Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, first appeared on Broadway in 1968. In 1979, the film version was released. In 2009, a Broadway revival opened and won the Tony Award for best revival. And now, in 2017, the production is being staged at the Mercury Theatre.

In the musical, Claude is drafted to fight in the Vietnam War. His friends all tell him to burn his draft card and resist. The threat of jail time for failing to serve weighs on him.

The highlights of the show are the opening number, “Aquarius”, and the closing song, “Let The Sun Shine In”. The cast’s vocal talent is fantastic.

Unlike many productions of Hair, this one doesn’t have any nudity. Also, they have created bleachers out of plywood for the audience to sit behind the stage. These are not comfortable and I wouldn’t recommend sitting there. 

Cost of a ticket: $55

PlaylistHQ Economic Rating: Discounted

Rating Scale: Exceptional > Good Value > Discounted > Go for Free > Don’t Bother

Get tickets now for Hair through September 13th!

Quinn Delaney