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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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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!

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).

Hands on a Hardbody FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Hands on a Hardbody have there been?
Hands on a Hardbody has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2013.
What Tony Awards has Hands on a Hardbody been nominated for?
Hands on a Hardbody has been nominated for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Trey Anastasio and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Amanda Green.
What awards has Hands on a Hardbody been nominated for?
Hands on a Hardbody has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Book of a Musical for Doug Wright, Outstanding Choreography for Sergio Trujillo, Outstanding Lyrics for Amanda Green, Outstanding Music for Trey Anastasio, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations for Trey Anastasio, Outstanding Orchestrations for Don Hart, Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical for