Composer

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Galt MacDermot

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Musical Theater

Compose Date

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1967

Average_duration

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71:25

Hair is a rock musical that was composed by Galt MacDermot, with lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni. The musical was first performed in 1967 and was a product of the hippie counterculture of the 1960s. The plot of the musical revolves around a group of young people who are protesting against the Vietnam War and the conservative values of their parents' generation. The musical is set in New York City and follows the lives of a group of hippies who are living in a commune. The main character, Claude, is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to conform to society's expectations and his desire to rebel against the establishment. The musical is divided into two acts, with each act consisting of several musical numbers. The first act introduces the characters and their struggles, while the second act focuses on their attempts to make a difference in the world. The music of Hair is characterized by its use of rock and roll, gospel, and R&B. The musical features several iconic songs, including "Aquarius," "Let the Sunshine In," and "Good Morning Starshine." The music is upbeat and energetic, reflecting the optimism and idealism of the hippie movement. Hair premiered off-Broadway in 1967 and was an instant success. It was later moved to Broadway, where it ran for over 1,700 performances. The musical was also adapted into a film in 1979, which starred Treat Williams and Beverly D'Angelo. The movement that Hair represented was characterized by its rejection of traditional values and its embrace of peace, love, and freedom. The musical was a reflection of the social and political upheaval of the 1960s, and it remains a cultural touchstone to this day.

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