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 ...

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

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.

Sheryl Lee Ralph believes Patti LuPone should have kept her negative comments about Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis to herself.

Patti LuPone has issued a public apology after more than 500 theater professionals signed an open letter condemning her recent comments about fellow performers Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald.

Patti LuPone has apologized for her controversial remarks regarding fellow Broadway giants Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis.

Patti Lupone has issued an apology after making what she now describes as “demeaning and disrespectful” comments about two fellow Broadway stars in an interview with the New Yorker last week.