Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole to star in WAR PAINT at Chicago's Goodman Theatre! — Page 3

givesmevoice said: "The Goodman's website has videos with Michael Greif, Christopher Gattelli and Scott Frankel, where they discuss the musical's development. http://www.goodmantheatre.org/Upcoming-Season/War-Paint/

 
What confuses me, though, is that everyone keeps saying the show is funny. I guess it might be, but when I was reading Lindy Woodhead's book, I was under the impression that Rubinstein and Arden didn't have much of a sense of humor."

 

Oh that's a great little interview--thank you! Has anybody seen the PBS documentary on them? I'm hoping to watch it before I see the production in July, but I want to know if it's worth it or if I should just wait and be surprised!

 

The PBS documentary is rather dry and episodic, though it mixes in some Max Fleischer style cartoons during the transitions. The film does not offer many hints of a musical narrative. The two women never met and their catty remarks about each other in the press seem a small part of their careers. They did however have unhappy marriages which offer several musical opportunities. 

Does anyone have advice on a good hotel near the Goodman Theatre? 

The Wit is one block east and one block north of the Goodman on State St. 

Updated On: 3/18/16 at 10:35 AM

Here is a list of Loop hotels 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g35805-zfn7778523-Chicago_Illinois-Hotels.html

Most are within easy walking distance of the Goodman

 

 

Updated On: 3/19/16 at 06:23 AM

Does anyone have advice on a good hotel near the Goodman Theatre? 

 

If you want something with history and a bit of character, I recommend the Burnham.  I love the Atwood cafe located inside.  Also nearby is the famous Palmer House, though I'm not a huge fan (go inside to see the lobby, but the rooms are not great).  The Wit is one of those contemporary hip trendy hotels with a popular (and severely overrated) rooftop bar for twenty-something business majors on the prowl and ready to drink and yell until they puke and get carried into cabs or ambulances.  I would never recommend it to anyone unless it was the only hotel available or somehow priced significantly lower than anything else within a 5 mile radius.  If a pretty view is what you're after, you could try the Renaissance, Monaco, or Langham.  I have a friend who always stays at the Langham every time she's in Chicago on business.

 

As long as you're in town during the summer, you may want to check out the Ravinia schedule and Grant Park Music Festival.  The world premiere of Spongebob will be occurring during the War Paint run as well.  I attended the preview for Spongebob and it really sounded like something worth seeing.

 

I'm attending the show on 7/14, but if you come into town to see it any time, let me know.  I live near the Goodman and we can meet up for drinks.

Exciting news as more casting announcements are made...

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/John-Dossett-Douglas-Sills-to-Join-Patti-LuPone-Christine-Ebersole-in-Now-Extended-WAR-PAINT-at-Goodman-Theatre-20160414

A little late to the party, but I FINALLY committed and bought seats for the second preview on the 29th! I can't put into words how excited I am. I will be doing (as many others have mentioned) a 2 show day with a matinee of SpongeBob and War Paint in the evening. I bought from the SIX seats they had left for the second preview (first preview is currently sold out) and got two together, 4th row center mezz. Someone who is accustomed to the Goodman, are these good seats? I usually like orchestra more, but I took what I could get and am grateful. 

I'll be there at the first preview ... will anyone else be there?

Bettyboy72, I respectfully disagree with your evaluation of the documentary. I have seen it several times and
find it to be entertaining and enlightening.

Updated On: 6/15/16 at 10:44 AM