Patti LuPone, who criticized Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis in a recent interview with The New Yorker, is apologizing for her fiery remarks.

McDonald and LuPone have sent the theater world alight with their bitter feud that has seen the latter beginning a war of words.

Oprah Winfrey sparked speculation that she threw shade at Patti Lupone—whose recent comments about Audra McDonald raised eyebrows—while presenting at the 2025 Tony Awards.

Patti LuPone did not attend the 2025 Tony Awards following her recent apology over harsh comments about fellow Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis.

For most of the Tonys, there was nary a peep about the drama surrounding Broadway legend Patti LuPone. Enter Oprah. Oprah Winfrey played a big role at the 78th Tonys, assisting powerhouse host ...

Leading up to the 2025 Tony Awards, Patti LuPone has been in the middle of an ugly controversy seemingly entirely of her own making.

Patti LuPone may have apologized for some recent controversial remarks, but that doesn’t mean the curtain has dropped on the drama.

“LuPone is notorious for putting the broad in Broadway – her loud mouth is infamous,” Whelan wrote, noting some of her other outspoken comments.