Galt MacDermot
Galt MacDermot is an actor, composer, music whose BroadwayWorld credits include Hair, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and The Human Comedy. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for Two Gentlemen of Verona (1972).
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featured cast members Megan Lawrence, Darius Nichols, Kacie Sheik, Sasha Allen, Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy & Bryce Ryness with James Rado, Diane Paulus & Galt MacDermot
during the Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for HAIR: THE AMER
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12/20/2018
From: Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers HAIR Composer Galt MacDermot
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Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Music
Galt MacDermot, Two Gentlemen of Verona
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Musical
Galt MacDermot, Two Gentlemen of Verona
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Drama Desk Awards - 1968 - Best Composer
Galt MacDermot, Hair
Videos
Exclusive: Olivia Puckett Sings 'Easy To Be Hard' from Signature Theatre's HAIR
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-08 09:00:20
Exclusive Video: Cast of Signature Theatre's HAIR Sings 'Let The Sun Shine In'
by Alan Henry - 2024-04-09 11:00:20
TV: Jonathan Groff, Caissie Levy & More Let the Sun Shine in Again at 50th Anniversary of HAIR- Watch Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-10-26 16:26:28
VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda & James Corden Perform Crosswalk the Musical - HAIR
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-08-18 06:34:43
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Review: HAIR at Musicalfare At SHEA’S 710 Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Sep 20, 2026
The psychadelic musical HAIR that put rock music onto the Broadway stage in 1968 may feel dated to some but that time capsule will always be fully recognizable. With such musical hits as “Let the Sun Shine In ” and “Aquarius,” the musical that shows hippies burning their green cards in New York’s Central Park in protest of the Vietnam War has found it’s was to the Shea’s 710 stage in a spectacular hippie-dippie production presented by Musicalfare
by Michael Rabice - Sep 20, 2026
The psychadelic musical HAIR that put rock music onto the Broadway stage in 1968 may feel dated to some but that time capsule will always be fully recognizable. With such musical hits as “Let the Sun Shine In ” and “Aquarius,” the musical that shows hippies burning their green cards in New York’s Central Park in protest of the Vietnam War has found it’s was to the Shea’s 710 stage in a spectacular hippie-dippie production presented by Musicalfare
Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie to Receive Luminary Award at Pittsburgh Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie will headline the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, backed by a local ensemble and receiving the festival's Luminary Award for lifetime achievement.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie will headline the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, backed by a local ensemble and receiving the festival's Luminary Award for lifetime achievement.
MusicalFare to Present HAIR at Shea's 710 Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
MusicalFare Theatre will stage HAIR, the Tony Award-winning musical, at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo, featuring songs including 'Aquarius' and 'Let The Sunshine In.'
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2026
MusicalFare Theatre will stage HAIR, the Tony Award-winning musical, at Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo, featuring songs including 'Aquarius' and 'Let The Sunshine In.'
Review: HAIR at Kokandy Productions
by Zac Thriffiley - Jul 28, 2026
Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.
by Zac Thriffiley - Jul 28, 2026
Kokandy's Hair may be missing the sense of daring and immediacy that has defined their other recent critical successes, but it can still be a good time for those in search of familiar earworms sung beautifully.
Photos: HAIR Launches Kokandy Productions 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Kokandy Productions has launched its 2026 Season with the musical HAIR, playing on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Kokandy Productions has launched its 2026 Season with the musical HAIR, playing on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!
REVIEW: Australian Shakespeare Company Presents A New Tech Enhanced Staging Of HAIR THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL
by Jade Kops - Jun 20, 2026
Almost 60 years after its off-Broadway debut, HAIR THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL is both a time capsule of a different time and a reminder that there are still things that need changing.
by Jade Kops - Jun 20, 2026
Almost 60 years after its off-Broadway debut, HAIR THE TRIBAL LOVE-ROCK MUSICAL is both a time capsule of a different time and a reminder that there are still things that need changing.
Andrew Kober Dives Deep Into GIULIA: THE POISON QUEEN OF PALERMO, Saying Goodbye to THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES and More
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 21, 2026
About to world premiere Jennifer Nettles’ new musical, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, Andrew Kober reflects on the rehearsal process, his 10 Broadway shows starting with the beloved Hair revival, and performing in five musical productions—from The Queen of Versailles to The Wild Party—in one NYC season.
HAIR to Open Kokandy Productions' 2026 Season at The Chopin Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Kokandy Productions will present HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical, on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi with music direction by Kara Olander.
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026
Kokandy Productions will present HAIR, the American tribal love-rock musical, on The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi with music direction by Kara Olander.
