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Patti LuPone:

A Comeback in Quarantine Stage icon talks Hollywood, her basement videos and why 'Ladies Who Lunch' will never be the same

By Chris Azzopardi

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In Ryan Murphy's Hollywood, the wife becomes the boss, the “black screenwriter� is simply a screenwriter, and the gay leading man is just himself.

Naturally, it stars Broadway icon Patti LuPone, who, in conversations like the one we had recently, thrives on brazen authenticity.

In the seven-episode Net lix series, LuPone portrays Avis Amberg, the wife of a studio head whose work is relegated to the kitchen. But not for long, thanks to Murphy's 1940s corrective where power dynamics shift in favor of the underdogs and outsiders in this alternate reality, a fantasy depiction of Tinseltown's Golden Age reimagined as diverse, inclusive and

unabashedly queer. unabashedly queer.

That LuPone, 71, portrays a grand Hollywood That LuPone, 71, portrays a grand Hollywood dame and housewife-turned-studio head – in, of dame and housewife-turned-studio head – in, of course, only the most glam fur-fringed couture – course, only the most glam fur-fringed couture – should be no surprise given how she's been should be no surprise given how she's been commanding the stage through a variety of commanding the stage through a variety of extravagant personas for a half century. In 1979, extravagant personas for a half century. In 1979, as Eva Peró as Eva Perón, she won her n, she won her irst Tony for Evita; her irst Tony for Evita; her second win came in 2008, for her portrayal of second win came in 2008, for her portrayal of Rose in Gypsy. She's also been nominated for Rose in Gypsy. She's also been nominated for roles in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of roles in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, War Paint, Women on the Verge of a Fleet Street, War Paint, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Anything Goes.

Nervous Breakdown and Anything Goes.

On Broadway is where she was throwing back On Broadway is where she was throwing back martinis in Stephen Sondheim's 1970 musical martinis in Stephen Sondheim's 1970 musical Company, as Joanne, until the pandemic Company, as Joanne, until the pandemic lockdown forced theaters to shut down. Now lockdown forced theaters to shut down. Now quarantined in rural Connecticut with her quarantined in rural Connecticut with her husband, Matthew Johnston, and son Josh, husband, Matthew Johnston, and son Josh, LuPone has been doling out delicious bits on LuPone has been doling out delicious bits on social media. In one video she posted to Twitter, social media. In one video she posted to Twitter, she channeled Norma Desmond in Sunset she channeled Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, making a dramatic entrance from her Boulevard, making a dramatic entrance from her basement steps (when Glenn Close got the role basement steps (when Glenn Close got the role for the Broadway run of the show in 1994, for the Broadway run of the show in 1994, LuPone said she reacted by trashing a dressing LuPone said she reacted by trashing a dressing room). Other at-home videos of LuPone involve room). Other at-home videos of LuPone involve her giving aptly chaotic, hungover tours of her her giving aptly chaotic, hungover tours of her treasuretreasure- illed basement. illed basement.

When we connect via phone, I tell LuPone that When we connect via phone, I tell LuPone that she might actually be happy that, for once, this she might actually be happy that, for once, this conversation is occurring between phone lines, conversation is occurring between phone lines, not on Zoom. “You're not on Zoom. “You're right,” she says, right,” she says, roaring with roaring with laughter. “It really is laughter. “It really is the Brady Bunch.” the Brady Bunch.”

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Do you have any more basement Do you have any more basement videos in the works? videos in the works?

My problem right now is focus and My problem right now is focus and structure. If I don't do something in the structure. If I don't do something in the morning, I'm in bed till 4:30 in the morning, I'm in bed till 4:30 in the afternoon. So my kid – we've come up with afternoon. So my kid – we've come up with a couple more. We just have to get down to a couple more. We just have to get down to it. We have to get up in the morning and go, it. We have to get up in the morning and go, “OK, now we're gonna do the video.” We “OK, now we're gonna do the video.” We have two plans. So we'll see. have two plans. So we'll see.

The problem, Chris, is it has to be The problem, Chris, is it has to be spontaneous. It's the only way it's funny. spontaneous. It's the only way it's funny.

The day after my birthday when I was so The day after my birthday when I was so hungover I went, half-asleep, (slurring, hungover I went, half-asleep, (slurring, drowsy) “Let's … go … make … a … video, drowsy) “Let's … go … make … a … video, I'm ... re–a–dy.” (Laughs.)

