The Actors Training Center Repertory Company at The Wilmette Theatre Will Present HAIR Beginning 4/12

The Actors Training Center Repertory Company,1122 Central Ave., will present the riveting 1960s rock musical HAIR in a limited engagement starting on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. with the press performance on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. and a special benefit performance on Sunday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.

The production is directed by Jeff Award winner Janet Louer, Artistic Director of The ATC Repertory Company. The Sunday benefit performance will feature a wine and cheese reception starting at 6:30 p.m. and a post-show talkback moderated by Louer that addresses the significance of HAIR and the impact of the hippie movement on American culture. Photographs on loan from the Chicago-based National Veterans Art Museum will also be on display in the theater's lobby that evening as part of a special Vietnam exhibit.

HAIR has been hailed as "The ultimate American rock musical!" by The New York Times; "Irresistible!" by The Washington Post; "Exhilarating!" by The Los Angeles Times; "More daring than ever!" by Time Magazine and "Utterly of the moment in its power to move us. There's nothing like it!" by Bloomberg News. Set in New York City's East Village in the late 1960s, HAIR is a joyous celebration of youth and the poignant journey of a group of free-spirited friends seeking truth, peace and love during the turmoil of the Vietnam era. Set to an electric smash hit score including Aquarius, Easy to Be Hard, Let the Sunshine In, Good Morning Starshine, and Hair, the musical's irresistible message of hope still resonates with audiences over 45 years after its initial debut.

HAIR first premiered Off-Broadway in 1967 and opened on Broadway in 1968, where it ran for 1,750 performances. The production has been staged around the world, and a 2009 revival received a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Musical. HAIR features a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot.