Patti LuPone
Birth Place: Northport, NY, USA
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center (Feb 18, 2026)
Previews: BROADWAY’S BEST…IN THE WEST PRESENTS TONY YAZBECK at Palm Springs Cultural Center (Feb 17, 2026)
Review: Patti LuPone's MATTERS OF THE HEART Celebrates Love at Carnegie Hall (Feb 9, 2026)
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
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: 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
Video: First-Look at Patti LuPone in PALM ROYALE Season 2 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-16 10:25:35
News
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!
by Michael Major - Jan 28, 2026
Seth Meyers has found Stephen Colbert's next project – but it's not playing the role you might think. Colbert discussed life after his show ends this May. Meyers suggested that he joins Oh, Mary! on Broadway as Mary Todd Lincoln.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026
The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
The Billy Barnes Foundation will present its third annual fundraising show on April 22, 2026, at Catalina Jazz Club, featuring top Broadway and cabaret talent.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Broadway actor Claybourne Elder will mark the release of his latest album with a special performance at 54 Below in January 2026. The event promises an intimate evening featuring songs from the album and stories from Elder's career.
by Robert Diamond - Jan 17, 2026
In this second part of our in-depth conversation (read Part 1), Jeffrey and Wendy look back on their over three decade career on Broadway and shares stories about some of their favorite shows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Watch as Bernadette Peters surprises her friend and former Annie co-star Carol Burnett at the finale of Palm Royale, with a performance of 'I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together', the song that closed each episode of The Carol Burnett Show.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026
In the Season 2 finale of Palm Royale, the legendary Carol Burnett sang a heartfelt rendition of 'Something Good', originally performed by her chum Julie Andrews in the 1965 film The Sound of Music. Watch her full performance in the official video.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2026
In the Season 2 finale of Palm Royale, Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin took over a Palm Beach mansion with an electric performance of the showtune 'I Had a Ball. Check out their full performance in the official video.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 12, 2026
A new sneak peek clip has been released from the season two finale of Palm Royale, teasing a reunion between Robert Diaz (played by Ricky Martin) and an old flame. Check it out now.
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 several 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. For Gypsy, she earned multiple accolades including the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, the Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance, the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. Additionally, she was honored with the Drama League Award for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre. Her performance in The Old Neighborhood garnered the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play. Patti LuPone also won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Solo Performance for Patti LuPone on Broadway. She received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical for Anything Goes and the Olivier Award for Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical for The Cradle Will Rock. For Evita, she earned both the Drama Desk Award and the Tony Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, respectively.
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