The force of nature that is Broadway legend Patti LuPone is still going strong as she reaches her 77th birthday today. Saw her concert a few months ago at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and she sounded a great as ever!
LuPone has touring with her concerts shows and been focusing on TV and film since ending her Tony Award-winning run in Company on Broadway four years ago. Her recent onscreen roles have included Agatha All Along, The Artist, Palm Royale, and And Just Like That, among others.
So many highs in career so far starting with originating the role of Evita on Broadway (Tony win), of Fantine in Les Miserables (Olivier Award win) and of Normal Desmond in Sunset Boulevard – the latter two on London’s West End.
Then there were the revivals she triumphed in – Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes (Tony nod), Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd (Tony nod) and Mama Rose in Gypsy (Tony win). She was also Tony nominated for the musicals War Paint and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.
Miss LuPone also took over for Zoe Caldwell in the original Broadway production of Master Class and also took the show to London. That happened to be the first Broadway show I’d ever seen during my first visit to NYC in 1996 and Miss LuPone was sensational. Her most recent Broadway success was the play The Roommate opposite Mia Farrow in 2024.
She has an ego to match the talent which makes me love her all the more. I read her autobiography and it is a doozy – she does not pull punches.
He certainly is living long and prospering! Star Trek icon George Takei celebrates his 89th birthday today and posted this photo wit hubby Brad. He writes: 89 candles would have set off the sprinklers, so we settled for one — and one perfect slice of cake (with Brad on ice cream duty). Thank you to every friend, fan, and fellow traveler who has made these 89 years such a joyous voyage. Last night’s celebration was at the wonderful Kali Restaurant on Melrose here in Los Angeles — gracious hospitality and a dessert worth lighting a flame for. Onward to 90!
Somebody Somewhere Emmy winner Jeff Hiller joined the show. Over baked eggs and an omelet, Jeff tells Jesse Tyler Ferguson about portraying a rare depiction of a gay man of faith in ‘Somebody Somewhere’ and what it was like to audition for ‘Pluribus.’ Plus, we get into the roles that paid the bills for many years, including repeat roles as the bitchy waiter – and Jeff will be the first to tell you, it isn’t as easy as it sounds. This episode was recorded at Betty on the Lower East Side, NYC.
Fran Lebowitz is back to talk all things ‘Then and Now.’ The legendary writer and cultural critic returns to Harper’s BAZAAR to weigh in on the state of the world today— from fashion and literature to technology and politics. Using her signature wit, watch as she sounds off on why men still aren’t dressing well, why revenge can be the most satisfying feeling, and why children don’t belong in restaurants after 9 p.m. She also talks modern attention spans (or the lack thereof), the complacency of tech billionaires, and the importance of always being angry.
Mario Cantone returns to Kristin Davis’ podcast Are You a Charlotte? as Anthony makes his first appearance on Sex and the City! We get the specifics on a scene that was cut from his first episode. Kristin reveals the scene that really stressed her out and an outfit she barely ever got to wear appears in this episode. Plus, Mario wants more Sex, more Anthony, and more of the girls!
Matt Bomer can seemingly do it all and he’s also one of the nicest folks in the business. Here, in a live taping at the Miami Film Festival, Matt reflects on his many roles and more and even receives a surprise from Fellow Travelers co-star Jonathan Bailey!
Award-winning independent journalist Don Lemon sits down with Sherri Shepherd and doesn’t hold back – addressing his controversial arrest, going viral, addressing his high profile critics and why he has no problem standing ten toes down on business. PLUS – he shares his inspiring words for Sherri’s next chapter.
Glee and The Assassination of Gianni Versace star Darren Criss chats with host Jesse Tyler Ferguson over scallion pancakes stuffed with gooey cheese and bacon. He talks about going viral for a Harry Potter parody in 2009, getting ‘Glee,’ and how ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ almost didn’t even make it on stage. Plus, they talk about being dads and a funny moment at a fancy Hollywood party involving Adele. This episode was recorded at Win Son Bakery in Manhattan’s East Village.
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