Audra McDonald has responded after Patti LuPone stated the 2 weren’t associates.
Earlier this week, in a sit-down with the New Yorker, LuPone stated McDonald was “not a good friend.” In a clip from an upcoming interview with Gayle King shared on Thursday, Might 29, by CBS Mornings, the 54-year-old Broadway star reacts to LuPone’s remarks.
“If there’s a rift between us, I don’t know what it’s,” McDonald stated plainly.
“That’s one thing you’d need to ask Patti about,” the six-time Tony winner added. “, I haven’t seen her in about 11 years, simply because we’ve been busy simply with life. So I don’t know what rift she’s speaking about, however you’d need to ask her.”
LuPone and McDonald have shared the stage many occasions all through their careers, together with for main occasions and live shows. In 2000, they starred collectively within the New York Philharmonic’s live performance model of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Road,” when LuPone performed Mrs. Lovett and McDonald the Beggar Lady.
The 76-year-old actress’ remarks arrived as McDonald simply grew to become essentially the most Tony-nominated performer in Broadway historical past after receiving her eleventh nomination for her historic run as Rose within the musical “Gypsy.” Her portrayal marks the primary time a Black actor has stepped into the function on Broadway. LuPone performed Rose within the present in 2008.
When requested about McDonald’s historic flip as Rose by the New Yorker, LuPone reportedly turned to the window and stated with a sigh, “What a gorgeous day.” LuPone additionally fired photographs at award-winning Broadway actress Kecia Lewis within the interview, significantly taking difficulty with Lewis’ standing as a veteran Broadway star.
“Right here’s the issue. She calls herself a veteran? Let’s learn the way many Broadway exhibits Kecia Lewis has executed, as a result of she doesn’t know what the fuck she’s speaking about,” she stated. “She’s executed seven. I’ve executed thirty-one. Don’t name your self a vet, b—.”
McDonald’s full interview with King is ready to air later subsequent week. The 78th Tony Awards are slated to happen on Sunday, June 8.