I'm ... re–a–dy.” (Laughs.)

If it weren't for COVID, you'd be If it weren't for COVID, you'd be throwing back martinis on Broadway in throwing back martinis on Broadway in Company. So I'm happy to hear you're Company. So I'm happy to hear you're still throwing back martinis – or still throwing back martinis – or something! something!

Well, last night we had frozen strawberry Well, last night we had frozen strawberry daiquiris, but that was really the daiquiris, but that was really the irst time, irst time, because I was texting with a friend of mine because I was texting with a friend of mine and she said, “Go have a daiquiri,” and I and she said, “Go have a daiquiri,” and I went, “You know what? That sounds like a went, “You know what? That sounds like a good idea.” And we seem to have all the good idea.” And we seem to have all the ixings for it! So my kid made daiquiris for ixings for it! So my kid made daiquiris for my husband, himself and me. Then I had red my husband, himself and me. Then I had red wine, which wasn't too smart. What I'm wine, which wasn't too smart. What I'm drinking a lot drinking a lot of right now is of right now is red wine. And red wine. And I'm just trying I'm just trying … you know … you know

I hate ABBA. I will not go see Mamma Mia! I hate ABBA. I will not go see Mamma Mia! because I hate ABBA. And I've hated ABBA since I because I hate ABBA. And I've hated ABBA since I was a kid, because I'm a closet rocker... was a kid, because I'm a closet rocker...

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it's really easy to let yourself go!

Have you completely let yourself go?

No! No! I'm holding it together. I have to!

(Laughs.) Years ago a friend of mine, when he was on unemployment, I said, “What are you doing, Tony?” He said I'm preparing for my comeback! So, Chris, I'm prepping my comeback!

You made me teary when you recently sang “Anyone Can Whistle” for Stephen Sondheim's virtual 90th birthday party. Do you like performing virtually?

What was dif icult about it was the technical aspect. My kid was ilming it and I had one AirPod in and I'm going, “I can't really hear,” and then my kid said, “You're pitchy,” and I was like, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M PITCHY. I'm NEVER pitchy!”

There's always the fear that, you know, you're gonna sound like shit. And Stephen's thanking everybody who partook, and I wrote him back and I said, “The rub is that we all wish we could've done better.” It's true. I'm sure everybody thought, “Damn, if only I was in costume and makeup and on the stage at the Philharmonic with a full orchestra behind me.”

You were singing “The Ladies Who Lunch” in Company, which Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald performed during that same birthday

celebration. What did you think of their version?

(Explodes into a thunderous, dragged out cackle.) When it was over, I went, “I'll never be able to sing 'Ladies Who Lunch' again!”

Yeah? Because they set the bar?

No. I don't think they set the bar – I think they trashed the number!

They set the bar for trashing the number?

Yeah, exactly! That's what I think! I mean, I say that with great humor, but I'm not going to be able to sing it without thinking of them doing it. (Laughs.) This is all joke, by the way!

This is all humor!

Let's talk about Hollywood. Does it feel good to be part of a project that's beaming with hopefulness in a time when hope seems harder and harder to ind?

Yes, yes, yes. And I hope that is translated across the board. It's hard. It's really, really hard. I mean, I'm having a hard time. We all are. I'm not unique. And my problem is, I don't know who to believe anymore. I'm so confused by what everybody's saying. It's just … I just … ahh. And you can't stick your head in the sand because any minute now we'll be “hi Hitler”-ing (President Trump). So I'm just really confused. I'm confused, I'm lost.

So how do you keep your mind straight?

By drinking strawberry daiquiris?

(Laughs.) How do I keep my mind straight?

That's the question! Because my problem has been structure, and I'm the kind of person that goes, “OK, you have to be on the set or you have to be at the theater – OK, great. I know what my schedule is.” But without a schedule, I'm lost.

I'm going, “I don't know what to do.” I guess I am my work.

For structure, what's the irst thing you do in the morning?

I started working out remotely with my trainer. Just to do something, just to feel like something is done. And then as soon as the weather gets really nice I'm gonna walk up our road, which is part of a mountain, and walk back down. And I have show's coming up, unless they're going to be canceled, in January. I haven't done them in a while, so what I started to do, because the weather still isn't that great where I am right now, I'm listening to the shows that I have to sing in January, just to remember them. I haven't sung them in a while.

Then I'll feel like I've accomplished something in the day and it hasn't been – this is our lives!

