Patti LuPone
Birth Place: Northport, NY, USA
Nicholas Rodriguez to Present SINCERELY, SONDHEIM at Zach Theater (Mar 10, 2026)
Review: PATTI LUPONE: MATTERS OF THE HEART at Benaroya Hall (Mar 8, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 3, 2026- March Broadway Watch Guide and More (Mar 3, 2026)
BIO
Patti LuPone began her professional career as a member of The Acting Company from 1972 to 1976, appearing in repertory productions including The Cradle Will Rock, The School for Scandal, Women Beware Women, The Beggar’s Opera, The Time of Your Life, The Lower Depths, The Hostage, Next Time I’ll Sing to You, Measure for Measure, Scapin, Edward II, The Orchestra, Love’s Labour’s Lost, Arms and the Man, and The Way of the World. She made her Broadway debut in The Three Sisters in 1973 and received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for The Robber Bridegroom. In 1976 she played Genevieve in the pre-Broadway tour of The Baker’s Wife. She also began a long collaboration with David Mamet, appearing in his plays The Woods, All Men Are Whores, The Blue Hour, The Water Engine (1978), Edmond, The Old Neighborhood (1997), and The Anarchist (2012). In 1978 she appeared on Broadway in the musical Working.
LuPone achieved major recognition starring as Eva Perón in the original Broadway production of Evita, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In the early 1980s she performed the cabaret show Patti LuPone at Les Mouches (1980) and appeared in productions including As You Like It (1983) at the Guthrie Theater and a revival of The Cradle Will Rock. In 1985 she created the role of Fantine in the original London production of Les Misérables and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She returned to Broadway in Anything Goes. Her film credits during this period included King of the Gypsies (1978), 1941 (1979), Wise Guys (1986), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and Summer of Sam (1999). She portrayed Lady Bird Johnson in the television film LBJ: The Early Years (1987).
On television, LuPone played Libby Thatcher in the ABC drama Life Goes On (1989–1993) and had a recurring role as attorney Ruth Miller on Law & Order during the 1990s. She received Emmy nominations for The Song Spinner (1995) and a guest appearance on Frasier (1998). In theater, she originated the role of Norma Desmond in the London premiere of Sunset Boulevard and later presented the solo stage show Patti LuPone on Broadway (1995). In 1996 she joined the Broadway production of Master Class.
In the 2000s LuPone appeared in the Broadway revival of Noises Off and starred as Mrs. Lovett in the Broadway production of Sweeney Todd, earning a Tony Award nomination. She later starred as Rose in the Broadway revival of Gypsy, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Her television appearances during this period included roles in Oz (2003), Will & Grace (2005), Ugly Betty (2007), 30 Rock, and Glee. She also appeared in the Los Angeles Opera production of Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny.
In the 2010s LuPone created the role of Lucia in the Broadway musical Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. She appeared in the film Union Square (2011) and the action film Parker (2013). She voiced Yellow Diamond in the animated series Steven Universe (2013–2019) and Steven Universe Future (2019–2020). Her television roles also included American Horror Story (2013), Penny Dreadful (2015–2016), Girls, and Pose (2019). On stage, she originated the role of Helena Rubinstein in the musical War Paint and appeared as Joanne in the London revival of Company, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical.
