Patti LuPone's Acceptance Speech - 2008 Tony Awards

[AJKLOPOTOSKI]

When he says her name it looks like she's saying "OH SHIT"

[stagehouse19]

"SHUT UP IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS!"

best tony award speech ever

[VONRITT]

@stagehouse19 EXACTLY! SHE'S A DIVA AND CAN WALK ON WATER!

[iago07]

they should have stood up for her...

she is a legend.

[MyAnnabellLee]

She's so adorable :D

Love her

[MTVMANN]

Her dress, especially when you see it from behind, makes it look like it is SHE and NOT Jenna Russell who is in "Sunday in the Park with George"!

[operastar1994]

I love you patti your the best =) she totally deserves that award

[glenndelossantos15]

I love this speech. "Shut up! It's been 29 years!" HAHAHAHAH

[broadway0987]

she defiantly deserved this. she played the best momma rose out of them all.

[Stryker4343]

She totally deserved this. She was amazing as Rose. She should have one for Mrs. Lovett, despite what everyone said, she was, quit simply, superb. 180 turn from Angela Lansbury, but brilliant in her own take. I can't believe Gypsy is closed... we must surely be in a recession now.

[TeeeCast]

it didnt close because of the ressecion, it closed because patti had to leave to play another role, and they couldnt do the show without her

[boardwalkman]

That kind of disappoints me. They depended on Patti. Gypsy didn't deserve to close.

[magicmike96]

im suprised the people on stage didnt start escorting her away from the mic. lol

[intomybrain12345]

Haha...they new better:) It is Patti Lupone after all!!

[tubealicious]

She's EXHAUSTING! God love ha!

[putdowntheknifekatie]

What a bitch!!!! We know you shoulda got it for Sweeney, but don't shush the orchestra, Missy!

[TheGreenBean14]

Shes crazy. Haha but she kicks ass

[whoaitskiwi]

I love her so, so much.

[ShopKID185]

"shut up its been 29 years" lol

[ronnykmarshall]

Damn right!!! Viva La Lupone!!!

[carriewhite410]

I hated Patti when i saw her as Mrs.Lovett in Sweeney Todd, but i absolutely love what i've heard of her in Gypsy, and she's just a great person, you can tell.

[smtwngrl06]

I've watched this thing so many times I love it. Patti totally deserves it. She is BROADWAY!!!

[dramadrama6694]

I have to wonder... does she even need that microphone? I mean she's such a powerhouse lol

 i love her!!

[SAJA202]

HA! Shes so funny. "SHUT UP IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS! LOL:D

[KittenEars12]

What a stable woman...

kidding I love Patti

[mrkdude93]

this leaves me speechless everytime i watch it (which is alot).

best acceptance speech ever.

[luverofmysoul]

omg, she is so funny, i watched this on tv and laughed cause she is so adorable, and omg i love her dress, its beautiful

[banthonywhite]

BEST ACCEPTANCE SPEECH EVER!

[dramadrama6694]

ok the woman is a FABULOUS actor/singer so she's completley allowed to be a bitch. ;)

[backstagediva1]

Patti thanked David Vosburgh and i am proud to know David personally!!

[suicidalmickeymouse]

i love her to death!

favorite actress ever; i'm so happy she got this, it was well-deserved.

[janh1987]

Kelli O'Hara nominated for her beautiful portrayal in Light in the Piazza, then her fun portrayal in The Pajama Game, and in my opinion, her best yet in SOUTH PACIFIC.

She's been nominated 3 times now, she deserves the TONY!!!!!!!

[janh1987]

I have no dobut that Patti totally deserved it for this role- she's amazing, but I think Kelli O'Hara has done her time.

[FishBreederBoy]

I saw Patti in Gypsy last week, and it was beyond AMAZING.

[kelliletner]

to quote patty

"SHUT UP...it's been 29 years!"

[JaredInABottle]

I love her so much! SHUT UP IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS!

[Jennmoore69]

Try working with Patti, let me know how much you love her then!

[JaredInABottle]

Well, In about 6 years or so, I will give it a shot and get back to you on that!

[Jennmoore69]

Good luck Jared.

[betterversionn]

whether you had negative experiences of working with an individual or not, it's pretty cowardly to hide behind a computer screen making anonymous and snide comments about someone who is unable to defend themselves.

[phatchrulesforever]

And what do you mean by that?

[theatricalpineapple]

6 simple words. "SHUT UP, IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS!"