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Cast Of 'HAIR' To Be Featured Guests On 'SIRIUS XM Live On Broadway'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 22, 2009


'HAIR Week' On Broadway's exclusive look into the revival of HAIR, in celebration of the release of Ghostlight Records' New Broadway Cast Recording (in stores June 23), will also include special guest DJ sessions with members of the 'tribe.' Beginning Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 at 9:00 am and 9:00 pm ET, the 'tribe' members will play music from the new cast album and share stories about what goes on behind the scenes at the Hirschfeld Theatre.

Gavin Creel & HAIR Cast Members To Guest On SIRIUS XM Live on Broadway 6/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2009


Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie, La Cage aux Folles) with cast members Sasha Allen, Ato Blankson-Wood, Allison Case, Kaitlin Kiyan, Caissie Levy, Nicole Lewis, and Megan Reinking.

HAIR Sets Another House Record At Al Hirschfeld Theatre For Week Of 6/8-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2009


The producers of HAIR announced today that the new Broadway production, which opened March 31st to critical (and audience) acclaim, has once again set a house record at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). For the week of June 8 - 14, the week after winning the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, HAIR's box office gross was $963,233, the highest for any eight-show week at the 1,400 seat theater, which opened in 1924 (and besting its own house record of 5/22 -- $934,229).

Photo Coverage: 2009 Best Musical Revival HAIR's Tony After Party
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 9, 2009


Hair won the 2009 Tony Award for 'Best Revival of a Musical' and the 'The Tribe' had a post Tony ceremony 'LOVE IN' at the Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was there to rub elbows and 'let the sun shine in' with the cast and crew of the big Broadway hit!

CBS Radio Launches HAIR RADIO, Streams Hit Tunes From Original Cast Recording
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 14, 2009


CBS RADIO has launched Hair Radio, a new custom streaming internet radio station, celebrating the smash Broadway revival of the musical HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. The channel features hit songs from the 1960's and 70's, tunes from the original cast recording of HAIR, along with various recordings of the show's most popular songs from all different eras, interviews with the cast and creative team of the new Broadway revival and an extensive arsenal of show-related content.

TONYS 2009 Q and A: Best Direction of a Musical Nominee - Diane Paulus
by Eddie Varley - May 12, 2009


Diane Paulus grew up feeling bad she had missed the 1960s. By age 10, she knew all the songs in Hair by heart, including 'Sodomy.' Having never seen the show, she had an active fantasy life about what Hair must have been like when it was first created. Her vibrant and emotional work in bringing 'her' Hair to life earned her a 2009 Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of A Musical.

'Light Will Lead The Way', HAIR Sets National Tour Launch for 2010/11
by Eddie Varley - May 3, 2009


The current Broadway revival of HAIR is set to launch a national touring production during the 2010-11 season reports Variety.

Photo Flash: HAIR Visits CBS' 'The Late Show With David Letterman'
by Eddie Varley - May 1, 2009


The hippies once again took over The Ed SullivanTheatre, that landmark of television history, when the new Broadway cast of HAIR made its national television debut with a performance on CBS' 'The Late Show With David Letterman' yesterday, Thursday, April 30th.

Cast of HAIR Makes National TV Debut With Late Show Performance 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 27, 2009


The hippies are once again taking over The Ed Sullivan Theatre, that landmark of television history, when the new Broadway cast of HAIR makes its national television debut with a performance on CBS' 'The Late Show With David Letterman' on Thursday night, April 30th.

HAIR Breaks Box Office Record at Al Hirschfeld Theater
by Robert Diamond - Apr 20, 2009


The producers of HAIR announced today that the new Broadway production, which opened March 31st to critical (and audience) acclaim, has set a new box office record at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). For the week of April 13 ? 19, HAIR?s net sales were $861,450.48, the highest for any eight-show week at the 1,400 seat theater, which opened in 1924.

STAGE TUBE: 'HAIR' Stars Creel and Swenson Visit CNN
by Eddie Varley - Apr 16, 2009


HAIR began preview performances on Friday, March 6th, and celebrated its official opening night on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After a smash-hit run at Central Park's Delacorte Theater last summer, HAIR returns to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years.

The New York Times On HAIR's Bright Future
by Eddie Varley - Apr 14, 2009


HAIR began preview performances on Friday, March 6th, and had its Opening Night on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After a smash-hit run at Central Park?s Delacorte Theater last summer, HAIR returns to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years. The show has been met with critical acclaim and audience passion since it celebrated opening night. The New York Times reports on the production and its at one time uncertain but finally joyful journey to Broadway success.

HAIR's Will Swenson Featured in NEXT Magazine
by Eddie Varley - Apr 6, 2009


HAIR star, Will Swenson, who is playing Berger in the current revival of HAIR is featured in the current issue of NEXT magazine.

Photo Coverage: 'HAIR' on Broadway's Gypsy Robe Ceremony Celebration!
by Walter McBride - Apr 6, 2009


HAIR began preview performances on Friday, March 6th, and celebrated its official opening night on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After a smash-hit run at Central Park's Delacorte Theater last summer, HAIR returns to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras joined cast as they cheered on Gypsy Rose winner Tommar Wilson!

HAIR the Musical Featured on CBS 'Sunday Morning' 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2009


On Sunday, April 5th, HAIR the Musical will be featured on CBS 'Sunday Morning.' CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric will speak with the creators and cast of the Broadway revival as they discuss the past and future of the classic musical with a message that still packs an emotional punch.

HAIR the Musical Featured on CBS 'Sunday Morning' 4/5
by Eddie Varley - Apr 4, 2009


On Sunday, April 5th, HAIR the Musical will be featured on CBS 'Sunday Morning.' CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric will speak with the creators and cast of the Broadway revival as they discuss the past and future of the classic musical with a message that still packs an emotional punch.

TV: Broadway Beat Special Sneak Peek - HAIR 'Lets the Sun Shine In' On Broadway!
by Craig Brockman - Apr 1, 2009


HAIR began preview performances on Friday, March 6th, and celebrated its official opening on night, Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After a smash-hit run at Central Park's Delacorte Theater last summer, HAIR returns to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years. BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat bring you highlights from the production and Opening Night interviews with the cast and creative team! 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. Now, the 'Age of Aquarius' dawns again in this jubilant new production directed by Diane Paulus, with choreography by Karole Armitage. HAIR features a book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, and music by Galt MacDermot.

HAIR Sells Over $500k in Tickets; New Block of Tickets on Sale; Lottery Announced
by Robert Diamond - Apr 1, 2009


The producers of HAIR announced today that the new Broadway production was on track to sell upwards of $500,000 in tickets today, following yesterday's triumphant opening night performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. The producers also distributed checks today representing a return of 10% to the show's investors.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Opening Night Party
by Linda Lenzi - Apr 1, 2009


HAIR began preview performances on Friday, March 6th, and celebrated its official opening last night, Tuesday, March 31, 2009. After a smash-hit run at Central Park's Delacorte Theater last summer, HAIR returns to Broadway for the first time in over 30 years. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras partied down with the cast as the post show celebration began!

Photo Coverage: 'HAIR' Arrivals - Part Two!
by Walter McBride - Apr 1, 2009


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.

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