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Brian Strumwasser is a New York–based visual artist whose work spans film, print, and Broadway, where he is recognized as a leading makeup artist and hair stylist. With a career rooted in both fine art and beauty, Brian has collaborated with many of the entertainment industry's most celebrated figures.
His makeup artistry has appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including Make-Up Artist Magazine, People, Vanity Fair, and Women’s Wear Daily. Known for his technical mastery and warm, collaborative presence, Brian has contributed to major fashion campaigns, film and television productions, runway presentations, and high-profile editorial work.
Brian’s extensive training, creative versatility, and calm professionalism make him a trusted asset to any production. His keen eye for detail and innate ability to enhance natural beauty—across all genders, ethnicities, and character types—define his signature style.
In addition to his work as an artist, Brian is also an active producer and theatrical investor. He is a co-producer of the critically acclaimed new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and has served as an investor on Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet. His producing and investment portfolio also includes national and international tours such as Company, The Wiz, Some Like It Hot, Monty Python’s Spamalot, and Dreamgirls (UK Tour).
He is available for projects worldwide and invites you to explore a portfolio of his work.
Recent theater credits include:
Makeup Designer for Gruesome Playground Injuries, Hair and Makeup Designer for Beau: The Musical, Associate Makeup Designer for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Makeup Designer for Roundabout Theatre Company’s Travesties; Kinky Boots Second National Tour; Hair Designer for The Humans National Tour; Makeup and Hair Designer for Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical; A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder on Broadway and the First National Tour; Hair and Makeup Supervisor for A Bronx Tale; Makeup Supervisor for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible; The Bridges of Madison County National Tour; Fish in the Dark by Larry David; Paper Mill Playhouse’s Ever After directed by Kathleen Marshall; makeup artist for Alan Cumming in Cabaret; and hairstylist for Anastasia, Waitress, Matilda, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, End of the Rainbow, Disney’s Aladdin, and Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway.
Internet Broadway Database http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=495649
Playbill Vault http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/124767/Brian-Strumwasser
His makeup artistry has appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious publications, including Make-Up Artist Magazine, People, Vanity Fair, and Women’s Wear Daily. Known for his technical mastery and warm, collaborative presence, Brian has contributed to major fashion campaigns, film and television productions, runway presentations, and high-profile editorial work.
Brian’s extensive training, creative versatility, and calm professionalism make him a trusted asset to any production. His keen eye for detail and innate ability to enhance natural beauty—across all genders, ethnicities, and character types—define his signature style.
In addition to his work as an artist, Brian is also an active producer and theatrical investor. He is a co-producer of the critically acclaimed new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and has served as an investor on Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet. His producing and investment portfolio also includes national and international tours such as Company, The Wiz, Some Like It Hot, Monty Python’s Spamalot, and Dreamgirls (UK Tour).
He is available for projects worldwide and invites you to explore a portfolio of his work.
Recent theater credits include:
Makeup Designer for Gruesome Playground Injuries, Hair and Makeup Designer for Beau: The Musical, Associate Makeup Designer for Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Makeup Designer for Roundabout Theatre Company’s Travesties; Kinky Boots Second National Tour; Hair Designer for The Humans National Tour; Makeup and Hair Designer for Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical; A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder on Broadway and the First National Tour; Hair and Makeup Supervisor for A Bronx Tale; Makeup Supervisor for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible; The Bridges of Madison County National Tour; Fish in the Dark by Larry David; Paper Mill Playhouse’s Ever After directed by Kathleen Marshall; makeup artist for Alan Cumming in Cabaret; and hairstylist for Anastasia, Waitress, Matilda, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, End of the Rainbow, Disney’s Aladdin, and Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway.
Internet Broadway Database http://ibdb.com/person.php?id=495649
Playbill Vault http://www.playbillvault.com/Person/Detail/124767/Brian-Strumwasser