And our lives are being wasted! Not that work is the only thing, but if we can't igure out what to do in the time that we have been given, that's

pathetic! It's a blessing, really!

If you were running Hollywood right now, what changes would you make?

I would listen to the artists, I would listen to the writers. And I would not greenlight pictures because of statistics. I would ignore the statistics, and I would greenlight ilms and television shows that I thought were going to be bene icial for education and for parents as opposed to, “Well, that was a big hit; let's make 9,000 more of those Marvel comics.”

Would you let them make another Mamma Mia! movie?

(Deliberates, speaks latly, deadpans.) No.

We don't need a third?

I hate ABBA. I will not go see Mamma Mia! because I hate ABBA. And I've hated ABBA since I was a kid, because I'm a closet rocker; when ABBA came out, I went, “Oh, you've got to be kidding.” My favorite band is The Band, and if you're a rocker and The Band is your favorite band and ABBA comes along, there's no way. And so I don't support ABBA at all.

So you haven't even seen the Mamma Mia! movies?

No. Can't support ABBA!

Is Hollywood the gayest thing you've ever been a part of?

Is it? Let me think.

Consider that pool party scene – all those naked men, penises hanging out.

Yeah! And the thing that was kind of distressing to me when I was shooting it was: Why am I going home?! Why is Avis going home?!

Yeah. Why doesn't Avis get to go to the party?

(Feigns weeping.) Why couldn't she just sit there and ogle the penises? No. I go home early.

That party that Avis doesn't get to go to – have you ever gone to an industry party like that in your life?

No. I mean, I've gone to pool parties with tons of Broadway dancers who were gay, but they kept their clothes on.

That seems less fun.

Well, their bodies were incredible to look at, but they were all clothed. Well, barely clothed!

Everybody had a speedo on!

If someone decides to reimagine your life in 70 years, what parts of it would you ask that they keep factually intact and which parts would you allow them to reimagine?

All of it! I think they should keep it all factually intact! It's been a rebellious life. And it's been interesting. I hope it's not over – the rebellion part, and the interesting part. No – they don't have to reimagine anything. It's been a lot of fun.

You've turned down diva roles in the past, like one that Ryan offered you on Glee. Avis does have some diva qualities, though. What about her divaness made you say yes to playing her?

I hadn't read any scripts when Ryan pitched it to me. All Ryan said was that I was going to be the wife of a studio head and I would inherit the studio and make movies for gays, minorities and women. That's all he told me.

But Ryan is such a champion, and I'm not offered a lot of roles, and I'm not going to turn down Ryan or a role that he offers me. He expanded the role for me in the process, and of course it's the most stunning era for women. Every time I would go to a costume itting I was reeling with delight because the stuff was stunning. You feel so glamorous in

that time period. I felt really, really glamorous, and I'm just thrilled.

I'll tell you, even though I knew from a very early age that I was born for the Broadway musical stage, I was one of those kids who wanted to go to Hollywood and be a movie star. Who doesn't? If you're in the business, who doesn't want to be a movie star, especially when you go to a movie theater and see your idols up on the silver screen? When I was 12, I saw Disney's Swiss Family Robinson with Tommy Kirk and marched out of that movie theater determined to go to Hollywood and be his leading lady. At 12!

To be challenging the patriarchy like Avis does – was that cathartic for you?

Yeah, I think so. Any time a woman gets to push back on any kind of male authority, it's cathartic. Push back and succeed. But I seem to have done that all my life, just in life, and then in my career. But I've always kind of pushed back because authority needs to be explained to me. I need to understand, “Why do you have authority?” If it's something you want me to do as a human being, I'll do it; but if you are authoritarian about it, I need to understand why.

When in your career have you felt slighted or like you didn't get what you deserved because you're a woman?

Hmm. A lot of times. I would say the majority of my career – not necessarily on the musical stage. You know, I think I got what I deserve as far as roles are concerned.

I think I've had a varied career. But in the development of them, I think that I've been sti led because I was a woman. The opinion that you have is not valued because you're a woman. That kind of stuff. I've always questioned authority and I've always spoken up for what I perceived as injustice. Always. I think it's just in my DNA. That's just how I thought. And it has nothing to do with being a woman or a man – it has to do with me being Patti.

It was different to watch you have that rough sex scene with actor David Corenswet because I was like, “Oh, wait – we don't typically see this.” We don't get to see a woman over 50 go at it in full view like you two do.

Yeah!

Did you relish that moment because for whatever stupid reason it's still so rare to see that onscreen?

