HAIR: Still Going Strong At 40

I had the pleasure and good fortune to be in Los Angeles for two great events in the last month. The first was to see Ben Vereen at the Catalina Bar and Grill in West Hollywood. This was made extra special by seeing that the musical director was my old pianist, Nelson Kole, accompanied by New York bassist, Tom Kennedy.

A special night, indeed, with a lot of HAIR Alumni in attendance to see Ben, as well as Linda Hopkins!

To top off the month was the Red Carpet Event of the Los Angeles opening of HAIR, at the historic and beautiful Pantages Theatre.

They really pulled off a grand night with many of the original tribe members, myself included.

Also walking the Red Carpet: John Savage, Shirley Jones & Marty Ingels, Sofia Milos, Ben Vereen, Jason Alexander, HAIR Producer - Michael Butler, and many more actors of our younger generation. Melissa Manchester with her daughters, and some actors from Borat.

Enjoy some photos from these events and from Las Vegas. I'll be bringing you more news and new band reunions, coming soon, as preparations continue for a Las Vegas Hall of Fame Concert in May.

Jessica Marciel

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Jessica Marciel and Melissa Manchester

Red Carpet at the Pantages Theater