Theatrical Makeup

Theatrical Makeup

If you’re looking for the best theatre makeup, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply has an extensive range for your selection and is one of the leading theatrical suppliers of theater effects makeup around, with products from all of the industry’s top brands, including Ben Nye, Mehron, Krylon, Graftobian, Bluebird FX and more. Browse our extensive range of professional theatrical makeup supplies that can be used for beauty, stage, or special effects.

Professional Theatrical Makeup Supplies

Create unforgettable characters with professional theatrical makeup supplies from Manhattan Wardrobe Supply. For 28 years, we have supplied Broadway productions, film and television studios, opera companies, dance companies, schools, cosplay artists, and live performers with industry-trusted stage makeup and performance cosmetics.

Whether you're creating subtle beauty looks, aging characters, fantasy creatures, or dramatic stage effects, you'll find professional stage makeup, theatrical cosmetics, and performance makeup supplies designed to withstand long performances, bright stage lights, HD cameras, and demanding production schedules.

Browse our extensive selection of foundations, powders, eye shadows, lip colors, contour products, setting sprays, brushes, applicators, adhesives, removers, and professional makeup kits from the industry's most trusted brands.

Why Use Theatrical Makeup?

Unlike everyday cosmetics, theatrical makeup is specifically formulated for live performance and on-camera work. Bright stage lighting and high-definition cameras can wash out natural facial features, making performers difficult to see from a distance.

Professional stage makeup helps:

  • Define facial features under bright lighting
  • Create realistic characters and aging effects
  • Improve visibility from the audience
  • Withstand heat, perspiration, and long performances
  • Deliver long-lasting, highly pigmented coverage
  • Perform beautifully under HD cameras and theatrical lighting

Whether you're performing on Broadway, filming a television series, or preparing for a school production, professional theatrical makeup helps every performer look their best from the first scene to the final curtain.

Stage Makeup Essentials

Build the perfect professional makeup kit with products trusted by makeup artists throughout the entertainment industry.

Shop essentials including:

  • Cream foundations
  • Cake makeup
  • Setting powders
  • Eye shadow palettes
  • Lip colors
  • Cream blushes
  • Contour and highlight products
  • Setting sprays
  • Makeup removers
  • Makeup brushes
  • Sponges and applicators
  • Disposable hygiene supplies

From natural beauty makeup to dramatic stage transformations, we carry everything needed for professional theatrical applications.

Character Makeup & Theatrical Makeup Kits

Professional theatrical makeup kits simplify character creation by combining essential products into convenient, production-ready collections.

Our selection includes:

Perfect for theater programs, schools, productions, cosplay events, haunted attractions, and live entertainment.

Special Effects, Face & Body Makeup

Take your character design even further with professional special effects makeup and face and body painting supplies.

Explore products including:

  • Alcohol-activated palettes
  • Body paints
  • Liquid latex
  • Modeling wax
  • Blood effects
  • Prosthetic adhesives
  • Bald caps
  • Scar materials
  • Bruise and injury colors
  • Character effects

Whether you're creating realistic injuries, fantasy creatures, historical characters, or theatrical illusions, our FX collection has the products professionals trust.

Professional Makeup Brands

Manhattan Wardrobe Supply proudly carries many of the world's leading theatrical makeup manufacturers.

Ben Nye
A legendary name in stage and film makeup, Ben Nye products are trusted for their rich pigmentation, exceptional blendability, and outstanding performance under theatrical lighting. Ben Nye remains a favorite among Broadway, television, film, cosplay, and special effects artists.

Mehron
Since 1927, Mehron has been one of the most recognized names in professional performance makeup. Their extensive collection includes stage makeup, character kits, clown makeup, face and body paints, and special effects products used by performers around the world.

Kryolan
For more than 75 years, Kryolan has supplied professional makeup artists working in theater, television, film, opera, and fashion. Their products are renowned for exceptional color payoff, camera-ready finishes, and reliable performance under HD lighting.

Graftobian
Known for high-definition foundations and professional theatrical cosmetics, Graftobian offers versatile makeup for stage, television, film, fashion, and special effects applications. Their products are widely used by professional makeup artists, educators, and performers alike.

Hair, Makeup & Special Effects Supplies

Complete your makeup station with complementary professional products including:

  • Hair styling products
  • Wig supplies
  • Spirit gum and removers
  • Makeup brush cleaners
  • Disposable applicators
  • Face and body paints
  • Special effects supplies
  • Skin preparation products
  • Sanitizing products
  • Makeup organization systems

Everything you need for professional hair, makeup, and special effects is available in one convenient location.

Why Shop Manhattan Wardrobe Supply?

For more than 25 years, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply has been a trusted source for professional theatrical makeup supplies, stage makeup, special effects makeup, and performance cosmetics. We proudly serve Broadway productions, film and television studios, opera companies, dance companies, schools, universities, theme parks, haunted attractions, cosplay artists, and makeup professionals across the country.

Our knowledgeable staff, carefully curated product selection, competitive pricing, and fast shipping make us the one-stop destination for professional theatrical makeup.

Shop Theatrical Makeup

Browse our complete collection of theatrical makeup, stage makeup, performance cosmetics, character makeup, special effects makeup, professional makeup kits, and makeup artist supplies. Whether you're preparing for opening night, filming on set, creating a cosplay masterpiece, or building your professional makeup kit, Manhattan Wardrobe Supply has everything you need to bring every character to life.