This is no self-centered diva, but rather the last of a dying breed- a true broadway star, who's love of the theatre is more than evident in this humbling acceptance speech. Pray the next generation will have a light as bright as Patti to lead the way...
"It's been 29 years!!" Ohmigod!! When she won I nearly jumped through my bedroom ceiling and practically screamed myself hoarse. Patti you DESERVED that Tony. Congrats!
Yea, there was no real competition that year. I'm not as big a Patti fan as a lot of theater nerds, but I saw her in Gypsy that year and she completely and utterly blew it away - the whole cast did really. That revival was one of the most special things ever put together on the stage, and everyone knew Patti had this award coming. There was just no other way it could have turned out, really.
She should've won one every decade!! 79/80 - Evita 87/88 - Anything goes 95/96 - Sunset boulevard 07/08 - Gypsy So many missed opportunity and injustices....
She originated the role in London and was contractually promised a Broadway transfer. However, when the Glenn Close LA production did better, ALW broke the contractual agreement and transferred the LA production instead. I think it’s fair to say Patti would’ve had the Tony in the bag had she gone to Broadway.
This and Sutton Fosters acceptance speech for Anything Goes are my two favorite. I love the line "shut up it's been 29 years" I saw Gypsy two times and both times she got a standing ovation after her 11th hour number of Rose's Turn, I have seen a LOT of theater and have never seen a performer get a standing ovation after a song. She was amazing in Sweeney Todd and she should have won the tony in 2006 for that performance instead of LaChanze in 06 (and I did see both shows)
Well, you do, if that broaway legend decides to thank everyone she met in her 30 years career. As Ellen said at the Oscars, "it's not that we don't have time for speeches, it's just we don't have time for boring speeches". I expected much more from this smart, funny, brigth woman. Just my opinion, a big Lupone's fan.
What an incredible season. Kelli O'Hara was absolutely STUNNING in South Pacific. But Patti is just a force of nature. Extremely well-deserved for a legendary performance..
I saw Gypsy twice and both times Patti was AMAZING. It is the only show I have been at where a performer got a standing ovation before curtain call (both times she got one after Rose's turn and the first time I saw it after Everythings coming up roses). I have seen her in several other productions, terrific in all. I saw three of the five shows for this category and Patti was the best by far. I just love her comments and quick wit. best acceptance speech ever. "Shut up it's been 28 years
I saw it during Tony voting season...and she got a standing O just for walking in screaming "SING OUT LOUISE." LONG Before Lizzo....Patti was #thatbitch
Ahh that was awesome!! I remember watching the Tony's that year, but for some reason don't remember her speech. I remember her winning, but I was like oh yeah Patti LuPone she is magnificent she probably wins all the time! I didn't know it had been 29 years! Wow! What is wrong with these Tony voters!?!
I believe the run for this revival is open for now. At least that is what is shown on the TheaterMania site for the St. James theater. I'm going in a couple weeks, can't wait!
The divine Patti can say what she wishes as long as she wishes; I saw this Gypsy; she has that audience in the palm of her hand from the moment she appears; she's giving a performance that will rank in legend along side of Barbra Streisand's in Funny Girl (which I saw); that's my highest praise; there are advantage to having been around awhile!
Probably the greatest musical role for a woman. I don't see how she could of lost. Lupone is brilliant but any actress who was half way good would have won. Its "Gypsy"!!!!!
Well, I'm thrilled for you, Markish; they say nothing beats the high of a first time; and you'll remember this the rest of your life. By the way, my first B'way show was the aforementioned Funny Girl; I was a teenager, but I remember moments as though they were yesterday--Patti (and company) will not disappoint you. . . !
Patti LuPone is Yellow Diamond from "Steven Universe" on Cartoon Network. Oh, and by the way, congratulations on your earned the Tony Award, Yellow Diamond.
I don't usually respond to any youtube comments, since they tend to be generally ridiculous, but really? she was talking about her husband and son. thousands of other wives and mothers would say the exact same thing.
@brisbanetim well, she might be being literal, you never know, like one of those cheesy romantic stories where someone sweeps into a heroine addicts life, they fall in love, have a kid and everything changes for ever/ probably not, but you never know
I'm laughing hysterically at Patti's reaction to winning: "Oh, ok."
This is no self-centered diva, but rather the last of a dying breed- a true broadway star, who's love of the theatre is more than evident in this humbling acceptance speech. Pray the next generation will have a light as bright as Patti to lead the way...
I don't get why some people don't LOVE that acceptance speech ..it was hilarious and she Damn well deserved it !! You GO Girl ...xoxo
"It's been 29 years!!" Ohmigod!! When she won I nearly jumped through my bedroom ceiling and practically screamed myself hoarse. Patti you DESERVED that Tony. Congrats!
SHUP UP ITS BEEN TWENTY NINE YEARS! Priceless.
I loved how her husband was wiping his tears away. He was so proud of her!!
