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Patti LuPone

Birth Place: Northport, NY, USA

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BIO

Stage – New York and London: Company (both New York and London), War Paint Shows for Days, The Anarchist, Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Noises Off, Master Class (both New York and London), The Old Neighborhood, Sunset Boulevard, Anything Goes, Les Miserables, The Cradle Will Rock (both New York and London), Oliver!, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Edmond, The Woods, Evita, Working, The Water Engine, Stage Directions. Three seasons with The Acting Company: The Three Sisters, The Time of Your Life, Edward II, The Robber Bridegroom, Next Time I’ll Sing to You, Scapin, Measure for Measure, The Beggar’s Opera, The Lower Depths, The Hostage, Women Beware Women, The School for Scandal.



Film: Beau is Afraid, The School for Good and Evil (Netflix), The Comedian, Parker, City by the Sea, David Mamet’s Heist and State and Main; Summer of Sam; Driving Miss Daisy; Witness.

TV and Streaming: Marvel’s upcoming “Agatha All Along,“Hollywood,” “Pose,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Vampirina,” “Steven Universe,” “Penny Dreadful” Parts 1 and 2, “Girls,” “American Horror Story” (Coven and NYC),” “30 Rock,” “Glee,” “Oz,” “Life Goes On”.

Opera: Regina (Kennedy Center), To Hell and Back (SF Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra); The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny and The Ghosts of Versailles (LA Opera).

Awards: 3 Tonys (8 nominations); 2 Oliviers; 2 Grammys; 4 Drama Desks (9 nominations); the Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Award; 2 Emmy nominations; Critics Choice nomination.

She is a founding member of both the Drama Division of The Juilliard School and John Houseman’s The Acting Company, and the author of the NY Times best-seller Patti LuPone: A Memoir.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Robyn

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Joanne

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2018
Joanne

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Helena Rubinstein

[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Helena Rubinstein

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2015
Irene

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Cathy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Lucia

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Rose

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2007
Rose

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Mrs. Lovett

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Cora Hoover Hooper

[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Concert, 2005
Regina Giddens

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2004
Yvonne

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2004
Old Lady

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
La Mome Pistache

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2003
Fosca

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Reno Sweeney

[Off-Broadway]
2002
VO: National Anthem

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dotty Otley

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2000
Mrs. Lovett

[Broadway]
1997
Jolly

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Maria Callas [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1995
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Vera Simpson

[West End]
Original London Production, 1993
Norma Desmond

[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1993
Host

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Reno Sweeney

[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Fantine

[West End]
London Production, 1985
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
The Reporter

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1984
Nancy

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Moll/Sister Mister

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1983
Moll/Sister Mister

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1983
Cleo

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Edmond's Wife [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Eva Peron

[Regional (US)]
US Premiere, 1978
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Nora Watson

Roberta Victor

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1977
Rita [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1976
Genevieve

[Broadway]
1975
Irina

[Broadway]
1975
Kitty Duval

[Broadway]
1975
Prince Edward

[Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Rosamund

[Broadway]
1974
Lizzie

[Broadway]
1973
Performer

[Broadway]
1973
Boy

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1973
Lucy Lockit

[Broadway]
1973
Irina

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Lizzie

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Natasha

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Colette/ Kathleen

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Bianca/ Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Lady Teazle

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Opera Revival, 2007
Begbick


Movies

1941
[ 1979 ] Lydia Hedberg
Fighting Back
[ 1982 ] Lisa D'Angelo
Witness
[ 1985 ] Elaine
Wise Guys
[ 1986 ] Wanda Valentini
Driving Miss Daisy
[ 1989 ] Florine Werthan
Family Prayers
[ 1993 ] Aunt Nan
Summer of Sam
[ 1999 ] Helen
Just Looking
[ 1999 ] Sylvia Levine Polinsky
State and Main
[ 2000 ] Sherry Bailey
Cold Blooded
[ 2000 ] Van Klerk
Heist
[ 2001 ] Betty Croft
City by the Sea
[ 2002 ] Maggie
Company
[ 2011 ] Joanne
Union Square
[ 2011 ] Lucia
Portraits in Dramatic Time
[ 2011 ] Patti LuPone
Parker
[ 2013 ] Ascension
The Comedian
[ 2016 ] Florie Berkowitz
Last Christmas
[ 2019 ] Joyce
Steven Universe: The Movie
[ 2019 ] Yellow Diamond
Cliffs of Freedom
[ 2019 ] Yia-Yia
The School for Good and Evil
[ 2022 ] Mrs. Deauville

