Hair
Musical - Revival
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
- First Preview: March 6, 2009
- Opening Date: March 31, 2009
- Closing Date: June 27, 2010
- Previews: 29
- Performances: 519
Music: Galt MacDermot
Book: Gerome Ragni, James Rado
Lyrics: Gerome Ragni, James Rado
Synopsis
The musical that introduced rock 'n' roll to the theatrical stage, Hair examines a group of 60s-era youth struggling for generational and personal identity, dealing with the Vietnam War, and exploring drugs and the sexual revolution.
Opening Night Cast
| Sasha Allen | Dionne | |
| Allison Case | Crissy | |
| Gavin Creel | Claude | |
| Caissie Levy | Sheila | |
| Darius Nichols | Hud | |
| Bryce Ryness | Woof | |
| Kacie Sheik | Jeanie | |
| Will Swenson | Berger |
Opening Night Production Credits
| James Rado | Co-Creator | |
| Gerome Ragni | Co-Creator | |
| Gerome Ragni | Book | |
| James Rado | Book | |
| Galt MacDermot | Music | |
| James Rado | Lyrics |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Will Swenson | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Choreography | Karole Armitage | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Costume Design | Michael McDonald | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Diane Paulus | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Bryce Ryness | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical | Kevin Adams | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Scott Pask | Nominee |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Distinguished Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Choreography | Karole Armitage | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Diane Paulus | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Kevin Adams | Nominee |
| 2009 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Actor in a Musical | Gavin Creel | Nominee |
| 2009 | Choreography | Karole Armitage | Nominee |
| 2009 | Costume Design of a Musical | Michael McDonald | Nominee |
| 2009 | Direction of a Musical | Diane Paulus | Nominee |
| 2009 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Will Swenson | Nominee |
| 2009 | Lighting Design of a Musical | Kevin Adams | Nominee |
| 2009 | Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2009 | Sound Design of a Musical | Acme Sound Partners | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Jun. 27, 2010 | 5 | $712,008 $1,260,140 |
$210,572 | $73.88 $250.00 |
9638 1412 |
8 0 |
85.32% | 15.21% |
| Jun. 20, 2010 | 4 | $501,436 $1,260,140 |
$70,467 | $63.31 $250.00 |
7920 1412 |
8 0 |
70.11% | 7.47% |
| Jun. 13, 2010 | 3 | $430,969 $1,260,140 |
$78,977 | $60.91 $250.00 |
7076 1412 |
8 0 |
62.64% | 16.14% |
| Jun. 6, 2010 | 2 | $351,992 $1,260,140 |
- | $67.01 $250.00 |
5253 1412 |
8 0 |
46.50% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,996,405 $5,040,560 |
$66.28 | 29887 45184 |
32 0 |
66.15 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$50,570,863 $84,736,834 |
$81.10 $252.00 |
613014 773776 |
519 29 |
79.22 % | |||







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