ABSTRACT
This chapter forms part of an extended conclusion focusing on the impact and legacy of Hair, connecting the musical to notions of ‘utopia.’ It considers the etymology of this term, alongside its various applications, and situates these observations in the context of the sixties, arguing that the revolutionaries of this period were largely driven by the need to imagine a better future. Firstly, exploring the narrative structure of the musical allows for a discussion of Hair as a form of literary utopia. Secondly, the chapter interrogates Hair's engagement with alternative spaces in order to draw parallels with utopian practice. Finally, this chapter proposes that Hair's utopian values lie not only in the political messages it communicates but also in the feelings it can generate in its audiences.
