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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.

New Cast of Broadway HAIR to Debut on March 9, 2010
by Robert Diamond - Nov 16, 2009


It was also announced that a completely new ‘Tribe' will debut in the Broadway production on Tuesday evening, March 9th.

Simonson's LOMBARDI Bound for Broadway in Fall 2010
by Eddie Varley - Nov 9, 2009


LOMBARDI, a new play by Oscar winner and Steppenwolf Theater Company member Eric Simonson, is based on the best-selling biography When Pride Still Mattered, by Pulitzer Prize winning author David Maraniss. Opening on Broadway in the fall of 2010, this original work will bring the audience into the life and times of one of America's most inspirational and mercurial personalities, Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi.

Photo Flash: Wing Welcomes HAIR to Birdland
by Eddie Varley - Oct 27, 2009


Andy Sandberg (Tony Award winning producer of Hair) and Jim Caruso's Cast Party presented WING at BIRDLAND, a limited, two-night engagement of this international recording and internet sensation at New York's premier concert venue.

Gavin Creel Talks Equality to Courant.com
by Eddie Varley - Oct 16, 2009


HAIR star Gavin Creel talks to 'Behind The Curtain' on Courant.com about the power and the message of the recent National Equality March.

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.

HAIR To Cancel 10/11 Performance And Join The National Equality March in Washington, D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


In an unprecedented move, the producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced 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. The announcement was made this evening by the cast of HAIR at a spirited rally in Los Angeles (the entire company of HAIR has traveled from New York to California to appear on tonight's broadcast of 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien').

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.

HAIR Recoups Investment On Broadway
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


Variety reports that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR has announced has recouped its investment cost of $5.76 million. The production recouped in less than six months, after opening on Broadway March 31. HAIR began preview performances March 6, 2009.

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