CURRENT:
"I want to tell you: You are just terrific." ~ Stephen Sondheim on Allen's performance as Colonel Ricci in Passion, opposite Patti LuPone.
"When the original [actor] died, I didn't think he could be replaced. But you stepped in and created an incredibly powerful, and unforgettable, character." ~ Hal Prince on Allen's performance in Eliot Ness in Cleveland.
SOMETHING'S AFOOT:
"Particularly charmingly clever performances from Allen Fitzpatrick ..." ~ SeattlePockets.com
HELLO DOLLY!:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is a delight and turns in a wonderful arc without starting Horace off as too unlikeable and plays the beleaguered straight man to a T." ~ Jay Irwin, Broadwayworld
"Allen Fitzpatrick is an excellent Horace, grumpy and demanding, all of that belying a good heart." ~Heilman&Haver Stage Reviews
GUYS & DOLLS:
Allen Fitzpatrick sings, beautifully, “More I Can Not Wish You," a quiet gem in a very big show. ~ Daily Record News
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA:
Allen Fitzpatrick is fabulous as Fabrizio's doting father... grabs onto [his] moments and runs with them. ~Broadwayworld.com
SWEENEY TODD:
"Allen Fitzpatrick leads the way as the strongest Sweeney I've ever encountered (and I've seen many). He brings a humanity to Sweeney-- a certain sadness. His "My Friends," Sweeney's ode to his razors, is one of the greatest love songs Sondheim ever wrote, and Fitzpatrick captures this demented infatuation. And Fitzpatrick is handed the finest trifecta of songs in any show-- "Pretty Women," followed by the chilling "Epiphany," followed by the show's standout number, "A Little Priest." Allen Fitzpatrick is so powerful as Sweeney that we root for him even when his specific revenge moves to the general populace, even as he slits throats and, at the same time, sings longingly of his daughter. At the end of the show when he pushes his revenge one throat too many, his tragedy becomes our tragedy. It may be the finest single performance I have seen all year." [Broadwayworld: https://www.broadwayworld.com/tampa/article/BWW-Review-Stephen-Sondheims-Horrifying-Hilarious-SWEENEY-TODD-THE-DEMON-BARBER-OF-FLEET-STREET-at-the-Asolo-The-Finest-Musical-Yet-Written-20190514?fbclid=IwAR1p6Mt4asXK9Tz_584ht9betdGHYXdJFE3hV8ChPFrmvBlw0hvZoeZJaMc
"Allen Fitzpatrick as Sweeney... astonishing... commanding… pours raw, growling emotion into his songs." ~Sarasota Herald Tribune
ARMS AND THE MAN:
"Allen Fitzpatrick … is superb as the affable Major Petkoff … a blend of boasting military leader and demurring husband." ~Broadwayworld.com
"The parents are delectably imagined and detailed in the hands of Allen Fitzpatrick and Suzy Hunt." ~Seattle Weekly
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is literally full of hellfire and fury as Frollo... frighteningly fabulous in the role." ~The Daily Record News
"Allen Fitzpatrick gives a powerhouse performance as Frollo, keeping the villainous pain and hate just visible to the audience." ~onstageblog.com
"Allen Fitzpatrick makes for a wonderful baddie, inhabiting the role beautifully without ever taking him too far." ~Broadway-world.com
IBSEN IN CHICAGO:
"Wright and Allen Fitzpatrick turn in two sides of the same coin brilliantly." ~Broadwayworld.com
THE LITTLE MERMAID:
"Grimsby... played with crisp, comic authority by Allen Fitzpatrick." ~Daily Record News
