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BWW Reviews: A Square Finds A Round Space In Short North Theatre's Production Of HAIR
by Paul Batterson - Apr 9, 2018


In the movie, 'FIELD OF DREAMS,' Annie Kinsella attacks a conservative member of the school board who wants to ban the writings of Terrance Mann with the line, 'I think if you had just experienced the Sixties ...'

Falcon's Eye Theatre Mounts HAIR The Musical
by Julie Musbach - Mar 22, 2018


The award-winning Falcon's Eye Theatre closes its eleventh season with the American Tribal Love Rock Musical, HAIR. The Falcon's Eye celebrates the sixties counterculture in all its barefoot, long-haired, bell-bottomed, beaded and fringed glory with Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Galt MacDermot's HAIR. To an infectiously energetic rock beat, the show wows audiences with songs like "Aquarius," "Good Morning, Starshine," "Hair," "I Got Life," and "Let The Sun Shine." Exploring ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace, HAIR remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world.

Geva Theatre Center Announces Its 2018-2018 Season Featuring Three World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2018


Geva Theatre Center's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy and Executive Director Christopher Mannelli are proud to announce the 11 major productions and 2 festivals of the much anticipated 2018-2019 Season, the non-profit theatre's 46th year of making professional theatre of a national standard in Rochester.

HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL is Coming to Vienna for One Night Only!
by Leah Windahl - Mar 19, 2018


HAIR: THE AMERICAN TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL now touring Europe, is coming to Vienna! HAIR first opened on Broadway in 1968 and ran for an impressive 1,750 performances. HAIR will play Stadthalle, Hall F on April 8th.

BWW Review: Arizona Broadway Theatre Presents HAIR ~ The Beat Goes On But The Message Has Faded
by Herbert Paine - Mar 5, 2018


Arizona Broadway Theatre presents HAIR. The beat goes on but the message has faded. Director and choreographer pulls out all the plugs to energize the 50 year old musical. On stage now through March 25th.

Boston & NYC Auditions Announced for HAIR
by Julie Musbach - Mar 2, 2018


Peregrine Theatre Ensemble is thrilled to announce one of their 2018 season productions, the TONY Award winning tribal love-rock musical HAIR, book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot.

Cent. Stage Co. Announces Auditions for HAIR
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2018


The Centenary Stage Company, a professional not for profit theater in residency on the Campus of Centenary University, will be holding, non-equity open auditions for the 2018 summer stock production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock musical.  Featuring a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermott. Set in the East Village, Hair tells the story of a group of hippies who celebrate peace, love, and the freedom of choice, during the shadow of the Vietnam War.

BWW Review: Talent-Filled HAIR Rocks at Beck
by Roy Berko - Feb 12, 2018


In December, 1968, about 50 Lorain County Community College students flew to New York. Some in the clean-scrubbed conservative group, coming from a campus void of political turmoil, had never traveled as far-a-field as downtown Cleveland.

Join HAIR's Hippie New Year Party
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2017


Come #JoinTheTribe one final time on Friday 12 January 2018 with their Hippie New Year/Closing Party post show from 2215hrs! After a hugely successful run at The Vaults, the 50th Anniversary production of HAIR is celebrating with a huge late night party the night before it closes.

Wagner College Theatre Celebrates 50th Anniversary Throughout 2018
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2017


The award-winning Wagner College Theatre Department is celebrating its golden jubilee throughout 2018 with a year of exciting events.

BWW Review: To Love HAIR Is An 'Acquired Taste'
by Jude Buot - Nov 20, 2017


It makes perfect sense that Repertory Philippines (REP) chose to end its 50th-anniversary celebrations with the staging of a big musical like Hair. First, the said musical is also commemorating the 50th anniversary of its first staging Off-Broadway. Second, as the musical talks about the dawning of a new era or the age of Aquarius, REP as a theater company is ushering in new milestones in its next 50 years. Hair also promotes a sense of community and togetherness, in line with REP's 50th-anniversary slogan Come Home to REP.

BWW Interview: Cara Barredo Talks Career Path, The Legacy of HAIR
by Robert Encila - Nov 14, 2017


Cara Barredo is one such player who comes prepared for artistic challenges, whose work inspires the artistic circle and the audiences who get to see her in action. Granted, an actor's protest is buffered by a certain aesthetic distance, but Cara, the woman behind many roles, is quick to affirm her passion for an ideal world order.

TV: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy & More Let the Sun Shine in Again at 50th Anniversary of HAIR- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2017


Last night The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall.

Photo Flash: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson and More 'Got Life' at The Public's HAIR Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


Last night, The Public Theater celebrated the 50th Anniversary of HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical that originally opened at The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street. The one-night-only benefit performance, directed by Diane Paulus, took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall. BroadwayWorld has photos from the show and after-party below!

Tribe Reunited! Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson & More Alumni Perform HAIR Again for Tonight's Public Theater Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017


The Public Theater hosts a one-night-only 50th Anniversary benefit celebration of the legendary musical HAIR, which first premiered at The Public in 1967, tonight, October 25.

James Rado Nods to Current Politics with Additions to 50th Anniversary HAIR at The Vaults
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2017


Opening tonight 11 October is the new production of the first protest musical HAIR at The Vaults. 85-year-old Tony- and Grammy Award-winning writer/lyricist of HAIR, James Rado, told young producer Katy Lipson and young director of HAIR Jonathan O'Boyle, 'I'd like this production to have the definitive script of HAIR - there's never been one in 50 years.' Scroll down to see some of the new script lines, as well as programme notes from both O'Boyle and Rado!

HAIR is Back Tonight! Join the Tribe and Rock Out with Heart and Dagger!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2017


Heart & Dagger Productions is proud to present HAIR, the tribal love-rock musical with direction by IRNE Nominee Joey C. Pelletier. Music Direction by James Sims. With fresh and sensual choreography by Pelletier, Peter DiMuro, Danielle Lucas, Vanessa White, and Michael Underhill, HAIR also features book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado with music by Galt MacDermot. The opening is September 29, 2017 at Club Caf 's Moonshine Room in Boston, MA.

Tribe Reunited! Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy, Will Swenson, Kacie Sheik, Allison Case & More Alumni Will Perform HAIR Again for Public Theater Benefit!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017


The Public Theater announced today that a one-night-only 50th Anniversary benefit celebration of the legendary musical HAIR, which first premiered at The Public in 1967, will take place on Wednesday, October 25.

Repertory Philippines Caps Season with HAIR, 11/17-12/17
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 25, 2017


Repertory Philippines (REP) presents HAIR, Broadway's tribal love-rock musical, from November 17 to December 17 at Onstage Theatre, Greenbelt 1, Ayala Malls, Makati City.

Full Cast and Updated Schedule Announced for 50th Anniversary Production of HAIR
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017


Andy Coxon has been cast in the iconic role of Berger, in the new 50th anniversary production of HAIR.

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