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Hair Revival 2009 - Articles Page 6

Run Time:
2 hours and 25 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 31, 2009
Closing: June 27, 2010

Hair - 2009 Broadway History , Info & More

With a score including such enduring musical numbers as "Let the Sunshine In," "Aquarius," "Hair" and "Good Morning Starshine," Hair depicts the 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 irresistable message of 'hope' that continues to resonate with audiences 40 years later.



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Hair - 2009 - Broadway Articles Page 6

STAGE TUBE: First UK HAIR TV Commercial
by Robert Diamond - January 11, 2010


New York's acclaimed Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, recently announced that 'HAIR', the 2009 Tony-Award winning musical, will open at the Gielgud Theatre on Wednesday 14 April 2010, following previews from 1 April. Tickets went on sale Friday 20 November 2009.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of HAIR Performs on New Year's Eve!
by Robert Diamond - January 1, 2010


The complete Tony Award-winning, Grammy Award-nominated Broadway cast of HAIR gave a performance from the smash hit musical on New Year's Eve in the heart of Times Square.Diane Paulus, Director of HAIR, staged the number, which will air on NBC's 'Countdown with Carson Daly.' Other musical guests on the broadcast include Green Day and Rhianna.

Broadway Cast of HAIR To Perform On NYE In Times Square
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 30, 2009


The complete Tony Award-winning, Grammy Award-nominated Broadway cast of HAIR is set to give a performance from the smash hit musical on New Year's Eve in the heart of Times Square.

Photo Flash: HAIR Cast Participates in City Harvest Food Drive
by Jessica Lewis - December 11, 2009


Last night, cast members from HAIR participated in the City Harvest canned food drive last night. The truck was parked in front of the Al Hirschfeld Theatre from 4 to 7 and cast members were there to greet fans dropping off food. With this, the cast continues its commitment to community service.

BWW Discounts: Save on Tickets to Broadway's HAIR!
by Jessica Lewis - December 7, 2009


BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to purchase tickets at a very special price to one of the most celebrated productions since 2008 - HAIR - Tony winner last season for Best Musical Revival.

STAGE TUBE: HAIR Performs on Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Robert Diamond - November 26, 2009


The magical procession returned to the Big Apple this November as the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season.

New Cast of Broadway HAIR to Debut on March 9, 2010
by Robert Diamond - November 16, 2009


It was also announced that a completely new ‘Tribe' will debut in the Broadway production on Tuesday evening, March 9th.

It's Confirmed! Entire Broadway Cast of HAIR to Open West End Production
by Robert Diamond - November 16, 2009


New York's acclaimed Public Theater, in association with Cameron Mackintosh, are delighted to announce that 'HAIR', the 2009 Tony-Award winning musical, will open at the Gielgud Theatre on Wednesday 14 April 2010, following previews from 1 April. Tickets go on sale Friday 20 November 2009.

HAIR's Caissie Levy to Teach The Musical Theater Audition Class in Nov/Dec
by Robert Diamond - November 16, 2009


The Musical Theatre Audition is a 3- week session that covers all aspects of the audition process. We will take you through proper audition etiquette, choosing and preparing material, and presenting your best audition possible. You will have the opportunity to not only travel through this process, but to observe and learn from fellow artists in their processes as well.

Bamingboye: HAIR Will 'Let The Sunshine In' at West End's Gielgud Theatre Beginning April 1st, 2010
by Eddie Varley - November 13, 2009


The UK Daily Mail is reporting that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR is set to bring that Broadway 'free love' to the Gielgud Theatre in the West End.

HAIR Cast Recording Goes Vinyl
by Jessica Lewis - November 6, 2009


The entire cast and all-star band of HAIR, the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Revival, will perform live in-studio on CBS's 'The Early Show' this Friday, November 6th. The cast will perform songs from the hit musical as part of the show's 'Time Machine' Series. Friday's show takes viewers back in time to - you guessed it - 1967, the year HAIR had its world premiere at the Public Theater.