MAN OF LA MANCHA:
"Allen Fitzpatrick powers through ... with customary flair." ~Seattle Times
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS:
"Allen Fitzpatrick as the big boss with a heart of gold ... takes his potentially throw-away part and kills with it." ~Broadwayworld
Biggley is played with expert comedic flair by Allen Fitzpatrick. Ankrim and Fitzpatrick pair wonderfully well in their scenes together. ~Daily Record News
"Seattle treasure Allen Fitzpatrick is very amusing as the flustered company president." ~Seattle Times
"With the always-reliable comedic charms of Allen Fitzpatrick as the befuddled boss ... superb comedy performance." ~Seattle Gay Scene
DAMN YANKEES:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is absolutely charming as Van Buren." ~ l'Etoile Magazine http://www.letoilemagazine.com/2015/06/20/in-review-damn-yankees/
A CHRISTMAS STORY:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is absolutely hilarious as the cantankerous mall Santa." ~Broadwayworld.com
A ROOM WITH A VIEW:
"Allen Fitzpatrick's performance is beautiful and extremely touching." ~ Daily Record News
SPAMALOT:
"Allen Fitzpatrick really could not have been more perfectly cast as King Arthur. [He] fills the role of the beleaguered straight man with confidence and authority, deftly able to keep his dignity despite the utter imbeciles that surround him." ~Jasmine Joshua/BlogCritics
"Allen Fitzpatrick is wonderful as the slightly clueless King ... he and Greg Allen play off each other perfectly." ~Broadwayworld.com
"An impressive King Arthur, Allen Fitzpatrick is the ultimate royal straight man." ~ Seattle Times
OLIVER!:
"The best and most honest portrayals of the night came from ... Allen Fitzpatrick as Mr. Brownlow. You could actually feel Fitzpatrick's concern and love for young Oliver, giving his character more depth than just the rich guy who took in the orphan." ~ Broadwayworld.com
HAIRSPRAY:
“Allen Fitzpatrick seems incapable of a bad performance; his ... turn as Tracy’s dad manages to be both actually funny and endearing at the same time ... The heart of the show belongs to Edna and Wilbur.” ~Seattle Gay Scene
GREY GARDENS:
"Allen Fitzpatrick as the no-nonsense Major stole every scene he had on stage, and turned in some very stirring and complex moments." ~Broadwayworld.com
"Allen Fitzpatrick is at his considerable best as the cantankerous Major Bouvier, and gets to show off his rich voice in song." ~Talkinbroadway
"I’m a big fan of Allen Fitzpatrick… his performance added an extra dose of humor and delight." ~Good Life Northwest
ELF:
"Allen Fitzpatrick blends the perfect amount of gruff business exterior with frustrated desperation that even the so-called bad guy of the piece comes across as sympathetic. ~ Broadwayworld.com, 12-7-12
"Allen Fitzpatrick as Walter, his workaholic Grinch-y father, is priceless. Fitzpatrick's change of heart fully merited the raucous applause it received on opening night." ~ The Examiner.com, 12-7-12
"Allen Fitzpatrick makes his journey from cynic to softie with great expertise, and you just wish he had a solo song of his own to display his potent Broadway baritone." ~ Talkin Broadway, 12/12.
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Huber, in addition to delivering witty lines with style ... give their characters depth and believable personalities." ~ GoodLifeNorthwest.