"This won't take long, I promise" I LOVE the way she says that!
Her face is priceless. She knew she was winning.
Everybody knew, really
Yea, there was no real competition that year. I'm not as big a Patti fan as a lot of theater nerds, but I saw her in Gypsy that year and she completely and utterly blew it away - the whole cast did really. That revival was one of the most special things ever put together on the stage, and everyone knew Patti had this award coming. There was just no other way it could have turned out, really.
I can't wait to see the speech she gives in 2037
Lee GaryB wha
You mean 2020 if we still have it this year
That's when my mixtape drops!
2022 now
Patti LuPone was absolutely outstanding in Gypsy
+mikeypl7 She also voiced Yellow Diamond from "Steven Universe".
I saw her as Evita waaay back with the original cast. She was a genius then. And 29 years later she's still a genius!
Funny story...that mic isn't even turned on
Eddie1919 lmao
What? WOW< well I'm only half surprised LOL
@eddie 1919 I know this is an older post but it did not get the love it deserved.....those who know ...well, know!
She should've won one every decade!!
79/80 - Evita
87/88 - Anything goes
95/96 - Sunset boulevard
07/08 - Gypsy
So many missed opportunity and injustices....
Did she do Sunset on Broadway?
@@asalmoran2004 I meant that if she did she wouldve won it, with only 2 people being nominated
She didn't do sunset on broadway, she was fired
She originated the role in London and was contractually promised a Broadway transfer. However, when the Glenn Close LA production did better, ALW broke the contractual agreement and transferred the LA production instead. I think it’s fair to say Patti would’ve had the Tony in the bag had she gone to Broadway.
Should've won for anything goes!
Patti is a natural treasure
This and Sutton Fosters acceptance speech for Anything Goes are my two favorite. I love the line "shut up it's been 29 years" I saw Gypsy two times and both times she got a standing ovation after her 11th hour number of Rose's Turn, I have seen a LOT of theater and have never seen a performer get a standing ovation after a song. She was amazing in Sweeney Todd and she should have won the tony in 2006 for that performance instead of LaChanze in 06 (and I did see both shows)
I dont understand how this woman only has two Tonys...She is the essence of Broadway! Her house should be full of Tonys!
3 now
literally i feel like she deserves so many more
I love how she thanked the ghosts of the St James Theatre :)
BEST SPEECH EVER!
+Louise Ashley That was a great acceptance speech for Yellow Diamond.
Dear conductor: You don't play Patti off. You play off the one-trick ponies nobody will ever hear from again. Not Miss Patti.
Bravo! Couldn't agree with you more.
You don't fuck with La LuPone!
Well, they also played off Elaine Stritch, so... God, I hate TV networks!
@@EnzoFoove Playing off the divine LuPone is bad enough. But the legendary Stritch? They must be mad!
Well, you do, if that broaway legend decides to thank everyone she met in her 30 years career. As Ellen said at the Oscars, "it's not that we don't have time for speeches, it's just we don't have time for boring speeches". I expected much more from this smart, funny, brigth woman.
Just my opinion, a big Lupone's fan.
What an incredible season. Kelli O'Hara was absolutely STUNNING in South Pacific. But Patti is just a force of nature. Extremely well-deserved for a legendary performance..
My favorite Broadway actress of all time. Oh, my God, it's a dream to work with this woman. I love this speech.
"I don't know what's in it but I'm giving the performance of my LIFE!"
"Shut up it's been 29 years!!!" Love Patti!
If it had been 29 years I would have done the same
"Shut UP! IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS!!!!!" hahahaha, oh they should give her some more comic roles :)))
I can't even tell how much I WORSHIP this woman.
She belts even when she talks!
I saw Gypsy twice and both times Patti was AMAZING. It is the only show I have been at where a performer got a standing ovation before curtain call (both times she got one after Rose's turn and the first time I saw it after Everythings coming up roses). I have seen her in several other productions, terrific in all.
I saw three of the five shows for this category and Patti was the best by far. I just love her comments and quick wit. best acceptance speech ever. "Shut up it's been 28 years
I saw it during Tony voting season...and she got a standing O just for walking in screaming "SING OUT LOUISE."
LONG Before Lizzo....Patti was #thatbitch
remember seeing her in Evita in 1979, what a star!
She's amazing!!!!
One of the reasons why I love her soooo much!
Whatever the acceptance speech, anyone who saw her as Rose in this show knows she earned every bit of that Tony Award.
I wanna be patti lupone in my next life
I would be Lin Manual Miranda in MY next life
I dont want to be, I would rather be her close friend, so I can personally witness her greatness.
Not at all the hugest Patti fan, but holy cow, this was amazing!
"GHOSTS OF THE ST. JAMES THEATRE!" bahahaha!..rofl!
When Patti LuPone tells you to shut up. You shut up...
pure awesomeness.
