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"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.

posted on 11/20/2009 at 10:18:00 PM
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The New Broadway Cast Recording of "Hair" captures the magic of the current smash Broadway revival. The ground-breaking show about a tribe of hippies in New Yorks East Village contains classics such as "Aquarius," "Good Morning Starshine," "Let the Sun Shine In," and the title track. The current cast sounds as vibrant as they do live on stage. Examples include, Sasha Allens soaring "Black Boys," Will Swensons joyous "Donna," Caissie Levys heartwrenching "Easy to Be Hard" and Gavin Creels outstanding "Where Do I Go?" Executive Producer, Bill Rosenfield along with, Galt MacDermot, Hairs original musical composer, include songs that werent on the shows Original Cast Recording, some of the shows dialogue and both of the shows encores. The current shows Musical Director, Nadia DiGiallonardo, makes MacDermots music sound fresher then ever by using top-of-the- line musicians. Gerome Ragnis and James Rados lyrics are as relevant as ever on songs suchas "Air""Welcome, sulphar dioxide/Hello carbon monoxide/The air, the air is everywhere." and "I Believe in Love" "I believe that now is the time/for all good men/To believe in love." Their songs are philosophical"What a Piece of Work Is Man" and provocative "Sodomy", but also funny "My Conviction" and heartbreaking,"Frank Mills". The New Broadway Cast Recording of "Hair" reminds us that not only is this the right time to experience its latest revival but to also hear its timeless songs.

posted on 10/09/2009 at 10:12:00 PM
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The New Broadway Cast Recording of "Hair" captures the magic of the current smash Broadway revival. The ground-breaking show about a tribe of hippies in New Yorks East Village contains classics such as "Aquarius," "Good Morning Starshine," "Let the Sun Shine In," and the title track. The current cast sounds as vibrant as they do live on stage. Examples include, Sasha Allens soaring "Black Boys," Will Swensons joyous "Donna," Caissie Levys heartwrenching "Easy to Be Hard" and Gavin Creels outstanding "Where Do I Go?" Executive Producer, Bill Rosenfield along with, Galt MacDermot, Hairs original musical composer, include songs that werent on the shows Original Cast Recording, some of the shows dialogue and both of the shows encores. The current shows Musical Director, Nadia DiGiallonardo, makes MacDermots music sound fresher then ever by using top-of-the- line musicians. Gerome Ragnis and James Rados lyrics are as relevant as ever on songs such as "Air""Welcome, sulphar dioxide/Hello carbon monoxide/The air, the air is everywhere." and "I Believe in Love" "I believe that now is the time/for all good men/To believe in love." Their songs are philosophical"What a Piece of Work Is Man" and provocative "Sodomy", but also funny "My Conviction" and heartbreaking,"Frank Mills". The New Broadway Cast Recording of "Hair" reminder us that not only is this the right time to experience its latest revival but to also hear its timeless songs.

posted on 08/23/2009 at 10:10:00 PM
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