Broadway Legend Patti LuPone Releases New Album; Produced by Michael J Moritz Jr

September 15, 2017  /  Michael Moritz

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Two-Time Tony Award winning actress Patti LuPone will release her brand new 2-Disc album "Don't Monkey with Broadway" on Broadway Records on September 29th, 2017. Michael J Moritz Jr has produced and mixed the album with the Broadway legend known for her roles as Eva Perón in Evita, Fantine in Les Misérables, Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, and most recently Helena Rubenstein in War Paint. 

Check out this great write-up from Playbill.com!

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"I can happily say Michael is the warmest, most inclusive man. Above all, his talent is mind-blowing. I don't know how he does what he does, but it is simply miraculous. I hope I get to work with him again on another project. I hope I get to spend time with this genuine talent and gentle man."

  • Patti LuPone: Two-Time Grammy Award, Two-Time Tony Award, & Two-Time Olivier Award Winning Actress. 2006 American Theatre Hall of Fame Inductee (Evita, Les Misérables, Gypsy, The Cradle Will Rock, Sweeney Todd, War Paint)
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