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 its profanity, depiction of illegal drug use, 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.

• 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.

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.

External links

• Internet Broadway Database