Ben Vereen to Direct HAIR at the Venice Theatre, 11/9; Son Aaron Vereen Among Cast!

Tony Award winner Ben Vereen directs HAIR at the Venice Theatre MainStage, Nov. 9, 2015 - Dec. 13, 2015. Music by Galt MacDermot; Book and Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

A product of the 1960s peace movement, hippie counterculture and sexual revolution, Hair won the 1968 Tony Award and broke new ground in theatre by defining "rock musicals."

The cast includes: Brian Finnerty, Josue Rivera, Khamor Lyons, Zach Wasson, Samuel Echevarria, Logan Junkins, Jamon Buie, Anthony Jacot, Krysta White, Corinne Woodland, DaNiesha Carr, Liz Pascoe, Leah Woodsum, Jessica Babcock, Amanda Heisey, Ariella Pizarro, Mirra MacDonald, Charlotte Crowley, Annika Bush, Brandon Butler, Syreeta Banks, Joe Sergio

Children: Ali Wasmund & Isaac Smith

Claude: Patrick Mounce
Berger: Charlie Logan
Hud: Aaron Vereen
Woof: Joseph Visaggi
Hubert: Ted DeVirgilis
Margaret Mead: Nancy Pasternack
Principal/Father: Henry Lawrence
Sheila: Kaitlyn Terpstra / Vera Samuels
Crissy: Samantha Centerbar
Jeanie: Jessica Babcock / Kim Gaesser

The performance on Nov. 9 is part of Venice Theatre's 65th Anniversary Gala
Let the Sunshine In! - A Black Tie Affair featuring an exclusive performance of Hair. Tickets are $100 and include:

• Souvenir photo on the Red Carpet
• Hors d'oeuvres
• Open Bar
• The Show!
• Talk-back with Ben Vereen and cast
• Champagne
• Dessert
• A Commemorative Gift

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A GALA TICKET. (If you have already purchased a season subscription, pass, or single ticket for
Hair, you may easily upgrade to the gala for $68. Or $80 for a student ticket. Just call the Box Office at 941-488-1115 and they will be happy to assist you.)

For more information, visit: https://venicestage.com/portfolio/hair/#tab-3-1