of "Without A Trace" titled "Manhunt" aired tonight. If you missed it you can catch it during summer reruns.

January 25 Update
Patrick checked in with a report on last night's MTC Gala (see news item below). His brother David also came and they performed a song together, too.
Patrick opened with his father's (Jack Cassidy)song from the Broadway musical, Superman, "Woman for the Man" then the "Till There Was You" segment about his mom, Shirley, being pregant with him during the
filming of The Music Man. Then he did a number from the MTC musical production of Wild Party and dedicated it to his wife Melissa. He ended with doing a duet of "You're Nothing Without Me" with David (for which Patrick rewrote some comic parody lyrics referencing the two brothers' relationship). He said the evening went very well and it was all great.
He will be busy when he returns to L.A. today as this week Patrick will shoot an episode of the CBS Friday night drama "Without a Trace". A really good part!

 Photos by Bruce Glikas of Broadway.com - used with his kind permission.
Top Left: Leslie Uggams, Patrick, Kelli O'Hara. Bottom Left: Performing
Below: With Patrick's brother David Cassidy and right: with MTC Artistic Director.









Patrick will come back to New York City to participate in the Symphony Space free 12-hour "Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim" tribute concert at Peter Sharp Theatre - 95th and Broadway - March 19 2005. The concert begins at 11AM!

January 3, 2005: Patrick finished his role as "Julian Marsh" when the legendary "42nd Street" closed on Broadway yesterday, after a VERY successful three-year run. It could have ran even longer, it was so muched liked by audiences.

EXCITING NEWS: Patrick is in the midst of putting together his own cabaret stage act for 2005!

Patrick was interviewed (along with other Broadway stars)on CNN and various local NYC news programs Dec. 29 regarding Jerry Orbach's passing, as Patrick was 42nd St's last show-ending "Julian Marsh".


After four weeks of workshop rehearsals (in addition to doing regular "42nd St." shows!) Patrick performed the role of George Putnam at the October 13th private industry reading of the Richard Maltby & David Shire aviation-history musical, "Take Flight". The reading was presented to investors for a possible future Broadway production.

Patrick sang "Lullaby of Broadway" at the Oct. 3rd party for the PBS documentary "Broadway, The American Musical." The 6 part PBS series aired Tues-Thurs Oct. 19-21.

Patrick was one of the Broadway performers to take part in the second "Voices for Change" concert, subtitled "A Benefit to Take Back the White House," held Sept. 19 at the Ars Nova Theater.

Patrick and Shirley were among the many Broadway stars at the "Broadway Barks" dog/cat adoption event in Shubert Alley on July 10th. Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters hosted the annual benefit. Last year 6,000 theater fans attended!
Patrick and Melissa were on hand to help
The Friar's Club in NYC honor Shirley on July 19th.
- photo: friarsclub.com
Reviews of 42nd Street
In the original 1980 production, the role of Julian Marsh was quasi-melodramatic. He's softer here, suggesting a romantic interest in the chorus girl he turns into a star. (Patrick) Cassidy plays the role suavely.
- Howard Kissel, New York Daily News, June 28, 2004

Patrick Cassidy is very good indeed. He has something of that dangerous glint and odd pale glitter that once made his father so effective on Broadway, together with a powerful presence all his own.
- Clive Barnes, New York Post June 25, 2004

Tall and silver-haired, Patrick Cassidy uses his height to create an intimidating stage presence for his character, the respected director Julian Marsh. He speaks as if he's chewing on a cigar, barking orders and rattling off pep talks with appropriate period diction. In his big number, "Lullaby of Broadway," he makes the familiar tune genuinely seductive.
- Gordon Cox, New York Newsday June 25, 2004


There is also an outstanding review from the Hollywood Reporter
Click here to go to review site





June 2, 2004
Patrick performed "Lullabye of Broadway" at the annual "Stars In The Alley" in Shubert Alley. Shirley played a host with "Raisin in the Sun" star, Phylicia Rashad.
(Photo © Michael Portantiere)




 MAY 23, 2004 - Patrick's former co-stars from "Lady in the Dark" - Christine Ebersole (loads of TV & Stage and the orig. 'Dorothy Brock' in 2001), and Edward Hibbert (Stage & TV, best known as "Gil" - the radio restaurant critic on "Fraiser") came to see the matinee performance of 42nd Street & visited with Patrick after the show.

