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American Stage is channeling the transformative energy of the 1960s with its latest production at Demens Landing Park: Hair. Learn more about the production here!

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History recently acquired several new artifacts, including objects from the culturally significant Broadway musical HAIR. Learn more about the new additions to the museum here!

Third Side Music secures exclusive deal to manage Galt MacDermot's compositions from the musical HAIR in the U.S., expanding their decade-long partnership with MacDermot's estate. Learn more!

Discover the exciting lineup at 54 Below next week, featuring Linda Eder, Tony Danza and more. See the full schedule and learn how to purchase tickets.

HAIR is not your typical linear, point A to point B musical. It roughly ambles through vignettes of the members of a “tribe” of hippies in New York City. And yet, HAIR is as important as it is subversive. Without it, shows such as RENT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, and HAMILTON probably wouldn’t stand a chance to make it to Broadway.

Watch Olivia Puckett sing 'Easy to Be Hard' Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

54 Sings HAIR, a one-night-only event, is set to take place this month. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets.

Smithsonian Associates will present a celebration of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Learn more about the event!

Signature Theatre’s revival of the groovy Vietnam-era musical HAIR is wildly energetic, colorful, and full of spirit. The cast’s gorgeous voices and exuberance uplift songs that we know as the soundtrack of the times, from the opening “Aquarius” to the final “Let the Sunshine In.”

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR singing 'Let The Sun Shine In.' Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado.

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the rock musical HAIR. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Watch Diane Paulus, Kenny Ortega, Caissie Levy, and more come together at Joe's Pub for a special celebration of the life and contributions of renowned theater icon, James Rado. Get all the details and highlights from this star-studded tribute event.

Don your vintage 1960’s apparel and get tickets to see HAIR, now at Two River Theater (TRT) through October 22. 

Go for the nostalgia, the music, and above all the great performances.

Check out the first look photos of Andrew Polec, Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, and more as they bring the iconic musical HAIR to life at Two River Theater. Get a sneak peek of the talented cast and their vibrant performances in this must-see production.

Get all the details about the upcoming production of HAIR at Two River Theater. Meet the cast and creative team, and mark your calendars for the opening night on October 15. Don't miss this groovy musical experience!

Portland Center Stage will kick off their 2023-24 season with a spectacular high-energy musical that's all about community: directed by Isaac Lamb, HAIR begins preview performances on September 30, opens on October 6, and runs through November 5 on the mainstage.

'Hair' is well worth seeing especially for those who lived through the tumultuous times.