Unfortunately, the quality of the original music is not memorable (albeit performed by a lively pit orchestra conducted by Lawrence Yurman). But half an hour into the first act, the story is pretty much laid out and not much is added after that. One of the key songs, performed by both characters, is “If I’d Been a Man,” in which they lament how much easier their business lives would have been had they been male entrepreneurs. And to be fair, the issue of women breaking the glass ceiling is explored. Goodman makes an effort toward relevance by including playbill articles about the histories of the two cosmetics titans and of female entrepreneurship. Rubinstein is rejected in her effort to buy a New York apartment (she buys the building) while Arden is rejected by the women’s club she wants to join, because she makes her own money rather than being married to it. Even the examples of discrimination they suffered are balanced. The story bounces back and forth between the two women and their two companies, with a lot of she said/she said parallels. Ultimately, their businesses declined because of lower-priced cosmetics products targeted at younger women. They were fierce competitors, specialized in anti-aging products they stole each other’s secrets and created powerful brands. But once you get past the competition between the Polish Jewish immigrant Helena Rubinstein (Patti LuPone) and the sunny blonde Elizabeth Arden (Christine Ebersole) known for her pink color palette, there’s not much story left. “War Paint” is the story of two cosmetic industry pioneers, women who achieved corporate success in an era when it was even more difficult to do so than it is today. Michael Greif’s direction and Christopher Gattelli’s choreography skillfully structure the pieces for a pleasant-enough theater evening. Doug Wright’s book, Scott Frankel’s music and Michael Korie’s lyrics are overshadowed by the glamorous costuming by Catherine Zuber and elegant scene design by David Korins. “War Paint” is Goodman Theatre’s latest production to show off its ability to design and stage a spectacle. Sophistication and nuances of its story, smart dialogue, quality of music and lyrics? Two stars. Members of the KKE managed to approach the mooring site of NATO forces SNMG2 warships and throw paint on the Canadian frigate “HCMS MONTREAL FFH336” – as part of their protest against NATO forces and against Greece’s participation in the war in Ukraine.- Performances of its leading actors? Three stars plus. The ship of the North Atlantic Alliance anchored in the port was damaged, reports. The action took place on Saturday morning, March 19. Members of the ΚΚΕ and ΚΝΕ “made it clear that NATO ships are not welcome in the port of Piraeus,” according to their statement. Meanwhile, in other related news, members of the Greek Communist Party KKE threw paint at NATO ships in the port of Piraeus. Our democracy is stronger than them.”Įxplosion specialists and the police are investigating the incident at a building on Akadimias Street, central Athens. Those who believe they will demoralize me are making a great mistake. In a tweet, Georgiadis responded, “Unfortunately, for maybe the 20th time, I have become the target of an incendiary terrorist attack. An improvised incendiary device damaged the entrance of Development & Investments Minister Adonis Georgiadis‘ political office on Sunday, police said.
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