War Paint: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
War Paint tells the true story of two iconic women, Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, who both played a role in revolutionizing the cosmetics industry. As they build their beauty empires, a fierce rivalry ends up developing between them. War Paint showcases their determination, struggles, and triumphs of these two women in a world where appearances are paramount.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2016)
Cast: Medium (15 Roles) • Female Leads
Genre: Biography
Setting: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Scott Frankel
Lyrics: Michael Korie
Book: Doug Wright
Based On: War Paint➝ by Lindy Woodhead; The Powder and the Glory➝
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2017)➝
Licensing
War Paint is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2010s, Based on a Book, Based on a Movie, Biographical, Business, True Story, Two-Word, War, Work
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