That same night, Patrick's guest spot on the NBC forensic drama series, "Crossing Jordan" aired. The episode "Dead in the Water" had him playing a plastic surgeon accused of murdering his partner in an operation. Catch it on summer reruns if you missed it now.





PATRICK AND SHIRLEY WERE THE FIRST PRESENTERS OF THE NIGHT AT THE 49TH ANNUAL DRAMA DESK AWARDS SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2004 IN NEW York.
Photo at left by Bruce Glikas - Broadway.com



 REPORT OF PATRICK'S FIRST NIGHT AT 42ND STREET MAY 7, 2004!!

Jones & Cassidy Kick Up Those Dancin' Feet in 42nd Street Opening
-By Morgan Allen at Playbill.com

10 May 2004
Patrick Cassidy and Shirley Jones, actor and actress, mother and son, opened their run as 42nd Street's Julian Marsh and Dorothy Brock on May 7. Shirley Jones has appeared on Broadway in South Pacific and Maggie Flynn, but is perhaps most beloved for her roles in the film versions of Carousel and Oklahoma! Patrick Cassidy is no stranger to the theatre, having made appearances in both Annie Get Your Gun and Aida in recent years.
Cassidy shares the special moment with his wife, Melissa, at left, while Jones is seen with Sheila MacRae at an afterparty following their performance in the lobby of the Ford Center for the Performing Arts on West 42nd Street in New York City. Below, the duo and the rest of the cast give their curtain call.
- All photos are by Aubrey Reuben
Curtain Call at '42nd Street'
- by Aubrey Reuben





photo:Getty Images

April 22, 2004: Patrick & his mom attended opening night of the Broadway revival of "Assassins" at Studio 54. (Patrick was in the orig. "Assassins in '91 NYC)



"COME ON ALONG!!".....
and see Patrick and his mother Shirley Jones in the landmark production of "42nd Street" at The Ford Center on 42nd Street in Times Square! Patrick plays the role of director Julian Marsh, and Shirley portrays "fading star" Dorothy Brock. They will appear until August 1, 2004. This marks the first time EVER in theatre history that a mother and son have performed in a musical on Broadway!

More info. on the production itself here



LEFT: Patrick next to theatre poster of his character - May, 2004 (B. Pazmino)

CENTER: With fans (l-r) Pat and Nadine - June, 2004 (B. Pazmino)

RIGHT: With a fan - June, 2004 (photo by Deb Myers)



This great closeup of Patrick
was taken on July 11th
by NY fan, Annie.

Patrick with fan Yoko July 2004 (photo by Nobuko)

And with fan Nobuko July 2004 (photo by Yoko)












Patrick and Melissa were among the celebrities at the 14th Annual Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala February 29, 2004 at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
-photo by Spinelli for Wire Image.



Photos from "Witchstock" - courtesy of Warners Brothers (The WB)Television.


Patrick wore his
"Joseph/Technicolor Dreamcoat" wig





November 24 - Patrick sent the following info. to PC.net
"I just finished a 'Charmed' guestspot. I play a hippie peace and love child from the 60's and the girls' grandfather. They go back in time to try and stop my death. It was fun!"

CHARMED "Witchstock"
The sisters are still separated; Piper at the Manor,Paige at Richard's and Phoebe with Jason in Hong Kong. They come back to vanquish the Bog, and in the process, Paige ends up back in the 60's with a Hippie Grams. The ever peaceful flower child refuses to vanquish a demon. It takes a drastic turn of events, which Paige almost screws up, to turn her into the witch we know and love so well.
- thanks to www.thecharmedones.com

Sept. 16, 2003
Patrick (and whole cast) got great reviews for the one-night reading of "Assassins"!!
Providing a sung-through balance is Patrick Cassidy as the Balladeer and voice of reason. Cassidy, a member of the original New York cast, has a strong springwater voice and a persona so convincingly rational that he makes the darkly tangled mindsets of the murderers even more believable. He's particularly striking on "The Ballad of Booth," sharing the stage with Kevin Earley as Lincoln's destroyer. - Joel Hirschhorn, Variety