ROMEO AND JULIET:
"A strikingly textured portrait … of the well-meaning but bumbling Friar Laurence by Allen Fitzpatrick." ~ Seattle Times
DIRTY STORY:
"Allen Fitzpatrick turns in some hilarious comic relief as the British Watson, as well as the engrossed chess player Lawrence, and shows off his always-likable characterizations." ~ Broadwayworld.com
"Quinn Franzen as Frank and the outstanding Allen Fitzpatrick as Watson ... a British bartender who seems to have walked in from a a Beckett play ... have such great comic timing together that I'd love to see them cast together again in a similar Vladimir/Estragon-type relationship ... their hilarious duet of "You Light Up My Life" ... some of the best comic timing I've seen on stage. ~ SeattleDramaturg, 7-22-12
DAMN YANKEES:
The entire baseball team and their Coach, Allen Fitzpatrick, charm as they entertain ... they belt out the song "Heart" with "heart." ~ GoodLifeNorthwest
CINDERELLA:
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Jones were lively, focused, connected, and completely on right from the moment they set foot on stage … Funny, caring, and in touch with the characters … when Fitzpatrick and Jones came out I thought, ‘Finally, the show has some heart to it.’ ~ BroadwayWorld.com
MY FAIR LADY:
"A brilliant performance by Allen Fitzpatrick [as Higgins]… ~ Charlottesville Progress
CABARET:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is utterly real and achingly touching; his duets with Hunt are glowing highlights of the production. More's the pity that this production omits Schultz's solo "Meeskite," as it would have been great to see this talented actor in a solo moment. ~Talkinbroadway.com
"Versatile Allen Fitzpatrick as the Jewish greengrocer, excels ... Fitzpatrick and Suzy Hunt won over the house with their pineapple duet .... Her admiring tenant, fruit-stand owner Herr Schultz (Allen Fitzpatrick), captures full center-stage" ~ Seattle Times; Seattlest; Broadwayworld.com; Metroactive San Jose
CANDIDE: [
"... the marvelous Allen Fitzpatrick [in] a stand-out performance as the pessimist Martin." ~ Everett Herald
ON THE TOWN:
"Allen Fitzpatrick plays Judge Bridgework’s milquetoast personality to perfection." ~ Mukilteo Beacon
OPUS:
"Of particular note was Allen Fitzpatrick’s brilliant performance as Elliot, the harried, antagonistic first violinist." ~ NW Reverb
UNCLE VANYA:
"The almost unrecognizable Allen Fitzpatrick makes the catered-to, self-absorbed Serebriakov a deliciously contemptible creature." ~ TalkinBroadway
INTO THE WOODS:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is right on target as the unreliable Narrator ... [and] ... as a hauntingly importuning Mysterious Stranger." - ArtsBeat
THE CLEAN HOUSE:
"The acting is superb … Allen Fitzpatrick achieves a kind of comic innocence in his infidelity, defined by his real love for Ana … a case study in the art and skill of timing" – Seattle Gay News
PROOF:
"Complex … compelling … Allen Fitzpatrick embodies Robert's madness with subtle care." – Seattle Times
RICHARD III:
"Allen Fitzpatrick … gave [an] excellent supporting performance [as King Edward] - Seattleactor.com
PRIVATE LIVES:
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Coble provide great depth …Everything they deliver is rooted in character, and there isn’t a false moment amongst them. They are able to make every classic Coward line fresh and important." ~Broadway World
SWEENEY TODD:
"Mr. Fitzpatrick admirably anchors this version with his robust baritone and haunting dramatic presence … Allen Fitzpatrick has powerful presence and plenty of vocal authority for the role." – Seattle Times
LEND ME A TENOR:
["[the] hysterically cranked-up Saunders (Allen Fitzpatrick) … makes apoplexy a cause for chortles." – Washington Times
THE LION IN WINTER:
"Henry, as portrayed by the talented Allen Fitzpatrick, is a very human and sympathetic King, for all his bluster." -Sunday News/lnpnews.com
A PICASSO:
"Allen Fitzpatrick thrusts a fully featured, violent, vibrantly enigmatic Picasso onto the stage. He soothes. He rages. He takes elements of the artist's public persona, heats them to boiling, and embodies the character without becoming a caricature of it." - City Beat
"Allen Fitzpatrick captures Picasso's vitality – his energy, his attractiveness … full of life …an actor who not only was able to play a lot of different moods, but who also had that powerful spirit that makes us realize we're dealing with a force of nature." –Cincinnati Inquirer
HAMLET:
"A stellar performance … Allen Fitzpatrick is perfect as the king wracked with guilt for his sins but unable to surrender the spoils he has gained. A brilliant production … a remarkably talented cast" – Auburn Citizen
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC:
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Cornwell... experienced stars [who] demonstrate perfect comic timing as well as artful singing and emotional power" – Palo Alto Weekly
THE MIKADO:
"Allen Fitzpatrick... excellent in both vocal and theatrical terms" – Patriot News, Harrisburg
M BUTTERFLY:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is simply splendid as Gallimard… the range to show us all the levels of this complex, self-deluded man. Fitzpatrick's transitions are masterful … [He shows both] humor … and naked pain." - North Country Public Radio
THE SOUND OF MUSIC:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is outstanding. - Suburban News
"When the original [actor] died, I didn't think he could be replaced. But you stepped in and created an incredibly powerful, and unforgettable, character." ~ Hal Prince on Allen's performance in Eliot Ness in Cleveland.
