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HAIR Opens in London Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2010


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical has its official Opening Night at Gielgud Theatre in London's West End tonight, Wednesday, April 14th.

Sasha Allen, Allison Case Round Out West End HAIR Tribe; Full Cast Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 8, 2010


New York's Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that the Tony Award-winning Broadway cast of 'HAIR' have arrived at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End.

Photo Coverage: 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 14, 2010


The 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held last night, March 13, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The event was hosted by Tony Award winner Alan Cumming. Colman Domingo's 'A Boy and His Soul', produced by the Vineyard Theatre, won the Outstanding New York Theater: Broadway & Off-Broadway award, while 'She Likes Girls' by Chisa Hutchison took home the award in the Outstanding New York Theater: Off-Off-Broadway category. The Broadway musical HAIR received a Special Recognition Award for their support of LGBT equality.

Photo Coverage: Stars Come Out for Space on White Grand Opening
by Amy Shaughnessy - Feb 22, 2010


Yesterday, February 21, Space on White hosted its invitation only grand opening celebration for actors, artists, musicians, and supporters. Space on white is a socially conscious, artistically centered collection of studios in Tribeca.

Photo Flash: HAIR Cast Participates in City Harvest Food Drive
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 11, 2009


Last night, cast members from HAIR participated in the City Harvest canned food drive last night. The truck was parked in front of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre from 4 to 7 and cast members were there to greet fans dropping off food. With this, the cast continues its commitment to community service.

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to Broadway's HAIR!
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 7, 2009


BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special price to one of the most celebrated productions since 2008 - HAIR - Tony winner last season for Best Musical Revival.

Photo Flash: HAIR at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C.
by Eddie Varley - Oct 13, 2009


The producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR previously announced that, in an unprecedented move, they were canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast could join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C.

HAIR Welcomes Vanessa Ray to the TRIBE as 'Crissy'
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 13, 2009


The producers of HAIR have announced the addition of Vanessa Ray to the 'Tribe.' Ray, making her Broadway debut, temporarily replaces Allison Case in the role of 'Crissy' until January 2010. HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle also honored the production with their 2009 award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical.

Photo Coverage: HAIR's Special Finale to Honor the Upcoming National Equality March
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 9, 2009


A new version of HAIR's iconic dance-party finale, created to motivate New Yorkers to join in the National Equality March, was presented at the matinee performance on Wednesday, October 7th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 West 45th Street. The producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR previously announced that, in an unprecedented move, they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C.

HAIR To Alter Finale to Honor the Upcoming National Equality March 10/7
by Eddie Varley - Oct 6, 2009


A new version of HAIR's iconic dance-party finale, created to motivate New Yorkers to join in the National Equality March, will be presented at the matinee performance on Wednesday, October 7th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 West 45th Street.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Stars Gavin Creel and Will Swenson Unveil Their Sardi's Portraits
by Peter James Zielinski - Oct 1, 2009


The producers of HAIR recently announced the addition of six new cast members to the Tony Award-winning musical. Krystal Joy Brown, Heath Calvert, Matt DeAngelis, Rachel Bay Jones, Hannah Shankman and Ryan Watkinson have now joined the 'Tribe.' HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009.

Brown, Calvert, DeAngelis, Jones, Shankman & Watkinson Join HAIR on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2009


The producers of HAIR have announced the addition of six new cast members to the Tony Award-winning musical. Krystal Joy Brown, Heath Calvert, Matt DeAngelis, Rachel Bay Jones, Hannah Shankman and Ryan Watkinson have now joined the 'Tribe.' HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009.

Congratulations to Hair's Bryce Ryness & Meredith Ryness on New Baby
by Robert Diamond - Sep 7, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com sends its hearty congratulations to proud new parents Bryce Ryness and Meredith Ryness on the birth of their daughter, Mercy Jane Ryness. The newest baby member of the HAIR tribe was born at 2:08am on September 4, 2009 and came into the world at 7 pounds, 13 announces.

New Block Of HAIR Tickets Go On Sale Today For Performances Through 4/5/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009


The producers of HAIR announced today that, as of today, a new block of tickets has gone on sale for performances through April 5, 2010.

STAGE TUBE: 'The Littlest HAIR Fan' - Pure Joy!
by Eddie Varley - Aug 26, 2009


The title of this YouTube video simply says, 'Three year-old 'Hair' tribe member.' And that is all it needs to tell you, as this video is pure joy.

Photo Coverage: The HAIR Cast 'Turn On, Tune In, and Sing Out' At Barnes & Noble To Celebrate CD
by Peter James Zielinski - Aug 21, 2009


In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members performed numbers from the show at Barnes & Noble. The creators also discussed the groundbreaking musical and production. The event took place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. BroadwayWorld.com cameras were there to cheer the Hair gang on!

Creel, Swenson, Levy, Ryness & More Perform And Discuss HAIR At Lincoln Triangle B&N 8/20
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2009


In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical. The event will take place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. The event is free and open to the public. Priority seating with CD purchase.

Creel, Swenson, Levy, Ryness & More Perform And Discuss HAIR At Lincoln Triangle B&N 8/20
by Charlie Piane - Aug 18, 2009


In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical. The event will take place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. The event is free and open to the public. Priority seating with CD purchase.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'HAIR' To Sport New London 'Do?
by Rialto Chatter - Aug 7, 2009


WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that the hit Broadway revival of HAIR is eyeing a West End transfer. The site indicates the show is hoping for a run at either the Piccadilly or Cambridge Theatre.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Stars Creel and Swenson Unveil Their Tony's DiNapoli 'Broadway Wall of Fame' Portrait
by Linda Lenzi - Aug 7, 2009


HAIR stars Gavin Creel and Will Swenson, both 2009 Tony Award nominees, were honored with a Tony's DiNapoli 'Broadway Wall of Fame' portrait on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at the Times Square restaurant (147 West 43rd Street at Broadway).

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