How Patti Came Under Fire

How Patti Came Under Fire

Patti LuPone has caused an internet kerfuffle with her recent jabs at costars, former lovers, theatergoers, and even Times Square pedestrians in her recent profile in The New Yorker. But some are wondering if her comments about two actors of color went too far.

Breaking down Patti LuPone's latest Broadway controversy—and responses

Patti LuPone's undeniable stage presence and talent have turned her into a bona fide Broadway legend over the years. However, the Tony Award winner and Agatha All Along actress is now facing controversy for some of her recent comments about Broadway performers like Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis — prompting a critic to bring up a past incident related to Lillias White, and Oklahoma! star Sis Thee Doll to denounce LuPone's remarks as "racist" giv…

Black Internet Drags Patti LuPone for Ripping Black Broadway Superstars Audra McDonald, Kecia Lewis

The Broadway world is reeling following a shocking new interview given by legendary actor Patti LuPone in which she threw shade at fellow Broadway vets Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. But some Black theater fans say LuPone has crossed the line.Read more...

Broadway Star Shoshana Bean Slams Patti LuPone for Attacking Her ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Co-Star Kecia Lewis: ‘This Woman Is Not Who We Are’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Patti LuPone is facing backlash from the Broadway community for recent comments she made in a new profile. The 76-year-old three-time Tony-winning actress “is done with Broadway,” according to her new profile in The New Yorker, and it doesn’t seem like she cares about making enemies. Patti previously received backlash in November 2024 when Tony-winning actress Kecia Lewis, who stars in the musical Hell’s Kitchen, released a public letter to the …

Patti LuPone Faces Backlash Over Remarks About Black Broadway Stars: 'Tactless And Tone Deaf'

Broadway veteran Patti LuPone did not hold back in a recent New Yorker interview . In it, the thespian known for her unfiltered commentary on theater and entertainment had much to say about fellow Broadway star Audra McDonald, trouble next door with Hell’s Kitchen , Alicia Keys’ musical, and more. USA Today reported that LuPone and McDonald have collaborated over the years in several capacities, including co-starring in the 2000 concert version o

Patti LuPone Ignites Broadway Backlash With Remarks On Audra McDonald And Kecia Lewis

LuPone’s harsh words on the two Tony winners in an interview with The New Yorker shocked fans and colleagues in the theater world.