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Stage – New York and London: Company (both New York and London), War Paint Shows for Days, The Anarchist, Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Noises Off, Master Class (both New York and London), The Old Neighborhood, Sunset Boulevard, Anything Goes, Les Miserables, The Cradle Will Rock (both New York and London), Oliver!, Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Edmond, The Woods, Evita, Working, The Water Engine, Stage Directions. Three seasons with The Acting Company: The Three Sisters, The Time of Your Life, Edward II, The Robber Bridegroom, Next Time I’ll Sing to You, Scapin, Measure for Measure, The Beggar’s Opera, The Lower Depths, The Hostage, Women Beware Women, The School for Scandal.


Film: Beau is Afraid, The School for Good and Evil (Netflix), The Comedian, Parker, City by the Sea, David Mamet’s Heist and State and Main; Summer of Sam; Driving Miss Daisy; Witness.
TV and Streaming: Marvel’s upcoming “Agatha All Along,“Hollywood,” “Pose,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Vampirina,” “Steven Universe,” “Penny Dreadful” Parts 1 and 2, “Girls,” “American Horror Story” (Coven and NYC),” “30 Rock,” “Glee,” “Oz,” “Life Goes On”.
Opera: Regina (Kennedy Center), To Hell and Back (SF Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra); The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny and The Ghosts of Versailles (LA Opera).
Awards: 3 Tonys (8 nominations); 2 Oliviers; 2 Grammys; 4 Drama Desks (9 nominations); the Drama League Award Distinguished Performance Award; 2 Emmy nominations; Critics Choice nomination.
She is a founding member of both the Drama Division of The Juilliard School and John Houseman’s The Acting Company, and the author of the NY Times best-seller Patti LuPone: A Memoir.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Roommate The Roommate
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Robyn
Company Company
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Joanne
Company Company
[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2018
Joanne
War Paint War Paint
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Helena Rubinstein
War Paint War Paint
[Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Helena Rubinstein
Shows For Days Shows For Days
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Production, 2015
Irene
The Anarchist The Anarchist
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Cathy
An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Performer
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2010
Lucia
Gypsy Gypsy
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Rose
Gypsy
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 2007
Rose
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2005
Mrs. Lovett
Anyone Can Whistle
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2005
Cora Hoover Hooper
Children And Art
[Broadway]
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Benefit, 2005
Performer
Regina
[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Concert, 2005
Regina Giddens
Sunday in the Park with George
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2004
Yvonne
Candide
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2004
Old Lady
Can-Can
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2004
La Mome Pistache
Passion
[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 2003
Fosca
Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 2002
Reno Sweeney
Runt of the Litter
[Off-Broadway]
2002
VO: National Anthem
Noises Off
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Dotty Otley
Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Performer
Sweeney Todd
[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2000
Mrs. Lovett
The Old Neighborhood
[Broadway]
1997
Jolly
Master Class
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Maria Callas [Replacement]
Patti LuPone on Broadway
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1995
Performer
Pal Joey
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Vera Simpson
Sunset Boulevard
[West End]
Original London Production, 1993
Norma Desmond
Company
[Broadway]
Reunion Concert, 1993
Host
Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1987
Reno Sweeney
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Fantine
The Cradle Will Rock
[West End]
London Production, 1985
Performer
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
The Reporter
Oliver!
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1984
Nancy
The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
1983
Moll/Sister Mister
The Cradle Will Rock
[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Revival, 1983
Moll/Sister Mister
America Kicks Up Its Heels
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1983
Cleo
Edmond
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Edmond's Wife [Replacement]
The Woods
[Off-Broadway]
1982
Performer
Evita
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Eva Peron
Catchpenny Twist
[Regional (US)]
US Premiere, 1978
Performer
Working
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Nora Watson
Roberta Victor
Performer
The Water Engine
[Off-Broadway]
1977
Rita [Replacement]
The Baker's Wife
[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1976
Genevieve
The Three Sisters
[Broadway]
1975
Irina
The Time of Your Life
[Broadway]
1975
Kitty Duval
Edward II
[Broadway]
1975
Prince Edward
The Robber Bridegroom
[Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Rosamund
Next Time I'll Sing to You
[Broadway]
1974
Lizzie
Scapin
[Broadway]
1973
Performer
Measure for Measure
[Broadway]
1973
Boy
The Beggar's Opera
[Broadway]
Unknown, 1973
Lucy Lockit
The Three Sisters
[Broadway]
1973
Irina
Next Time I'll Sing to You
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Lizzie
The Lower Depths
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Natasha
The Hostage
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Colette/ Kathleen
Women Beware Women
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Bianca/ Ensemble
The School for Scandal
[Off-Broadway]
1972
Lady Teazle
The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Opera Revival, 2007
Begbick

