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)

Great staging, Fluffy, Great singing, Banal, Cliched

See it if you want to know more about the cosmetics industry - strong performances by the Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole amidst a weak score

Don't see it if You're expecting to be transported emotionally or surprised - shame the score was rather weak and the story was so linear

Slow, Great acting, Great singing, Disappointing

See it if You love Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole as they are amazing. If you want to know more about two titans of the makeup industry.

Don't see it if You need a plot that moves along quickly or a classic. The leading ladies are spectacular but the show is a let down.

Disappointing, Great singing, Overrated, Slow, Great staging

See it if you like the stars in it

Don't see it if you like ups and downs as it was pretty mundane

2 great actresses in a weak vehicle

See it if you want 2 see the 2 stars or lovely costumes

Don't see it if you want music & lyrics that last

Great singing, Dated, Disappointing

See it if you're a fan of Patti Lupone and Christine Ebersole. They were both fantastic! The show itself, however, was not as engaging/interesting.

Don't see it if you're not a fan of Patti and Christine or interested in makeup. lol

Great singing, Disappointing, Slow, Great acting, Cliched

See it if you like Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole.

Don't see it if you want an elaborate storyline. Read more

Great singing, Informative, Polished, Formulaic, Cliched

See it if you are interested in the cosmetics industry, haven't seen Lupone or Ebersole, or like monochromatic straight-forward designs.

Don't see it if you aren't a feminist or have limited time and want to be moved or impressed by a well-conceived and executed musical. Very on-the-nose.

Great singing, Great acting, Indulgent

See it if Great opportunity to see Patti and Christine perform and sing. Beautiful costume design.

Don't see it if The music and book were largely forgettable and incoherent.

Critic Reviews (72)

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