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

Oprah Winfrey threw shade at Patti LuPone during the Tony Awards 2025 on Sunday. The 76-year-old Broadway star, notably, skipped the awards show.

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.

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 ...

An open letter signed by more than 500 artists recently called for LuPone to be disinvited to the awards ceremony Patti LuPone was noticeably absent from the 2025 Tony Awards.

Patti LuPone’s comments about Audra McDonald have shaken Broadway. The uproar includes apologies, petitions and debates around the Kennedy Center remarks.