War Paint NYC Reviews and Tickets

77%

(1329 Ratings)

Positive

77%

Mixed

20%

Negative

Members say

Great singing, Entertaining, Great acting, Disappointing, Slow

About the Show

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.

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.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1,329)

Entertaining, Great singing, Fluffy, Slow, Disappointing

See it if You want to see two of Broadway's best together and want to watch an enjoyable tale about two powerhouses.

Don't see it if You are expecting either of these singers to outperform some of their other epic performances. Lupone was hard to understand in some songs.

Great staging, Ambitious, Beautiful costumes, Wonderful patti & christine

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.

Funny, Diva worship, Gorgeous costumes, Bland book and score, Great singing

See it if If you are a fan or the leading ladies. It is all about them!

Don't see it if If you love shows with a strong book and catchy tunes.

Delightful, Entertaining, Funny

See it if You enjoy a show That is funny, clever, and well staged

Don't see it if You prefer the musical score over the book

Clever, Great singing, Great staging, Intelligent, Enjoyable

See it if you want to experience dynamic performers tell the story of rivalry and competition.

Don't see it if you do not like musicals based on documentaries.

Interesting, great singing, ambitious, slow, thought provoking

See it if It was a fun show to see with the girls with an interesting story and some great acting with 2 stars,with some memorable moments.

Don't see it if if you want to see a fast paced and consistent show with great songs and writing

Slow, Must see, Great singing

See it if PATTI LUPONE! Go for Patti (and Christine) but Patti is a beast, sounds great, looks great. She’s everything.

Don't see it if You want a compelling music, great music. The show is a vehicle for these star women. They’re the reason to see them.

Patti lupone and christine ebersole!!! amen!

See it if Based on two incredibly savvy, formidable, intelligent business women. Don't miss these leading ladies fight for their empires.

Don't see it if Complicated by the fact that Rubinstein and Arden never met, I'm not sure how you improve the book? Read more

Critic Reviews (72)

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