Hair – The Musical In Concert
The Smashing Rock Musical Hair In Concert Is Back On The West End
Good news for all the lovers of rock musicals! The blockbuster American rock musical Hair in Concert is soon coming to the West End stages to entertain and enthrall the audience in a limited season run. Following the record-breaking run at the Turbine Theatre the last summer, the production is returning to the theatreland as a part of the ongoing Jetty Season showcase. The show was previously planned to be showcased in the earlier months of 2021. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it got rescheduled. The producers of the show have reported that there will only be a limited number of performances in two sets, one at the London Palladium and another at Southampton Mayflower Theatre in the coming weeks of 2021. Since its off-Broadway premiere back in 1967, the play has been a smashing hit among the audience all over the world. And not just the masses, the critics have shown equal appreciation for the intriguing yet thoroughly entertaining performance. Since then, several productions of this invigorating play have been staged around the world and the scores have soared off the charts time and again. Considering the success and popularity of the performance, even during its revivals, it is no wonder that the West End comeback is going to be another smashing hit. So, don’t miss your chance this time. You never know when it will be coming around again!
Hello, America!!
If you are fascinated by the snazzy Hippie era of 1960’s America, then this is the show for you! Hair in Concert celebrates the Hippie counterculture with all its long-haired, barefoot, bell-bottomed, bearded, and fringed glory. It chronicles the journey of a group of youngsters, a ‘tribe’ as they were called, fuelled by spirited passion, dreams, and desires. Grappling with the fierce political turmoil of the era, the social upheavals, and most importantly, the fervor of youth, the tribe continues to interact with the audience in a musically supercharged conversation. The highlight of the play, however, was its enthralling rock music that brilliantly captured the essence of the era. The current production will reportedly feature almost all of the iconic musical numbers from the original, including Aquarius, Hashish, Coloured Spade, Good Morning, Starshine, Ain’t Got No, I Believe in Love, Walking In Space, I Got Life, We Are All One, and Hair. Their journey, which is more of a saga, examines the nuances of identity, community, racial conflict, global responsibility, and world peace. Even today, Hair remains surprisingly relevant as it set forth to explore what it truly means to be a youngster in an ever-changing world.
An All-Star Cast
The specially produced performance of Hair in Concert is directed by the legendary Arlene Philips, known for her incredible work in Annie, Legend, and Rocketman. The concert version will feature Luke Bayer, Matt Croke, Layton Williams, Millie O’Connel, Tom Francis, Jodie Steele, Grace Mouat, and Nicole Raquel Dennis as its stars. Come see the phenomenal performers revive the evergreen musical this summer in the West End.