Ahh that was awesome!! I remember watching the Tony's that year, but for some reason don't remember her speech. I remember her winning, but I was like oh yeah Patti LuPone she is magnificent she probably wins all the time! I didn't know it had been 29 years! Wow! What is wrong with these Tony voters!?!
absolutely love her
She's amazing!
Patti was wonderful this role...
Deserved it! Much love to you.
Michael McGarry
My favorite speech of all time
She is sooooooooooooooooooo funny!! Love her!!
SHUT UP ITS BEEN 29 YEARS!!!!! Hahahahaaha oh how i love patti
"This won't take long, I promise"
......so much for that :-D
THE BEST!!! I love Patti so much! If I were to win a Tony I'd try to remember the ghosts of the theater too!!! She's so funny!
My favorite tony acceptance speech every. Was well deserved
AMEN PATTI!!! woo!
i'm going in a week, so psyched..my first b-way show!!!!
She is sooooooooo funny!!
I love her!
great speech
nobody plays off Patti lupone
I love how she makes her opinions facts.
Lol "Ghosts of the St. James Theater!"
Wow. No wonder she played Evita so well.
What a great year it was for revivals.
I believe the run for this revival is open for now. At least that is what is shown on the TheaterMania site for the St. James theater. I'm going in a couple weeks, can't wait!
She knew she was getting it!
Holy GOD. This makes me so happy each time I watch it. =D
SO true. Kelli was absolutely gorgeous in South Pacific. But Patti was a force of nature in Gypsy. You gotta give credit where credit is due.
The divine Patti can say what she wishes as long as she wishes; I saw this Gypsy; she has that audience in the palm of her hand from the moment she appears; she's giving a performance that will rank in legend along side of Barbra Streisand's in Funny Girl (which I saw); that's my highest praise; there are advantage to having been around awhile!
hahaha so much for "this won't take long, I promise."
This makes me laugh every time. Patti's amazing!
Everybody knew she was gonna win
She's great, she's funny and she knows she can say all that and still be THE GREATEST DIVA OF THEM ALL!!
The fact that they played Patti Lupone off...
To the ghosts of the St. James Theatre!
lmao! :D
i could not agree more.
Fantastic speech LMAO actually made me laugh
i would want nothing more in this life than to have her career.
"People either love me, or they hate me!"
I hope one day when I get on broadway I hope I'll be able to get to work with her. She seems like such a delight to work with and I adore her
Dear orchestra conductor YOU DONT EVER EVER PLAY OFF MISS PATTI YOUR OBIDIENT SERVANT M.Carbonaro
File under "Nailed it"
Really? See her sing Evita's song? I loved it.
Probably the greatest musical role for a woman. I don't see how she could of lost. Lupone is brilliant but any actress who was half way good would have won. Its "Gypsy"!!!!!
Merman lost. Bernadette Peters lost
"This won't take long I promise"
.....
(music plays)(people clap)
"Shut up it's been 29 years!!!!"
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Well, I'm thrilled for you, Markish; they say nothing beats the high of a first time; and you'll remember this the rest of your life. By the way, my first B'way show was the aforementioned Funny Girl; I was a teenager, but I remember moments as though they were yesterday--Patti (and company) will not disappoint you. . . !
What a woman.
YESS!
Hey it's Niles and Aunt Zora!
21.4 14- 64th Bday!! :****
its like during the Oscars when they play meryl streep off, its just wrong
Yes, if they are not giving her the award, don't nominate.
lol shes def unique
saw her in gypsy, gotta luv her
Just realized that's the same Dress she wore in her Book cover!!!! -3 I think....:o
U RIGHT
If Kelli had taken it, I wouldn't mind either. Such a good set of female performers.
Niles introduces his Aunt Zora.
Omg!! And she won an Emmy for that!
Only 2? She’s brilliant
best tony speech EVER!
I hope when I get on broadway one I'll be
Patti LuPone is Yellow Diamond from "Steven Universe" on Cartoon Network. Oh, and by the way, congratulations on your earned the Tony Award, Yellow Diamond.
I saw her in an episode of Friends when Carol announced to Ross she's pregnant
SHUT UP IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS god I love you Patti
I don't usually respond to any youtube comments, since they tend to be generally ridiculous, but really? she was talking about her husband and son. thousands of other wives and mothers would say the exact same thing.
Her speech is very similar to when Cuba Gooding Jr got his Oscar!
@cdftaurus LMFAO! I haven't heard that line in ages!
@brisbanetim well, she might be being literal, you never know, like one of those cheesy romantic stories where someone sweeps into a heroine addicts life, they fall in love, have a kid and everything changes for ever/
probably not, but you never know
if Patti wasn't nominated Kelli would have had it in the bag.
dude, when you're as old as she is, you won't give a shit with whatever the hell you do. you do whatever the f*ck you want.
Who was the evil spawn of satan that disliked this video?
Oh my god I love her!!! :) how dare they try to cut off PATTI LUPONE!!