Patti LuPone “Furious” That LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Banned From Turkey Ports: “I Am Ready To Perform”
Well, Turkey has done it now. By banning a cruise ship full of American LGBTQ+ travelers from docking in its country’s ports, Turkish authorities have drawn the wrath of Broadway’s formidable Patti LuPone.
In a scathing Instagram post this morning (July 3, 2026), LuPone, who has long been devoted to her equally enamored gay fandom, slammed Turkey’s latest homophobic move.
Patti LuPone “Furious” That LGBTQ+ Cruise Ship Banned From Turkey Ports: “I Am Ready To Perform”

