Reviews
Critics Reviews
Comments from published critics
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Review by Ben Brantley
from The New York Times
April 1, 2009‘‘Thrilling! This emotionally rich revival delivers what Broadway otherwise hasn't felt this season: intense, unadulturated job. Cuddly, sweet, madcap and ecstatic, the young cast members are tearing down the house, and any theatergoer with a pulse will find it hard to resist their invitation to join the demolition crew.’’
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Review by Elisabeth Vincentelli
from New York Post
April 1, 2009‘‘Triumphant, glorious and breathtaking! Hair is a musical for the ages because it's a musical for the now."’’
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Review by Joe Dziemianowicz
from New York Daily News
April 1, 2009‘‘A celebration of life and freedom, and a good high time!’’
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Review by Linda Winer
from Newsday
April 1, 2009‘‘Raucous, powerful, exuberant and achingly timely, Hair finds a modern pulse of fury and hope.’’
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Review by Elysa Gardner
from USA Today
April 1, 2009‘‘****! Tune in, turn on and be prepared for an exhilarating ride. Hair is transcendent, with a scrumptious rock-candy score and a flawless cast!’’