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Hair Revival 2010

Opened: April 14, 2010
Closing: September 04, 2010

Hair - 2010 West End History , Info & More

Gielgud Theatre
(Piccadilly Circus) Shaftesbury Avenue London

Welcome to the curly, shaggy, gleaming, streaming, wonderful world of HAIR.



For the first time in West End history, an entire original Broadway cast transfers to the London stage!



Don't miss this Tony Award winning company currently wowing audiences and critics alike in New York.



A celebration of life, love and freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change, HAIR features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage, including ‘Let The Sun Shine In', ‘I Got Life', ‘Hair' and ‘Aquarius'.



With performances starting April 1st, this Spring it's London's turn to join the party.


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HAIR Closes London Sept. 4
by BWW News Desk - September 4, 2010


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.

Photo Coverage: Gavin Creel Bids Farewell to HAIR
by Francyne Carr - September 3, 2010


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.

Photo Coverage: HAIR, Bean & Lewis 'Kinky Kabaret' at Freedom Bar
by Francyne Carr - August 23, 2010


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!

Creel, HAIR Cast et al. Plays 'Live in the Delfont Room' Benefit, 7/11
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2010


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.

Creel, HAIR Cast et al. Plays 'Live in the Delfont Room' Benefit, 7/11
by Abigail Arnold - June 29, 2010


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.

Photo Coverage: Hair Celebrates 500th Performance
by Robert Diamond - June 12, 2010


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!

HAIR to Bow Early in London Sept. 4
by Jessica Lewis - May 28, 2010


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.

TV: Opening Night of HAIR in London!
by Robert Diamond - April 19, 2010


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!

Photo Flash: HAIR Opens in the West End
by BWW - April 15, 2010


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

West End's HAIR Review Roundup
by BWW - April 14, 2010


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.

Cameron Mackintosh Discusses Career, HAIR & More In New Interview
by Charlie Piane - April 14, 2010


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

Sasha Allen, Allison Case Round Out West End HAIR Tribe; Full Cast Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 8, 2010


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.

Broadway Cast of HAIR Readies to Open in West End
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2010


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.

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

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