Hair: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Hair follows a group of young adults in New York City who are searching for personal and political freedom during the Vietnam War era. Amid the backdrop of anti-war protests and the sexual revolution, the characters explore themes of love, peace, and individuality. Hair is a celebration of 1960s counterculture and an examination of social and political issues of the time.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Post-Golden Age (1967)
Cast: Large (20+ Roles)
Creative Team
Music: Galt MacDermot
Lyrics/Book: Gerome Ragni, James Rado
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1968)➝
Actors’ Fund of America Cast (2005)➝
Licensing
Hair is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1960s, Avant-Garde, Broken 4th Wall, Classic, College, Comedic, Dramatic, Edgy, Folk, Interactive, One-Word, Original, Political, Popular, Religion, Rock, Soul, War
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