CBS' 'The Early Show: 1967 Time Machine' Features HAIR Cast, 11/6
by BWW News Desk - November 5, 2009


The entire cast and all-star band of HAIR, the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Revival, will perform live in-studio on CBS's 'The Early Show' this Friday, November 6th. The cast will perform songs from the hit musical as part of the show's 'Time Machine' Series. Friday's show takes viewers back in time to - you guessed it - 1967, the year HAIR had its world premiere at the Public Theater.

CBS' 'The Early Show: 1967 Time Machine' Features HAIR Cast, 11/6
by Jessica Lewis - November 4, 2009


The entire cast and all-star band of HAIR, the Tony-Award Winning Best Musical Revival, will perform live in-studio on CBS's 'The Early Show' this Friday, November 6th. The cast will perform songs from the hit musical as part of the show's 'Time Machine' Series. Friday's show takes viewers back in time to - you guessed it - 1967, the year HAIR had its world premiere at the Public Theater.

Photo Flash: HAIR at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C.
by Eddie Varley - October 13, 2009


The producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR previously announced that, in an unprecedented move, they were canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast could join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C.

HAIR Welcomes Vanessa Ray to the TRIBE as 'Crissy'
by Jessica Lewis - October 13, 2009


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.

TV: Stage Tube - HAIR Cast Performs at National Equality Rally
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2009


Here's a video of the HAIR cast performing in Washington, DC for today's National Equality March and Rally.

TV: Stage Tube - HAIR Cast Travels to National Equality March
by Robert Diamond - October 11, 2009


Here's a video, posted by Gavin Creel to his Twitter feed of the fired-up HAIR cast as they travelled by bus down to Washington, DC for today's National Equality March.

HAIR To Cancel 10/11 Performance And Join The National Equality March in Washington, D.C.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2009


In an unprecedented move, the producers of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical have announced they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C. The announcement was made this evening by the cast of HAIR at a spirited rally in Los Angeles (the entire company of HAIR has traveled from New York to California to appear on tonight's broadcast of 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien').

Photo Coverage: HAIR's Special Finale to Honor the Upcoming National Equality March
by Peter James Zielinski - October 9, 2009


A new version of HAIR's iconic dance-party finale, created to motivate New Yorkers to join in the National Equality March, was presented at the matinee performance on Wednesday, October 7th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 West 45th Street. The producers of the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR previously announced that, in an unprecedented move, they are canceling the show's Sunday, October 11th performance so that the entire cast can join the National Equality March in Washington, D.C.

Hair History

Other Productions of Hair

1967   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1968   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1968   West End London Production
West End
1969   Australia Australian Production
Australia
1977   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1993   West End London Revival
West End
2001   Off-Broadway Encores! Concert
Off-Broadway
2004   Broadway Actors' Fund Concert
Broadway
2005   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2008   Off-Broadway Shakespeare In The Park Revival
Off-Broadway
2009   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2010   West End London Revival
West End
2010   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2011   Broadway National Tour [Broadway Return Engagement]
Broadway

Hair - 2009 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Hair
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Will Swenson
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Karole Armitage
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Michael McDonald
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Diane Paulus
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Bryce Ryness
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical Scott Pask
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Karole Armitage
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Diane Paulus
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical 0
2009 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Kevin Adams
2009 Tony Awards Best Choreography Karole Armitage
2009 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Michael McDonald
2009 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Diane Paulus
2009 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Kevin Adams
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Will Swenson
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Gavin Creel
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jam Theatricals
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Public Theater
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Elizabeth Ireland McCann
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Joey Parnes
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jujamcyn Theaters
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical The Weinstein Company/Norton Herrick
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Andrew D. Hamingson
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Andy Sandberg
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical JK Productions/Terry Schnuck
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Barbara Manocherian/Wencarlar Productions
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Broadway Across America
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Marc Frankel
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Fran Kirmser Productions/Jed Bernstein
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Nederlander Productions, Inc.
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Kathleen K. Johnson
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Gary Goddard Entertainment
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jerry Frankel
2009 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Jeffrey Richards
2009 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Acme Sound Partners
2009 Tony Awards Revival (Musical) Oskar Eustis

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