Advertisement Continue reading the main storyOtherwise, “War Paint” is a double portrait of unchanging women during changing times. But the compression of extensive research can make “War Paint” sound like a singing Wikipedia entry. PhotoSo, though my eyes occasionally glazed seeing “War Paint” for the second time, I wouldn’t have missed it, if only to hear its leading ladies’ climactic ballads. Ms. LuPone has an ardently sung tribute to the preservative powers of narcissism, during which a gallery of Rubinstein’s portraits by famous artists materializes behind her. The song is called “Pink,” and as Ms. Ebersole delivers that seemingly cheery word, it is weighted with triumph, regret, defiance and anger, all struggling for ascendancy.

Source: New York Times April 07, 2017 01:52 UTC