War Paint

The musical about Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole.

Story:

War Paint tells the remarkable story of cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, who defined beauty standards for the first half of the 20th Century. Brilliant innovators with humble roots, both women were masters of self-invention who sacrificed everything to become the country’s first major female entrepreneurs. They were also fierce competitors, whose 50-year tug-of-war would give birth to an industry that would forever change the face of America. From Fifth Avenue society to the halls of Congress, their intense rivalry was ruthless, relentless and legendary—pushing both women to build international empires in a world dominated by men.

Composer
Scott Frankel

Lyricist
Michael Korie

Librettist
Doug Wright

CDs

Original Broadway Cast Album

Sheetmusic

Vocal Selections

Videos

The Powder and the Glory (Non-Musical Documentary)

Books

War Paint: Madame Helena Rubinstein and Miss Elizabeth Arden: Their Lives, Their Times, Their Rivalry by Lindy Woodhead

Merchandise

2017 Tony Award Nominations

Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Christine Ebersole
Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Patti LuPone
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - David Korins
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Catherine Zuber

2017 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical - Catherine Zuber
Outstanding Wig and Hair - David Brian Brown Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Christine Ebersole
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Patti LuPone, War Paint
Outstanding Lyrics - Michael Korie
Outstanding Orchestrations - Bruce Coughlin
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical - Brian Ronan

2017 Drama League Award Nominations

Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical

Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) - Catherine Zuber
Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) - Kenneth Posner
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Christine Ebersole
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Patti LuPone

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