Paty Lombard

 

Paty Lombard
Paty Lombard

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Phoenix Little Theatre, "No Exit," 1979. Paty Lombard, Steven Mastroieni. Photo courtesy of Steven Mastroieni.
Phoenix Little Theatre, “No Exit,” 1979. Paty Lombard, Steven Mastroieni. Photo courtesy of Steven Mastroieni.

This picture is historically significant for several reasons. For one, the plays of Jean-Paul Sartre have seldom been produced in Phoenix. Another is that it is representative of the kind of work done at Phoenix Theatre (then Phoenix Little Theatre) in the mid- to late 70s. Theatre One was a tiny stage located literally in the rafters of the theater. You had to climb to get there, the seats weren’t very comfortable, but the fare was exceptional. The best people worked there. “No Exit” was proof of that, with its direction by the legendary Ruth Willis and a cast that included Steven Mastroieni, one of the era’s most in-demand leading men, and Paty Lombard, one of its most fascinating and beautiful actresses.

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Scott Thompson is one of the finest director-choreographers in contemporary American theater.  He collaborated with Phoenix actress Paty Lombard on a series of musicals for Austin Musical Theatre, including critially acclaimed, sold-out productions of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “The Sound of Music.”

Miss Mona (Paty Lombard) surrounded by the residents of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," directed and choreographed by Scott Thompson for Austin Musical Theatre in 2001.
Miss Mona (Paty Lombard) surrounded by the residents of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” directed and choreographed by Scott Thompson for Austin Musical Theatre in 2001.
Jacqui Cross and Paty Lombard in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," directed by Scott Thompson for Austin Musical Theater in 2001.
Jacqui Cross and Paty Lombard in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” directed by Scott Thompson for Austin Musical Theater in 2001.
Paty Lombard is the Baroness and Mark Jacoby is Captain von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," directed by Scott Thompson for Austin Musical Theatre.
Paty Lombard is the Baroness and Mark Jacoby is Captain von Trapp in “The Sound of Music,” directed by Scott Thompson for Austin Musical Theatre.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN, ON YOUR TV IS …

The Phoenix Gazette, March 5, 1982
The Phoenix Gazette, March 5, 1982

OTHER LOMBARD PERFORMANCES

Paty Lombard as Miss Mona in the Southern Arizona Light Opera Company's production of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Date unknown.
Paty Lombard as Miss Mona in the Southern Arizona Light Opera Company’s production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Date unknown.
Paty Lombard as Miss Mona in the Southern Arizona Light Opera Company's production of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Date unknown.
Paty Lombard as Miss Mona in the Southern Arizona Light Opera Company’s production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Date unknown.