Patti LuPone doubles down after F-word mask tirade — and Broadway backs her up
12.05.2022 - 00:07
/ nypost.com
caught on camera slamming a maskless theatergoer on Tuesday night. The stage icon, 73, hollered at the bare-faced patron following a performance of her hit musical “Company,” with the foul-mouthed footage subsequently going viral on social media. The explosive incident divided the internet, with some pundits claiming the veteran performer was “rude,” “vulgar” and “disrespectful.”But on Wednesday, LuPone doubled down — and was supported by her play’s producers.
In a tweet shared to “Company’s” official Twitter page, the production shared a GIF showing LuPone gesturing to her face while mouthing the words: “Wear a mask.”The Broadway League, representing the owners of 41 Broadway venues, currently requires all patrons to wear a face-covering at shows. The policy will be revisited next month. Meanwhile, in a subsequent statement, the musical’s lead producer, Chris Harper, said the entire production “stands with” the star.
PSA pic.twitter.com/0q4M3MRbGv“Over the course of her storied career, Patti has always had an unshakable bond with the audience, and she takes their role as seriously as her own,” Harper stated, according to Deadline. “She is also a fierce advocate for the entire theatrical workforce. We stand with Patti and support her efforts to keep our entire community — from patrons to ushers, cast to stage crew — safe and healthy so we can keep Broadway open,” he added.LuPone’s tirade came during a talkback session held after a performance of “Company” on Tuesday night.
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