The Public Theater's hit production of Hair will add an additional week of performances at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, playing through September 7. Directed by Diane Paulus with book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, Hair has played to capacity crowds since previews began on July 22.
“During a rain delay at the Delacorte Theater last Saturday, the audience chanted, ‘Hell no, we won't go!'" Public Artistic Director Oskar Eustis said in a statement. “I am delighted to say that the overwhelming demand for Hair has led us to extend the production for another week. I am thrilled that this musical has struck such a nerve with our city.”
The cast of Hair includes Ato Blankson-Wood Tribe, Steel Burkhardt Tribe, Jackie Burns Black Boys Trio/Tribe, Allison Case Crissy, Lauren Elder Tribe, Jonathan Groff Claude, to be replaced by Christopher J. Hanke on August 17, Allison Guinn Tribe, Anthony Hollock Tribe, Kaitlin Kiyan Tribe, Andrew Kober Father/Margaret Mead, Megan Lawrence Mother, Nicole Lewis White Boys Trio / Tribe, Caren Lyn Manuel Sheila, Patina Renea Miller Dionne, John Moauro Tribe, Darius Nichols Hud, Brandon Pearson Tribe, Megan Reinking Black Boys Trio / Tribe, Paris Remillard Tribe, Bryce Ryness Woof, Saycon Sengbloh White Boys Trio / Tribe, Maya Sharpe Tribe, Kacie Sheik Jeanie, Theo Stockman Tribe, Will Swenson Berger, and Tommar Wilson Tribe.
Hair features scenic design by Scott Pask, costume design by Michael McDonald, lighting design by Michael Chybowski, sound design by Acme Sound Partners, and choreography by Karole Armitage.
