Patti LuPone | Theater Chronology

Here is a selection of books and CD's that are among Patti LuPone's favorites. Click on any title to order from Amazon.com:

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood "What a terrific writer. Why has it taken me so long to discover her?"
Greek Fire : The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis by Nicholas Gage THE Greek tragedy... Maria & Ari. It's a page turner.
The "Once and Future King by T.H. White" "The ultimate book on the Arthurian legend."
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner "Wallace Stegner is one of Americas greatest writers. His heart and soul are equal to the majestic West he writes about."
Burmese Days by George Orwell "Because I was fascinated by the British colonization of the East."
The Jewel in the Crown by Paul Scott "Because I was fascinated by the British colonization of the East."
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice "A glorious Italy. A great story about the opera world and castrati."
An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Peers "A murder mystery in 17th century England a great read."
The Essential Lynyrd Skynyrd "It's about Ronnie Van Zant's voice."
Callas, La Divina Complete "Nothing need be said."
Gustav Mahler, Symphony #5 "He doesn't write anything half-assed!"
Richard Strauss, Don Quixote "It's a deeply emotional piece of writing for the cello, and the cello was the first instrument I studied."
Ella Fitzgerald, Selections from the Songbooks "Because she sings the greatest of all songs, and because she sings!"