2011 Tony Nominee Patti LuPone: Her Own Character

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Channel: Playbill · 2011 · Entertainment

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http://www.playbill.com/video Nominated for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her work in  "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown", Patti LuPone speaks on the value, thrill and infrequency of being chosen to originate a new role — and the obligation of the Broadway community to support playwrights, lyricists and composers who are working on new and original material.

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