Hair Reviews
Washington Post- Recommended
"...The gems among the gravel are numbers that sketch piquant character moments in a show that doesn't offer many: "Where Do I Go," for the uncertain Claude; the exquisite "Frank Mills," in which a young woman rhapsodizes a connection that's probably been missed but might still be just possible; and "I Got Life," a wan body-parts listicle on the page but an irresistible carnal bop in the hands of Signature's sexy, sweaty gang of theater kids."
MetroWeekly- Highly Recommended
"...But truly this cast shines in the rollicking group numbers, like a fantastically energized “I Got Life,” when their voices come together in lush harmonies, and the full ensemble is in motion, dancing Ashleigh King’s sensual, pulsating choreography. The dancing is as powerfully urgent as the acting and singing in giving life to these rebels, their culture, and their concerns."
Washington City Paper- Highly Recommended
"...Signature Theatre's Hair is a riot for all the senses. Following the adventures and foibles of a bohemian "tribe" living in New York under the shadow of the draft, Hair obliterates the fourth wall, calling for extensive interaction with the audience. Signature leans in to this tradition. Upon entering the haze-filled theater, audience members watch a loop of U.S. Army recruitment videos and 1950s PSAs on the dangers of unruly youth."
MD Theatre Guide- Recommended
"...While "HAIR" is no longer the shocking and provocative piece it once was, and some of its social commentary grows creaky and dated, the core story remains resonant and the music undeniably groovy. Gardiner's direction emphasizes the core, anti-war message, underpinned by extensive lighting and video projection design, while a talented cast, matched with energetic choreography, brings the beloved score to life. Eerily timely, Signature Theatre's production demonstrates why "HAIR" has become a staple in the musical theatre canon and endures half a century later."
BroadwayWorld- Highly Recommended
"...Signature Theatre's revival of the groovy Vietnam-era musical HAIR is wildly energetic, colorful, and full of spirit. The cast's gorgeous voices and exuberance uplift songs that we know as the soundtrack of the times, from the opening "Aquarius" to the final "Let the Sunshine In.""