When I lost the lottery for the first preview of the Broadway revival of Hair, Jim Rado was standing nearby. Seeing my disappointment, he offered me the opportunity to to watch the show with him in a box seat. Although it was our only interaction, I will never forget his kindness
Nor will I forget the excitement radiating off of him as we watched a new generation bringing a new production of Hair to life. For one glorious evening I sat in awe of this generous hippie who had actually succeeded in bringing the music of his time to Broadway in its golden age
@maxbfriedman What a wonderful memory. Thank you for sharing that experience.
@maxbfriedman I met Mr. Rado while we were attending one of the last performances of Bernadette’s Gypsy. He mentioned his part in June Havoc’s Marathon 33. He said Julie Harris stayed to herself, preserving her energy, staying focused on her performance.