500 Broadway Performers Sign Open Letter Urging Tony Awards to Disinvite Patti LuPone for ‘Degrading and Misogynistic’ Comments

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one star’s remarks—it’s a flashpoint for broader conversations about how women, especially Black women like Lewis and McDonald, are treated in the industry. When a legend like LuPone faces this kind of pushback, it signals that even established figures are being held accountable for perpetuating harmful attitudes. The Tonys’ response (or lack thereof) could set a tone for how the theater world handles public clashes over respect and professionalism.