Opa!part of MITF 2008 idontdohostels.com Patrick Riviere as Manos adds some great comic relief...The Littlest Critic,
Randy Taylor Tomacelli ...and the pompous prodigal Manos, played to the hilt by Patrick Riviere. The later brings a breath of life to Act 2 with a wonderful sense of comedy and fantastic voice in But That's Enough About Me, stirring the loudest ovation of the evening.
A Wonderful Lifeat Surflight The Sandpaper,
Rick Mellerup Two performers, however, especially stand out. A Surflight newcomer, Patrick Riviere, gives the wingless angel a poignancy even the original Clarence, Henry Travers couldn’t deliver.
Evitaat ArtPark The Tribune, Niagara Falls, Canada There is only one vibrant performance in Evita – Patrick Riviere as the young revolutionary Che Guevara. Sometimes a participant in events and sometimes a commentator, Riviere as Che is the angry sardonic guide through Eva Peron’s history. Always the focus of attention, Riviere sings and acts equally well as he bobs and weaves around the stage. His moves are precise and powerful and he dominates most of the scenes in which he appears. The Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, NY Highlights: The night-long leadership of Patrick Riviere, as Che Guevara, a one-man Greek Chorus and Eva’s “conscience.” ...Opening night, the loudest bravos were deservedly for Patrick. The Niagara Index, Niagara Falls, NY As Che, Mr. Riviere is in splendid voice as he comments on and criticizes the events before him. This Che, an effective part of the action, and an ironic observer of it all, cleverly combines cynicism and contempt with a certain sympathy for Evita, the fallen angel. The Union Sun and Journal, Lockport, NY The cast – notably Dawn Church (Eva), Patrick Riviere (Che Guevara)...is sensational. The involved Riviere is part narrator, part Greek chorus – Che and Eva never met but their coexistence here is fascinating…Riviere is also brilliant.
West Side Story at ArtPark
Tonawanda News, Buffalo, NY Another actor to watch is Patrick Riviere in the role of Action, a fitting name for a performer who exudes boundless energy and seems to literally light up the stage with his high-powered talents. Riviere and the rest of the Jets drew the biggest ovation for their performance of “Gee, Officer Krupke,” in Act Two. Riviere definitely makes the best of a physically demanding role. The Buffalo Evening News, Buffalo, NY However, right behind it comes the best number of the show, the comic relief “Officer Krupke” centered around the singing of Patrick Riviere (Action) and the antics of the Jets. The Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, NY Sparking others, among this very large cast are Steven Hamilton and the supremely talented Patrick Riviere, as Action. The later is night-long brilliant and shines particularly on “Krupke.”
South Pacific at Candlewood The New Milford Times, New Milford, CT The company of sailors has a good mix of male voices and talent. Luther Billis, played by Andy Umberger, is funny and true, as are his cohorts, Robert Anderson as the Professor and Patrick Riviere as Stewpot. The Weekly Star, CT Add to all these attributes good chorus work from both male and female ensembles, (of particular note are Robert Anderson as Professor and Patrick Riviere as Stewpot)… Poughkeepsie Journal, NY Also fine were his partners in mischief, Patrick Riviere as Stewpot and Robert Anderson as Professor.
Off-Broadway revival of The Robber Bridegroom Back Stage However, most of the minor roles, and the ensemble were praiseworthy…and Patrick Riviere, who made of Raven a sad, neurotic bird, but a distinct character nevertheless.
Vincent in Heaven at The Leary Theater and Buffalo Stages Niagara Gazette A large cast is on parade, led by the superb Patrick Riviere, as Vincent. Niagara Index Patrick Riviere aptly portrays a good-natured and revealing look into the man who assumed the plight and the cause of the unfortunate and the poverty stricken, les miserables, as his own. (Riviere) is excellent as Vincent… Niagara Gazette Brother Augustine (playwright) and Patrick Riviere succeed in forcing us to face our own hypocrisy, our love of “success,” style and power. And Riviere portrays Vincent with restraint, a quiet peace and a pleasing, light sense of humor that appeals.
My Fair Lady at The Leary Theater Niagara Gazette “With a Little Bit of Luck” and the aforementioned “Church” – both led by the Andy Capp-ish Riviere – are delights. The bouncy animated Riviere nearly steals things, his face and eyes telling much about his Alfie Doolittle. Tonawanda News But the best small part is played by Patrick Riviere as Alfred P. Doolittle, Eliza’s father. If you can see the show, watch when he comes out on stage. He can really sing and can he dance. Niagara Index Alfred Doolittle, that raffish victim of middle-class morality, is portrayed by Patrick Riviere as an exuberant, likeable, unscrupulous rogue. Mr. Riviere, in fine voice, makes the most of his two songs, “With a Little Bit of Luck,” and “Get Me to the Church on Time.”
Oklahoma at ArtPark Tonawanda News We get a funny performance from Patrick Riviere as Ali Hakim, the wandering peddler. The Tribune Terrific partners for Tramontana are Patrick Riviere as Ali Hakim the peddler and Tony Sperry as Will Parker the farm-hand. Both men have a disarming sense of comedy and are secure enough to turn it on themselves when necessary. They deliver marvelously fresh, contrasting performances.