TV Shows

The Time of Your Life
Kitty Duval
The Andros Targets
Sharon Walker
Piaf
Narrator
Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta
Rachel Burston
LBJ: The Early Years
Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson
Cowboy Joe
Linda Tidmunk
Un siciliano in Sicilia
Vincenzina
The Water Engine
Rita Lang
Life Goes On
[ 1989-1993 ] Libby Thatcher
The Song Spinner
Zantalalia
Her Last Chance
Joanna Saxen
Law & Order
[ 1996-1997 ] Ruth Miller
Frasier
[ 1993-1998 ] Aunt Zora Crane, Pam
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
Miss C. Canzinarra
Encore! Encore!
Wine Critic
Falcone
Francesca Gold
Touched by an Angel
Alice Dupree
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
Mrs. Lovett
Monday Night Mayhem
Emmy Cosell
Life at Five Feet
Mrs. Marshack
In-Laws
Rochelle Landis
Oz
Stella Coffa
Will & Grace
Patti LuPone
Ugly Betty
Mrs. Weiner
Open Books
Roz
The Miraculous Year
Veronica
Army Wives
Ms. Galassini
30 Rock
[ 2009-2012 ] Sylvia Rossitano
People in New Jersey
Rachel Levin
Girls
Patti LuPone
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lydia Lebasi
Penny Dreadful
[ 2015-2016 ] Dr. Seward, Joan Clayton
BoJack Horseman
Mimi Stilton
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Rabbi Shari
Mom
Rita
The Simpsons
Cheryl Monroe
Pose
Frederica Norman
Hollywood
Avis Amberg
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Vocalist
Steven Universe
[ 2016-2020 ] Yellow Diamond
F Is for Family
Nora Murphy
Central Park
Roberta McCullough
American Horror Story
[ 2013-2022 ] Kathy Pizzaz, Joan Ramsey

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Company

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Company


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Company

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, War Paint

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, War Paint

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, War Paint

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Wome

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Gypsy


winner
Drama League Awards - 2008 - Distinguished Performance Award

Patti LuPone , Gypsy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Gypsy


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Gypsy


winner
Drama League Awards - 2006 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre

Patti LuPone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patti LuPone, The Old Neighborhood

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patti LuPone, The Old Neighborhood


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Solo Performance

Patti LuPone, Patti LuPone on Broadway

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Anything Goes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Patti LuPone, Anything Goes


winner
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Patti Lupone, The Cradle Will Rock


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Evita

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Patti LuPone, The Robber Bridegroom

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, The Robber Bridegroom

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News


Santino Fontana Will Lead Reading of WITCH at Westport Country Playhouse

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Witch,” offering a new take on bargaining with the devil, written by Jen Silverman, on Monday, October 7, at 7 p.m.  Playwright Silverman is currently represented on Broadway with their new comedy, “The Roommate,” starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow.
Sarah Boone Brings MOM BEFORE DAD: A Young Woman Of The Greatest Generation to the Triad Theater

Cabaret artist Sarah Boone will return to the Triad Theater with an encore performance of Mom Before Dad: A Young Woman of the Greatest Generation following celebrated performances in Florida, Los Angeles and Colorado.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Interview: Sam Harris Is Stronger Than Ever in BEYOND THE RAINBOW at 54 Below

Multi-platinum recording artist Sam Harris (STAR SEARCH) is back at 54 Below on 11/1 and 11/2 with BEYOND THE RAINBOW. Harris lost his voice for nearly three years. He feared he might never recover. However, with resilience, and encouragement from Patti LuPone herself, he's back and stronger than ever.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Angelina Jolie, Alan Cumming, & More Attend MARIA New York Film Screening

On September 29, the cast and crew of Netflix's Maria attended a Tastemaker screening at New York's Whitby Hotel. In attendance was Angelia Jolie, who plays the legendary opera singer in the film, as well as director Pablo Larraín, guests Alan Cumming, Carla Gugino, Questlove, and more. Take a look at photos from the screening here!
THE ROOMMATE Cancels Performances Due to Illness in the Company

The Roommate, the new Broadway play starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, cancelled its performances this past weekend due to illness in the cast.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
Video: Randy Rainbow Covers Taylor Swift For Latest Donald Trump Diss Track

Randy Rainbow is back with an all-new Donald Trump diss track, this time covering Taylor Swift. Rainbow sings his own version of 'Blank Space,' dubbing it 'Donald's Version.' The song is from the fifth studio album by the 'Childless Cat Lady,' '1989.' Swift endorsed Kamala Harris after the Presidential debate. Watch the video!
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.
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See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
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Catch up on all the latest from the week ending September 27, 2024 with videos from Forbidden Broadway, Little Shop of Horrors, Death Becomes Her, and more!
Video: Aubrey Plaza Recalls Medical Scare When Living With Patti LuPone

Aubrey Plaza stopped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Marvel series Agatha All Along. She appears alongside Patti LuPone in the show, and the duo famously lived together for a time during Plaza's run in an Off-Broadway play.
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Video: Angelina Jolie Stars as Maria Callas in First Teaser Trailer for Netflix Biopic

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patti LuPone been in?

Patti LuPone has appeared on Broadway in 31 shows.

How many West End shows has Patti LuPone been in?

Patti LuPone has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Patti LuPone's first West End show?

Patti LuPone's first West End show was The Cradle Will Rock which opened in 1985

What awards has Patti LuPone been nominated for?

Patti LuPone has received numerous nominations throughout her career, including: - 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 Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - 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 Achievement 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 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom.

What awards has Patti LuPone won?

Patti LuPone has won several prestigious awards, including: - 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 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 Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards) - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Old Neighborhood - Best Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Patti LuPone on Broadway - 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.

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