The "Official" Patti LuPone Appreciation Thread — Page 2

Was anyone else amused to see La LuPone rocking out to Harry Connick, Jr. during the Tony opening? Everyone else was just standing there smiling, and the camera pans over her, and she's snapping her fingers to the song. I loved it!

She is a goddess.

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omg wonder, I love you!!! It's Hannah from the Patti myspace group.

have you taken care of the puppy yet?...

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When Glenn Close came out my heart stopped! I thought she would be presenting for best actress. pheeeew! could you imagine?

*punch*
*kick*
*scratch*

I also loved when she was snapping a dancing around I was like, "there she is!"

"Well, that's not the first time THAT's happened, is it?"

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!

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Oh, I don't think that would have happened. Anyone who knows the history between Miss Patti and the actress known as "cruella de ville" is aware that a face to face meeting between the two would not have been pretty. I could only imagine what Miss Patti was thinking when Glenn Close was introduced to the music to "Sunset." Also, I mentioned in a previous post about how ODD it was that Joanna Gleason was involved in introducting the "Sweeney Todd" company when they did their little perf.... knowing that M. Patti lost her Tony to Joanna Gleason (for Into The Woods). With regards to the Tonys, it was booorrring. They need someone who can make the crowd stay awake. I was shattered that Miss Patti was not honored for "Sweeney", but I've recovered. Her many, many fans would love her to return to Broadway at some point. What would be a good show for her, in a Broadway return? Ideas?? Love her!!
from Roman in Austin, Texas... the official Patti LuPone FANatic

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Oh, I would have paid to see Patti's acceptance speech as well... I was taping the show for that reason alone. ARGH!

Anyone else going to see her in Gypsy? Luckily I didn't have to see my kidneys to go. But I am driving 21 hours to do it. I'm praying that there are no hurricanes in August, since I live in South Florida. That would be hell trying to get out of the state then!

Thank God for Patti b/c she was the only good thing in the opening number! LOL She was dancing away!!

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It's official. I just booked my Ravinia tickets, plane tickets, and hotel reservation. I came close to having to sell my kidney, but didn't have to.

I can't believe I'm going! Thank God I have insane friends who think it's a good idea just as much as I do. Good Lord - Patti as Mama Rose, and I get to see it!

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Updated On: 6/13/06 at 09:22 PM

I'll be there for Friday the 11th - it was slim pickin's when it comes to decent seating. We're all separated, but we refuse to do the lawn.

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Hey Heather, it's Hannah...wow too many H's

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New picture!

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Scary - that sounds like the only plausible theory I've heard thus far. I'm with WW - I'm still attempting to heal her loss

Yero - Isn't that from The Baker's Wife? She looks amazing. I love that picture

musical_devotee - Welcome to the boards! Great avatar!

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"I'm so seeing Gypsy! August 11th, baby! Anyone know if we'll be able to meet her after the show? Or is security too tight at Ravinia?"

The "stage door" is more of a gate to the left of the pavillion, and performers can either choose to come out to greet fans or not -- the last couple of years (on the nights I was there, at least), both Michael and Audra did, but Patti did not (hmmm...so maybe she was avoiding me). They can enter the rear parking lot right from the pavillion if they prefer to avoid the brouhaha. Something tells me she'll want a little up close & personal love and appreciation from her fans this year, though.