Hair 2011

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: July 13, 2011
Closing: September 10, 2011

Hair - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

The 2009 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a musical returns to Broadway for a summer of love! Hair tells the story of a group of friends choosing to speak up and sing out in celebration of love, life and freedom. The first great rock musical, it has some of the most rousing and soulful songs ever written for the stage, including "Let the Sun Shine In," "Easy to be Hard," "Good Morning Starshine," "Aquarius" and the infectious title song, "Hair."

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Photo Coverage: HAIR Celebrates 300th Performance!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - August 31, 2011

Monday night marked the 300th performnce for the national tour of HAIR, now performing at Broadways St James Theatre. The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR kicked of its first national tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on October 28, 2010 (following a preview engagement in New Haven, CT) and played 20 cities around the country before heading back to Broadway for a limited 'Summer of Love' run at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Following this Broadway engagement, which ends on Saturday, September 10, the cast heads back out on tour. For a full list of touring cities, visit www.HairOnTour.com. Check out photos from the celebration below!

HAIR Gives 300th Performance Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2011

New York's Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director) and Joey Parnes have announced that HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will once again rock Broadway this evening, following a one-day shuttering this past Saturday due to Hurricane Irene. Tonight's 7:00 PM performance will also mark the national tour's 300th performance. The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR kicked of its first national tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC on October 28, 2010 (following a preview engagement in New Haven, CT) and played 20 cities around the country before heading back to Broadway for a limited 'Summer of Love' run at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Following this Broadway engagement, which ends on Saturday, September 10, the cast heads back out on tour. For a full list of touring cities, visit www.HairOnTour.com.

STAGE TUBE: HAIR Featured on CURTAIN UP!
by Nicole Rosky - August 29, 2011

Watch a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway's HAIR. PIX 11 (WPIX-TV, Channel 11)'s Laurie Dhue recently went backstage for their 'Curtain Up' Broadway Week series to talk with Paris Remillard who stars as Claude. Click below to check it out!

Photo Flash: HAIR Cast Performs at Foursquare Swarm-In!
by Nicole Rosky - August 25, 2011

New York's Public Theater has announced that the final performances of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical on Broadway will all offer special deals and programs for students, Aquarians, foreigners, HAIR fans and more, kicking off on Thursday, August 25th with a foursquare Swarm-In in Times Square, at which fans are encouraged to join the Tribe for a Be-In Performance in Times Square, where they can unlock a special discount if enough people check in via the social networking site foursquare. The show ends its 'Summer of Love' run at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Saturday, September 10th before heading back out on its national tour.

Photo Flash: Two Boots Honors HAIR with 'Summer of Love' Pizza
by Jessica Lewis - August 24, 2011

Yesterday, August 23, cast members from HAIR celebrated the 'Broadway Pizza' in their honor from Two Boots Pizza in Hells Kitchen. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the celebration below!

HAIR Finishes 'Summer of Love' Run with GREAT HAIR DAYS, 8/25-9/10
by Nicole Rosky - August 23, 2011

New York's Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director) and Joey Parnes have announced that the final performances of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical on Broadway will all offer special deals and programs for students, Aquarians, foreigners, HAIR fans and more, kicking off on Thursday, August 25th with a foursquare Swarm-In in Times Square, at which fans are encouraged to join the Tribe for a Be-In Performance in Times Square, where they can unlock a special discount if enough people check in via the social networking site foursquare. The show ends its 'Summer of Love' run at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street) on Saturday, September 10th before heading back out on its national tour.

STAGE TUBE: HAIR's Paris Remillard Answers Fan Questions!
by Kelsey Denette - August 15, 2011

The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Leading HAIR as Claude is Paris Remillard. Below, he answers some fan questions!

Photo Coverage: HAIR Cast Holds Broadway Impact Be-In!
by Peter James Zielinski - August 8, 2011

Cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run, held another 'Be-In' performance to benefit Broadway Impact yesterday, August 7th at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooper Square Hotel Penthouse (25 Cooper Square, 3rd Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets).

HAIR Holds Second Broadway Impact Be-In, 8/7
by BWW News Desk - August 7, 2011

New York's Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director) and Joey Parnes have announced that cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run, will hold another 'Be-In' performance to benefit Broadway Impact on Sunday, August 7th at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooper Square Hotel Penthouse (25 Cooper Square, 3rd Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets).

HAIR Holds Second Broadway Impact Be-In, 8/7
by Nicole Rosky - August 4, 2011

New York's Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director) and Joey Parnes have announced that cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run, will hold another 'Be-In' performance to benefit Broadway Impact on Sunday, August 7th at 7:30 p.m. at the Cooper Square Hotel Penthouse (25 Cooper Square, 3rd Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets).

