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Originally Posted by mylittledemon
Dont even know who that is...
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For the uninitiated:
Patti LuPone was the original Broadway 'Evita' for which she won her first Tony in1980. She is the borther of actor Robert LuPone, who played the role of Zach in the original Broadway production of 'A Chorus Line.'
For many seasons (4, I think) she played mother Libby Thatcher on the show 'Life Goes On.' She even sang the theme. When LGO ended, Patti was offered the chance to create the role of Norma Desmond in the London production of 'Sunset Boulevard,' another Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The show opened to mediocre reviews, but most were unanimous in their praise for LuPone. However, Webber reneged on his assurance (and contract) that LuPone would take the role to Broadway. Instead, Glenn Close channeled her inner Carol Burnett and won a Tony for the role. LuPone and Webber settled out of court.
Many musical credits, including:
Anything Goes
Sweeney Todd
The Baker's Wife
Les Miserables
Oliver
Master Class
Noises Off
The Robber Bridegroom
Working
just to name a few