Patti LuPone, 73, is saying that she was rejected by the producers of 'Schmigadoon!' for being 'too old,' despite Martin Short, also 73, being in the musical comedy.
Actress Patti LuPone said Tuesday during an appearance on "The View" that she doesn't know the difference between the "Christian Right and the Taliban."cannot have her pick of roles, admitting she was recently rejected from a musical show because of her age.
, that she inquired with producers about joining the first season, which premiered in the summer of 2021.When asked to expand on what she meant, LuPone reiterated her age was an issue."Exactly what I said. We reached out to them and said I want to be in ‘Schmigadoon!.' They said, 'Sorry. You're too old.'"
Representatives for the series did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment on the matter.and Keegan-Michael Key, follows characters in the town of Schmigadoon that parody musicals from the ‘40s and ’50s. The second season, which is airing now, follows a similar ensemble cast as they live in the town of Schmicago, spoofing musicals from the ‘60s and ’70s.
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