Two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole come to Broadway in this new musical about rival cosmetic titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden. More…
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. From Fifth Avenue society to the halls of Congress, their remarkable rivalry was ruthless, relentless, and legendary—pushing both women to build international empires in a world dominated by men. Costarring Tony nominees John Dossett and Douglas Sills, and directed by Tony nominee Michael Greif.
See it if You want to see two legends on stage
Don't see it if You don't like musicals
See it if you want to see Patti & Christine, still at the top of their game.
Don't see it if you expect any dramatic arc, compelling narrative or campy fun. There's no story, so there was no reason for this musical to be written.
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See it if who wouldn't want to see combo of formidable Lupone and Ebersole in leading roles?
Don't see it if feels that you were seeing an "old" revival; predictable; mawkish ending; forgettable songs
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See it if You love the two stars, or would like to see a female-empowerment musical for adults (that isn't Wicked).
Don't see it if You think this will be like a musical version of "Feud". It's not campy, and the story and music never truly excite.
See it if savor 2 grand dames of the stage portraying 2 grand dames of the fashion industry.Wonderful staging and costumes.Great portrayals.
Don't see it if you have trouble understanding accents. I had real trouble with Lupone's accent in the first act. Chrisine was very easy to understand.
See it if Lupone/Ebersole go together like peaches and cream. Interesting story of the Rubinstein/Arden rivalry and women at the top of their game.
Don't see it if Unlike the talent, the score is not memorable. As the two women did not mingle in reality, there was little interaction between the leads.
See it if You want to see Lupone and Ebersole be awesome. The singing is great, as is the staging and acting.
Don't see it if A strong story is a requirement to your theater. It felt like it dragged, and didn't really go anywhere. Also, I don't care about makeup.
See it if you absolutely love the divas of the musical stage. A lot of detail was lost in the heavy accent Ms. Lupone used for her character.
Don't see it if you are not a musical fan, and don't care about the divas. This was just another musical which relied on big stars to sell tickets.
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See it if Someone gives you the tickets
Don't see it if If you have to pay to see it.
See it if It's worth it to hear Christine and Patti alone. The costumes are great and the quick changes amazing.
Don't see it if You have no interest in cosmetics or you want a plot with more depth.
See it if you love LuPone & Ebersole.I do, and it was worth going just to see & hear them. But the play meanders, doesn't tell enough of the story.
Don't see it if you are expecting a fully fleshed out story.This isn't Evita or Grey Gardens. Brilliant performances, but no book.We get hints about them.
See it if I waited until it was almost closed, but am I glad I saw War Paint. Their voices are both splendid but very different.
Don't see it if Both have charisma for days The same creative team as Grey Gardens, but the score and story are not as strong. A master class in stardom,
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See it if you want to see two great musical stars working together to make the most of a mundane book. Visual cupcake. costumes and sets.
Don't see it if You want real exploration of these dynamic women.
See it if you love, love, love Patti and Christine, they shine! As do John Dosset and Douglas Sills.
Don't see it if you like a well scripted book that actually has the energy of a "war"
See it if you are interested in stories about women in power or about cosmetic companies growth and competition.
Don't see it if Elizabeth Arden & Elene Rubinstine's stories do not interest or you are not interested in women power struggles.
See it if you want to see two great performances and learn more about two important women, although this is the water downed Lifetime TV version.
Don't see it if you expect a nuanced version of this important story.
See it if you'd be into a show that really should've been called "Paint Drying." What a waste of Broadway legends. So bad I'm actually angry about it.
Don't see it if 2 1/2 hours devoted to face cream doesn't sound like a good time. It's not. See this, & bitterly regret the nap you could've taken instead.
See it if you want to see 2 great ladies of the musical stage, especially Lupone, show their chops. They're terrific.
Don't see it if musicals are not your thing.
See it if dying to see Patti Lupone steal a show and Christine Ebersole not doing poorly, either. This is a women's club: many issues still resonate.
Don't see it if seeking modern, fresh, edgy work. The rivalry between the two cosmetic juggernauts is rooted in history in a way that often feels dated.
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See it if War paint is a great showcase for Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole. Fun and upbeat production!
Don't see it if If you prefer dramas.
See it if you enjoy watching two legendary divas take the stage and sing their hearts out. Costumes, staging and supporting roles were great, too.
Don't see it if you don't like to hear divas sing.
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See it if You have any interest is cosmetics or female empire builders. This is a glam piece, about glam women who created yet more glam--lush!
Don't see it if You don't want a show heavily weighted to the female perspective.
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See it if wish to see two great theatre stars doing what they do well with music much better than anticipated
Don't see it if need more a story/book - though they did try
See it if ONLY if you are dying to see Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole on stage singing.
Don't see it if If you are looking for some FABULOUS NEW MUSICAL, this is NOT will NOT wow you, but put you to sleep SLOWLY!!!
See it if you worship at the altar of either diva. Both icons slay & leave it all on the stage. Beautifully staged/choreographed w/great era costumes.
Don't see it if OMG just see the freaking show before it freaking closes! Book IS weak (although very relevant at times), but the show is very entertaining!
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