NBC announces May 2019 air date for 'Hair Live!', to be directed by Alex Rudzinski & Diane Paulus
NBC's live TV adaptation of 'Hair' coincides with the 50th anniversary of the hit Broadway musical. The performance will air on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in front of a live audience.
Fifty years ago 'Hair' burst onto Broadway in the midst of the anti-Vietnam War movement and was groundbreaking in many ways. Since then, its integrated cast, message of peace and love, and certified-platinum rock-centric score have become iconic.
To celebrate the rock-musical's 50th anniversary, NBC has announced that it will be bringing the musical production 'Hair Live!' to screens on May 19, 2019. Alex Rudzinski, who has previously helmed NBC’s live versions of 'Hairspray' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (and won an Emmy for his work on Fox’s 'Grease: Live'), is on board to co-direct 'Hair Live!'. He will work alongside Diane Paulus, who directed the Tony-winning Broadway revival of the musical in 2009.