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Nate Patten, Music Director

Nate Patten, Music Director, Bran Castle The Musical

Nate Patten is a New York based music director, conductor, and writer. He was most recently the music director for the hit Broadway revival of ELF. Highlights: COMPANY, THE PROM, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY; THE LOVERS, THE DREAMERS, AND ME...

Nate has conducted or played keyboard on eight other Broadway shows including COMPANY (with Patti LuPone), THE PROM, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, and CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. He has also conducted at the Kennedy Center and Madison Square Garden, as well as on many national tours.

This fall, he music directed THE LOVERS, THE DREAMERS, AND ME, a musical tribute to (and starring) Oscar-winning composer Paul Williams. Nate directed and co-wrote with Brooke Shields her solo show, PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY BROOKE SHIELDS, which opened in New York to rave reviews.

As a writer or music director, he has worked with Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Ana Gasteyer, Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan, and Kristin Chenoweth.

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Disclaimer

COME THE DARKNESS is an original work of fiction. While inspired by historical locations, historical events, folklore, and legendary figures associated with Romania, Transylvania and/or Bran Castle, the characters, dialogue, storyline, and dramatic events depicted in this musical are fictional and created for artistic and entertainment purposes. Except for certain historical figures and locations that serve as inspiration, any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, or to actual events is purely coincidental. This production is not intended to present an historical account of Bran Castle, Romania, or Romanian history. This work is not authorized, endorsed, or affiliated with any owners of Bran Castle or promoters of any of its licensed affiliates. It is an independent work of fiction.

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