Hair Lyrics – All Songs from the Musical

The opening took place on Broadway in 1968, in the Biltmore Theatre, under the direction of T. O'Horgan; J. Arenal was responsible for choreography. Amongst the rest of the creators were: R. Wagner (sets), N. Potts (wardrobe), J. Fisher (lights). The cast was the following: Diane Keaton (the only star among them, but at that time, not yet gained her great popularity), L. Kellogg, P. Jabara, L. Washington, R. Dyson, S. Eaton, S. Curry & M. Moore. An additional composition was: K. Milford, B. Vereen, B. Bremers, K. Carradine, E. Rambeau, B. McGuire, V. S. Robinson, T. Lange, H. MacRae, M. Loaf, R. McNamara, K. Seymour, P. Castro & J. Butler.

The production completely paid off, because it was going for 4 years and gave 1750 exhibitions, closing in 1972. In addition to the Broadway version of the show, it was also noted in more than 300 places. Thus, in the West Coast, in Los Angeles, the show was displayed for 2 years, which was unprecedented, at that time, duration for LA. Then show managed to reveal 10 simultaneous exhibitions in the USA, including the tour. The creative team of Broadway has participated in at least three subsequent versions: in San Francisco, LA & Chicago. The reason why in parallel with Broadway was opened so many productions the director had a desire to bring with show to the public that the war in Vietnam is a bad thing and must be finished quickly.

London’s West End saw histrionics in 1968, with the same team, and for the start of the show, it even had to cancel the current Act, which prohibited nudity and swear words in the theater. Actors were: Tim Curry, S. Kristina, R. O'Brien, P. Straker, O. Tobias, P. Nicholas, A. Harvey, M. Moore, F. Benjamin, E. Paige, M. Hunt & P. Korda. Tim Curry played his first part of the first plan in his life in the theater. The show was closed only in 1973, when, having given almost 2,000 hits, closure was forced, because of the collapse of the roof of the theater.

Legacy and Revival Overview.

Hair musical refused to fade. Its spirit wandered, seeking new tribes and louder guitars.

The first major resurrection arrived in Central Park, 2008. Crowds lined up at dawn, humming “Aquarius.”
Producers transferred the storm to Broadway in 2009. Critics gasped, the theater vibrated, and the Tony for Best Revival landed in its lap.

2009 Broadway Revival.

• Directed by Diane Paulus, choreography sharpened by Karma and sweat.
• Gavin Creel sang Claude’s dreams, Will Swenson roared as Berger.
• Sasha Allen’s Sheila turned idealism into fire.
• Award haul: Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle.

Audiences left the theater barefoot, still chanting “Let the Sunshine In.”

Global Footprints.

Germany hosted a neon-painted staging in 2011, complete with live sitar.

Paris followed, 2018, adding French graffiti slogans against new wars.

Sydney Opera House quaked in 2023. The cast surfed applause like waves.

Music and Milestone Recordings.

Hair rock score birthed chart monsters. “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” topped Billboard in 1969.

New recordings keep surfacing. A 50th-anniversary album dropped digitally in 2019, raw and urgent.

Unreleased Gems.

• “Eyes Look Your Last” demo discovered in 2021, featuring original composer Galt MacDermot’s piano.
• London revival cast captured “Electric Blues” live, streaming only on limited vinyl.

Cultural Resonance Today.

Protesters in 2020 raised posters reading, “Hair still speaks.”

The show’s anti-war plea mirrors current conflicts, making every lyric sting anew.

Classrooms and Campuses.

Universities stage trimmed versions, discussing draft anxiety and gender rebellion.

Students compare Claude’s dilemma with modern conscience questions about service.

Anniversary Celebrations.

April 29, 2023 marked 55 years since Broadway’s debut. Fans gathered outside the shuttered Biltmore, planting marigolds and singing under rain.

The original tribe joined via video, gray-haired yet fierce.

Questions and Answers.

Why is Hair called an American Tribal Love-Rock Musical?

It fuses rock, communal rituals, and free-love ethos into one theatrical celebration.

What themes feel most current today?

Draft panic, bodily autonomy, and environmental dread resonate with fresh urgency.

Which song draws new listeners?

“Easy to Be Hard” now streams widely, its sorrow aligning with social justice laments.

How did the 2009 revival refresh choreography?

Diane Paulus encouraged organic movement, letting actors improvise swirling circles of protest.

Is there a film version worth watching?

Milos Forman’s 1979 film shifts plotlines, yet captures the era’s restless heartbeat.