Last weekend on Fire Island in New York, far from the bright lights of Broadway, Patti LuPone performed at the Ice Palace nightclub for some of her most adoring fans.
These die-hards, sometimes called LuPonettes, included a man who had seen Ms. LuPone in the 1979 production of “Evita” and another who had a caricature of her tattooed on his back.
“I first fell in love with Patti when I saw the ‘Evita’ commercial,” he said.
In addition to its Friday night Underwear Party, its stage has hosted Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli and Alan Cumming.
“Patti has played the greatest venues in the world, but for her to play here it’s about connecting with her most fervent fan base,” the club’s co-owner, Daniel Nardicio, said.
Persons:
Patti LuPone, LuPone, Evita ”, Ben Rimalower, Patti, ”, “ I’ve, Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Alan Cumming, “ Patti, Daniel Nardicio, “
Organizations:
Chita
Locations:
New York, Cherry Grove