Hair 2011 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: July 13, 2011
Closing: September 10, 2011

Hair - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

The 2009 Tony Award Winner for Best Revival of a musical returns to Broadway for a summer of love! Hair tells the story of a group of friends choosing to speak up and sing out in celebration of love, life and freedom. The first great rock musical, it has some of the most rousing and soulful songs ever written for the stage, including "Let the Sun Shine In," "Easy to be Hard," "Good Morning Starshine," "Aquarius" and the infectious title song, "Hair."

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Colman Domingo to Officiate Gay Marriage Ceremonies at St. James Theatre, 7/25; Terri White, Ryan Dietz et al. to Wed
by Jessica Lewis - July 22, 2011


To celebrate the passage of the landmark legislation in New York State allowing same-sex couples to marry, the Broadway community will gather to marry some of their own, on stage at the St. James Theatre on Monday night, July 25th, immediately following the 7:00 PM performance of HAIR.

Photo Flash: HAIR Promotes Cast Album at Borders
by Jessica Lewis - July 20, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened July 14. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Yesterday, cast members stopped by Borders for a performance and CD signing. Check out the photo coverage below!

HAIR to Hold Broadway Impact Be-In at Rockwood Music Hall, 7/24
by Nicole Rosky - July 20, 2011


New York's Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director) and Joey Parnes have announced that cast members from the critically acclaimed first national tour of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, now on Broadway at the St. James Theatre for a 'Summer of Love' run, will hold a 'Be-In' performance to benefit Broadway Impact and help celebrate the recent victory for marriage equality in New York state on Sunday, July 24th at 9:00 p.m. Rockwood Music Hall in NYC (196 Allen Street). July 24 also marks the first day gay couples in New York State can legally wed.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Gypsy Robe Ceremony!
by Walter McBride - July 18, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened on Wednesday, July 13. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the famed Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you photo coverage below!

TV: HAIR Re-Opens on Broadway - Curtain Call & Interviews!
by Robert Diamond - July 15, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened last night. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. BroadwayWorld TV and host Richie Ridge were on hand for the famed post-show dance party and opening night festivities! Click below to play...

BWW Reviews: HAIR - Summer Lovin'!
by Michael Dale - July 14, 2011


'That's me up there,' said the gentleman sitting to my right at Tuesday night's performance ofHairwhen I ask him at intermission if he was having a good time. I knew his response would be positive, as I could hear him obviously being moved by the production during the first act. He was a big guy, strong, maybe in his early 60s wearing a Hawaiian shirt, khaki shorts and sporting a crew cut. To look at him you might think he was a retired cop or a Vietnam vet. For all I know, maybe he was. But in row K of the St. James Theatre there was a rush of memories passing through him of his youthful days as a hippie.

Review Roundup: HAIR Reopens!
by Nicole Rosky - July 14, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened last night. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011.

STAGE TUBE: HAIR Opening Night Curtain Call at the St. James!
by Jessica Lewis - July 14, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened last night. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Click below for a look at the legendary post-show dance party!

Photo Coverage: HAIR Re-Opens on Broadway for 'Summer of Love'!
by Monica Simoes - July 15, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre and officially opened last night. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011.

TV: The Sun Shines In - HAIR Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - July 13, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Tonight, the company celebrates it's offical re-opening. Check back later in the week for full coverage of the evening right here on BWW. Click below for performance highlights of the production!

Photo Flash: HAIR Tour on Broadway! Opens Tonight at St. James
by Jessica Lewis - July 13, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Tonight, the company celebrates it's offical re-opening. Check back later in the week for full coverage of the evening right here on BWW. Below, we bring you a look of what audiences can expect on stage from the Broadway run!

HAIR Celebrates Official Limited Engagement Opening on Broadway Tonight!
by Jessica Lewis - July 13, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returned to Broadway on July 5 at the St. James Theatre. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Tonight, the company celebrates it's offical re-opening. Check back later in the week for full coverage of the evening right here on BWW!

