Patti LuPone Says Audra McDonald Is 'Not a Friend' After a Falling Out Years Ago, Stares in Silence When Asked About McDonald's 'Gypsy' Revival

In a profile for The New Yorker, Patti LuPone disclosed her estrangement from fellow Broadway star Audra McDonald, stating bluntly, 'She's not a friend.' This revelation comes amidst discussions regarding a previous Broadway noise complaint LuPone filed. The discord intensified when Kecia Lewis criticized LuPone's actions as bullying and racially microaggressive, with McDonald showing support for Lewis on social media. LuPone's remarks about their fallout and McDonald’s recent role in ‘Gypsy’ have shocked fans, leading to intrigue and controversy in the Broadway community.

When asked about Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone did not hold back, stating bluntly, 'She's not a friend,' highlighting their estrangement.

LuPone revealed the distance between her and McDonald stemmed from a falling out discussed in a recent New Yorker profile, which stirred Broadway gossip.

LuPone expressed her disapproval of McDonald liking a social media video criticizing her, stating, 'You should know better.'

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