Behind the Curtain Cincinnati Tick Tick Book Review July 23, 2024 “Is there nothing Mr. Phillips can NOT do? His acting is supreme, his vocals impressive, his talent as a musician is enviable, and his physicality is unmatched. As an audience, you will be there on this journey with him from start to finish.” — Katrina "Kat" Reynolds, Behind the Curtain Cincinnati Read the full review here: TTB Behind the Curtain Cincinnati Review
Tick Tick Boom BroadwayWorld Review July 21, 2024 “However, it is Phillips’ portrayal of Jon that elevates Tick, Tick… Boom! supremely with his unwavering commitment to the role and his incredible intention for each minuscule detail. He also succeeds in the difficult task of embodying this version of Larson and all of his eccentricities that come with his personality and circumstances.” — Ana-Brit Aspien, Broadwayworld Read the full review here: Tick Tick Boom BroadwayWorld Review
Tick Tick Boom LCT Review July 20, 2024 “The standout of this show is Patrick Earl Phillips. This quadruple threat portrays Jon with superb singing, acting, dancing, and piano skills.” — Lara Gonazalez Read the full review here: TTB LCT Review
Sappy Critic Tick Tick Boom Review July 19, 2024 “Phillips has proven that he can do anything. But in “Tick, Tick . . . Boom!” he proves he can carry a show. His tour de force performance is nothing short of magnificent.” — Kirk Sheppard, The Sappy Critic Full review here: TTB The Sappy Critic Review
“Much Ado” LCT Review April 28, 2024 “Other great contributions made to the ensemble are from... the reliably funny Patrick Earl Phillips.” — Liz Eichler, League of Cincinnati Theatres
"Midsummer" is Magical November 12, 2023 “So much talent on one stage! The foursome of Hermia (Emilie O’Hara), Helena (A.J. Baldwin), Demetrius (Patrick Earl Phillips), and Lysander (K.P. Powell) is so well cast. All of these actors have pulled new and original takes on these lines and characters, making them fresh. The acting is quite physical, sliding down the entry stairs, lifted as if enchanted (strong corework), jumps, hops, kicks, and tackles. They are such professionals. ” — Grace Eichler, League of Cincinnati Theatres Read the full review here: Midsummer LCT Review
“This is Tom Jones!” is a rollicking, energizing, gift September 26, 2023 “Patrick Earl Phillips energizes the audience as the narrator and sets the mood and energy level at a 10. Intermission buzz was all about Phillips.” — Liz Eichler - League of Cincinnati Theatres Read the full review here: LCT “This Is Tom Jones!”
“This Is Tom Jones” Behind the Curtain Review September 26, 2023 “Comedic timing and strong vocals are a must for this show and each artist in this cast has such gifts and then some.” — Katrina “Kat” Reynolds - Behind the Curtain Cincinnati Read the full review here: Behind the Curtain Cincinnati Review
Human Race Theatre’s Groovy World Premiere “This is Tom Jones!” September 26, 2023 “This is Tom Jones! is a hilarious, groovy, entertaining show and the Human Race Theatre knocks it out of the park.” — Emily Clemenson - League of Cincinnati Theatres Read the full review here: LCT Review
CSC’s “As You Like It” with Teen Angst April 10, 2023 “Vocally, you must notice Patrick Earl Phillips (Amiens) and Candice Handy (Phoebe). Both are featured in “I Don’t Wanna Freak Out Anymore” and other songs.” — Liz Eichler, League of Cincinnati Theatres Read the full review here: LCT “As You Like It” Review
Highly Relatable “Little Women” at CSC April 10, 2023 “Further, the energy of Patrick Earl Phillips as Laurie is one of the best things about the show… Mr. Phillips will make you smile, blush, and then break your heart into a million pieces.” — Katrina Reynolds, League of Cincinnati Theatres Read the full review here: LCT “Little Women” Review
'Little Women' Still Possesses Meaningful Magic April 10, 2023 “Phillips does a fine job of walking this emotional tightrope, never pushing too hard but always subtly revealing a deeper feeling that Jo won’t acknowledge but that the audience feels deeply.” — Rick Pender, Cincinnati CityBeat Read the full review here: “Little Women” CityBeat Review
"Wuthering: A Musical on the Moors" LCT Review June 13, 2022 “The performances are all excellent: Patrick Earl Phillips delivers a charming snob that the audience is fated to root against, and provides accompaniment on the keyboard.” — Kate Mock Elliot, League of Cincinnati Theatres
CSC’s “Comedy of Errors” Hits the Jackpot April 14, 2022 “Filling out the ensemble is Angeline Archer, Brianna Miller, Rachel Perin (also choreographer), Patrick Earl Phillips (who also sings in the pre-show), Dawn Stern, and Nathan Sullivan who juggle multiple roles and add to the mayhem and enjoyment of this production. ” — Liz Eichler, League of Cincinnati Theatres For the full review, click here: League of Cincinnati Theatres Review
"Frog Princess" CityBeat Review December 10, 2019 “Each actor’s character feels as if pulled from a storybook. ” — Mackenzie Manley - CityBeat Review For the full CityBeat review, click here: “The Frog Princess” CityBeat Review
"Frog Princess" Tony Dallas Review December 6, 2019 “Everyone in this joyous, whacky production seemed perfectly cast, and they all have voices most pleasant to the ear. ” — Tony Dallas Review For the full review, click here: Tony Dallas Frog Princess Review
LCT Review: "Titus Andronicus" October 14, 2019 “Patrick Earl Phillips and Jude Walker, playing Demetrius and Chiron, respectively, embrace the strong physicality of their characters” — Nathan Top, League of Cincinnati Theatres Photo courtesy of Mikki Schaffner Photography For the full review, click here: LCT Titus Andronicus
Citybeat Critic's Pick: Know Theatre's 'Mercury' is Bloody Funny and Truly Bizarre May 24, 2019 “Mercury’s entire cast is delightful to watch as they bicker and brutalize each other.” — Harper Lee, CityBeat Photo coutesy of Dan R. Winters For full review, click here: CityBeat Mercury Review
“Mercury” is a Twisted Look into Revenge, and We Can’t Look Away - LCT Review April 26, 2019 “Phillips’ creates a complicated memorable character, worthy of our fear.” — Liz Eichler, LCT Review Photo courtesy of Dan R. Winters Photography Full review here: LCT Review
‘Mercury’ shows heart while reveling in the absurdly macabre - ArtsWave Review April 25, 2019 “Patrick Phillips completes a terrifying package with the effortless, almost charming way he induces fear.” — Zach Moning Photo courtesy of Dan R. Winters Photography Click here for full review: ArtsWave Mercury Review