Broadway diva Patti LuPone will be releasing her Patti LuPone: A Memoir on September 14th, according to Broadway.com.
The legendary Patti LuPone is one of the theatre's most beloved leading ladies. Now she lays it all bare, sharing the intimate story of her life both onstage and off--through the dizzying highs and darkest lows--with the humor and outspokenness that have become her trademarks.
With nearly 100 photographs, including an 8-page four-color insert, and illuminating details about the life of a working actor, from inspired costars and demanding directors to her distinct perspective on how she developed and honed her Tony Award-winning performances, Patti LuPone: A Memoir is as inspirational as it is entertaining. And though the title might say "a memoir," this is ultimately a love letter to the theatre by a unique American artist.
You can hear part of it in her own voice here. Here is a clip of her discussing her memoir.
Ms. LuPone has a rich history in the theater, singing in some of the best musicals to hit Broadway in the last few decades. Here she sings a duet with and other Broadway superstar, Audra McDonald. The amazing voices join to sing Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again.
Here she sings Being Alive from the Sondheim musical Company. The clean, clarion vocals are trademark LuPone, not to be mistaken with anyone singing today.
For more about Patti LuPone, check out her official website here.
Patti LuPone is a goddess....a big brassy ballsy goddess.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for her book.
And then you top that off with an Audra McDonald-Patti LuPone duet?
You're killin' me here, Howard! I'd never heard them sing together before.
Bee-yoo-tee-full.
What Bob said ...
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Such an amazing performer! She was recently in Minneapolis. I wish I could have gone.
ReplyDeleteBob, I happened across that duet when doing this post, and was damn near giddy myself!
ReplyDeleteDavid, Mwah!
Michael, Patti is special, that is for sure!
my partner loves her
ReplyDeleteWonder Man, obviously, your partner has great taste... He picked you, right?
ReplyDeleteHowie - I can tell you as a Patti lover that you are going to LOOOOOVE this book (I read it 2 months ago - I have a friend in the publishing field) - the chapters detailing her SUNSET BOULEVARD fiasco and how she was effed over alone is astonishing. But it's more than that too - it chronicles her relationship with Kevin Kline, her EVITA years, of course - I mean, it's a non-stop read.
ReplyDeleteI'd garner to say that, Patti lover or not - if you're a theater lover, this book is a must own!
Jeffrey, I can't wait to read it. You are a lucky one, getting it so early!
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