MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Patrick B. Phillips (he/him/his) is an NYC-based music director, conductor, and keyboardist specializing in musical theatre and choral music.

He also has experience as an educator, copyist, arranger, and orchestrator.

Most recently, Patrick was selected to join the music team as an intern for JAGGED LITTLE PILL on Broadway in partnership with MUSE (Musicians United for Social Equity). His duties included aiding the remounting of the production post-shutdown where he assisted Tom Kitt and Bryan Perri in rehearsals. He now works on the production as a rehearsal accompanist and sub conductor. He is also the music assistant for various new musicals in development including Shaina Taub’s new musical SUFFS which premieres at The Public Theater in Spring 2022 and is music directed by Andrea Grody. Other new works include JOY THE MUSICAL and the musical adaptation of EMPIRE RECORDS.

Patrick is a proud member of the first classes of MUSE and tutti mentees where he is currently mentored by Alvin Hough Jr. and Ian Eisendrath, respectively.

Passionate about new musicals, Patrick has been praised for his versatility as a music assistant and music director/associate music director on various new musicals and workshops in NYC and NJ.

Aside from music and theatre, Patrick is also passionate about learning languages, working as a political activist, cooking, and having a good time with friends.

Patrick is a graduate of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Music with concentrations in choral music, musical theater, and piano. He is a proud son of immigrants from the Philippines and Barbados.