From the preview concert at Theory of the Public Theater's revival of Hair. Black Boys Trio: Megan Reinking, Kaitlin Kiyan, Jackie Burns White Boys Trio: Patina Renea Miller, Saycon Sengbloh, Nicole Lewis
I think "updating" the orchestrations defeats the point of a show specifically written to present the viewpoint of the counter-culture movement of the 60s. It is inexorably tied to that period, and full of *very* specific references (lyrical, cultural, and musical) to the late 1960s. What makes it an enduring piece of art is that in so specifically examining that viewpoint, "Hair" becomes timeless by addresses universal themes of self-expression, belonging, and rebellion against authority.
Hm. Why were there three soloists for "Black Boys" and only one soloist for "White Boys?" That was odd. And it was odd to hear the "Black Boys" girls singing higher than the "White Boys" girls.
This is absolutely amazing! Their voices are like- whoaaa
it's Brandi Chavonne Massey. and the actor's fund recording was so good! XD i love it.
Patina's in Sister Act now! Its such a great show!
Jackie Burns before she sang “Defying Gravity”
great cast. great music. would love to see this live.
i think the current cast on broadway is tops!!! those kids have energy, sound, and a groove thats so fierce!!! check them out...
i love these 2 songs! in the Black Boys part, I hungout with the girl in the purple belly shirt, she was really nice
i wish i could see this it looks so good
It´s amazing!
have me CHILLS!
Go Megan!
OMFG AMAZING!!!
That was really good!
omg lolol this is amazing
Good!
PATINA!
how dare you call it stupid...this is my fave show
I think "updating" the orchestrations defeats the point of a show specifically written to present the viewpoint of the counter-culture movement of the 60s. It is inexorably tied to that period, and full of *very* specific references (lyrical, cultural, and musical) to the late 1960s. What makes it an enduring piece of art is that in so specifically examining that viewpoint, "Hair" becomes timeless by addresses universal themes of self-expression, belonging, and rebellion against authority.
Bryce is really working it on the sidelines
you go LAG!
FUN FACT: Patina Miller ended up marrying a white boy!
@Meangirl714
Do you mean Jackie burns?? She is really nice!
Hm. Why were there three soloists for "Black Boys" and only one soloist for "White Boys?" That was odd.
And it was odd to hear the "Black Boys" girls singing higher than the "White Boys" girls.
WOW! dis makes me want a white boy! :D :D :D
Good not great. The actor's fund benefit recording of this with Brandi Chiffon Massey, Shayna Steele, and Ledisi was off the HOOK!
Patina Miller definitely made white boys sound more delicious than black boys. That sister can siiiiiing!! :D
They are oversinging!