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Opened: September 27, 1968

Hair - 1968 - West End 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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BAM Presents FILMAFRICA, A Celebration Of Contemporary African Cinema, May 27-June 2
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022


To celebrate the incredible cinema New York African Film Festival brings to BAM each year during DanceAfrica, the nation's largest festival dedicated to African dance and music taking place May 27—30 at BAM looks back at the decade-plus history of FilmAfrica with a series of recent films and hits from past festivals.

Ensemble Studio Theatre & the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Announce the 2022 First Light Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2022


ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE along with The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation have announced the lineup for the 2022 First Light Festival, part of the EST/Sloan Project to develop plays exploring science and technology.  

Review Roundup: AIN'T TOO PROUD on Tour; Read the Reviews
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022


The National Tour of Ain't Too Proud officially kicked off at the Kennedy Center, after cancelling 15 performances due to COVID-19. Performances began on December 28 and continued through January 16.

BWW Review: Will the Asolo Rep's HAIR, set during the Age of Aquarius, Succeed in the Age of Covid?
by Peter Nason - Dec 19, 2021


Although edited heavily for brevity, it's like a giant kaleidoscopic jigsaw puzzle that comes to life before our eyes.

BWW Interview: From Head to Toe - Everything HAIR
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2021


Hair, running through September 25th at Circle Theatre in Grand Rapids, is a real blast to a very specific era - and we wanted to catch up with the crew in charge of putting together that look for this latest production. Below we're chatting with the design team!

BWW Review: HAIR at The Old Globe
by E.H. Reiter - Aug 18, 2021


HAIR feels like a fitting show to open after the extended theatre shut down; it's full of hope, rage, protests, and the desire to make change happen. The Old Globe brings back this musical with an incredibly talented cast who have outstanding vocals, and direction that shows how relevant the show's themes still are today.  HAIR is playing at The Old Globe through October 3rd.

The Old Globe Announces One-Week Extension of HAIR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2021


Just two days before the opening performance of the American tribal love-rock musical Hair and amid strong demand in tickets, The Old Globe announced a one-week extension of the show due to popular demand. Resident Artist James Vásquez (The Old Globe’s American Mariachi and Tiny Beautiful Things) directs a cast of 16.

BWW Review: HAIR: THEN AND NOW at Musical Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - Aug 9, 2021


Live, Indoor, Actor’s Equity sanctioned, precaution observed, musical theater has returned to Crown Center. Now running through August 22 is Musical Theater Heritage’s concert production of “Hair: Then and Now.”

HAIR, The Legendary Love-Rock Musical to Take the Stage at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2021


The Old Globe presents the American tribal love-rock musical Hair, which marks the Globe's first full-scale production in 17 months since the pandemic.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: HAIR volvía a Broadway
by Nuria Pedret - Jul 13, 2021


Después de una gira por el West End y Estados Unidos, el revival del musical alzó el telón en 2011 en el St. James Theatre

Theatre 55 Re-opens With HAIR
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2021


The Tribe seeks to find harmony, love, and freedom during to the sexual revolution while rebelling against the war and expectations from family and society. HAIR's jubilant score is filled with such timeless favorites as 'Let the Sun Shine In', 'Easy To Be Hard' and 'Aquarius'. The themes and struggles in HAIR remain vital and relevant to the times we live in today.

Southbank Centre Welcomes Audiences Back With Summer Reunion Programme
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2021


The Southbank Centre today announces a four-month reopening programme, Summer Reunion - providing opportunities for people to reconnect, reunite and enjoy a colourful, joyful celebration of art, culture and entertainment.

Theater Stories: HAIR, VENUS IN FUR, CHOIR BOY, MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON & More About the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Learn about this history of the theatre, and productions to have graced its stage including Hair, Choir Boy, My Name is Lucy Barton and many more!

What's On Stage This Summer? Check Out Our Guide To Theatre Across The Country!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2021


We've rounded up some of the top productions on stage this summer! Find something near you to see using our comprehensive guide below!

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Original Cast and Creative Team of PETE 'N' KEELY Will Reunite to Re-Imagine the Musical Comedy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2021


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast and streaming dates for Pete ’n’ Keely, a musical comedy about a divorced singing duo who reunite for a television special in 1968, packed with jazzy standards, torch songs, comedic showpieces, and tender sentiment.

Playwrights Ed Bullins, Constance Congdon & Philip Kan Gotanda Honored With First Ever Legacy Playwrights Initiative Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2020


Esteemed American playwrights Ed Bullins, Constance Congdon, and Philip Kan Gotanda have been announced as the inaugural recipients of the Legacy Playwrights Initiative Award(s). The winners will be recognized by their friends and peers at the Dramatists Guild Foundation “Write in the Dark” virtual benefit on December 21, 2020.

Vanessa Williams, Phylicia Rashad, Sterling K. Brown and More to Appear at Alvin Ailey Virtual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s holiday virtual season Ailey Forward celebrating six decades of Revelations will launch on Wednesday, December 2 at 7:30pm ET with a “Revelations Reimagined”  Opening Night Virtual Benefit.

Lynn Kellogg, Original 'Sheila' in HAIR, Dies From Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2020


Lynn Kellogg- Simpers, Broadway's original Sheila in the 1968 production of 'Hair,' passed away this week at the age of 77.

Turbine Theatre HAIR Concert to Play London Palladium Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2020


Turbine Theatre will present its concert version of the hippie musical Hair on November 16 at the London Palladium. 

Celebrate National Hair Day with These 7 HAIR Throwback Videos
by Taylor Brethauer - Oct 1, 2020


We're looking back at past productions of Hair since October 1 marks National Hair Day!

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, September 30- with John Lloyd Young, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2020


Today (September 30) in live streaming: the premiere of The Boys in the Band, John Lloyd Young visits Backstage Live, and so much more!

Watch SHOUT! To Benefit AMAS & TDF On BroadwayWorld Events
by Alan Henry - Sep 21, 2020


SHOUT!, the internationally acclaimed musical, will be streamed on Broadwayworld.com for a one-night-only, very special video event on Monday, September 21 at 7PM Eastern Time. Net proceeds from this event will benefit Amas Musical Theatre and TDF (aka Theatre Development Fund).

BWW Blog: Originating a Role
by Student Blogger: Emma Rose Dorsch - Jul 1, 2020


No role challenged me as much as an artist or showed me the power of performance more than when I got to originate a role. 

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

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.

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