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FAMILY DINNER in Playbill
NOMINATED FOR OUTSTANDING
SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL MITF 2008
OPA!, Queens Theatre in the Park
"Rounding out the cast...Patrick Riviere as the older Manos, who returns
to Greece with the big belly of American prosperity and loops of gold
chains across his hairy chest — you’ve seen these guys,
too. Riviere is also hilarious as an Evzone recruiter, strutting in
his uniform and proclaiming in a Minnie Mouse voice." – Astoria Times
A WONDERFUL LIFE, Surflight Theatre
"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." – The Sandpaper
ANYTHING GOES, Broadway on the Boardwalk, Trump Plaza, AC
"...and he is assisted by his hilarious Purser, played to the hilt by
Patrick Riviere." – Wrona World
YOU"RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, East Carolina Summer Theatre
"Good grief, Nathan Lane! A charismatic canine threat is nipping at your
heels. The Tony-winning Broadway star, known for his singing, mugging
and manic stage presence, arguably gets a run for his money by the wondrous
Patrick Riviere in the East Carolina Summer Theatre production of "You're
A Good Man, Charlie Brown." As Snoopy, Charles Schulz's black-and-white
beagle who never met a bowl of food he didn't celebrate, Riviere is
a howling, whirling dervish who dances with abandon, sings with verve
and fairly explodes with unadulterated joie de vivre. Riviere is the
paws-down standout..." – The Reflector
THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, New York City Revival at Theatre Off-Park
"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." – Back Stage
EVITA, Artpark
"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 Tribune
"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." – Niagara Gazette
JOSEPH..., Studio Arena
"The two best short numbers are Reuben (Patrick Riviere) leading a French
accent number, complete with berets. It could be expected of Riviere,
after some strong performances with N.U.T." – Tonawanda News
VINCENT IN HEAVEN, Buffalo Stages
"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 Index
"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." – Niagara Gazette
OKLAHOMA, Artpark
"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." – The Tribune
"We get a funny performance from Patrick Riviere as Ali Hakim, the wandering
peddler." – Tonowanda News