Assassins at Reprise!
Everyone hit. Every single player hit. Patrick Cassidy played the balladeer Off Broadway, and reprised the role here, singing with a slightly lighter touch than on the original cast recording. Sometimes narrating and sometimes commenting on the assassins themselves, Cassidy's Balladeer provided an ssential barrier between the audience and the assassins. Any time there was any danger of sympathizing with the assassins, the Balladeer stepped in with a wake-up call to reality. Cassidy and Kevin Earley together had a "Ballad of Booth" that was at once frightening and moving. And the pause they shared when Booth asked the Balladeer to carry on his story held the world in the balance. This was a heck of a way to open the show, and it just kept on going. - Talkin' Broadway


 Patrick said Reprise! may do the show again as a result of all the good word!


Patrick reprised the role of the Balladeer (which he originated in the 1991 New York production!) in a one night only staged reading of "Assassins" at the Freud Theater on the UCLA Campus in Los Angeles on Sept 15 2003 for Reprise!. Stage/TV actress Annie Golden (also an orig. NY cast member)also was part of it as well as John Mahoney (best known as Dad on "Fraiser") It was performed in sort of a "workshop form" with scripts in hand with a full band.

Interview with Patrick re: '91 Assassins Production

July 2003 - Patrick has done a small film for a friend of his, so he's been busy with that and deciding on what will be next.
photo (unrelated to the film) taken by Guastella for Wire Images


Patrick was at the finale of "American Idol" on Wednesday May 21, 2003.

March 6: Patrick will not appear in "She Loves Me" at Reprise! TERRIFIC news is he is shooting a MAJOR TV pilot for U.S. UPN network called "Newton" co-starring Amy Pietz ('Annie' from 'Caroline in the City' sitcom). In fact, as this is being typed he's in gear to depart for three weeks of filming in Australia! but wanted to let all PC.net visitors know first before he took off. He learned he got the pilot only a couple hours before telling PC.net!
He also reports that he just got back from filming another episode of Smallville titled "Witness" which will be shown sometime next month.

Patrick's "According to Jim" episode aired on March 11th. If you mised it, it should repeat during the summer. ABC press info follows:
"Dana Gets Fired" - Jim stands up to Dana's caustic boss -- and gets her fired-- and Andy has trouble delegating the arrangements for his birthday party, on According to Jim," TUESDAY, MARCH 11 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Guest starring is Patrick Cassidy as Bingham.

Patrick's appearance on "The Agency" was shown Dec. 14th 2002. He played the role of a fundraiser for the IRA. He said it was great. It was just a cameo, but a wonderful scene between Beau Bridges, Daniel Benzali and Patrick! (Patrick's brother Shaun Cassidy is one of the executive producers of this highly successful show.)




PHOTOS FROM SMALLVILLE
Patrick as lawyer 'Henry Smalls' in episodes: "Lineage" (top left and right with co-star Kristen Kruek who plays 'Lana'): "Suspect" (bottom left with co-star Annette O'Toole who plays 'Martha Kent'); and "Witness" (bottom right)
- courtesy of (c)Warner Brothers Television










Patrick guest starred as Radames in AIDA on Broadway from June 25-30 2002, when Adam Pascal was out with an injury. Patrick garnered raves from all sides: from tremendous ovations of the audiences, to the praise from cast members and theatre staff to the producers who were especially thrilled with Patrick's performance! It is their hope that Patrick will come back to guest star again.


 PATRICK WON THE 2002 NATIONAL BROADWAY THEATRE AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A TOURING MUSICAL AS 'RADAMES' IN "AIDA"!!!
FROM MARCH 27, 2001 UNTIL MARCH 24, 2002 PATRICK STARRED AS RADAMES IN THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF 'AIDA'. BELOW ARE PHOTOS AND REVIEWS FROM HIS SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN THE TOUR.

 All "Aida" images are copyright of Disney Theatricals/Joan Marcus (unless otherwise credited)and are not used here for profit.
The weekend of March 22-24 in Cleveland was a highly emotional one for the cast as five other members were leaving the tour in addition to Patrick. On Friday, a small goodbye cast reception was held in a nearby restaurant following that evening's performance.
During the last Sunday night show, each cast member leaving the tour was introduced onstage to take a bow. Kelli Fournier (Amneris) brought out a bouquet of flowers to Patrick. Following that performance, the cast went to a local tavern for a final farewell gathering.


