Christine Ebersole Puts On 'War Paint'

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 19, 2017

Christine Ebersole joins us to discuss her starring role in the new Broadway musical, “War Paint." She is joined by Doug Wright, who wrote the book, and Scott Frankel, who composed the music. The musical focuses on the rivalry between cosmetics entrepreneurs Elizabeth Arden (Ebersole) and Helena Rubinstein, who is played by Patti LuPone.

“War Paint” is playing at the Nederlander Theatre (208 W. 41st St.)

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