Hand to God

Run Time:
One hour and 55 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 14+
Opened: April 7, 2015
Closing: January 03, 2016

Hand to God - 2015 - Broadway Tickets, News, Info & More

Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

The hilarious and provocative Hand to God centers on shy, inquisitive student Jason, who finds an outlet for his burgeoning creativity at the Christian Puppet Ministry in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason's complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door and-most especially-his mother are thrown into further upheaval when Jason's hand puppet Tyrone-once soft-spoken-takes on a shocking and dangerously irreverent personality all its own. As Tyrone's influence over Jason steadily grows, Hand to God explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us.

Hand to God will feature the complete cast of the hit 2014 MCC Theater production: Steven Boyer as Jason/Tyrone; Geneva Carr, in her Broadway debut, as Margery; Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch as Pastor Greg; Sarah Stiles as Jessica; and Michael Oberholtzer, in his Broadway debut, as Timmy. Boyer reprises the role for which he has been honored with an Obie Award, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play, the Actors' Equity Association Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Newcomer, and a citation from the Drama League for Distinguished Performance, among other awards.

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A hellish sock puppet petrifies in 'Hand to God'
8 / 10

...In this highly original and laudably fearless and politically incorrect piece - far indeed from the usual fare here - playwright Robert Askins has essentially taken this performance tradition further...Von Stuelpnagel's cast certainly goes everywhere this piece asks it to go, but the actors also convey a sense of ordinary folks struggling with the chaos that life can suddenly inflict on us all, whether it's in the form of troubled teenagers or bereavement or unfulfilled desire. That compassion is what takes "Hand to God" beyond the usual condescension you find on Broadway toward Texans or people of faith in general...Boyer, the remarkable star of this enterprise, is thoroughly believable at every moment..."

BWW Reviews: Gleefully Subversive HAND TO GOD Now Possesses Broadway
9 / 10

...it's a rare and wonderful thing to see director Moritz von Stuelpnagel's aggressively punk production, which started at the 99-seat Ensemble Studio Theatre and was then plunked by MCC into Off-Broadway's Lortel, now gracing Shubert Alley...Before you know it, it turns out that Askins' drama, as well as Jason's puppet, has some powerful teeth. Though uproariously funny at times, the serious-minded production will have the more squeamish playgoers averting their eyes at the bloody and desperate climax...In order for Broadway to seriously claim itself to be the heart of American theatre, more plays like this need to be produced there regularly. Hollywood stars and pop music icons may bring in the crowds, but nothing beats good writing, adventurous ideas and major attitude.

Photo Flash: FULL HOUSE Reunion! Mary-Kate Olsen Visits Bob Saget at HAND TO GOD by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2015

It was a FULL HOUSE reunion on Broadway last night when Mary-Kate Olsen came to visit her former television father, Bob Saget, at HAND TO GOD. Saget documented their visit on Instagram - check out shots below!

Broadway's HAND TO GOD Wins Lawsuit Over Abbott & Costello's 'Who's on First?' by Jessica Khan - December 17, 2015

HAND TO GOD can now celebrate a legal victory over the holiday season.

VIDEO: HAND TO GOD's Bob Saget Gives A Comedian's Perspective On Donald Trump's Campaign by Michael Dale - December 16, 2015

Saget has something to say to those comparing Trump to legendary insult comic Don Rickles.

VIDEO: Playwright Robert Askins and Cast Talk About HAND TO GOD's Amazing Journey To Broadway by Michael Dale - December 10, 2015

The playwright, the company and associate producer Lucas McMahon chat with Talks at Google.

HAND TO GOD's Bob Saget Makes a Comedy Transition With Pastor Greg by Michael Dale - December 9, 2015

The comedy and television star sees his new HAND TO GOD role as part of a career and personal transition.

VIDEO: Bob Saget Jokes He Took 'Vow of Celibacy' to Star in Broadway's HAND TO GOD by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2015

Bob Saget stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC and shared with the anchors that he took an involuntary 'vow of celibacy' to play a Lutheran pastor in the Tony-nominated Broadway play HAND TO GOD.

VIDEO: HAND TO GOD's Playwright Robert Askins Talks of His Own Spirituality and of Emotional Healing on Just Faith by Michael Dale - November 16, 2015

He created Broadway's most foul-mouthed blasphemous character but is actually a very spiritual man.