Paulette Ivory (the current "Aida" on tour), pictured at left with Patrick, said that she and her leading man had great chemistry: "Patrick was just a dream to work with. I was very blessed. He was such a rock for me in this show. That made it very easy for me to play my role."

Merle Dandridge was the understudy for Aida on the tour. This is what she said about Patrick when she was nervous about going onstage the first time as Aida last year:
"Patrick said to me, 'Stay with me and I will not let you fall.' I said a big prayer and didn't miss a note," said the 26-year old Dandridge. "Patrick Cassidy was my rock during the entire show."


L.A. Opening Night Party Dialog Nov. 11, 2001
Shirley Jones, mother of the show's co-star, Patrick Cassidy, who plays Radames in the Elton John/Tim Rice spin on the Verdi opera said, "I'm a very proud mom,".

Of his buff role (he appears shirtless in many scenes), Cassidy said he has to spend "a lot of time in gyms across the country. We've been on the road for seven months!"

First nighters included Billy Campbell, Lucy Lawless, Swoosie Kurtz, Tom Bosley, Bob Saget, Cheryl Ladd (webmistress note: Patrick's Bdway co-star in "Annie Get Your Gun"), Robert Guillaume, Suzanne Pleshette, and Scott Hamilton.
-Patt Diroll, L.A. Times



MINNEAPOLIS REVIEW
As the ill-fated Radames, Patrick Cassidy gives a powerful performance.
His voice, along with fellow lead Kelli Fournier's, is well-suited to Elton John's contemporary
score - strong enough to belt out the big tunes, and smooth enough to
convey subtler emotions when the time is right.
- Carolyn Petrie, Pioneer Press

ST. LOUIS
Patrick Cassidy, virile and charming, opens the show on a powerhouse note with
"Fortune Favors the Brave"
- Judith Newmark, Post-Dispatch

VARIETY
Fox Theatre, St. Louis
The more genial and less edgy Patrick Cassidy goes in the
opposite direction than the Broadway interpretation. With a style and ease rooted in
traditional musical comedy forms rather than rock, Cassidy is a sweeter, warmer, more
emotional and flightier presence, and his impetuous disposal of all his worldly
goods seems less absurd now.
- Chris Jones

PORTLAND
Patrick Cassidy ably sings the Egyptian general Radames with a strong tenor voice, and his buffed and polished physique lends an impressive physicality to fight sequences.
- Grant Butler, Orgeonian

DENVER
Caught between romancing Aida and rebuffing Anmeris, the role of Radames is less developed, but Patrick Cassidy's rich vocals and strong presence prevail.
-Dianne Zuckerman, Denver Post

KANSAS CITY
Patrick Cassidy is fine as the Egyptian captain Radames. He preens and struts as Radames the warrior, yet shows a more sensitive and vulnerable side with his beloved Aida. Cassidy's voice is of the nasal variety fashionable in today's radio-pop musicals.
-Derek Donovan, K.C. Star

SALT LAKE CITY
Patrick Cassidy was terrific as Radames, the conquering hero who is ill at ease when it comes to romancing Amneris, though they've been betrothed for nine years.
-Ivan M Lincoln, Deseret News

SAN FRANCISCO
Radames is a military careerist who likes to strut his stuff by baring his chest. Cassidy, to his credit, leavens the male display with a tactful, measured performance. He doesn't preen and posture as much as the Broadway interpretation.
-Steven Winn, Chronicle

SAN FRANCISCO
(Patrick)Cassidy is a golden-voiced Radames. He delivers shivers and shades of "Tommy" on "Like
Father Like Son" as papa and progeny square off in a power struggle. And his chemistry with Simone
is tangible, supplying kinetic undercurrents to even mediocre ballads like "Elaborate Lives"
and "Written in the Stars."
- Pamela Fisher, SF Examiner

SAN FRANCISCO
Patrick Cassidy gives a vibrant performance as Radames. His voice and acting are powerful and he looks like a leader of the Egyptian army. Compared with the Broadway version, Patrick has a virile
look and clear voice.
- Richard Connema - Talkin'Broadway

