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Opened: April 29, 1968
Closing: July 01, 1972

Hair - 1968 - Broadway History , Info & More

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From its stunning Broadway premiere in 1968, Hair defined the "rock musical," exuberantly celebrating the hippie counterculture, anti-war movement and sexual revolution of the 1960s with a rainbow score of hits - including "Aquarius," "Good Morning Starshine," and "Easy to be Hard" - that have become ingrained in pop culture. Let down your long, beautiful hair, pull out the tie-dye and celebrate this groundbreaking American journey as we "Let the Sunshine In!"



HAIR features a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado and music by Galt MacDermot, and tells the story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, HAIR is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. The 2009 revival, directed by Diane Paulus, won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle also honored the production with their 2009 award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical.

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North Shore Music Theatre to Present New Musical ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


ELVIS: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION is coming to North Shore Music Theatre. Experience the authorized bio-musical about the iconic Elvis Presley, featuring over 40 of his hits. Don't miss this New England premiere!

Danny Burstein, Will Swenson & Kate Baldwin Join MAUI IKAIKA Benefit Concert To Raise Funds For Maui
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023


Additional Broadway stars will make special appearances in the upcoming online benefit concert to support the families and communities of Maui titled MAUI IKAIKA (translated to MAUI STRONG).

Performances of Two River Theater's HAIR Begin This Weekend Plus Events and Accessibility Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2023


Two River Theater's highly-anticipated production of the American Love-Rock Musical, Hair, directed by Craig Noel Award winner James Vásquez (Under a Baseball Sky, American Mariachi) and with original choreography by Mayte Natalio (Love in Hate Nation), starts this weekend on Saturday, September 30. Learn more about the special events here!

Abe Jacob To Receive Ming Cho Lee Award at 59th Annual Henry Hewes Design Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023


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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


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Listen: Nancy Sinatra Sings Rodgers and Sondheim's 'Do I Hear A Waltz?'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023


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Which Actors Have Done Multiple Broadway Shows Together?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Sep 10, 2023


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Andrew Polec, Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett & More Will Star in HAIR at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023


Get all the details about the upcoming production of HAIR at Two River Theater. Meet the cast and creative team, and mark your calendars for the opening night on October 15. Don't miss this groovy musical experience!

HAIR to Play Portland Center Stage Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023


Portland Center Stage will kick off their 2023-24 season with a spectacular high-energy musical that's all about community: directed by Isaac Lamb, HAIR begins preview performances on September 30, opens on October 6, and runs through November 5 on the mainstage.

Ars Nova & National Black Theatre to Present World Premiere of (PRAY), A SACRED OFFERING by nicHi douglas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 23, 2023


Discover the world premiere of (pray), a captivating production presented by Ars Nova and National Black Theatre in New York City. Don't miss this limited engagement performance that explores the profound power of sacred offerings.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 17th, 2023
by - Aug 17, 2023


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The Original Mother's Celebrate 55th Anniversary With DUELING DECADES Concert
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023


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Review: HAIR- THE TRIBAL LOVE ROCK MUSICAL at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - Jul 24, 2023


'Hair' is well worth seeing especially for those who lived through the tumultuous times.

YES, Bret Michaels, Mike Tramp, Vitamin String Quartet, Cirque Musica Now On Sale At BergenPAC
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After Tremendous Success in Rio International Megahit MAMMA MIA! Opens in Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - Jul 18, 2023


Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical based on songs recorded by Swedish group ABBA. The heroine of the show is Donna, who keeps a tavern on a small Greek island and plans to marry Sophie, her daughter. Trying to figure out who her father is, Sophie invites the three most likely candidates to the wedding, setting the scene for farcical complications.

Skokie Theatre Presents HAIR and THE PRINCESS STRIKES BACK This Summer
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 2, 2023


Skokie Theatre, one of Chicago's respected historic suburban North Shore theaters, is following up its opening weekend of the Broadway classic HAIR with the announcement of two performances of the award-winning one-woman show The Princess Strikes Back on Friday, August 11 and 18.

Off Broadway Cast Recording Of THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER To Be Released On JAY Records
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023


Raise Your Hands! The Off Broadway cast recording of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon. will be released on JAY Records. Produced by John Yap, the recording will feature the original cast of the Off Broadway production who gathered this week at Manhattan Studios to lay down the tracks.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HEATHER Extends for One Week at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023


The Off Broadway premiere of The Gospel According to Heather, a new musical with a book, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon has been extended for one week at Theater 555.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023


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by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023


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by Team BWW - Jun 11, 2023


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Hair FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hair have there been?
Hair has had 18 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1967, Off-Broadway which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1968, Australia which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, West End which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2004, London Fringe which opened in 2005, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2010 and Broadway which opened in 2011.
What Tony Awards has Hair been nominated for?
Hair has been nominated for several Tony Awards. It was nominated for Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical for Tom O'Horgan.
What awards has Hair been nominated for?
Hair has been nominated for the Costume Design category at The Hewes Awards for Nancy Potts.
What awards has Hair won?
Hair has won the Costume Design award at The Hewes Awards for Nancy Potts.

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