Hair Revival 2009 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 31, 2009
Closing: June 27, 2010

Hair - 2009 - Broadway History , Info & More

With a score including such enduring musical numbers as "Let the Sunshine In," "Aquarius," "Hair" and "Good Morning Starshine," Hair depicts the the birth of a cultural movement in the 60's and 70's that changed America forever: the musical follows a group of hopeful, free-spirited young people who advocate a lifestyle of pacifism and free-love in a society riddled with intolerance and brutality during the Vietnam War. As they explore sexual identity, challenge racism, experiment with drugs and burn draft cards, the "tribe" in Hair creates an irresistable message of 'hope' that continues to resonate with audiences 40 years later.



This acclaimed production played Central Park last summer.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Hair

Sunshine Supermen
7 / 10

Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair! There’s no shortage of the stuff in the joyous revival of the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, currently sending enthusiastic crowds to the moon (in the Seventh House) at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. For the most part, Hair has made the transfer from Central Park with its high spirits intact. But during the famous mass-nudity moment, my companion noticed a lack of hair that helped crystallize what feels just a little off-kilter about this production: “I didn’t think,” she whispered, “that hippies had Brazilians.”

AN AMAZING 'HAIR' DAY
10 / 10

I have zero nostalgia for the 1960s, but I love this 'Hair.' Everything aligned per fectly when Diane Paulus resurrected the 1967 epoch- making show in Central Park last summer. Not only did the production throb with life, but having it play under the stars, for free, elevated it to a near-mythical level. Even the audience participation came across like an expression of community rather than cheeseball pandering. Transferring that spell to the crowded confines of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (and charging Broadway admission prices) was risky, but 'Hair' has emerged triumphant.

HAIR Launches National Tour; Next Stop Washington DC
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2010


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will kick off its National Tour in our nation's capital this Fall, following a special sneak-peek engagement in New Haven, CT.

HAIR Closes on Broadway Today, June 27; Tour Begins Oct. 2010
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2010


HAIR will close on Broadway on June 27th. The show, which had recouped on Broadway has been performing poorly as of late at the box office.

HAIR Celebrates Father's Day With Free Ticket Deal
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2010


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel have announced that the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will celebrate Father's Day with a special ticket offer.

HAIR Celebrates Father's Day With Free Ticket Deal
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 17, 2010


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director), Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel have announced that the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will celebrate Father's Day with a special ticket offer.

TV: Young & DeGarmo 'Dance on Broadway' on the Wii!
by Robert Diamond - June 18, 2010


On June 11, HAIR stars (and former American Idol alums) Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo teamed up with Ubisoft for the launch of Ubisoft's Dance on Broadway video game for the Wii at the Nintendo Store at Rockefeller Center. Young and DeGarmo hosted a meet-and-greet with fans where they played the video game - which includes the songs 'Aquarius' and 'Let the Sunshine In' from HAIR - and gave BroadwayWorld a special demonstation, competing against one another for 'Dance on Broadway' champion of the day. (Young went undefeated).

Persistent Fans Rally to Keep HAIR on Broadway
by Caroline Cole - June 17, 2010


Fans of Broadway's HAIR can be seen everyday in Times Square campaigning to keep the show from closing. As of now, the production is scheduled to close June 27, 2010. Click HERE to see a slideshow of HAIR fans rallying in NYC.

Maroulis, DeGarmo, Young et al. Set To Judge Macy's 'Sing For Your Tony Tickets' Contest June 11
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2010


Macy's will presents the 'Sing For Your Tony Tickets' Finals on June 11, 2010 in Herald Square. Over the past few weeks, contestants have been submitting videos of themselves singing selected Broadway songs. Now, the semi-finalists will sing live in hopes of winning a ticket to the Tony Awards for June 13.

HAIR to Close on Broadway June 27; Tour Begins Oct. 2010
by Robert Diamond - June 9, 2010


HAIR will close on Broadway on June 27th. The show, which had recouped on Broadway has been performing poorly as of late at the box office.

Maroulis, DeGarmo, Young et al. Set To Judge Macy's 'Sing For Your Tony Tickets' Contest June 11
by Emily Faye Oakley - June 7, 2010


Macy's will presents the 'Sing For Your Tony Tickets' Finals on June 11, 2010 in Herald Square. Over the past few weeks, contestants have been submitting videos of themselves singing selected Broadway songs. Now, the semi-finalists will sing live in hopes of winning a ticket to the Tony Awards for June 13.

HAIR Heads to Chicago Mar. 8-20, 2011
by Jessica Lewis - June 7, 2010


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the 2009 Tony Award Winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, is coming to Chicago for a limited engagement March 8-20, 2011. Group tickets (15+) are available now by calling 312-977-1710. Public on sale and additional information will be announced at a later date.

HAIR Raises Over 15k For Fresh Air Fund With Love Out Loud Auctions
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 7, 2010


The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical is pleased to announce the success of their partnership with Clear Channel New York to create 'Love Out Loud: A Donation of LOVE from HAIR on Broadway,' a series of fundraising auctions to benefit The Fresh Air Fund that have raised over $15,000.

STAGE TUBE: Diana DeGarmo Performs on CBS's The Early Show!
by Jessica Lewis - June 1, 2010


On Sunday, May 30, HAIR's Diana DeGarmo performed live on the CBS Early Show and chatted about the show as part of the 'Backstage Live' segment. Click below to watch her belt out 'I Believe in Love,' 'Easy to Be Hard' and other tunes!

Burkhardt to Succeed Swenson as 'Berger' in London's HAIR, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2010


Steel Burkhardt, original cast member of the current Broadway and London revival of HAIR, will succeed Will Swenson as Berger on May 31 at London's Gielgud Theatre. As previously announced, Tony Award-nominee Will Swenson is departing to lead the cast of the pre-Broadway North American company of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL, written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott and directed by Simon Phillips. PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: THE MUSICAL will open on Broadway in Spring 2011 at a theater to be announced.

STAGE TUBE: Diana DeGarmo Talks HAIR on CBS
by Robert Diamond - May 30, 2010


HAIR's Diana DeGarmo sat down on CBS' The Early Show in their 'Backstage Live' segment to chat all about HAIR!

Photo Flash: Bloomberg Honors HAIR at Gracie Mansion
by Jessica Lewis - May 26, 2010


New York City saw a different side of its typically conservative Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, when he donned extensions and hippie garb on stage with Broadway's cast of HAIR at the Inner Circle fundraiser dinner on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at The Hilton Hotel. In thanks, on Sunday May 23, Mayor Bloomberg honored the company with a celebration at Gracie Mansion.

HAIR Offers Line Of Eco-Friendly Merch; Times Square Billboard Tote Now Available
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010


Producers of the Tony Award-winning musical HAIR announced today that the show has captured its Times Square billboard and repurposed it to create a limited edition tote bag, rather than discarding the large advertisement, made of vinyl. This collector's item will be available only at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street) beginning today (Tuesday, May 25).

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