Hair

HAIR Closes London Sept. 4

The Tony Award-winning revival of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will bow early in the West End on September 4, 2010, producers have revealed. While the production was scheduled to run through January 2011, the producers have reportedly decided not to recast the show after the current cast's contracts are up on September 4. The production opened at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End April 14th, 2010. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Gavin Creel Bids Farewell to HAIR

On Wednesday, September 1, Hair's 'Claude,' Gavin Creel, bid farewell to the production at the Gielgud Theatre in the West End. Creel originated the role in the Broadway revival that transferred to London this spring, which opened officially on April 14th, 2010. BroadwayWorld's Francyne Carr was on hand for Creels final bow and brings you photo coverage of his farewell below. (more...)

Photo Coverage: HAIR, Bean & Lewis 'Kinky Kabaret' at Freedom Bar

Last week, August 16, the cast of Hair took the stage with U.S. thespians Shoshanna Bean and Norm Lewis for a special concert at Freedom Bar, performing gospel, musical theatre, rock, pop, and R&B tunes through the wee morning hours. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the concert below! (more...)

Creel, HAIR Cast et al. Plays 'Live in the Delfont Room' Benefit, 7/11

The London cast of Hair will appear in a one night only cabaret show at the Prince of Wales Theatre in whatsonstage.com's 'Live in the Delfont Room' series, whatsonstage.com reports. The performance, described as a 'musical journey of pop, rock, folk, musical theatre and gospel music,' will benefit TheatreMAD, an AIDS relief organization. (more...)

Creel, HAIR Cast et al. Plays 'Live in the Delfont Room' Benefit, 7/11

The London cast of Hair will appear in a one night only cabaret show at the Prince of Wales Theatre in whatsonstage.com's 'Live in the Delfont Room' series, whatsonstage.com reports. The performance, described as a 'musical journey of pop, rock, folk, musical theatre and gospel music,' will benefit TheatreMAD, an AIDS relief organization. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Hair Celebrates 500th Performance

Hair will close on Broadway on June 27th but, before it does the show celebrated it's 500th performance on Friday, June 11th by giving away 500 tickets to lucky fans. Among the night's attendees? None other than Paula Abdul! (more...)

HAIR to Bow Early in London Sept. 4

The Tony Award-winning revival of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical will bow early in the West End on September 4, 2010, producers have revealed. While the production was scheduled to run through January 2011, the producers have reportedly decided not to recast the show after the current cast's contracts are up on September 4. The production opened at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End April 14th, 2010. (more...)

BWW TV: Opening Night of HAIR in London!

Last week, on April 13, Hair opened at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you footage from opening night with the cast, special guests and lots more! (more...)

Photo Flash: HAIR Opens in the West End

This week, on April 13, Hair opened at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. BroadwayWorld brings you the opening production photos! (more...)

West End's HAIR Review Roundup

A celebration of life, a love letter to freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change, 'Hair' features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage including ‘Aquarius', ‘Good Morning Starshine', ‘Let the Sun Shine In' and the title number. (more...)

Cameron Mackintosh Discusses Career, HAIR & More In New Interview

Cameron Mackintosh, co-producer of the London production of Hair, is featured in a terrific new interview with FT.com. (more...)

Sasha Allen, Allison Case Round Out West End HAIR Tribe; Full Cast Announced

New York's Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that the Tony Award-winning Broadway cast of 'Hair' have arrived at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End. (more...)

Broadway Cast of HAIR Readies to Open in West End

As the original Broadway cast of 'Hair' readies to begin previews at London's Gielgud Theatre on April 1, the UK's Telegraph looks at the genesis of the show and speaks to the show's producer Cameron Mackintosh on the allure the musical holds. (more...)