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, resulting in much controversy over it's profanity, depiction of the use of illegal drugs, and nudity.

Songs Performed by the Muppets

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

External links

• Internet Broadway Database