SOMETHING'S AFOOT:
"Particularly charmingly clever performances from Allen Fitzpatrick ..." ~ SeattlePockets.com
HELLO DOLLY!:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is a delight and turns in a wonderful arc without starting Horace off as too unlikeable and plays the beleaguered straight man to a T." ~ Jay Irwin, Broadwayworld
"Allen Fitzpatrick is an excellent Horace, grumpy and demanding, all of that belying a good heart." ~Heilman&Haver Stage Reviews
GUYS & DOLLS:
Allen Fitzpatrick sings, beautifully, “More I Can Not Wish You," a quiet gem in a very big show. ~ Daily Record News
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA:
Allen Fitzpatrick is fabulous as Fabrizio's doting father... grabs onto [his] moments and runs with them. ~Broadwayworld.com
SWEENEY TODD:
"Allen Fitzpatrick leads the way as the strongest Sweeney I've ever encountered (and I've seen many). He brings a humanity to Sweeney-- a certain sadness. His "My Friends," Sweeney's ode to his razors, is one of the greatest love songs Sondheim ever wrote, and Fitzpatrick captures this demented infatuation. And Fitzpatrick is handed the finest trifecta of songs in any show-- "Pretty Women," followed by the chilling "Epiphany," followed by the show's standout number, "A Little Priest." Allen Fitzpatrick is so powerful as Sweeney that we root for him even when his specific revenge moves to the general populace, even as he slits throats and, at the same time, sings longingly of his daughter. At the end of the show when he pushes his revenge one throat too many, his tragedy becomes our tragedy. It may be the finest single performance I have seen all year." [Broadwayworld: https://www.broadwayworld.com/tampa/article/BWW-Review-Stephen-Sondheims-Horrifying-Hilarious-SWEENEY-TODD-THE-DEMON-BARBER-OF-FLEET-STREET-at-the-Asolo-The-Finest-Musical-Yet-Written-20190514?fbclid=IwAR1p6Mt4asXK9Tz_584ht9betdGHYXdJFE3hV8ChPFrmvBlw0hvZoeZJaMc
"Allen Fitzpatrick as Sweeney... astonishing... commanding… pours raw, growling emotion into his songs." ~Sarasota Herald Tribune
ARMS AND THE MAN:
"Allen Fitzpatrick … is superb as the affable Major Petkoff … a blend of boasting military leader and demurring husband." ~Broadwayworld.com
"The parents are delectably imagined and detailed in the hands of Allen Fitzpatrick and Suzy Hunt." ~Seattle Weekly
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is literally full of hellfire and fury as Frollo... frighteningly fabulous in the role." ~The Daily Record News
"Allen Fitzpatrick gives a powerhouse performance as Frollo, keeping the villainous pain and hate just visible to the audience." ~onstageblog.com
"Allen Fitzpatrick makes for a wonderful baddie, inhabiting the role beautifully without ever taking him too far." ~Broadway-world.com
IBSEN IN CHICAGO:
"Wright and Allen Fitzpatrick turn in two sides of the same coin brilliantly." ~Broadwayworld.com
THE LITTLE MERMAID:
"Grimsby... played with crisp, comic authority by Allen Fitzpatrick." ~Daily Record News
MAN OF LA MANCHA:
"Allen Fitzpatrick powers through ... with customary flair." ~Seattle Times
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS:
"Allen Fitzpatrick as the big boss with a heart of gold ... takes his potentially throw-away part and kills with it." ~Broadwayworld
Biggley is played with expert comedic flair by Allen Fitzpatrick. Ankrim and Fitzpatrick pair wonderfully well in their scenes together. ~Daily Record News
"Seattle treasure Allen Fitzpatrick is very amusing as the flustered company president." ~Seattle Times
"With the always-reliable comedic charms of Allen Fitzpatrick as the befuddled boss ... superb comedy performance." ~Seattle Gay Scene
DAMN YANKEES:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is absolutely charming as Van Buren." ~ l'Etoile Magazine http://www.letoilemagazine.com/2015/06/20/in-review-damn-yankees/
