Hands on a Hardbody 2013 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: March 21, 2013
Closing: April 13, 2013

Hands on a Hardbody - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

For ten hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is HANDS ON A HARDBODY only one winner can drive away with the American Dream.



The world premiere production of HANDS ON A HARDBODY opened on May 12, 2012 at La Jolla Playhouse.

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Hands on a Hardbody

Hands on a Hardbody
6 / 10

Hardbody is not fresh enough to defend on the grounds of innovation. Ex-Phish rocker Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green’s ballad-heavy country & western score is far too repetitive, generic and poorly integrated into Doug Wright’s spunky but sketchy book. Cut a few of the 16 songs, trim the show to 90 minutes, and you might have a sweet, folksy chamber tuner about faith, hope and materialism in America. But it still wouldn’t fill a Broadway house.

Personal stories and a shiny red paint job in 'Hardbody'
7 / 10

The generally likable, small-scaled and well-meaning show...revolves around an endurance contest staged by a car dealer. Be the last person with your hands on the truck and you can take it home. Let go and you're road kill....The main problem with the piece (aside from some lyrics that feel forced and obvious) is that you probably could guess the casting breakdown without seeing the show.... The piece is not without interest and is quite enjoyable throughout: Trujillo has some zesty one-handed dance numbers, the actors bring a good deal of truth and, more important, the plotting feels far more original than the character types.

TV Exclusive: The Real Contestants of HANDS ON A HARDBODY- Dale Soules Talks Janis Curtis!
by Nicole Rosky - April 2, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody just celebrated opening night on March 21, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Inspired by true events and based on the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name, the musical tells the story of ten Texans with dreams of changing their lives by winning a truck. BroadwayWorld recently chatted with the show's stars about bringing the stories of real people to life on the Broadway stage, and in the video below, Dale Soules discusses her real-life counterpart- Janis Curtis.

TV Exclusive: The Real Contestants of HANDS ON A HARDBODY- Allison Case Talks Kelli Mangrum!
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody just celebrated opening night on March 21, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Inspired by true events and based on the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name, the musical tells the story of ten Texans with dreams of changing their lives by winning a truck. BroadwayWorld recently chatted with the show's stars about bringing the stories of real people to life on the Broadway stage, and in the video below, Allison Case discusses her real-life counterpart- Kelli Mangrum.

Twitter Watch: Hunter Foster- 'Barrack Obama Loves HANDS ON A HARDBODY'
by BWW - March 26, 2013


On Twitter Watch, Hunter Foster wrote ' What better way to start the day? A HARD boiled egg and tix to @HardbodyMusical! Come see our show!'

In the Spotlight Series: HANDS ON A HARDBODY's Creative Team
by Walter McBride - March 25, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody just celebrated opening night on March 21, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Check out phtoos of the creative team in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below!

TV: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Talks Trucks, Texas and the American Dream on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody just celebrated opening night ON March 21, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge was there for the festivities to chat with the cast and creative team about the new musical, and you can check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Trucks Their Way to Broadway- Opening Night Curtain Call!
by Walter McBride - March 22, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody just celebrated opening night last night, March 21, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the cast's first official Broadway bow and you can check out full coverage from the curtain call below!

Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Celebrates Opening Night with Real-Life Counterparts!
by Linda Lenzi - March 22, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody just celebrated opening night last night, March 21, at Broadway's Brooks AtkinsonTheatre (256 West 47th Street). The cast and creative team gathered at the Roseland Ballroom with their real-life counterparts from the documentary on which the musical is based. BroadwayWorld was there for all of the opening festivities and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Review Roundup: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - March 21, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will open tonight, March 21, at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens on Broadway Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - March 21, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will begin preview performances this Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013.

TV: Sneak Peek of Hunter Foster, Allison Case & More in HANDS ON A HARDBODY- Performance Montage!
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody began preview performances on February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Allison Case, Jay Armstrong Johnson & More in HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Nicole Rosky - March 20, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody began preview performances on February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below!

STAGE TUBE: Keith Carradine Talks HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by Nicole Rosky - March 18, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody began preview performances on February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013. In the video below, Keith Carradine talks about the show, its characters and what they're all standing for.

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Documentary Re-released on DVD
by Caryn Robbins - March 18, 2013


The re-release of the digitally re-mastered DVD and VOD of cult classic HANDS ON A HARDBODY: THE DOCUMENTARY is currently available at handsonahardbodythemovie.com (DVD and streaming).

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- Jay Armstrong Johnson
by BWW - March 15, 2013


In this week's edition, we caught up with Jay Armstrong Johnson, who is starring as 'Greg Wilhote' in Hands on a Hardbody- currently in previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Opening night is set for March 21, 2013.

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Composer Trey Anastasio Talks Broadway Debut on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2013


Leader of the rock group Phish, Trey Anastasio is making his Broadway debut as composer of the new musical Hands on a Hardbody, which opens on the Great White Way this month. Anastasio appeared on today's CBS SUNDAY MORNING to talk about his work on the show.

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 23, Part 2 - LES MIS Tour Preps for the Oscars, HANDS ON A HARDBODY and More!
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2013


BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our February 23rd SIP round-up. Yesterday evening's photos featured a first SIP from the cast of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, CINDERELLA, the LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Tour prepping for tonight's Oscars, and pictures from THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE FANTASTICKS, JERSEY BOYS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, West End's TOP HAT, THE WIZARD OF OZ in Toronto, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, FLASHDANCE and more!

STAGE TUBE: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Begins Performances - Preview the Show Now!
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody begins preview performances today, February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013. Get a sneak peek - from the documentary that inspired the show to song previews - below!

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Begins Previews on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody begins preview performances today, February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013.

HANDS ON A HARDBODY to Begin Previews on Broadway, Feb 23
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2013


The new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will begin preview performances this Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 8pm at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), with an official opening night of Thursday, March 21, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: Watch the New Ad for Broadway's HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by Kelsey Denette - February 11, 2013


The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. View the all-new ad for the production below!

Up On The Marquee: HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Walter McBride - February 2, 2013


The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. See Hands on a Hardbody's Broadway marquee below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of Broadway's Upcoming HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by BWW Special Coverage - February 6, 2013


Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles!

STAGE TUBE: Check Out the TV Commercial for HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by Kelsey Denette - December 10, 2012


The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical Hands on a Hardbody will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. Check out the new TV spot below!

STAGE TUBE: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Promo Released!
by Nicole Rosky - December 3, 2012


The La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will open Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street), following a preview period that begins Saturday, February 23, 2013. Check out a just-released television spot below!

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