Review: HAIR at Mercury Theater Chicago The Age of Aquarius invites us to evolve our consciousness through altruism and love for our fellow humans, to use technological advances to achieve self-fulfillment and well being. The term was popularized in 1967 in the American Tribal Love-Rock musical HAIR, currently enjoying a powerful and refreshing revival at the Mercury Theater. Having seen the iconic show over a dozen times, I found this particular presentation turning in wildly moving performances covered in groovy-gassy-goosy bumpies. Instead of treating the material as a nostalgic time capsule, this earnest cast taps into the urgency of empathy and shared human experience with succinct poignance.
Hair
Hair
Hair
Review: HAIR at Mercury Theater Chicago The Age of Aquarius invites us to evolve our consciousness through altruism and love for our fellow humans, to use technological advances to achieve self-fulfillment and well being. The term was popularized in 1967 in the American Tribal Love-Rock musical HAIR, currently enjoying a powerful and refreshing revival at the Mercury Theater. Having seen the iconic show over a dozen times, I found this particular presentation turning in wildly moving performances covered in groovy-gassy-goosy bumpies. Instead of treating the material as a nostalgic time capsule, this earnest cast taps into the urgency of empathy and shared human experience with succinct poignance.