But you probably need a little background. Hair focuses on a group of young hippies protesting the draft in 1967. They're wild and free, and they live in a psychedelic world of drugs, peace, and free love. There are several main guys: Berger, Claude, Woof, and Hud. Claude gets drafted, and of course the other hippies encourage him to burn his draft card. But he cannot do it. He goes to the war.
Though this plot may seem sad, Hair is possibly the happiest show I've ever seen. The energy on stage is evident throughout the entire show, and every single cast member seems overjoyed to be alive. It felt like I was really in the '60s, and although I can't say I was alive at that time, my mom assured me that the '60s really were that groovy.
The costumes were colorful, authentic, and fabulous. The set looked like a black light poster. The plot and characters were engaging and fun. And the audience obviously enjoyed the production. Everyone was laughing, clapping, and grinning. I even saw a few people get up and start dancing.
The music was brilliant. It was jubilant and victorious at times, dramatic and sad at others, and peaceful in a few places too. As a musician, I could really feel how much all the actors and musicians love the music in the show, and even my non-musician mom said she could tell everyone connected to it.
Hair was powerful and joyous. It is truly one of the best shows I've seen, and I can say from personal experience that it'll leave a smile on your face that you can't wipe off for quite a long time.
Hair is playing at the Denver Center until October 14, 2011.
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