HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Winner of 2009 Tony Best Musical Revival!
"THRILLING! INTENSE, UNADULTERATED JOY." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” – a critical and popular smash this summer during The Public Theater’s sold-out engagement at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Hair is currently playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).
With book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, and music by Galt MacDermot, this production of Hair is directed by Diane Paulus. Hair began previews at the Delacorte on July 22, 2008 and extended there by popular demand an unprecedented three times before concluding its run on September 14.
Hair’s move to Al Hirschfeld Theatre marks the first time in over 35 years that the ground-breaking rock musical has been performed on Broadway since its debut in 1968, when it ignited audiences and became an overnight sensation, running until 1972 and playing over 1800 performances.
With a score including such enduring musical numbers as “Let the Sun Shine In,” “Aquarius,” “Hair” and “Good Morning Starshine,” Hair depicts 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 irresistible message of “hope” that continues to resonate with audiences 40 years later.
THEATRE:
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
302 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
CONTACT:
Sara Rosenzweig - Account Executive
srosenzweig@alliedlive.com
"THRILLING! INTENSE, UNADULTERATED JOY." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” – a critical and popular smash this summer during The Public Theater’s sold-out engagement at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Hair is currently playing at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street).
With book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni, and music by Galt MacDermot, this production of Hair is directed by Diane Paulus. Hair began previews at the Delacorte on July 22, 2008 and extended there by popular demand an unprecedented three times before concluding its run on September 14.
Hair’s move to Al Hirschfeld Theatre marks the first time in over 35 years that the ground-breaking rock musical has been performed on Broadway since its debut in 1968, when it ignited audiences and became an overnight sensation, running until 1972 and playing over 1800 performances.
With a score including such enduring musical numbers as “Let the Sun Shine In,” “Aquarius,” “Hair” and “Good Morning Starshine,” Hair depicts 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 irresistible message of “hope” that continues to resonate with audiences 40 years later.
THEATRE:
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
302 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
CONTACT:
Sara Rosenzweig - Account Executive
srosenzweig@alliedlive.com