50th Anniversary of Hair
Theatre Baton Rouge 7155 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
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The fiftieth anniversary of Hair brings the play to the Theatre Baton Rouge stage. Set in an East Village park in 1967, Hair is the musical story of a group of hippies who celebrate peace and love in the shadow of the Vietnam War. The loose plotline centers on Berger, the charismatic leader of the "tribe," and Claude, a sweet-natured guy from Queens who’s about to be drafted. Other memorable characters include Berger’s war protester girlfriend Sheila, lovable flower child Crissy, Mick Jagger fan Woof, Claude’s straight-laced parents and many more. Equal weight is given to the rocking score, with classic hits such as "Let the Sun Shine In," "Aquarius," and "Good Morning Starshine". Exploring ideas of identity, community, global responsibility and peace, Hair remains relevant as ever as it examines what it means to be a young person in a changing world. 7:30 pm Thursday–Saturday; 2 pm Sundays. Theatre Baton Rouge Main Stage. $30; $19 for students with ID. Rated R. 7155 Florida Boulevard. (225) 924-6496 or theatrebr.org.
