Patti LuPone Apologizes
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LuPone responded to the Broadway community's open letter that called out the star's “bullying” and “harassment.”
More than 600 members of the Broadway community slammed the Tony winner after she gave an interview perceived as "misogynistic" and "bullying" toward her fellow performers.
For as long as I have worked in the theatre, I have spoken my mind and never apologized. That is changing today,” LuPone wrote in a statement.
The Independent has contacted LuPone’s representative for comment.
McDonald had already addressed LuPone’s original comments in an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings, claiming that the two had not spoken in 11 years and she had no idea why LuPone would be upset with her.
Broadway performers and theater professionals are calling on the producers of the Tony Awards to disinvite Patti LuPone from the show after the theater legend made controversial remarks about Audra McDonald and “Hell’s Kitchen” star Kecia Lewis in an interview with the New Yorker.