Oprah Winfrey sparked speculation that she threw shade at Patti Lupone—whose recent comments about Audra McDonald raised eyebrows—while presenting at the 2025 Tony Awards.

Broadway legend Patti LuPone was a surprise no-show at the Tony Awards in New York City on June 8—opting to skip the ceremony amid bitter public fallout from her feud with fellow theater icon ...

Oprah Winfrey Shades Patti LuPone at 2025 Tony Awards first appeared on Parade on Jun 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.

Oprah Winfrey sparked speculation that she threw shade at Patti Lupone—whose recent comments about Audra McDonald raised eyebrows—while presenting at the 2025 Tony Awards.

The 2025 Tony Awards paid very little mind to the recent Patti LuPone controversy that made waves in the Broadway community recently, but Oprah Winfrey was seemingly the only one to make reference ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Audra McDonald performs a number from "Gypsy" onstage during The 78th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 08, 2025 in New York City.

More than 600 members of the Broadway community signed an open letter condemning LuPone’s statements and requesting her disinvitation from the Tony Awards ceremony.

Broadway legend Patti LuPone was a surprise no-show at the Tony Awards in New York City on June 8—opting to skip the ceremony amid bitter public fallout from her feud with fellow theater icon ...

Oprah Winfrey sparked speculation that she threw shade at Patti Lupone—whose recent comments about Audra McDonald raised eyebrows—while presenting at the 2025 Tony Awards.

Oprah Winfrey Shades Patti LuPone at 2025 Tony Awards originally appeared on Parade. Oprah Winfrey ’s subtle jab at Patti LuPone during the 2025 Tony Awards left the audience and fans in stitches.