Michael Butler (producer)

Michael Butler
Butler (front) with James Rado (in black T-shirt and cap) and a 2006 Hair cast
Born(1926-11-26)November 26, 1926
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 7, 2022(2022-11-07) (aged 95)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
OccupationTheatrical producer
Notable workHair, Lenny, Reggae

Michael Butler (November 26, 1926 – November 7, 2022) was an American theatrical producer best known for bringing the rock musical Hair from the Public Theater to Broadway in 1968. During his time as Hair producer he was dubbed "the hippie millionaire" by the press. His other Broadway production credits include the play Lenny in 1971 and the musical Reggae in 1980.

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