Patti LuPone says she’s doing something she hasn’t done in all her years of showbiz — she’s apologizing for speaking her mind … admitting her recent comments about a couple fellow Broadway stars went too far.
The Broadway legend shared her apology to social media Saturday … saying she hasn’t apologized for her words in all her years of doing theater — but, that’s changing because she really wronged two talented artists.
PL says she’s sorry for her comments in a recent profile in the New Yorker … where LuPone scoffed at Kecia Lewis — star of the hit musical “Hell’s Kitchen” — for calling herself a “Broadway vet.” She labeled Kecia a “bitch.”
The profile led to approximately 500 Broadway artists signing a petition … reprimanding her for being a “bully” and even urging some of the huge theater associations to band her from the Oscars of theater — the Tony Awards.
The petition also mentioned how Patti called fellow Broadway legend Audra McDonald “not a friend” … something that appeared to be news to Audra — and it’s safe to say the signees weren’t cool with that dig, either.
Later on in her apology, LuPone addresses the public outcry … claiming the letter reminded her that theater is supposed to be uplifting — and, her comments were far from that. She adds she hopes to apologize to 2024 Tony winner Kecia and six-time Tony winner Audra for her comments.
If you’re not in the Broadway loop, Patti’s beef with Audra and Kecia dates back to a noise complaint … where Patti called “Hell’s Kitchen” — a predominantly Black show — “too loud.” LuPone was performing in a play next to show, and she was upset her audience could hear ‘HK’ through the wall.
