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Author Profile: Grace Peknic

WHY CAN’T WE TURN OFF OUR CELL PHONES? PLEASE!

June 15, 2025 by Grace Peknic

On January 10, 2009, the yell heard round the world took place in the St. James Theatre. The three-time Tony Award winner, two-time Grammy award winner, and two-time Olivier Award winner, Patti LuPone took matters into her own hands during the grand finale of the musical Gypsy, “Rose’s Turn,” where she played the iconic role of Mama Rose. Patti shouted, “STOP TAKING PICTURES … [Read more...] about WHY CAN’T WE TURN OFF OUR CELL PHONES? PLEASE!

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