Yep, are you kidding? Gimme more Gina, as they say! I had a sex scene with Dylan McDermott that was rougher but that was cut! Yeah. That was sad. (Laughs.)

What advice did the intimacy coach give you? How does that even work?

He was a great guy. And he was always there to make us comfortable. I don't know what other intimacy coaches do, but I don't think I need an intimacy coach. I think I know what I'm doing. I'm certainly not uncomfortable, and if I was uncomfortable, I would talk to the director or the actor I was working with. As long as the coaches don't interfere with acting, I'm ine with them. But if they start to interpret for us, then I'm not happy.

As we near the upcoming presidential election, I was curious: What advice do you have for LGBTQ people who struggle with the fact that some of their family members are still supporting and voting for Trump?

Oh, I'm having a real hard time with that, Chris. I don't have family members necessarily that I discuss it with, so I don't know if they do. But I have close friends and I actually had to cut one loose. It's heartbreaking. But I'm thinking of my own mental health and I'm not going to get into an argument with anybody about that Piece Of Shit. I'm just not. I can't. I have very dear friends; they're Republicans; it's really hard.

It's really hard to talk to people. I don't even want to talk to these people.

As editor of Q Syndicate, the LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Cher, Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, GQ and Billboard. Reach him via Twitter @chrisazzopardi.

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RuPaul's Drag Race

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Episode 11: Heidi & All Stars Cast “Ru” Vealed

u starts out the episode by letting the “gurls” know that the mini challenge is a good old fashion bitch fest with puppets…..because everyone loves puppets. Each contestant pulls from a hole in the wall one of their competitors as a puppet, and they have 20 minutes to drag it up for the bitch fest. The winner is Jackie.

For the Maxi challenge the “gurls” will have to use their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent as they create a one (woman) drag queen show performing in front of a live audience. Because she won the mini challenge, Jackie gets to decide the order of the performances.

During the day, they are coached by the one and only Whoopi Goldberg, who was also the

guest judge. The runway category was “The Color Purple.”

The winner this week was Crystal Methyd, and the bottom two were Heidi and Jaida with Heidi sashaying away. It was a pleasure to sit down with Heidi for this Hotspots interview:

At what age did drag become an interest and how did you pick your name?

It became an interest when I was around the age of 12 or 13, but I didn't see my first

drag show until I was 18, Right after that I started to perform.

I got my name due to the closeted men in my home town who were trying to get with me. One day my friend said these men need to stop “hiding in the close,� and that's where my name came from. (Hiding in the Closet = Heidi N. Closet).

Any thoughts of changing your last name after Ru's dislike of it?

It has crossed my mind, but I like to think about it as Ru might not like my name but she at least knows it!

How many times did you apply to be on RuPaul's Drag Race, and how did it feel when you found out you got chosen?

I only applied once, and it felt amazing and I literally threw my phone and ran in the opposite direction. No feeling ever topped that moment!

Tell us about your RuPaul's Drag Race experience?

It was a journey, it was a roller coaster, and it was deficiently the hardest thing I have ever done but also the most fun thing I have ever done. Lots of ups and downs, but I persevered. It was definitely a magical experience.

Is there something you wish you did different?

While I was there no, but before getting there I wish I had the opportunity to get stronger outfits, and have stronger looks.

Speaking of stronger looks, did you really only earn $9,000 the year before you filmed and if so how did you afford all your outfits for filming?

Yes, I had a part time job at a gas

station. I actually borrowed around $5,000 from my best two friends. That's a lot less than most contestants spend, but that's all I had to work with.

What's your marital status?

I have a partner, he has definitely been the driving force behind me and supports me totally!

Who do you want to win?

I would love to see Jaida win, because she sent me home. It would make me feel better to say I lost to the winner…LOL!

What's ahead for Heidi?

I have a lot of side projects going on, but hopefully I will be on the TV screen more. I might dabble in music here and there, and hopefully travel and take over the world.

Is there anything I didn't ask you that you want to talk about?

Yes….it doesn't matter where you come from, what your background is, whether you have a humongous budget or just change, whatever you do in life give 100% and be your true self.

For more information on Heidi, follow her on Instagram.com/heidincloset

ALL STARS 5 CAST RU VEALED

VH1 “ru-vealed” the queens sashaying back to the runway to compete in the fifth season of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.” Viewers will get a chance to see their favorites act, sing, dance, sew, and lip sync for their legacy.

