Patti LuPone has publicly apologized to fellow Broadway actors Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald after backlash from her comments in a New Yorker interview. LuPone expressed remorse over her demeaning remarks towards Lewis, acknowledging the hurt they caused. She stated her commitment to making things right, emphasizing the theatre community's values of support and inclusivity. The apology was influenced by an open letter signed by over 600 Broadway artists and aimed to address past tensions stemming from comments about noise during performances.
"I am deeply sorry for the words I used during The New Yorker interview, particularly about Kecia Lewis, which were demeaning and disrespectful."
"I wholeheartedly agree with everything that was written in the open letter shared yesterday. Theatre has always been about lifting each other up."
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