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Michael Butler (1926-2022) was an American theatrical producer who brought Hair to Broadway in 1968. He was also a political activist, a friend of the Kennedy family, and a former candidate for the US Senate.
Nov 18, 2022 · Michael Butler, a flamboyant financier and producer who brought the groundbreaking rock musical “Hair” to Broadway in 1968 and then to the world via a dozen road companies, died on...
Nov 8, 2022 · Butler was the producer of the hit musical 'Hair' on Broadway and in film, as well as other shows and documentaries. He was also a friend of celebrities, a polo enthusiast and a political figure in Chicago and Washington.
Learn about Michael Butler, the producer and director of the legendary musical HAiR, who also sailed with JFK and was on Nixon's enemies list. Explore his biography, memoirs, politics, gallery and more on his official website.
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Nov 15, 2022 · Michael Butler, the free-spirited producer who brought the counterculture musical “Hair” to Broadway, where it broke norms with its celebration of pot, protest and free love, has died at...
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Nov 9, 2022 · The famed Broadway producer died on Nov. 7 at a facility in Reseda, California. He is best remembered for discovering and producing the musical Hair, which won six Tonys and a GRAMMY in 1969.
Nov 9, 2022 · Butler was a wealthy Chicago heir who financed the Broadway musical Hair in 1967, after being inspired by the Public Theater production. He also supported left-wing causes, hosted polo matches, and appeared in films.
