Missed seeing Patti in this by about 2 years. She was off playing Reno Sweeney by the time I saw this in London. I remember what an enormous deal it was though. And I went immediately to Dress Circle in Covent Garden (anybody remember that exquisite shop?) and bought the original cast vinyl. Good memories.
I was privileged to be in the Original Australian Cast which Trevor Nunn directed in person, for the 10 weeks to opening....What Ms Lupone says is true..an entirely amazing experience that I never had repeated in my career.