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Hair Revival 2009 - Articles Page 7

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 7

HAIR To Alter Finale to Honor the Upcoming National Equality March 10/7
by Eddie Varley - October 6, 2009


A new version of HAIR's iconic dance-party finale, created to motivate New Yorkers to join in the National Equality March, will be presented at the matinee performance on Wednesday, October 7th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre - 302 West 45th Street.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Stars Gavin Creel and Will Swenson Unveil Their Sardi's Portraits
by Peter James Zielinski - October 1, 2009


The producers of HAIR recently announced the addition of six new cast members to the Tony Award-winning musical. Krystal Joy Brown, Heath Calvert, Matt DeAngelis, Rachel Bay Jones, Hannah Shankman and Ryan Watkinson have now joined the 'Tribe.' HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009.

Brown, Calvert, DeAngelis, Jones, Shankman & Watkinson Join HAIR on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - September 29, 2009


The producers of HAIR have announced the addition of six new cast members to the Tony Award-winning musical. Krystal Joy Brown, Heath Calvert, Matt DeAngelis, Rachel Bay Jones, Hannah Shankman and Ryan Watkinson have now joined the 'Tribe.' HAIR began preview performances on March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) and opened to rave reviews on March 31, 2009.

Cahoon, Domingo, HAIR Tribe And More To Appear at Givenik.com's Broadway Flea Market Raffle
by Jessica Lewis - September 25, 2009


As reported yesterday, Givenik.com announced that they are holding a raffle at this year's Broadway Flea Market as part of a partnership with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Today they announced that celebrity participants scheduled to appear include: Kevin Cahoon, Colman Domingo, the Tribe of HAIR, Max Von Essen, Ash Folk, Patrick Heusinger and Reshma Shetty.

Joes Pub Announces Upcoming Events Including Sarah Jane McMahon, THE PIVEN MONOLOGUES & HAIR Benefit for Lindsay Thomas
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2009


SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

Melba Moore & Heather MacRae Join 'With A Little Help From My Friends' HAIR Benefit At Joe's Pub 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009


The cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Hair will take to the intimate stage of Joe's Pub for a Sept. 14 benefit entitled With a Little Help From My Friends.

Joes Pub Announces Upcoming Events Including Sarah Jane McMahon, THE PIVEN MONOLOGUES & HAIR Benefit for Lindsay Thomas
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009


SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

Cast Of HAIR To Present WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Benefit At Joe's Pub 9/14
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2009


On September 14th, the entire cast of the Broadway Revival of HAIR will take the stage for two very special concerts at Joe's Pub. The 9:30 and 11:30 pm concerts, 'With A Little Help From My Friends,' will help celebrate and benefit Broadway and Stratford Shakespeare Festival actress, Lindsay Thomas.

Joes Pub Announces Upcoming Events Including Sarah Jane McMahon, THE PIVEN MONOLOGUES & HAIR Benefit for Lindsay Thomas
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2009


SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

Congratulations to Hair's Bryce Ryness & Meredith Ryness on New Baby
by Robert Diamond - September 7, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com sends its hearty congratulations to proud new parents Bryce Ryness and Meredith Ryness on the birth of their daughter, Mercy Jane Ryness. The newest baby member of the HAIR tribe was born at 2:08am on September 4, 2009 and came into the world at 7 pounds, 13 announces.

New Block Of HAIR Tickets Go On Sale Today For Performances Through 4/5/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 3, 2009


The producers of HAIR announced today that, as of today, a new block of tickets has gone on sale for performances through April 5, 2010.

Melba Moore & Heather MacRae Join 'With A Little Help From My Friends' HAIR Benefit At Joe's Pub 9/14
by Charlie Piane - August 31, 2009


The cast of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Hair will take to the intimate stage of Joe's Pub for a Sept. 14 benefit entitled With a Little Help From My Friends.

