Hair On Broadway

My Review of Hair on Broadway

Television shows, films and roadway in the form of musicals are very pleasing. They have a charm of their own. On such musical which is a must watch is "Hair." This is a rock musical that is based on The Tribal American Love. The story is based on the counter-hippie culture and sexual revolution which was existed back in the 60's. James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermot were are the writer, lyricist and music composer respectively.

The broadway world was filled with an uproar when Hair Broadway was enacted. It completely changed the meaning of broadway shows forever.

This was a step up in musicals as it was also the first rock musical. This was also the first time where depiction of illegal drug usage, nude scenes, raw sexuality and irreverence of the American flag was shown openly. Several songs from this musical were taken as anthems for the peace movement and anti-Vietnam War.

A tribe consisting of the long haired hippie generation, who believed in leading a bohemian life style in New York City, fought against the conscription in the Vietnam War. Their tales of anguish, confusion, compromises, deception, opinion on freedom are all depicted in this musical. After the first successful run of the show in the 60's, numerous shows were performed till date all around the world so far.

The story unfolds to show Claude,the hero, Berger his good friend, Sheila their roommate and their inner-circle of friends battling to balance their lives, sexual revolution and loves. They not only rebel against their conservative parents but also against the war and the society. A time comes when Claude has to choose between not getting drafted just like all his friends escaped or to risk his life by serving in Vietnam and thus compromising on his pacifistic principles.

Hair tickets can be got online at various sites for cheap or discounted rates. Hair Tix can also be bought at the venue's box office window but the wait may be long. They also have an official site to purchase tickets from. This is accepted as one of the best ways of getting a ticket because the site also gives you the schedule for the performance and all the current news and updates related to "Hair."

Watching Hair is like a journey into yesteryears. It will take you back into the age of revolution, of sexual freedom, liberty, Viet rock, symbolism, and shades of religion and astrology. It will help you understand how society norms were challenged in a brief manner. The insight will make you appreciate the sacrifices and confusions of people in the past and what they did for you to be able to enjoy the kind of life that you do now.