A Centennial TributeMichael Butler

Michael Butler

November 26, 1926 – November 7, 2022

On November 26, 2026, Michael Butler would have turned 100. He was the producer who brought HAiR to Broadway in 1968 and spent his life carrying its message of peace and love around the world.

I played Berger on the HAiR 20th Anniversary Tour, and I worked alongside Michael from 2004 until his passing in 2022. This page is for everyone who loved the show, and for him.

Sherwin “Ace” Ross
For HAiR Fans

The Posters Michael and I Made Together

In 2004, Michael and I printed these offset posters of the 1968 Broadway artwork. They were reproduced under his guidance from the personal Broadway poster of Julie Arenal, HAiR’s Broadway choreographer.

Michael oversaw the printing so every detail stayed true to the original: the credits, the infinity symbol, the lettering and the colors. Each poster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Michael Butler and ships rolled in a tube.

These are 2004 printings of the 1968 artwork, not 1968 originals.

From the Archive

Michael, and Berger on Tour

Michael Butler, filmed by Sherwin “Ace” Ross
Sherwin as Berger, 20th Anniversary Tour

Love and Peace Are Still the Answer

The message of 1968 belongs to everyone now. Take the pledge and become an Ambassador for Peace.

This is an independent fan and memorabilia site. It is not the official site of HAiR the musical and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the current rights holders of the show.