Remillard Will Cover 'Claude' Role in HAIR For Injured Creel 8/21 - 8/23
by Eddie Varley - August 21, 2009


Gavin Creel, the Tony nominated star of the hit musical HAIR, injured his ankle during the number 'I've Got Life.' He suffered the injury at yesterday's matinee performance of the Tony winning revival at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Photo Coverage: The HAIR Cast 'Turn On, Tune In, and Sing Out' At Barnes & Noble To Celebrate CD
by Peter James Zielinski - August 21, 2009


In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members performed numbers from the show at Barnes & Noble. The creators also discussed the groundbreaking musical and production. The event took place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. BroadwayWorld.com cameras were there to cheer the Hair gang on!

Creel, Swenson, Levy, Ryness & More Perform And Discuss HAIR At Lincoln Triangle B&N 8/20
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2009


In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical. The event will take place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. The event is free and open to the public. Priority seating with CD purchase.

Joes Pub Announces Upcoming Events Including Sarah Jane McMahon, THE PIVEN MONOLOGUES & HAIR Benefit for Lindsay Thomas
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 19, 2009


SARAH JANE MCMAHON Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM Versatile doesn't begin to describe New Orleans born soprano Sarah Jane McMahon. Kept busy on two continents and from coast to coast, Sarah Jane is the rare artist as accomplished on the opera stage, singing with the likes of Placido Domingo, as she is wrapping her silvery voice around Broadway show tunes both old and new.

Creel, Swenson, Levy, Ryness & More Perform And Discuss HAIR At Lincoln Triangle B&N 8/20
by Charlie Piane - August 18, 2009


In celebration of the Tony-winning revival of Hair's cast recording release, company members will perform from and the creators will discuss this groundbreaking musical. The event will take place at 5pm on Thursday, August 20 at the Barnes & Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway at 66th St), 3rd Floor. The event is free and open to the public. Priority seating with CD purchase.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'HAIR' To Sport New London 'Do?
by Rialto Chatter - August 7, 2009


WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that the hit Broadway revival of HAIR is eyeing a West End transfer. The site indicates the show is hoping for a run at either the Piccadilly or Cambridge Theatre.

Photo Coverage: HAIR Stars Creel and Swenson Unveil Their Tony's DiNapoli 'Broadway Wall of Fame' Portrait
by Linda Lenzi - August 7, 2009


HAIR stars Gavin Creel and Will Swenson, both 2009 Tony Award nominees, were honored with a Tony's DiNapoli 'Broadway Wall of Fame' portrait on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at the Times Square restaurant (147 West 43rd Street at Broadway).

HAIR Recoups Investment On Broadway
by Charlie Piane - August 7, 2009


Variety reports that the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR has announced has recouped its investment cost of $5.76 million. The production recouped in less than six months, after opening on Broadway March 31. HAIR began preview performances March 6, 2009.

Photo Flash: HAIR Visits ABC's The View!
by Eddie Varley - August 5, 2009


The complete cast, all-star band and crew of HAIR gave a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical live on ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday, August 5th. The performance was the largest Broadway cast appearance in the history of 'The View,' and took place during season finale week before the show breaks for its summer hiatus.

Cast Of HAIR To Present WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Benefit At Joe's Pub 9/14
by Charlie Piane - August 5, 2009


On September 14th, the entire cast of the Broadway Revival of HAIR will take the stage for two very special concerts at Joe's Pub. The 9:30 and 11:30 pm concerts, 'With A Little Help From My Friends,' will help celebrate and benefit Broadway and Stratford Shakespeare Festival actress, Lindsay Thomas.

HAIR Set To Perform On 'The View' 8/5; Largest Broadway Performance In Show's History
by - August 5, 2009


The complete cast, all-star band and crew of HAIR will give a performance from the Tony Award-winning musical live on ABC's 'The View' on Wednesday, August 5th. This performance will be the largest Broadway cast appearance in the history of 'The View,' and will take place during season finale week before the show breaks for its summer hiatus.

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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