Hair

Hair is a musical written in the 1960s during the anti-war movement. Premiering off-Broadway in 1967, the musical made its Broadway debut in 1968 at the Biltmore Theatre, resulting in much controversy over its profanity, depiction of illegal drug use, and nudity.

1 Songs
2 References
3 Connections
4 External links

SongsEdit

The Muppet Show episode 316 features the song "Aquarius" from the musical. In parody, a group of Whatnots appear throughout the number with lengths of hair that grow as they reach the end of the song.
Bob sings "Good Morning Starshine" in episode 3 of Sesame Street.

ReferencesEdit

In Sesame Street Episode 4128, Zoe becomes obsessed with having a head of hair. As such, she imagines herself in a music video with Gabi, Miles, Elmo and a bottle of shampoo. The throwback to the 60s and the emphasis on hair is a reference to the musical, as they sing "Take Care of Your Hair."
Sesame Street Dinner Theatre spoofs Hair as "Pear" in Season 38.
The song "Telly's Aquarium" parodies the song "Aquarius".
The Woodland Valley movie theatre is playing "Hare" in the Bear in the Big Blue House episode "Rockin' Rocko."

ConnectionsEdit

John Barrowman appeared in a London West End revival.
Nell Carter appeared as a featured singer in the 1979 film
Tim Curry appeared in the original London West End production.
Harvey Fierstein appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
Louise Gold appeared in the 1974 UK National Touring production.
Jennifer Hudson appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
Michael Jeter played Sheldon in the 1979 film.
Michael McKean appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
Charlotte Rae played the lady in pink in the 1979 film version
Alaina Reed played Dionne in the 1977 Broadway revival.
Sheri Sanders played a member of the Tribe in the City Center Encores! production.
John Tartaglia appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
Ben Vereen was an understudy for Hud during the original Broadway run.
Lillias White appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
Hattie Winston played Dionne and a member of the Tribe during the original Broadway run.