A CHRISTMAS STORY:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is absolutely hilarious as the cantankerous mall Santa." ~Broadwayworld.com
A ROOM WITH A VIEW:
"Allen Fitzpatrick's performance is beautiful and extremely touching." ~ Daily Record News
SPAMALOT:
"Allen Fitzpatrick really could not have been more perfectly cast as King Arthur. [He] fills the role of the beleaguered straight man with confidence and authority, deftly able to keep his dignity despite the utter imbeciles that surround him." ~Jasmine Joshua/BlogCritics
"Allen Fitzpatrick is wonderful as the slightly clueless King ... he and Greg Allen play off each other perfectly." ~Broadwayworld.com
"An impressive King Arthur, Allen Fitzpatrick is the ultimate royal straight man." ~ Seattle Times
OLIVER!:
"The best and most honest portrayals of the night came from ... Allen Fitzpatrick as Mr. Brownlow. You could actually feel Fitzpatrick's concern and love for young Oliver, giving his character more depth than just the rich guy who took in the orphan." ~ Broadwayworld.com
HAIRSPRAY:
“Allen Fitzpatrick seems incapable of a bad performance; his ... turn as Tracy’s dad manages to be both actually funny and endearing at the same time ... The heart of the show belongs to Edna and Wilbur.” ~Seattle Gay Scene
GREY GARDENS:
"Allen Fitzpatrick as the no-nonsense Major stole every scene he had on stage, and turned in some very stirring and complex moments." ~Broadwayworld.com
"Allen Fitzpatrick is at his considerable best as the cantankerous Major Bouvier, and gets to show off his rich voice in song." ~Talkinbroadway
"I’m a big fan of Allen Fitzpatrick… his performance added an extra dose of humor and delight." ~Good Life Northwest
ELF:
"Allen Fitzpatrick blends the perfect amount of gruff business exterior with frustrated desperation that even the so-called bad guy of the piece comes across as sympathetic. ~ Broadwayworld.com, 12-7-12
"Allen Fitzpatrick as Walter, his workaholic Grinch-y father, is priceless. Fitzpatrick's change of heart fully merited the raucous applause it received on opening night." ~ The Examiner.com, 12-7-12
"Allen Fitzpatrick makes his journey from cynic to softie with great expertise, and you just wish he had a solo song of his own to display his potent Broadway baritone." ~ Talkin Broadway, 12/12.
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Huber, in addition to delivering witty lines with style ... give their characters depth and believable personalities." ~ GoodLifeNorthwest.
ROMEO AND JULIET:
"A strikingly textured portrait … of the well-meaning but bumbling Friar Laurence by Allen Fitzpatrick." ~ Seattle Times
DIRTY STORY:
"Allen Fitzpatrick turns in some hilarious comic relief as the British Watson, as well as the engrossed chess player Lawrence, and shows off his always-likable characterizations." ~ Broadwayworld.com
"Quinn Franzen as Frank and the outstanding Allen Fitzpatrick as Watson ... a British bartender who seems to have walked in from a a Beckett play ... have such great comic timing together that I'd love to see them cast together again in a similar Vladimir/Estragon-type relationship ... their hilarious duet of "You Light Up My Life" ... some of the best comic timing I've seen on stage. ~ SeattleDramaturg, 7-22-12
DAMN YANKEES:
The entire baseball team and their Coach, Allen Fitzpatrick, charm as they entertain ... they belt out the song "Heart" with "heart." ~ GoodLifeNorthwest
CINDERELLA:
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Jones were lively, focused, connected, and completely on right from the moment they set foot on stage … Funny, caring, and in touch with the characters … when Fitzpatrick and Jones came out I thought, ‘Finally, the show has some heart to it.’ ~ BroadwayWorld.com
MY FAIR LADY:
"A brilliant performance by Allen Fitzpatrick [as Higgins]… ~ Charlottesville Progress
