Interview with Patti Lupone on Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, Stritch and more

[hockeynut2]

Posted: 9/18/14 at 11:12pm

Patti LuPone is coming to ArtSpeak on Friday, September 26th (for FREE!) and to George Mason University's Center for the Arts to perform her show ‘Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda’ on Saturday, September 27th. I had a chance to speak to her about these events and more...





Interview with Patti LuPone on DCMetroTheaterArts Updated On: 9/18/14 at 11:12 PM

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 2:29am

That was a fun interview, I really enjoyed reading it.

Especially, "I will tell you that standing ovations are cheap in America and I won’t stand regardless of how good the performances are. There’s no distinction."

I generally stand so I can see the curtain call.

[HorseTears]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 3:48am

I enjoyed it as well. Found her comments on possibly regretting not doing Les Mis on Broadway interesting as she's pretty strenuously defended that decision in the past.

[Auggie27]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 7:33am

I had seen "Les Miz" in London with her in it -- I saw it 6 weeks into the run at the Barbicon -- and I'm freshly reminded of both the original expectations and its initial reception. This will surprise: it wasn't a hard ticket for me to get in advance. 6th row center, yet. No one expected it to be era-defining. And even after it opened, ot wasn't received with the rapture that people think. Of course the audiences loved it, and it became an impossible ticket. But as far as Lupone: it was still a B'way star going to London to do a very small role in a big show unlikely to be a hit. It was a limited run, and the move to the West End was probably a hard call for Lupone (just a guess). As she has noted, Fantine does double up as a prostitute later, but mostly you sit in your dressing room for 3 hours. I didn't think it shocking she chose not to appear. But I can see why she wonders if it was a good call. I was not a huge fan of her Eva (hey, I liked Terri Klausner). But she was stunning as Fantine. I recall how she made every moment of stage time count. Had she done the show for 6 months, she might've won a Tony. Randy Graff didn't take the town by storm in the role. Lupone might've found much respect. But it's still a two song role. Actors must stop and think, and sometimes what seems wise in the moment -- move on -- can later look like a hiccup, a stumble. She doesn't here say she made a mistake, only that the decision remains an open question, still.

Updated On: 9/19/14 at 07:33 AM

[hockeynut2]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 11:11am

I am so glad you enjoyed it. I had a great time speaking with Patti, and was quite honored that she spent the time to do it with me. She is a remarkable talent and I am a huge fan. Can't wait to see her next weekend at George Mason U.

[promisespromises2]

Posted: 9/19/14 at 11:37am

LOVED this, thank you! If I had more money I would be there in a heartbeat. I ony live an hour away! Luckily seeing her at 54 Below again in November.

Thanks again for that!

[hockeynut2]

Posted: 9/25/14 at 3:44pm

There are tickets left for Saturday night's 8 PM performance with Patti LuPone at George Mason University.

Buy tickets here
http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/1715/
Interview with Patti LuPone on DCMetroTheaterArts