Follow cast member Jennifer Rias through a two-show day in War Paint at the Nederlander Theatre. The show stars two-time Tony winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole as rival cosmetics giants Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, respectively.
Flip through photos of her full day below:
To begin my day there's only one option...Teleon Cafe. The best deli in NYC! This is Raul, he makes the best breakfast sandwich in town!
This is Enrique, the omelette master! These guys are always smiling and making everyone's days better. I've got a smile on my face and breakfast in my bag...lets go!
On 2 show days I like to treat myself to this magical drink...an iced matcha latte! One for me, one for my man!
Best part about working on 41st Street? I can drop presents off to my boyfriend because he works right across the street at ALADDIN. He has a 2 show day as well so I know this matcha will come in handy!
Love running into my friends outside! Hi David!
Time to go to work!
Oh hey girl!
This is our glorious Stage door. Every time I walk through this alley it reminds me of the time I waited backstage after seeing RENT so many years ago. So cool to be working here now!
Our festive callboard!
Quick visit to our Sound man extraordinaire Mike!
I love seeing the house before it gets full. It's so magical.
Made it up the 6 flights to the dressing room and the wig prep is done!
Now that my hair is done, I can take a moment to eat my delicious breakfast. Mmmmmmmm!
1930's eyebrows...ready!
Associate Hair Supervisor Christopher puts magnets on my head so my hats don't fall off, and then...
This beauty!
Kitty in a cup reminds us to put our hairnets on hahaha!
David Brian Brown's wigs in this show are stunning!
Gorgeous Caitlin prepping our fake nails we wear later in the show. God bless you woman!
Walking back upstairs we pass Patti's dressing room! Love that doormat!
We also pass a wall where our PSM Tripp put up all the Playbills of every show that's ever been at the Nederlander...
I mean EVER! So cool!
Back in the dressing room I found one of my favorite people ever, Broadway's own Joanna Glushak! Naturally we did a full hip hop warm-up!
Red lip, pink romper, it's showtime! Just have to put on a fur coat and I'm ready!
Look who I found! PATTI! I love this woman! She is the real deal...8 shows a week of flawless, effortless beauty. And she's nice!!!
I love to get to the stage 10 minutes early to have a moment by myself. I love the calm before the storm!
Everyone's ready for the matinee!
Good news: we're done with our hardest number 12 minutes into the show! It's SO fun but SO exhausting. We down some serious water after that one!
Mary Claire and I steal a kiss with the handsome Douglas Sills. Love this man!
Act 2...Rosie the Riveter time! Barbara, Joanna, Mary and I are ready! These ladies make me laugh so hard!
Remember those fake nails Caitlin was preparing for us? Well, Stephanie and I are about to go rock them in my favorite number "Fire & Ice"!
We have a 20 minute break at the very end of the show that we now refer to as snack time! It's like crossing the finish line, and today Douglas joined us! We live for snack time!
Finished show #1 and now I'm having dinner with my boyfriend Mike and one of my best friends Andre Ward in Bryant Park. I love that our theatre is so close to the park...im there almost every day!
The accordion needed a tune up I think! Andre was not impressed haha!
Time for Physical Therapy! Wearing 4" heels in the show means I owe my life to this man! Joe you keep us all dancing!
Back at the theatre for round 2! Here is our awesome Stage Management Team: Alex, Tripp, Jason & Laura. Missing Rachel!
This is why I order the large...so it can last me ALL day long and get me through 2 shows!
I popped my head into Christine's dressing room and she gave me a full editorial Vogue pose! She's an actual supermodel and I love her! Hi Marilyn!
Before every single show, John Dossett hands out mints to EVERYONE backstage. I look forward to it every night! He's the absolute best.
My dresser Kate caught this photo of me using our backstage crossover. Kind of eerie but I like it!
Showing off Catherine Zuber's glorious costumes before we start Act 2!
About to finish the show as Miss Teale and looking over the backstage list with our wonderful doorman Joaquin! I always like to see what celebrities are at the show that night!
Finally made it home! Now to study some fun Italy facts for my trip next week!
That's a wrap! Thanks for checking out my 2 show day on Broadway! Good night!
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