Monday, May 8, 2017

A Queer Renaissance is Making Broadway Fabulous Again

From: Queerty

Plot
Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, pioneers of the cosmetics industry for all women on Earth, face off in a bitter rivalry that is professional and personal. And dramatic and vindictive.

Why The Gays Are Going
Two Broadway legends—Christine Ebersole as Arden (photo above), and Patti LuPone as Rubinstein—take turns singing big solos and saying campy, bitchy lines. The plot is mostly fiction, since it isn’t known if Rubinstein and Arden had most of the interactions depicted in the show. But especially after the success of Feud, watching strong women sabotage each other is a hot topic these days. Both Ebersole and LuPone were nominated for Tony Awards this year as Best Actress, and they have both won Tony awards for Best Actress twice. Although they may not have a chance this year, as they are up against Bette Midler. Speaking of Bette Midler…

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