The last queen standing will waltz away with the “All Stars” crown, a spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame” and a cash prize of $100,000.

“RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” will premiere Friday, June 5th at 8pm on VH1.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 that resulted in various scheduling and programming adjustments, “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars,” initially slated to air on Showtime, will now premiere on VH1.

"For All Stars 5, we've come up with a new twist that is so twisted it's guaranteed to

twist your twisted minds," said four-time Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer RuPaul.

The “All Stars” Queen RuVeal launched exclusively on the '“RuPauls Drag Race” YouTube channel. The 10 queens returning to the runway to claim their spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame” are:

Alexis Mateo (Season 3, All Stars 1) Twitter: @AlexisMateo79, Instagram: @Miss_Alexis_Mateo

BAM! Alexis Mateo came to season three and made it to the top three before being eliminated. She got her second chance competing in a team on “All Stars” 1, but again fell short of the crown. Now the jig is up! Alexis is back for “All Stars” 5 to secure her spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame!”

Sickening, no?

Blair St. Clair (Season 10) Twitter: @BlairStClair, Instagram: @Blairst.Clair

She do declare! It's Blair St. Clair! Since season 10, this young queen has really grown and “glown-up," and now she's ready to be your star! Will she shine bright enough to take the “All Stars” crown?

Derrick Barry (Season 8) Twitter: @DerrickBarry, Instagram: @DerrickBarry

It's Derrick, B*tch! On season eight, Derrick Barry struggled to show she's more than just a Britney Spears impersonator. Derrick is back on “All Stars” 5 to prove she is stronger than yesterday! She is ready to display the full spectrum of her drag and snatch her spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.”

India Ferrah (Season 3) Twitter: @IndiaFerrah, Instagram: @IndiaFerrah

India came into season three with over-thetop glam looks, but was critiqued for having an under-the-radar personality. She's gone down in herstory for being picked up by another queen during a lip sync for her life.

On “All Stars” 5, this high-kicking queen is ready to pick up where she left off and remind everyone that Drag is not a contact sport!

Jujubee (Season 2, All Stars 1) Twitter: @Jujuboston, Instagram: @Jujubeeonline Jujubee first dazzled the world with her humor, heart and beauty on season two and then again on All Stars season one. But

despite her efforts, Jujubee has never made it to the top. What about her?! What about

Jujubee?! Is “All Stars” 5 her chance to prove the third time really is the charm?

Mariah Paris Balenciaga (Season 3) Twitter: @MUG4DAYZ, Instagram: @MUG4DAYZ

On season three, Mariah, aka Mariah Paris Balenciaga, aka Mariah Successful, was known for her beauty, grace, and mug 4 dayz!

She was eliminated after underperforming in Snatch Game, but now Mariah is back on “All Stars” 5 to show the world that this versatile ball queen is ready to take the grand prize!

Mayhem Miller (Season 10) Twitter: @TheOnlyMayhem, Instagram: @TheOnlyMayhem

The drama is here! Mayhem Miller crashed the “Drag Race” party on season 10! She started strong, winning the very first

challenge, but a peck of pickle problem put her in the bottom, and she sashayed away too soon. Now this L.A. favorite is back to stake her claim on the Hall of Fame. Is it finally Miller time?

Miz Cracker (Season 10) Twitter: @Miz_Cracker, Instagram: @Miz_Cracker

“Okay, it's time for Cracker!” Season 10's selfdescribed Jewish Barbie brought smarts and sass to the game – even as she struggled to get out of her head. Now this blonde, beloved New Yorker is back to take a crack at the “All Stars” crown!

Ongina (Season 1) Twitter: @Ongina, Instagram: @Ongina

On season one, Ongina captured the hearts of millions with her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, talent and beautiful bald head! Now this high energy Queen is back for “All Stars” 5! Will she make up for lost time and take her spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame?”

Shea Couleé (Season 9) Twitter: @SheaCoulee, Instagram: @SheaCoulee

Chicago in the house! Shea Couleé came to season nine to SLAY not PLAY! And “slay" she did, snatching four wins on her way to the Grand Finale, before a shocking shower of rose petals sent her packin'. Equal parts bougie and banjie, this polished powerhouse now has her eyes on the “All Stars” prize!

Season 12 of “RuPaul's Drag Race” airs every Friday at 8pm on VH1 followed by “RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race” at 9:30pm and “Untucked” at 11pm.

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