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.
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.