Topic: Hair

<i>Hair</i> - 9:11AM on 4/09/2009

News Article: Hair

Diane Paulus' surehanded staging of the 1967 antiwar musical, both joyous and heartbreaking, makes this show the year's best Broadway musical revival.

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<i>Hair</i> - 9:11AM on 4/09/2009

I was generally disappointed. Following is a spoiler so beware. In the opening the audience is addressed directly, kind of like a bad standup comedy act. From that point on the show lost its immersive effect. Also distracting was the orchestra leader, who was dancing while leading the orchestra which I personally found distracting. Overall the show felt "Disneyfied" and not what I would have expected.

RE: <i>Hair</i> - 7:58PM on 4/09/2009

WOW.... only got ticket after seeing a short clip of the amazing opening number. The cast was amazing, no question about it. The presentation was amazing. Loved getting up on the stage with the cast at the end. Not something I would normally do but it seemed so natural after being emotionally swept in the moment of the show and the powerful finale. Loved it and will definitely see it again.

RE: <i>Hair</i> - 10:18PM on 11/20/2009

"Hair" is the only show that I’ve ever seen that felt like an experience. The cast aka The Tribe is excellent, the production is fantastic and the songs sound better then ever. The shows themes (Sex, War, Drugs, Race) are as relevant today as they were forty years ago. The best part is the bond that the Tribe forms with the audience. It resonates with everyone long after they’ve left the theater. I urge all theatergoers to order tickets, participate in the show and dance in the finale. You will never forget the "Hair" experience.