VIDEO: Bob Saget Talks Return to Broadway in HAND TO GOD on 'The View' by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2015

The actor stopped by ABC's THE VIEW to talk about his latest project and explained, 'the press department says it's a combination of BOOK OF MORMON and AVENUE Q, if they had a baby it would be this play.'

Photo Flash: Ashley Olsen Visits FULL HOUSE Co-Star Bob Saget at HAND TO GOD by Sally Henry - November 7, 2015

It was a Tanner family reunion at the Booth Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Bob Saget is Back on Broadway in HAND TO GOD! by Jessica Fallon Gordon - November 9, 2015

Comedy and television icon Bob Saget just stepped into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning last week through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016. Saget returns to Broadway after making his Broadway debut in 2007 in the Tony-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He will join current Hand to Godcast members Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr, Sarah Stiles, and Michael Oberholtzer.

BWW TV: There's a New Pastor in Town- Bob Saget Explains Why He Can't Wait to Be Back on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV - November 3, 2015

Comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning tonight, November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016. Saget returns to Broadway after making his Broadway debut in 2007 in the Tony-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone.  Below, watch as he explains why he can't wait to return to the stage as 'Pastor Greg'!

Comedian and TV Icon Bob Saget Returns to Broadway Tonight in HAND TO GOD by BWW News Desk - November 3, 2015

Comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning tonight, November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016.

Photo Flash: Legendary Filmmaker Steven Spielberg Visits Broadway's HAND TO GOD by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2015

Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg stopped backstage to praise the cast of HAND TO GOD after seeing Sunday's matinee performance. Fun fact: Tony nominee Steven Boyer currently appears onscreen with Tom Hanks in Spielberg's latest film BRIDGE OF SPIES. Scroll down for a photo of Spielberg with the company!

VIDEO: Bob Saget Jokes HAND TO GOD Character 'Is a Stretch for Me' by Caryn Robbins - October 23, 2015

The comic stopped by this morning's TODAY and compared the character to his raunchy stand-up persona, joking that the he is 'a stretch for me in that he is a good man.'

BWW TV: Saget's Back! HAND TO GOD Gets Ready to Welcome a New Pastor Greg by TV - Press Previews - October 22, 2015

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony® Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016. Saget returns to Broadway after making his Broadway debut in 2007 in the Tony® winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He will join current Hand to Godcast members Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr,Sarah Stiles, and Michael Oberholtzer. 3-time Tony® nominee Marc Kudisch, who originated the role of 'Pastor Greg', exits the production on November 1st to begin production on Baritones Unbound. Hand to God plays at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) through January 3, 2016 before immediately transferring to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Bob Saget Gets Ready for is Broadway Return in HAND TO GOD! by Walter McBride - October 21, 2015

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, comedy and television icon Bob Saget will step into the role of 'Pastor Greg' in the Tony® Award-nominated comedy Hand to God beginning November 3, 2015 through the production's previously announced closing on January 3, 2016. Saget returns to Broadway after making his Broadway debut in 2007 in the Tony® winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone. He will join current Hand to Godcast members Steven Boyer, Geneva Carr,Sarah Stiles, and Michael Oberholtzer. 3-time Tony® nominee Marc Kudisch, who originated the role of 'Pastor Greg', exits the production on November 1st to begin production on Baritones Unbound. Hand to God plays at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) through January 3, 2016 before immediately transferring to London's West End, with performances beginning on February 5, 2016 at the famed Vaudeville Theatre.

HAND TO GOD's Tyrone McHansley Needs a Date For Halloween! Can You Build Him One? by Michael Dale - October 20, 2015

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Hand to God FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hand to God has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2014, Broadway which opened in 2015 and West End which opened in 2016.
Best Play , , Best Direction of a Play for Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
Hand to God has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for Robert Askins. Additionally, Geneva Carr received a nomination for the Theatre World Award at the Theatre World Awards.
Hand to God has won several awards for its outstanding production on Broadway and Off-Broadway. The play received the Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play. Additionally, Geneva Carr, who portrayed a role in the play, was honored with the Theatre World Award by the Theatre World Awards. These accolades highlight the exceptional quality and talent showcased in Hand to God.

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