Presented by Theory clothing line's Icon Project, in association with the Public Theater, the free 7:30 PM concert will take place at Gansevoort Plaza, located at the intersection of Gansevoort and Greenwich Streets.
The complete cast of Hair will perform, led by Tony nominee Jonathan Groff as Claude. In addition to Groff, the Hair cast features Will Swenson (Berger), Patina Renea Miller (Dionne), Allison Case (Crissy), Caryn Lyn-Manuel (Sheila), Kacie Sheik (Jeanie), Bryce Ryness (Woof), Darius Nichols (Hud), Nicole Lewis (White Boys Trio/Tribe), Megan Reinking (Black Boys Trio/Tribe), Saycon Sengbloh (White Boys Trio/Tribe), Andrew Kober (Father/Margaret Mead) and Megan Lawrence (Mother). The ensemble comprises Ato Blankson-Wood, Steel Burkhardt, Lauren Elder, Allison Guinn, Anthony Hollock, Kaitlin Kiyan, John M. Moauro, Brandon Pearson, Paris Remillard, Maya Sharpe, Theo Stockman and Tommar Wilson.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary staging of Hair – which begins performances at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park July 22 – Theory Icon Project has collaborated with Hair book writer, lyricist and original star James Rado, to assemble a photographic installation of the tribal rock musical in Gansevoort Plaza.
Under the direction of Diane Paulus, Hair recently extended its Central Park run through Aug. 31.
Designing Hair will be Scott Pask (set design), Michael McDonald (costume design), Michael Chybowski (lighting design) and Acme Sound Partners (sound design). Featuring book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot, Hair made theatre history not only for its rock 'n roll anti-establishment concept, but also for becoming the first Off-Broadway production to make an uptown transfer to Broadway in 1968.
Performances of Shakespeare in the Park are Tuesday-Sunday at 8 PM. Tickets are free and are available on the day of the performance (two per person) at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park beginning at 1 PM, or by entering the Public's online ticketing lottery at www.publictheater.org.
Summer Support tickets are currently available for $165 for Hair. Summer Supporters earn reserved seats for their contributions to fund the Delacorte stagings. This opportunity, offered for a limited time, is available by calling (212) 967-7555.
The closest entrances to the Delacorte are at 81st Street and Central Park West or 70th Street and Fifth Avenue.
For additional information about Shakespeare in the Park, call (212) 539-8750 or visit The Public Theater website at www.publictheater.org.