Movies

1941
[ 1979 ] Lydia Hedberg
Fighting Back
[ 1982 ] Lisa D'Angelo
Witness
[ 1985 ] Elaine
Wise Guys
[ 1986 ] Wanda Valentini
Driving Miss Daisy
[ 1989 ] Florine Werthan
Family Prayers
[ 1993 ] Aunt Nan
Summer of Sam
[ 1999 ] Helen
Just Looking
[ 1999 ] Sylvia Levine Polinsky
State and Main
[ 2000 ] Sherry Bailey
Cold Blooded
[ 2000 ] Van Klerk
Heist
[ 2001 ] Betty Croft
City by the Sea
[ 2002 ] Maggie
Company
[ 2011 ] Joanne
Union Square
[ 2011 ] Lucia
Portraits in Dramatic Time
[ 2011 ] Patti LuPone
Parker
[ 2013 ] Ascension
The Comedian
[ 2016 ] Florie Berkowitz
Last Christmas
[ 2019 ] Joyce
Steven Universe: The Movie
[ 2019 ] Yellow Diamond
Cliffs of Freedom
[ 2019 ] Yia-Yia
The School for Good and Evil
[ 2022 ] Mrs. Deauville

TV Shows

The Time of Your Life
Kitty Duval
The Andros Targets
Sharon Walker
Piaf
Narrator
Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta
Rachel Burston
LBJ: The Early Years
Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson
Cowboy Joe
Linda Tidmunk
Un siciliano in Sicilia
Vincenzina
The Water Engine
Rita Lang
Life Goes On
[ 1989-1993 ] Libby Thatcher
The Song Spinner
Zantalalia
Her Last Chance
Joanna Saxen
Law & Order
[ 1996-1997 ] Ruth Miller
Frasier
[ 1993-1998 ] Aunt Zora Crane, Pam
Bonanno: A Godfather's Story
Miss C. Canzinarra
Encore! Encore!
Wine Critic
Falcone
Francesca Gold
Touched by an Angel
Alice Dupree
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert
Mrs. Lovett
Monday Night Mayhem
Emmy Cosell
Life at Five Feet
Mrs. Marshack
In-Laws
Rochelle Landis
Oz
Stella Coffa
Will & Grace
Patti LuPone
Ugly Betty
Mrs. Weiner
Open Books
Roz
The Miraculous Year
Veronica
Army Wives
Ms. Galassini
30 Rock
[ 2009-2012 ] Sylvia Rossitano
People in New Jersey
Rachel Levin
Girls
Patti LuPone
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Lydia Lebasi
Penny Dreadful
[ 2015-2016 ] Dr. Seward, Joan Clayton
BoJack Horseman
Mimi Stilton
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Rabbi Shari
Mom
Rita
The Simpsons
Cheryl Monroe
Pose
Frederica Norman
Hollywood
Avis Amberg
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Vocalist
Steven Universe
[ 2016-2020 ] Yellow Diamond
F Is for Family
Nora Murphy
Central Park
Roberta McCullough
American Horror Story
[ 2013-2022 ] Kathy Pizzaz, Joan Ramsey

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Company

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Company


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Company

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, War Paint

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, War Paint

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, War Paint

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Wome

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Gypsy


winner
Drama League Awards - 2008 - Distinguished Performance Award

Patti LuPone , Gypsy


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Gypsy


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Gypsy


winner
Drama League Awards - 2006 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre

Patti LuPone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Sweeney Todd


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patti LuPone, The Old Neighborhood

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play

Patti LuPone, The Old Neighborhood


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Solo Performance

Patti LuPone, Patti LuPone on Broadway

Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Anything Goes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Patti LuPone, Anything Goes


winner
Olivier Awards - 1985 - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical

Patti Lupone, The Cradle Will Rock


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Evita


winner
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, Evita

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Patti LuPone, The Robber Bridegroom

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Patti LuPone, The Robber Bridegroom

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Patti LuPone been in?

Patti LuPone has appeared on Broadway in 31 shows.

How many West End shows has Patti LuPone been in?

Patti LuPone has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Patti LuPone's first West End show?

Patti LuPone's first West End show was The Cradle Will Rock which opened in 1985

What awards has Patti LuPone been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Company, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Company, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for War Paint, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for War Paint, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wome, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Old Neighborhood, Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Old Neighborhood, Best Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Patti LuPone on Broadway, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Cradle Will Rock, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom.

What awards has Patti LuPone won?

Patti LuPone has won the following awards: - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Gypsy - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards) - Outstanding Featured Actress - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Old Neighborhood - Best Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Patti LuPone on Broadway - Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes - Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Cradle Will Rock - Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Evita - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Evita.

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