Patrick Cassidy – Actor, Producer/Director

About this episode

Patrick Cassidy discusses his life as the son of Broadway stars and his role at the Studio Tenn Theatre Company.

Hollywood royalty is alive and well at the Franklin Theatre where Patrick reigns as Artistic Director of the Studio Tenn Theatre Company. Second of three sons of Broadway star Jack Cassidy and Oscar-winner Shirley Jones, the former high school quarterback (he once led the nation in passing) delves into what it’s like growing up along teenage heart throbs brothers David, Shaun and Ryan. This California transplant also explains how Covid factored into his growing love for Middle Tennessee. AMONG THE TOPICS: A ROGUE SHOPPING CART, BEING JACQUELINE BISSET’S LOVER, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, DTF ST. LOUIS AND HIS ALTERNATE UNIVERSE CAREER.

People in this episode

Hosts: Joe Elvis, John Dwyer

Guest: Patrick Cassidy

Topics covered

• Hollywood royalty
• theatre
• growing up
• Covid impact
• personal stories
• career paths

Keywords

• Patrick Cassidy
• Studio Tenn Theatre Company
• Jack Cassidy
• Shirley Jones
• Jesus Christ Superstar
• Middle Tennessee
• Hollywood
• theatre
• Covid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Studio Tenn Theatre Company

Books & works: Jesus Christ Superstar

Places: Middle Tennessee, California, St. Louis

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