BWW TV: HAIR Plays Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!
by Jessica Lewis - July 28, 2011

Below, we bring you the performances of HAIR at Broadway in Bryant Park 2011!

HAIR Be-In And More Set For Joe’s Pub & The Annie O. Music Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2011

Joe's Pub (Director Shanta Thake) and The Annie O. Music Series (Annie Ohayon) have announced the final additions to the already impressive salon series at the Cooper Square Hotel.

BWW TV: Same-Sex Couples Say 'I Do' at HAIR!
by Jessica Lewis - July 26, 2011

Tonight, July 25, several same-sex couples from the Broadway community wed onstage at the St. James Theatre immediately following this evening's performance of HAIR. These unions are among the very first in New York State, following the landmark bill recently passed by state legislators. The event is being arranged by HAIR and Broadway Impact. SCOTTSBORO BOYS' Colman Domingo officiated the ceremonies. BroadwayWorld was on hand and takes you inside the St. James for the event below!

Photo Coverage: HAIR Hosts Same-Sex Marriages at the St. James!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - July 26, 2011

Tonight, July 25, several same-sex couples from the Broadway community wed onstage at the St. James Theatre immediately following this evening's performance of HAIR. These unions are among the very first in New York State, following the landmark bill recently passed by state legislators. The event is being arranged by HAIR and Broadway Impact. SCOTTSBORO BOYS' Colman Domingo officiated the ceremonies. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the special evening.

Photo Flash: HAIR Plays the St. James - New Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - July 25, 2011

Cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, is now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run for a limited engagement through September 10, 2011. New production shots have been released and appear below!

Photo Coverage: HAIR Holds Be-In Benefiting Broadway Impact
by Monica Simoes - July 25, 2011

Cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run, held a 'Be-In' performance to benefit Broadway Impact and help celebrate the recent victory for marriage equality in New York state on Sunday, July 24th at 9:00 p.m. Rockwood Music Hall in NYC (196 Allen Street). July 24 also marked the first day gay couples in New York State can legally wed.

Colman Domingo to Officiate Gay Marriage Ceremonies at St. James Theatre, 7/25; Terri White, Ryan Dietz et al. to Wed
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2011

To celebrate the passage of the landmark legislation in New York State allowing same-sex couples to marry, the Broadway community will gather to marry some of their own, on stage at the St. James Theatre on Monday night, July 25th, immediately following the 7:00 PM performance of HAIR.

STAGE TUBE: Pignik Joins In On A HAIR Curtain Call
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 23, 2011

The Givenik Piggy Bank, Pignik, made his way onto the stage during a HAIR curtain call at the St. James Theater.

HAIR to Hold Broadway Impact Be-In at Rockwood Music Hall Today
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2011

New York's Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director) and Joey Parnes have announced that cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run, will hold a 'Be-In' performance to benefit Broadway Impact and help celebrate the recent victory for marriage equality in New York state on Sunday, July 24th at 9:00 p.m. Rockwood Music Hall in NYC (196 Allen Street). July 24 also marks the first day gay couples in New York State can legally wed.

BWW TV: Behind the Scenes of HAIR with Josh & Allison Episode 1: The Dreams Come True Edition
by Robert Diamond - July 26, 2011

Since the Tony Award-winning production of HAIR took off across the country last fall, tribe members Josh Lamon (Margaret Mead / Dad) and Allison Guinn (Mother / Buddhadalirama) have been reporting from the road, giving fans a backstage peak at the HAIR tribe's daily life as they traveled the nation. Now, the entire tribe has returned to Broadway for a 'Summer of Love' run at the St. James Theatre (through Sept 10th) and Josh and Allison are giving BroadwayWorld.com the exclusive look backstage on the Great White Way!

Hair FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Red, Blue and White
Ain't Got No
I Got Life
Air
Going Down
Hair
Dead End
Frank Mills
Hare Krishna
Where Do I Go?
Electric Blues
Easy to Be Hard
Manchester, England
White Boys/Black Boys
Walking in Space
Aquarius
Good Morning Starshine
Exanaplanetooch
Climax
Donna
Hashish
Sodomy
Colored Spade
I'm Black
I Believe in Love
Initials
My Conviction
Hung
Abie Baby
Prisoner's in Niggertown
What a Piece of Work Is Man
The Bed
The Flesh Failures
One-Thousand-Year-Old Man
So Sing the Children on the Avenue
Manhattan Beggar
Sheila Franklin
Reading the Writing
Washing the World
Hello There
I Dig
You Are Standing on My Bed
Mess O' Dirt
Oh Great God of Power
Om Mane Padme
Mr. Berger
The Rally
Eyes Look Your Last/Sentimental Ending
Claude Hooper Bukowski
Psychedelic/Stone Age
Party Music
Somebody to Love
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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