Audra McDonald performed from Broadway's 'Gypsy,' which she currently stars in as Mama Rose, amid ongoing drama with the show's former star Patti LuPone

Oprah’s got jokes. Oprah Winfrey took the stage at the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday and appeared to shade Patti LuPone for her drama with Audra McDonald.

In any other year, whether or not Patti LuPone merely attended the Tony Awards wouldn't be newsworthy - but this isn't just any other year for her. Speculation swirled in recent weeks over whether LuPone would show her face at Sunday's annual salute to Broadway,

Ahead of the 2025 Tony Awards, Renée Elise Goldsberry discussed recent drama between Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald. LuPone made disparaging remarks about Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis in a 'New Yorker' profile.

Here's how to watch and what to know about presenters and performers as the 2025 Tony Awards honor the best of Broadway.