The producers of HAIR have announced the addition of Vanessa Ray to the "Tribe." Ray, making her Broadway debut, temporarily replaces Allison Case in the role of "Crissy" until January 2010. HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009. Winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle also honored the production with their 2009 award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical.
The HAIR "Tribe" also includes
Sasha Allen,
Ato Blankson-Wood,
Steel Burkhardt,
Jackie Burns,
Briana Carlson-Goodman,
Gavin Creel,
Lauren Elder,
Allison Guinn,
Chasten Harmon,
Jay Armstrong Johnson,
Kaitlin Kiyan,
Andrew Kober,
Josh Lamon,
Caissie Levy,
Nicole Lewis,
John Moauro,
Darius Nichols,
Brandon Pearson,
Paris Remillard,
Megan Reinking,
Bryce Ryness,
Michael James Scott,
Maya Sharpe,
Kacie Sheik,
Will Swenson and
Tommar Wilson.
The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, HAIR is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. Directed by
Diane Paulus and choreographed by
Karole Armitage, HAIR features a book and lyrics by
Gerome Ragni and
James Rado and music by
Galt MacDermot.
The creative team also includes
Scott Pask (scenic design),
Michael McDonald (costume design),
Kevin Adams (lighting design) and
Acme Sound Partners (sound design).
HAIR is presented on Broadway by The Public Theater (
Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director;
Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director)
Jeffrey Richards,
Jerry Frankel,
Gary Goddard Entertainment,
Kathleen K. Johnson,
Nederlander Presentations, Inc.,
Fran Kirmser Productions/
Jed Bernstein,
Marc Frankel,
Broadway Across America,
Barbara Manocherian/WenCarLar Productions,
JK Productions/
Terry Schnuck,
Andy Sandberg,
Jam Theatricals,
The Weinstein Company /
Norton Herrick,
Jujamcyn Theaters,
Joey Parnes and by special arrangement with
Elizabeth Ireland McCann.
Tickets for HAIR (starting at $37.00) are available via
Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m., Thursday - Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 & 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00.
The producers of HAIR have also established a pre-performance ticket lottery for box-seat tickets, aptly renamed "BE-IN BOXES." Those wishing to purchase these tickets are asked to show up at the
Al Hirschfeld Theatre 2 1/2 hours before each performance for a drawing that will take place 2 hours before curtain. For every performance, a limited number of lucky audience members will receive $25 "be-in box" tickets, promising to make their experience of the show both affordable and unique. Limit one entry per person, and two tickets per entry. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Tickets can be purchased from the box office in cash only.
Ghostlight Records' New Broadway Cast Recording of HAIR is currently available in stores and on iTunes.
