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The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

The year is 1967 and the Vietnam War is at its height. In New York City, a tribe of hippies rail against the establishment, protesting intolerance, brutality, and the dehumanization of society. This is the story from the famous musical “Hair.” The original production premiered at The Public Theater in 1967 and then moved to Broadway for a run of 1,873 performances. Galt MacDermot, who wrote the music for “Hair,” talks about what it’s been like preparing the 40th anniversary concert performances for Joe’s Pub in the Park.

Events: “Hair” will be performed on September 22, 23, and 24 at 7pm
At The Delacorte Theater in Central Park (Mid-Park at 80th Street)
Tickets are free and are distributed on the day of the show at The Delacorte Theater and The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street)
Learn more about the show here.

Guests:

Galt MacDermot

Comments [3]

Dorothy from Staten Island

Galt and his band will be performing Monday nights starting in January at the West Bank Cafe in Manhattan!

Sep. 19 2007 01:01 PM
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Ralph Lewis from Bowery

While Galt is great; Jimmy is the guy you should have on the show! And Hair was not the first rock musical - Viet Rock was. Hair was the first "Broadway" rock musical. And ask Galt about Tom O'Horgan - Hair would have been a flop on Broadway (as it was at the Public), if it were not for Tom. thanks.

Sep. 19 2007 12:56 PM
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John from Staten Island

Can you ask Mr. MacDermont about his upcoming performance at the St George Theatre on Staten Island in October?

Sep. 19 2007 12:33 PM
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