Disappointing news forHairfans: Other live versions (or the 1979 film) will have to do for now.Eight months after NBC announcedplans for a live version ofthe 1960s counterculture musical, set for spring of this year, NBC Entertainment Co-Chairmen George Cheeks and Paul Telegdyreleased a statementconfirming that the production has been scrapped.“Live musicals are a part of this network’s DNA and we are committed to continuing that tradition with the right show at the right time,” the network said in the statement given toForbes.“Since these shows are such enormous undertakings, we needtitles that have a wide appeal andwe’re in the process of acquiring the rights to a couple of new shows that we’re really excited about,” added Telegdy and Cheeks.Hairlive on stage, 2010.Amy Sussman/GettyAccording toThe Hollywood Reporter, sources told the outlet that the musical’s canning may have had something to do with its time slot: May 19, which is the scheduled date of theAmerican Idolseason finale as well as the series finale ofGame of Thrones.The themes of the musical — such as war and drug use, paired with some nudity — also may have played a big part in the network’s decision to cancel the production.Everett“We haven’t crossed that bridge yet, but I can probably guarantee that there’s not going to be much nudity,” former NBC Entertainment president Bob Greenblatt — who was slated to be an executive producer on the show — toldThe Hollywood Reporterlast month.RELATED VIDEO: Cleats toKinky Boots: Former NFL Star Tiki Barber Opens up About Joining the Broadway Musical“If you’ve ever seen the show, there’s not that much nudity. It’s less than a minute, in the dark, which was controversial 50 years ago — but it’s almost unnecessary,” Greenblatt added ofHair. “You’re not going to see nudity … well, maybe a little.”Fox recently aired alive version ofRentlast month, which faced snafus of its own. Brennin Hunt, who was playing Roger,broke his foot duringa Saturday evening dress rehearsal, forcing the network to air parts of the show pre-recorded the next day.“Breaking my foot last night was not fun but it’s been great being back on set with everybody,” Hunt explained on hisInstagram storyahead of the show’s airing. “I love these people so much. They’ve showered me with love and kindness, which is the essence of this musical. I am justtruly honored and blessed to bepart of thisRentfamily.”
Disappointing news forHairfans: Other live versions (or the 1979 film) will have to do for now.
Eight months after NBC announcedplans for a live version ofthe 1960s counterculture musical, set for spring of this year, NBC Entertainment Co-Chairmen George Cheeks and Paul Telegdyreleased a statementconfirming that the production has been scrapped.
“Live musicals are a part of this network’s DNA and we are committed to continuing that tradition with the right show at the right time,” the network said in the statement given toForbes.
“Since these shows are such enormous undertakings, we needtitles that have a wide appeal andwe’re in the process of acquiring the rights to a couple of new shows that we’re really excited about,” added Telegdy and Cheeks.
Hairlive on stage, 2010.Amy Sussman/Getty
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, sources told the outlet that the musical’s canning may have had something to do with its time slot: May 19, which is the scheduled date of theAmerican Idolseason finale as well as the series finale ofGame of Thrones.
The themes of the musical — such as war and drug use, paired with some nudity — also may have played a big part in the network’s decision to cancel the production.
Everett
“We haven’t crossed that bridge yet, but I can probably guarantee that there’s not going to be much nudity,” former NBC Entertainment president Bob Greenblatt — who was slated to be an executive producer on the show — toldThe Hollywood Reporterlast month.
RELATED VIDEO: Cleats toKinky Boots: Former NFL Star Tiki Barber Opens up About Joining the Broadway Musical
“If you’ve ever seen the show, there’s not that much nudity. It’s less than a minute, in the dark, which was controversial 50 years ago — but it’s almost unnecessary,” Greenblatt added ofHair. “You’re not going to see nudity … well, maybe a little.”
Fox recently aired alive version ofRentlast month, which faced snafus of its own. Brennin Hunt, who was playing Roger,broke his foot duringa Saturday evening dress rehearsal, forcing the network to air parts of the show pre-recorded the next day.
“Breaking my foot last night was not fun but it’s been great being back on set with everybody,” Hunt explained on hisInstagram storyahead of the show’s airing. “I love these people so much. They’ve showered me with love and kindness, which is the essence of this musical. I am justtruly honored and blessed to bepart of thisRentfamily.”
source: people.com
