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Patti LuPone Apologizes for Controversial Remarks: ‘I Made a Mistake’

She posted the apology to Instagram late Saturday afternoon.

Broadway veteran Patti LuPone has publicly apologized for controversial remarks she made that prompted more than 500 of her peers to sign an open letter condemning her remarks and calling for Broadway to do better. LuPone was facing criticism for comments she made about fellow Broadway actors Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis, which critics described as “racialized” microaggressions, in an interview with The New Yorker. In her Instagram apology, LuPone wrote, “I am deeply sorry for the words I used during the New Yorker interview, particularly about Kecia Lewis, which were demeaning and disrespectful.” She continued, expressing a desire to personally apologize to McDonald and Lewis, adding, ”I made a mistake. I take full responsibility for it, and I am committed to making this right. Our entire theatre community deserves better.” Many Broadway stars, including Wicked star Kristin Chenoweth and The Book of Mormon‘s Andrew Rannells, commented on LuPone’s post in support of her response.