Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrowsoriginally appeared onParade. Broadway icon Patti Lupone is just as famous for speaking her mind and standing her ground as she is for her legendary singing voice. But after making some controversial comments about fellow Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, Lupone issued her first-ever public apology to the shock of her fans—many of whom remain skeptical. After throwing some very serious shade at her two peers in an interview withThe New Yorker, Lupone came under fire from the theatre community. So much so that more than 500 Broadway artists (and for some reason, Courtney Love) signed an open letter condemning her statements, obtained byPlaybill.In addition to denouncing Lupone's comments as "degrading and misogynistic...racialized disrespect [that] constitutes bullying," the letter called on the American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League to uninvited her to industry events, including the Tony Awards. The swift, intense backlash led Lupone to respond. In a post onInstagram, the stage legend issued a long apology. She addressed Lewis and McDonald directly, saying she regretted her "flippant and emotional responses" which were "demeaning and disrespectful." Lupone added that she "wholeheartedly agreed with everything that was shared in the open letter" and is "committed to making this right." But many theatre fans are questioning her sincerity. "I mean I guess," one skeptical fan commented on the post, "but the only people who really get to say if this apology is acceptable are Kecia and Audra." Another commenter flat out poo-poo'd the apology. "The comment you made wasn't just offhand; it was a reflection of your true feelings," they wrote. "You've consistently shown disrespect towards those you consider beneath you, and this behavior isn't just a momentary lapse; it's a pattern." The skepticism spilled over toRedditas well. "There's no way her publicist wasn't involved," one user wrote, adding a crying laughing emoji. Another commenter joked, "Patti LuPone apologising….this is a recession indicator if i've ever seen one." But not everybody doubted Lupone's sincerity.Oh Mary!star Tituss Burgess commented, "That's My Patti. I knew you would want to make it right when seeing it through a different lens!" Patti Lupone's Rare Apology Is Raising Eyebrowsfirst appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.