Patti LuPone had a message for two theatergoers on Tuesday: Wear your masks properly, or get out.
The Broadway legend, who was participating in a filmed question-and-answer session at the American Theater Wing alongside his “Company” co-stars, called out patrons who didn’t appear to have their masks covering their noses.
Put the mask over your nose. That’s why you’re in the theater,” LuPone told them, according to videos of the incident
“That’s the rule. If you don’t want to follow the rule, get out. I’m serious. Who do you think you are if you don’t respect the people sitting around you?”
When an audience member yelled, “I pay your salary,” LuPone was quick to challenge him.
“Do you pay my salary? Bulls —. Chris Harper pays my salary,” he said, referring to the show’s producer.
A LuPone spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
“We support Patti,” a “Company” spokesperson said in a statement.
“Throughout her illustrious career, Patti has always had an unbreakable bond with the public and takes her role as seriously as her own. She is also a fierce advocate for the entire theatrical workforce,” the statement read. “We stand with Patti and support her efforts to keep our entire community, from patrons to ushers, cast to stage crew, safe and healthy so we can keep Broadway open.”
bianca briton Y matthew johnson contributed.