'Hair' CLOSES, Lady Gaga Goes To DC For National Equality March

The National Equality March happens this Sunday in Washington, D.C., and if you have tickets to see 'Hair' on Broadway, you'll have to exchange them. In a costly and unprecedented move, the producers canceled Sunday's matinee so that the entire cast can join the march.

'Hair' producer Oskar Eustis released the following statement:

"The Public Theater has always aspired to make theater that matters, that speaks to the great social issues of our time. HAIR has never been just a show; its message of change and hope and inclusion is one we try to live, not just preach. This is the moment when we need to recognize the right of all citizens, gay and straight, to have their love and their unions acknowledged by the state. We are proud to join with Cleve Jones and the National Equality March in support of gay marriage. Peace now! Equality now! Justice forever!"

The show's star, Gavin Creel, first heard about the march in May at a rally to protest the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Prop. 8.

"I said, 'My God, we have to go, we have to go,' " he told the New York Times.

The idea is that the audience will follow. Broadway Impact, an activist organization Creel helped create, has arranged for free buses to take people from New York to the rally and back.

Lover of all things gay Lady Gaga is also taking to the streets of Washington on Sunday.

"This march is a call to action for all people from all over the country to gather to march to be visible as one and to speak out and demand full equal rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered citizens in all 50 states," she said in a video address. "If we see ourselves as free and equal people, then we need to act as free and equal people. Now is the time to act so get your ass to D.C. and lend your support. Lend your voice and demand to be heard. I hope to see you there."

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You can find out more about the National Equality March here.

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Comments

[raven119]

11:39 AM on 10/08/2009

Headline writer: How about "Hair cast, Lady Gaga go to DC for National Equality March" Far more accurate, don't you think?

[Tagrid]

05:41 PM on 10/08/2009

Right. Headline writers on this site need to get their act together - the horrible headlines here get really tiresome!

There's a BIG difference between Hair closing for one day so the cast can attend an event, and HAIR CLOSING!! Get Real!

I wish I could be at the march! I'll be there in spirit. Always.

[NYC07]

11:23 PM on 10/08/2009

Now at least we now know where the Headline writers for the "Weekly World News" went after it ceased publication.

[jayla60]

10:31 AM on 10/08/2009

Thank you to the cast of HAIR and to Lady Gaga for putting themselves behind this mission -- to get equal FEDERAL marriage rights for all in this country.

I look at my TV every day and see Letterman's scandal, Jon & Katie fighting, and all the other "straight marriages" that do nothing to promote the good side of marriage -- and wonder how any person now can say with a straight face (pardon the pun) that gay marriage will destroy family values and traditions? Have you watched the news lately? Do you know the statistics for divorce? Don't blame gays for the state of marriage in this country.

Live and let live already.

[Jamie Frevele]

04:12 PM on 10/08/2009

Amen. I am now a fan of you.

[elliekay]

09:15 AM on 10/08/2009

Yes! I can't wait for Sunday, we'll see you there Gavin! Equal protection in all matters governed by civil law in all 50 states. Now!

[ubatuba]

08:27 AM on 10/08/2009

very cool...hope they get the crowds they want :)

[cdiasmd]

08:04 AM on 10/08/2009

So much for hanging out at the National Mall Sun... ... and so much for driving anywhere DC Sun too.

BTW: the great thing about living in the DC area IS being near the greatest capitol in the world...

[LovingHope]

12:58 AM on 10/08/2009

I like her. She actually has talent. There are too many pop singers out there who can't sing. She is pretty cool.

[davyd56]

01:29 AM on 10/08/2009

Ditto...I like her too for the same reason. She has talent and she is cool. Besides, she wanted Adam Lambert to win AI...he was the most talented one.

[muzzletoff]

12:21 AM on 10/08/2009

2 things......
-the headlines on this site are ALWAYS misleading. it's too bad because every story is a let down.
-to teron, her music is pretty god awful. it's fashion first.

[wietog]

11:49 PM on 10/07/2009

There should be a huge screen there showing the tally of everyone who supports this as they log on to a website during the demonstration. That way, persons who can't travel for various reasons can still "show up."

[Jebedella Johnson]

09:39 PM on 10/07/2009

Oh, now I see. The two events are related. Headline writing is tricky. I used to do it for a living. You have my sympathy.

[JhNyc]

02:41 AM on 10/09/2009

The readers of these terribly written headlines deserve the sympathy.

[bibb]

07:23 PM on 10/07/2009

Way to go, Lady GaGa! Thanks for the info on the march.

[jwatso7]

07:18 PM on 10/07/2009

Good for them. Good for them all. They're right.

[stefiz]

06:09 PM on 10/07/2009

she is awesome!!

[TimLB]

06:18 PM on 10/07/2009

As long as we're not subjected to that cat's chorus she calls music.

[teron678]

06:53 PM on 10/07/2009

her music is not that bad ...... her antics/style of clothing is what i detest .... know she does it to draw attention ... but it's time for her to stop know