LuPone returned to Broadway in the transfer of Company, opening in 2021 and winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She appeared in the Netflix series Hollywood and starred in the film Beau Is Afraid (2023). In 2023 she portrayed Lilia Calderu in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Agatha All Along. She returned to Broadway in The Roommate opposite Mia Farrow. Her recent television credits include And Just Like That… (2025) and the series Palm Royale. She is also attached to the upcoming limited series The Artist.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1979 ] Lydia Hedberg
[ 1982 ] Lisa D'Angelo
[ 1985 ] Elaine
[ 1986 ] Wanda Valentini
[ 1989 ] Florine Werthan
[ 1993 ] Aunt Nan
[ 1999 ] Helen
[ 1999 ] Sylvia Levine Polinsky
[ 2000 ] Sherry Bailey
[ 2000 ] Van Klerk
[ 2001 ] Betty Croft
[ 2002 ] Maggie
[ 2011 ] Joanne
[ 2011 ] Lucia
[ 2011 ] Patti LuPone
[ 2013 ] Ascension
[ 2016 ] Florie Berkowitz
[ 2019 ] Joyce
[ 2019 ] Yellow Diamond
[ 2019 ] Yia-Yia
[ 2022 ] Mrs. Deauville
TV Shows
Kitty Duval
Sharon Walker
Narrator
Rachel Burston
Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson
Linda Tidmunk
Vincenzina
Rita Lang
[ 1989-1993 ] Libby Thatcher
Zantalalia
Joanna Saxen
[ 1996-1997 ] Ruth Miller
[ 1993-1998 ] Aunt Zora Crane, Pam
Miss C. Canzinarra
Wine Critic
Francesca Gold
Alice Dupree
Mrs. Lovett
Emmy Cosell
Mrs. Marshack
Rochelle Landis
Stella Coffa
Patti LuPone
Mrs. Weiner
Roz
Veronica
Ms. Galassini
[ 2009-2012 ] Sylvia Rossitano
Rachel Levin
Patti LuPone
Lydia Lebasi
[ 2015-2016 ] Dr. Seward, Joan Clayton
Mimi Stilton
Rabbi Shari
Rita
Cheryl Monroe
Frederica Norman
Avis Amberg
Vocalist
[ 2016-2020 ] Yellow Diamond
Nora Murphy
Roberta McCullough
[ 2013-2022 ] Kathy Pizzaz, Joan Ramsey
Lilia Calderu
[ 2021-2025 ] Gianna 'Gia' Amato
Awards and Nominations
Patti LuPone, Company
Patti LuPone, Company
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Patti LuPone, Company
Patti LuPone, War Paint
Patti LuPone, War Paint
Patti LuPone, War Paint
Patti LuPone, Wome
Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
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Patti LuPone, Gypsy
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Patti LuPone , Gypsy
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Patti LuPone, Gypsy
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Patti LuPone, Gypsy
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Patti LuPone
Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd
Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd
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Patti LuPone, The Old Neighborhood
Patti LuPone, The Old Neighborhood
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Patti LuPone, Patti LuPone on Broadway
Patti LuPone, Anything Goes
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Patti LuPone, Anything Goes
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Patti Lupone, The Cradle Will Rock
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Patti LuPone, Evita
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Patti LuPone, Evita
Patti LuPone, The Robber Bridegroom
Patti LuPone, The Robber Bridegroom
Videos
Video: Patti LuPone Sings 'Time After Time' from MATTERS OF THE HEART Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-27 10:38:03
Video: Carol Burnett Performs 'Something Good' in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Finale
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-16 13:43:41
Video: Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin Perform 'I Had A Ball' in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Finale
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-15 15:58:23
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From the Season 2 Finale of PALM ROYALE
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-12 16:42:28
Video: Maxine Makes a Surprising Discovery in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Sneak Peek
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-06 11:51:34
Video: Mandy Patinkin Leads 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration
by Stephi Wild - 2026-01-02 07:02:29
Video: PALM ROYALE Hits the Alps in New Season 2 Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-29 12:18:04
Video: Kristen Wiig Finds a Risky Hiding Spot in New Sneak Peek Clip of PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-19 12:56:51
Video: Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin Talk Lifelong Friendship on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-18 14:58:01
Video: Katharine McPhee Channels Vaudeville Star Nora Bayes in THE ARTIST
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-18 13:19:53
Video: Check Out a Sneak Peek Clip of PALM ROYALE Season 2 Episode 6
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-15 13:49:14
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 4 of PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-28 13:12:18
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From Episode 3 of PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-20 15:40:11
Video: Patti LuPone Reacts to MASQUERADE, WICKED, & More on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-14 10:59:41
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Clip From the Second Episode of Apple TV's PALM ROYALE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-13 14:52:23
Video: Jonathan Bailey Named PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive;' Previews WICKED: FOR GOOD on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-04 10:24:47
Video: Watch the Final Trailer for THE ARTIST with Mandy Patinkin, Patti LuPone & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-03 15:15:46
Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-27 15:06:12
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
Zach Theater alum Nicholas Rodriguez will return to the stage in Nicholas Rodriguez Live: Sincerely, Sondheim for one night only at The Topfer at Zach Theater.