TEMPE
Anyone who judges Patrick Cassidy by his brothers, teen idols David and Shaun, is making a major mistake. His Radames is expectedly charismatic; what is unexpected is the easy grace of his acting and the potency of his singing. Though the script pitches him abruptly from Amneris' bedchamber into Aida's arms, he makes the journey believable.
- Kyle Lawson, Arizona Republic

AUSTIN
Patrick Cassidy made an upright, well-favored Egyptian captain Radames, betrothed of the pharoah's daughter, Amneris, but in love with Aida. Looking more and more like his gifted father, Jack Cassidy, he smoothed some of the rough edges off Radames, and
sang with an unblemished pop voice.
- Michael Barnes, American-Statesman

DALLAS
Both Simone and Mr. Cassidy sing powerfully - in styles closer to jazz than the score's sound might suggest. Both, after all, are the children of famous singers (Nina Simone and Jack Cassidy). It doesn't exactly feel as though these two are slumming. They never condescend. They just indulge in some rhythmic subtleties that enliven the music.
-Lawson Taitte, Dallas Morning News

DALLAS
Both Simone as Aida, the Nubian princess enslaved by Egyptians and Patrick Cassidy as Radames, the soldier who falls in love with her, have pop vocal styles that fit the music perfectly.
-Mark Lowry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

DALLAS
Patrick Cassidy as Radames is cut from the cloth of those classic leading men we don't see much on Broadway anymore. Tall, muscular, and handsome, Cassidy fits the skin of this confused warrior perfectly. As with Simone, Cassidy has a singing voice that cannot push itself another notch higher
than the way the score was originally sung. Cassidy somehow stays beneath these notes. He sounds more legit than rock/pop, but he still sings beautifully with a rich tenor vocal that has a solid vibrato underneath for great support. Cassidy and Simone have great sexual chemistry. They play off each other with sharp skill and heated passion, so much so that the ending will affect you much more than you thought it would. Their duet of "Elaborate Lives" brings the house down, as they sing with such power and intensity.
-John Garcia, Talkin' Broadway

TUCSON
Patrick Cassidy, playing the central male, Captain Radames, projected the intelligent energy of a sensitive man who actually would be attracted to a lovely Nubian princess.
-Chuck Graham, Tucson Citizen

ALBUQUERQUE
As the Egyptian soldier Radames, Patrick Cassidy has a commanding presence on stage. Besides that undeniably chiseled physique, he uses his fine acting range to show power, disapproval and affection over the course of two hours.
-Jeff Commings, Albq. Tribune

TULSA
Patrick Cassidy is impressive in the role of Radames. He's got the leading man looks and a powerful voice that can deliver the forceful "Fortune Favors the Brave," the tender "Enchantment Passing Through," and a bit of both in "Elaborate Lives," the duet he shares with Ivory.
-James D. Watts Jr, Tulsa World

CINCINNATI
Patrick Cassidy goes at his role heroically. Thanks to Ms. Ivory, with help from Mr. Cassidy, the tragedy of star-crossed lovers carries you along.
-Jackie Demaline, Cinn. Enquirer



Patrick wore his own earring in the show. Several attempts to construct an "Eye of Horus" earring proved unsuccessful.
He also sported a drawn "tattoo" of the Eye on his upper right arm.



Photo: Wendy Yang - KC Star

These photos show Patrick and
Simone in the roles of Radames and Aida.
Simone was the original tour
Aida until Jan. 2002. She is
currently playing Aida on
Broadway.























TOP LEFT: Patrick with Aida fans on Broadway NYC June 2002 (photo: B. Pazmino)
TOP RIGHT: With Tulsa radio hosts following interview January 2002 (courtesy Tulsa radio)
BOTTOM LEFT: Patrick and "The Ladies Who Lunch" Bdway NYC June 2002 (photo: B. Pazmino)
BOTTOM RIGHT: Arriving at theatre on Broadway, NYC June 2002 (photo: B. Pazmino)
















In July 2001, Patrick was awarded a star imprinted with his name in The Kansas City Garden of the Stars "Walk of Stars". His star lays next to the one previously awarded to his mother Shirley Jones, with whom he appeared in KC over 20 years ago in "Sound of Music". Patrick was also given a special chair from the Starlight Theatre.