Review: Ella Mae Dixon Swings Through Broadway at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - May 16, 2026
Ella Mae Dixon brought jazz swagger and Broadway heart to 54 Below with SWINGIN’ SHOWTUNES on 5/10! Blending powerhouse vocals, vulnerable storytelling and inventive arrangements, Dixon turned classic musical theater into vibrant late-night jazz.
by Andrew Poretz - May 16, 2026
Ella Mae Dixon brought jazz swagger and Broadway heart to 54 Below with SWINGIN’ SHOWTUNES on 5/10! Blending powerhouse vocals, vulnerable storytelling and inventive arrangements, Dixon turned classic musical theater into vibrant late-night jazz.
Full Cast Set For HAIR at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Kokandy Productions announced full casting for HAIR, running July 2–September 13, 2026 at The Chopin Theatre Mainstage in Chicago, directed and choreographed by Brennan Urbi.
UTA to Present Classic Rock Musical HAIR This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
UTA will present HAIR from April 2-12, exploring themes of protest and youth activism during the Vietnam War. The production features a collaborative team of students and faculty.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026
UTA will present HAIR from April 2-12, exploring themes of protest and youth activism during the Vietnam War. The production features a collaborative team of students and faculty.
HAIR THE MUSICAL Comes to Theatre Royal Sydney in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
The iconic rock musical HAIR will be staged at Theatre Royal Sydney, bringing its vibrant celebration of 1960s counterculture to Australian audiences. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
The iconic rock musical HAIR will be staged at Theatre Royal Sydney, bringing its vibrant celebration of 1960s counterculture to Australian audiences. Learn more here!
Review: HAIR at Omaha Community Playhouse: Peace Isn't Easy
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 14, 2026
Omaha Community Playhouse's HAIR delivers a magnetic, immersive 1960s experience with standout vocals, vibrant choreography, and themes that still provoke today.
by Christine Swerczek - Feb 14, 2026
Omaha Community Playhouse's HAIR delivers a magnetic, immersive 1960s experience with standout vocals, vibrant choreography, and themes that still provoke today.
Review: HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 8, 2026
What did our critic think of HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre?
by Charlie Thomas - Feb 8, 2026
What did our critic think of HAIR at Palm Canyon Theatre?
Did You Know These Musical Theatre Songs Made the Billboard Charts?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 1, 2026
During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 1, 2026
During and prior to the Golden Age of Broadway, songs regularly premiered on stage and then charted, spending time on the radio and becoming popular worldwide. In the 1960s, Broadway songs and popular music diverged, and work from musicals was no longer synonymous with chart hits. There have certainly been a good share of exceptions since that decade, as Broadway has evolved to mirror popular, current music genres. Several of the songs that have broken through to the Billboard charts can be heard on Broadway!
Kokandy Productions Announces 2026 Season; HAIR, more
by Gillian Blum - Dec 21, 2025
Hot off their record-breaking runs of Jekyll & Hyde and Amélie the Musical, Kokandy Productions is back in 2026 with three full productions, including their first play with music.
by Gillian Blum - Dec 21, 2025
Hot off their record-breaking runs of Jekyll & Hyde and Amélie the Musical, Kokandy Productions is back in 2026 with three full productions, including their first play with music.
The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025
The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025
The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.
Surprising Celebrities Who Began Their Careers in HAIR
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 24, 2025
Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 24, 2025
Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.
HAIR to be Presented At Vagabond Players This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
The historic Vagabond Players-the nation's oldest continuously operating little theater-will kick off its milestone 110th Season with HAIR, the groundbreaking 'American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
The historic Vagabond Players-the nation's oldest continuously operating little theater-will kick off its milestone 110th Season with HAIR, the groundbreaking 'American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Learn more!
10 Musicals About Technology That Came Before MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025
Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 19, 2025
Technology plays an ever-present role in the life of every human on earth. As computer technology and social media have begun to heavily impact everyday life, this has gradually been reflected in modern musicals on Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Galt MacDermot written?
Galt MacDermot has written 16 shows including Hair (Composer), Isabel's A Jezebel (Composer), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Composer), The Tale of Cymbeline (Music), Sticks and Bones (Music), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Composer), Dude (Composer), Via Galactica (Composer), The Karl Marx Play (Composer), It's Me, Sylvia (Composer), The Human Comedy (Composer), The Special (Composer), O, Babylon! (Composer), Twelfth Night (Music), Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart (Composer), Goddess Wheel (Composer).
What awards has Galt MacDermot been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona and Best Composer (Drama Desk Awards) for Hair.
What awards has Galt MacDermot won?
Galt MacDermot has won several notable awards, including Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Best Composer at the Drama Desk Awards for Hair.
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