Patti LuPone received a rousing ovation as she won the actress-musical prize for her performance as Rose, an indomitable stage mother.

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The outstanding actress in a musical award was won by Patti LuPone for Gypsy and the outstanding revival of a play award went to The Homecoming.

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But if NPH has it hard, this video shows how much work went into the character Joanne, originated by Elaine Stritch and performed this time by Patti LuPone.

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