Lied Center presents 'Hair,' the musical that shaped a generation

            One of the greatest musicals of all time and the 2009 Tony Award winner for best musical revival, "Hair" is the rock musical that ignited a generation. Join the revolution at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Lied Center for Performing Arts.

            "Hair" is a joyous celebration of youth and a poignant journey through the tumultuous 1960s America. This exuberant musical about searching for truth, peace and love in the Vietnam War era continues to strike a resonant chord with audiences of all ages.

            "'Hair' is one of the most iconic musicals of all time," said Bill Stephan, executive director of the Lied Center. "'Hair''s songs were the anthems of the 1960s counter-culture but still have just as much relevance and significance today."

            The musical's long list of chart-topping hit songs, including "Aquarius," "Let the Sun Shine In," "Good Morning, Starshine" and "Easy to be Hard," became anthems of counter-culture and the sexual revolution. "Hair" tells the story of the "tribe," a group of politically active hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. They struggle to balance their lives, loves and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society.

            The musical's profanity, its depiction of the use of illegal drugs, its sexuality, its irreverence for the American flag, and nude scene caused much comment and controversy when it arrived on Broadway. Today, "Hair" is more daring than ever.

            This presentation is made possible in part with support from KLKN-TV and Patron Friend sponsors Chuck and Karen Harris.

            "Hair" contains graphic content including strong language and full nudity that may not be appropriate for audience members of all ages.

            Tickets, starting at $40 for adults and $20 for students, are available at http://www.liedcenter.org, at the Lied Center Box Office, 301 N. 12th St., or by phone at 402-472-4747.

Writer: Carrie Christensen