Kecia Lewis Criticizes Patti LuPone's Comments

Kecia Lewis, a Tony Award-winning actress from the musical 'Hell's Kitchen,' has publicly requested an apology from Broadway star Patti LuPone after LuPone criticized the show as 'too loud.' In a six-minute Instagram video, Lewis addressed LuPone's actions, which included contacting theater owners to request sound adjustments and expressing her dissatisfaction with the production. Lewis described LuPone's remarks as 'racially microaggressive' and indicative of privilege, emphasizing the negative stereotypes they can reinforce about predominantly Black shows. She further explained that microaggressions, although subtle, can accumulate and lead to significant distress for marginalized groups. Lewis urged for better communication and collaboration rather than complaints to theater owners and called for LuPone to use her platform to uplift diverse productions. The incident has sparked widespread discussion on the impact of language in the theater community.