NEXT TO NORMAL
mac-haydn theatre DIr. john saunders
“Kirkpatrick is wonderful as Diana. She sings with fervor over her troubles and her attempts at understanding what has happened to her and her lovely voice makes it difficult to believe she has been so thoroughly under siege.”
J. Peter bergman, the berkshire edge
“From the opening number to her dramatic final exit, Beth Kirkpatrick’s Diana commands the stage, taking the audience with her on an emotionally-wrenching journey.”
Barbara waldinger, berkshire on stage
“Producing Artist Director John Saunders has married together an amazing cast, led by Beth Kirkpatrick as Diana. Kirkpatrick’s majestic voice carries with it all the nuance and emotion that Diana is living.”
BILL KELLERT, NIppertown
“Kirkpatrick delivers a brutally honest portrayal of a woman trying to do her best navigating several worlds that collide into one another.”
JEFFREY BORAK, THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
LES MISÉRABLES
25th Anniversary U.S. Tour
Dir. Laurence conner & James Powell
“The duplicitous innkeepers, Thénardier (Jimmy Smagula) and Madame Thénardier (Beth Kirkpatrick) add a taste of hilarity that the show needs. Both of the actors were perfect in their comedy roles.”
Leta Lohrmeyer, The Gateway
“Timothy Gulan and understudy Beth Kirkpatrick played the roles to the hilt at our performance, and clearly relish the opportunity to provide a few lighter moments for the audience.”
“Portraying the Thenardiers, Timothy Gulan and Beth Kirkpatrick are a laugh riot.”
Scott Cain, Talkin’ Broadway
“A pleasant surprise was Beth Kirkpatrick powerfully stepping in as a replacement Madame Thénardier.”
Steve Cohen, Broad Street Review
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
first national u.s. tour
dir. Jack O’Brien
“The first is Augustus Gloop (Matt Wood, in a fat suit) and his adoring mother Mrs. Gloop (Beth Kirkpatrick). Augustus enjoys a healthy meal, and his mother just finds more of him to love. Wood, Kirkpatrick, and the cast are hilarious Bavarian caricatures as they yodel away, extolling the virtues of sausage.”
Ann Saucer, The Column
“Hopelessly chubby Augustus Gloop (Matt Wood) transfers to Bavaria and lederhosen, under the doting eye of his equally food-addicted mother (Beth Kirkpatrick).”
Wayne Lee Gay, Theater Jones
CAROUSEL
Riverside Theatre dir. Allen D. Cornell
““Another bright spot in the show is Beth Kirkpatrick as Julie’s cousin Nettie Fowler who takes the Bigelows in when times are tough. Because Kirkpatrick masterfully provides both some of the most lighthearted and heartwarming moments in the musical, she becomes the show’s under-appreciated hero. From the joy and excitement of “June Is Bustin’ Out all Over” and “A Real Nice Clambake” to the soothing and reassuring “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” Kirkpatrick might never be at the center of “Carousel’s” story, but so many of the musical’s biggest moments would be adrift without her steady hand.”
“Scarr and Kirkpatrick’s effervescent performances make the trip well worth it, no matter where you are coming from”
Matt Tamanini, Broadway World
“Lusty Nettie Fowler (powerhouse Beth Kirkpatrick) sings “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over”
PAM Harbaugh, FLORIDA THEATRE ONSTAGE
JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA
The New Group (New York, NY)
dir. John Rando
“…it’s Jerry Springer’s ensemble that sparkles. All sing Thomas’s mongrel score with sharpness and precision, but cast standouts include Beth Kirkpatrick as ‘crack whore’ Zandra…”
Curtis Russell, Off Off Online
“Standing out among the many game women… Tiffany Mann as trashy Shawantel… and Beth Kirkpatrick’s Zandra, Dwight’s slutty other woman, are a couple of doozies.”
John Hohmann, Schmopera
”A shlubby fiance (Luke Grooms) is cheating on his shlubby girlfriend (Florrie Bagel) by banging her shlubby best friend (Beth Kirkpatrick being especially low in a deliciously funny way)…”
Robert Hofler, The Wrap
“The acting is quite good. Bailey gets fine performances from… Beth Kirkpatrick as Zandra…”
Bruce Chadwick, History News Network
COMING TO AMERICA
KALLIOPE STAGE (New York)
Dir. Paul Gurgol
“Beth Kirkpatrick has a full and vibrant voice which she displays well as the Swedish Pernilla . The audience gasped with awe as she hit her high notes. Her rendition of ‘Nobody Knows’ was enchanting.”
THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS IN CONCERT
joe’s pub (NEW YORK)
“Hosted by the FABULOUS Beth Kirkpatrick, whose opening number made one wish that the all-male story being told will include at least one lady, the concert took the form of a really fun history lecture with Kirkpatrick walking the enthusiastic audience from downtown to uptown stopping along the way to point out the cruise-spots, nightspots and hot stops where the boys of a certain lavender shade would congregate, socialize, drink and, of course, hook-up…
…All of this evening's entertainment was positively held together by the MWAHVELOUS Beth Kirkpatrick who, as emcee, not only kept things moving and cohesive but also, with the help of the Kinosian peanut gallery, really funny. This singing actress was absolutely essential to this Concert Workshop and, as this was our introduction to the lady, you may rest assured, Bobby will be looking for more of her work down the road.”
Bobby Patrick, BroadwayWorld
JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA
New Stage Collective (Clevelandi, OH)
dir. Alan Patrick Kenny
“Throughout the show, Beth Kirkpatrick’s powerful, flawless vocals soar, and you understand why she has found success in New York.”
Shawn, The Conveyor
”It’s difficult to imagine a theater company of this size getting a better cast of singers together than for this show. The score demands strong and adept vocalists - and New Stage delivers. Though truly an ensemble piece, Beth Kirkpatrick (Shawntel) and Michael Shawn Starks (Warm Up Man / Satan) are standouts…”
Scott Cain, Talkin’ Broadway
“Director Alan Patrick Kenny front loads his show with talent including the big voice and presence of Beth Kirkpatrick.”
The Cincinnati Enquirer