by Shelley Dean - Mar 8, 2026
To no one's surprise, Patti LuPone delivers an extraordinary performance. With her undeniable stage presence, powerful voice, and a heartfelt program, her one-woman show, Matters of the Heart, captivated the audience at Benaroya Hall in Seattle on February 27. From the moment she stepped onto the stage until her final bow after a powerful encore, the audience was mesmerized by every word she sang and spoke. The entire evening was perfect from start to finish.
by - Mar 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 2, 2026
Center Stage Records will release If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder – best known for starring in HBO's “The Gilded Age” and Broadway's Company – in digital and streaming formats.
by Andrew Child - Mar 2, 2026
LuPone has woven an unexpected, eclectic musical collage that leads to two clear conclusions; she knows what sounds good in her voice and she knows how to sell a song.
by - Mar 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend!
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2026
Watch Patti LuPone perform Time After Time from her MATTERS OF THE HEART tour. The concert plays the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco on March 1, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Broadway actor John Herrera. Herrera received a Tony Award nomination for her his performance in The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for its upcoming production of Adam Bock’s dark comedy, The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson.
by Jeffrey Kare - Feb 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow up.
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 17, 2026
Acclaimed Broadway performer Tony Yazbeck will appear at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on March 14, 2026 at 7 PM, as part of Season 3 of Broadway’s Best… In the West concert series, executive produced by Tom Truhe.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 9, 2026
Patti LuPone celebrated the 25th anniversary of her moving concert, all about love, at Carnegie Hall, warming the frigid NYC winter night with her simple message that love does have the power to change the world
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Christopher Koelsch, the Sebastian Paul and Marybelle Musco President and CEO of LA Opera, has announced details for the company's 2026/27 season, which will launch on October 17, 2026.
by - Feb 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2026
Patti LuPone gave a passionate speech during a recent Carnegie Hall concert, calling our Trump's recent changes to the Kennedy Center. Watch the video, along with responses from Tyne Daly and Betty Buckley.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Katharine Quinn, the digital strategist behind some of Broadway's most successful social media campaigns, has launched And That's Strategy, a specialized marketing agency focused on building fan ecosystems for Broadway productions.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 2, 2026
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Patti LuPone's revival concert Matters of the Heart, Isaac Mizrahi's annual Valentine's Day residency at the Carlyle Cafe, jazz and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 1, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Glenn Adamson and Danielle Steers will lead the cast in TOTAL ECLIPSE, a tribute to Jim Steinman's music, at the London Coliseum. Learn more about the performance here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Patti LuPone has appeared on Broadway in 31 shows.
Patti LuPone has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.
Patti LuPone's first West End show was The Cradle Will Rock which opened in 1985
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Company, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Company, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for War Paint, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wome, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Old Neighborhood, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Old Neighborhood, Best Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Patti LuPone on Broadway, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Cradle Will Rock, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom.
Patti LuPone has won numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for Company, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Gypsy, as well as for Evita. Her work in Gypsy also earned her the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards, and the Outstanding Actress in a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, she won the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. For her performance in The Old Neighborhood, she received the Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards. LuPone’s one-woman show earned her the Best Solo Performance award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. She was recognized as Outstanding Actress in a Musical by the Drama Desk Awards for Anything Goes, and won the Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for The Cradle Will Rock.
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