Hands on a Hardbody 2013 - Articles Page 2.6

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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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!

Photo Flash: Phish's Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green Preview HANDS ON A HARDBODY at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2012


Phish front man Trey Anastasio rocked the legendary Birdland in NYC with an impromptu performance on Monday night. The iconic guitarist/composer/singer was in the house cheering co-writer Amanda Green, who was hosting an evening of her original theater and pop songs. Check out photos from the concert below!

HANDS ON A HARDBODY to Open at Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 3/21
by Nicole Rosky - October 2, 2012


Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan have just announced that 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. Ticket information will be announced shortly.

Sergio Trujillo to Take Over for Benjamin Millepied as Choreographer for Broadway-Bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Nicole Rosky - September 21, 2012


The producers of the new musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY announced today that Benjamin Millepied has withdrawn from the production due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts and that, going forward, Sergio Trujillo (Memphis, Jersey Boys) will assume musical staging responsibilities for the show. Theatre, dates, and ticket information for the Broadway production of HANDS ON A HARDBODY will be announced shortly.

Rialto Chatter: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Set for Early 2013 on Broadway?
by Rialto Chatter - August 15, 2012


A new casting notice has gone out for both an upcoming fall developmental lab of the Broadway-bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY, as well as the upcoming Broadway production, which aims to begin rehearsals in January of 2013. This fits with the previously announced news that the La Jolla Playhouse production would be heading to Broadway this coming season.

Lillias White, Allison Case et al. Set for Musical Mondays PRIDE LA Kick-Off Tonight, 6/4
by BWW News Desk - June 4, 2012


Musical Mondays Los Angeles (Ryan O'Connor and Scott Nevins, Co-Producers/Hosts) previously announced that they would host an LA Gay Pride kick-off event Eleven Nightclub in West Hollywood. Featuring performances by Tony Award Winner LILLIAS WHITE (BROADWAY'S THE LIFE, H2$, DREAMGIRLS, FELA!, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CHICAGO) plus cast members from the Broadway bound production HANDS ON A HARDBODY; ALLISON CASE (Broadway's HAIR, MAMMA MIA) KEALA SETTLE (Broadway's PRISCILA QUEEN OF THE DESRT/ HAIRSPRAY National Tour)) and JAY ARMSTRONG JOHNSON (Broadway's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, HAIR, National Tour of A CHORUS LINE).

Lillias White, Allison Case et al. Set for Musical Mondays PRIDE LA Kick-Off, 6/4
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012


Musical Mondays Los Angeles (Ryan O'Connor and Scott Nevins, Co-Producers/Hosts) have announced that they will host an LA Gay Pride kick-off event Eleven Nightclub in West Hollywood. Featuring performances by Tony Award Winner LILLIAS WHITE (BROADWAY'S THE LIFE, H2$, DREAMGIRLS, FELA!, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CHICAGO) plus cast members from the Broadway bound production HANDS ON A HARDBODY; ALLISON CASE (Broadway's HAIR, MAMMA MIA) KEALA SETTLE (Broadway's PRISCILA QUEEN OF THE DESRT/ HAIRSPRAY National Tour)) and JAY ARMSTRONG JOHNSON (Broadway's CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, HAIR, National Tour of A CHORUS LINE).

First Look at Broadway-Bound HANDS ON A HARDBODY!
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012


Just yesterday, producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Rich Entertainment Group (Bob and Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will bow on Broadway in the 2012-2013 season. In preparation for the new musical's move to the Great White Way, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at photos and video from the production below!

La Jolla Playhouse's HANDS ON A HARDBODY to Move to Broadway in 2012-13 Season!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2012


Producers Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Rich Entertainment Group (Bob and Mindy Rich), Barbara Whitman, Latitude Link, Dede Harris, Sharon Karmazin, and Howard and Janet Kagan just announced that the La Jolla Playhouse production of the new American musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY will bow on Broadway in the 2012-2013 season.

BWW Reviews: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Premieres at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - May 18, 2012


The La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY. When an auto dealership in Longview, TX launches an endurance contest, ten economically strapped strangers embark on a journey that puts their hearts, minds and bodies to the test. HANDS ON A HARDBODY is playing at The Jolla Playhouse through June 17th.

STAGE TUBE: Preview Songs from La Jolla's HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012


Recently, La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of HANDS ON A HARDBODY, starring Tony Award-nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary GorDon Murray, previewed their songs in a rehearsal hall, and the production team talked about the show.

STAGE TUBE: La Jolla's HANDS ON A HARDBODY- Audience Reacts
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012


La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, starring Tony Award-nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary GorDon Murray, as well as Allison Case and more, opened on May 12, and runs through June 17, 2012 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. In the video below, hear what the audience ha sto say about the new rock musical.

Review Roundup: HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Featuring Hunter Foster, Allison Case and More, at La Jolla Playhouse
by Kelsey Denette - May 15, 2012


When an auto dealership in Longview, TX launches an endurance contest, ten economically-strapped strangers embark on a journey that puts their hearts, minds and bodies to the test. Find out what the critics thought of the world premiere production below!

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens at La Jolla Playhouse Today, 5/12
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2012


HANDS-ON-A-HARDBODY-Opens-at-La-Jolla-Playhouse-20010101 La Jolla Playhouse's world premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, starring Tony Award-nominees Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster and Mary Gordon Murray, as well as Allison Case and more, opens tonight, May 12, and runs through June 17, 2012 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. The commissioned musical has a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Creditors), lyrics by Amanda Green (High Fidelity), music by Trey Anastasio (lead singer of the popular band Phish) and Amanda Green, with direction by Neil Pepe (Speed-the-Plow) and musical staging by Benjamin Millepied (BLACK SWAN).

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Hands on a Hardbody - 2013 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Doug Wright
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Sergio Trujillo
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Keith Carradine
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Keala Settle
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Amanda Green
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Trey Anastasio
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Don Hart
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Trey Anastasio
2013 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Steve Canyon Kennedy
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Keala Settle
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2013 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Keala Settle
2013 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Trey Anastasio
2013 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Amanda Green
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Keith Carradine
2013 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Keala Settle

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