Hair
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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, resulting in much controversy over its profanity, depiction of illegal drug use, and nudity.
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Songs
- 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.
References
- 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."
Connections
- John Barrowman appeared in a London West End revival.
- 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 McKean appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
- John Tartaglia appeared in the one night Broadway Benefit concert.
- Ben Vereen appeared in the show during the original Broadway run.