TV: HAIR Fans Serenade New Company with 'Aquarius'!
by Jessica Lewis - July 7, 2011


The cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR were greeted at the stage door yesterday with a rendition of 'Aquarius' from their fans, a celebration by fans of the show's return to Broadway in its limited 10-week only 'Summer of Love' run. Check out the impromptu serenade below!

Photo Coverage: HAIR Celebrates Return to Broadway with Ticket Giveaway!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - July 5, 2011


The cast of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR met with the show's most enthusiastic fanson line for free tickets today, July 5, dressed in hippie garb to celebrate its return to Broadway for a limited 10-week only 'Summer of Love' run. To honor fans, the Tony Award-winning production returned to its free theatre roots by giving away tickets to the first 100 fans in line at the St. James Theatre box office. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the scene and brings you photo coverage below!

STAGE TUBE: HAIR Loads In at the St. James!
by Nicole Rosky - July 5, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returns to Broadway tonight, July 5 at the St. James Theatre. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011. Click below to check out load-in at the show's new home- Broadway's St. James Theatre!

HAIR Reopens Limited Engagement on Broadway Tonight!
by Nicole Rosky - July 5, 2011


The Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical returns to Broadway tonight at the St. James Theatre. The 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run will conclude on September 10, 2011.

HAIR Returns to Broadway; Celebrates Fans with Free Ticket Giveaway Today
by BWW News Desk - July 5, 2011


New York's Public Theater announced today that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, which returns to Broadway for a 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run, is going back to its free theatre roots by giving away 100 tickets for the show's first performance on Tuesday, July 5th to the first 100 lucky fans in line at the St. James Theatre. Tickets (1 per person) will be distributed at 1:00 PM on July 5. Fans waiting in line are encouraged to dress in their best HAIR inspired hippie attire; just before tickets are distributed at 1:00 PM, cast members will select the best dressed male and female winners, who will win a walk-on role in a future performance of HAIR, along with five tickets so that their family and friends can watch them join the tribe. Tickets may be anywhere in the theatre and are non-transferrable. HAIR will officially open at the St. James Theatre on Wednesday, July 13th and play through September 10, 2011.

HAIR Celebrates Fans with Free Ticket Giveaway July 5!
by Jessica Lewis - June 29, 2011


New York's Public Theater announced today that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, which returns to Broadway for a 10-week only ‘Summer of Love' run, is going back to its free theatre roots by giving away 100 tickets for the show's first performance on Tuesday, July 5th to the first 100 lucky fans in line at the St. James Theatre. Tickets (1 per person) will be distributed at 1:00 PM on July 5. Fans waiting in line are encouraged to dress in their best HAIR inspired hippie attire; just before tickets are distributed at 1:00 PM, cast members will select the best dressed male and female winners, who will win a walk-on role in a future performance of HAIR, along with five tickets so that their family and friends can watch them join the tribe. Tickets may be anywhere in the theatre and are non-transferrable. HAIR will officially open at the St. James Theatre on Wednesday, July 13th and play through September 10, 2011.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Returns to the St. James Theatre on Tour!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - April 26, 2011


The 2009 Tony Award-winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical directed by Diane Paulus is headed back to Broadway for a limited run at the St. James Theater (currently home to AMERICAN IDIOT). The show will play from July 5 - September 10, before heading back onto the road. Several cast members stopped by the St. James to visit their new home this morning and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op!

HAIR is Coming Back to Broadway; Tour to Play St. James July 5 - September 10
by Robert Diamond - April 13, 2011


The 2009 Tony Award-winning Musical Revival HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical directed by Diane Paulus is headed back to Broadway for a limited run at the St. James Theater (currently home to AMERICAN IDIOT). The show will play from July 5 - September 10, before heading back onto the road.

Hair FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hair have there been?
Hair has had 18 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1967, Off-Broadway which opened in 1967, Broadway which opened in 1968, Broadway which opened in 1968, West End which opened in 1968, Australia which opened in 1969, Broadway which opened in 1977, Broadway which opened in 1977, West End which opened in 1993, Off-Broadway which opened in 2001, Broadway which opened in 2004, Broadway which opened in 2004, London Fringe which opened in 2005, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2010 and Broadway which opened in 2011.

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