Patti LuPone Apologizes to Kecia Lewis, Audra McDonald
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In an open letter signed by some of Broadway's biggest stars, LuPone was accused of bullying, harassment, and “racialized disrespect.”
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.
Patti LuPone has apologized for her incendiary remarks about fellow Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis. LuPone issued a lengthy apology on May 31, one day after more than 500 members of the Broadway community signed an open letter reprimanding her.
Patti LuPone said she is ‘committed to making this right’ after her comments directed at fellow Broadway stars Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald spawned backlash.
Broadway veteran Patti LuPone has publicly apologized for controversial remarks she made that prompted more than 500 of her peers to sign an open letter condemning her remarks and calling for Broadway to do better.
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