CABARET:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is utterly real and achingly touching; his duets with Hunt are glowing highlights of the production. More's the pity that this production omits Schultz's solo "Meeskite," as it would have been great to see this talented actor in a solo moment. ~Talkinbroadway.com
"Versatile Allen Fitzpatrick as the Jewish greengrocer, excels ... Fitzpatrick and Suzy Hunt won over the house with their pineapple duet .... Her admiring tenant, fruit-stand owner Herr Schultz (Allen Fitzpatrick), captures full center-stage" ~ Seattle Times; Seattlest; Broadwayworld.com; Metroactive San Jose
CANDIDE: [
"... the marvelous Allen Fitzpatrick [in] a stand-out performance as the pessimist Martin." ~ Everett Herald
ON THE TOWN:
"Allen Fitzpatrick plays Judge Bridgework’s milquetoast personality to perfection." ~ Mukilteo Beacon
OPUS:
"Of particular note was Allen Fitzpatrick’s brilliant performance as Elliot, the harried, antagonistic first violinist." ~ NW Reverb
UNCLE VANYA:
"The almost unrecognizable Allen Fitzpatrick makes the catered-to, self-absorbed Serebriakov a deliciously contemptible creature." ~ TalkinBroadway
INTO THE WOODS:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is right on target as the unreliable Narrator ... [and] ... as a hauntingly importuning Mysterious Stranger." - ArtsBeat
THE CLEAN HOUSE:
"The acting is superb … Allen Fitzpatrick achieves a kind of comic innocence in his infidelity, defined by his real love for Ana … a case study in the art and skill of timing" – Seattle Gay News
PROOF:
"Complex … compelling … Allen Fitzpatrick embodies Robert's madness with subtle care." – Seattle Times
RICHARD III:
"Allen Fitzpatrick … gave [an] excellent supporting performance [as King Edward] - Seattleactor.com
PRIVATE LIVES:
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Coble provide great depth …Everything they deliver is rooted in character, and there isn’t a false moment amongst them. They are able to make every classic Coward line fresh and important." ~Broadway World
SWEENEY TODD:
"Mr. Fitzpatrick admirably anchors this version with his robust baritone and haunting dramatic presence … Allen Fitzpatrick has powerful presence and plenty of vocal authority for the role." – Seattle Times
LEND ME A TENOR:
["[the] hysterically cranked-up Saunders (Allen Fitzpatrick) … makes apoplexy a cause for chortles." – Washington Times
THE LION IN WINTER:
"Henry, as portrayed by the talented Allen Fitzpatrick, is a very human and sympathetic King, for all his bluster." -Sunday News/lnpnews.com
A PICASSO:
"Allen Fitzpatrick thrusts a fully featured, violent, vibrantly enigmatic Picasso onto the stage. He soothes. He rages. He takes elements of the artist's public persona, heats them to boiling, and embodies the character without becoming a caricature of it." - City Beat
"Allen Fitzpatrick captures Picasso's vitality – his energy, his attractiveness … full of life …an actor who not only was able to play a lot of different moods, but who also had that powerful spirit that makes us realize we're dealing with a force of nature." –Cincinnati Inquirer
HAMLET:
"A stellar performance … Allen Fitzpatrick is perfect as the king wracked with guilt for his sins but unable to surrender the spoils he has gained. A brilliant production … a remarkably talented cast" – Auburn Citizen
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC:
"Allen Fitzpatrick and Cornwell... experienced stars [who] demonstrate perfect comic timing as well as artful singing and emotional power" – Palo Alto Weekly
THE MIKADO:
"Allen Fitzpatrick... excellent in both vocal and theatrical terms" – Patriot News, Harrisburg
M BUTTERFLY:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is simply splendid as Gallimard… the range to show us all the levels of this complex, self-deluded man. Fitzpatrick's transitions are masterful … [He shows both] humor … and naked pain." - North Country Public Radio
THE SOUND OF MUSIC:
"Allen Fitzpatrick is outstanding. - Suburban News