LuPone

LuPone is a surname most notably associated with Patti LuPone, an American actress and singer renowned for her work in Broadway musical theatre.

Patti LuPone (born 1949) was born in Long Branch, New Jersey. She rose to prominence in the late 1970s after originating the role of Eva Perón in the Broadway and London productions of Evita. For Evita, she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1980. She later earned another Tony Award for her performance as Mama Rose in the 2008 Broadway revival of Gypsy. In addition to her stage work, LuPone has appeared in film and television and has released solo albums and contributed to cast recordings and concert performances.

Her career spans several decades, and she is regarded as a leading figure in contemporary American musical theatre. She remains active in stage, screen, and music, with a record of versatile performances across genres.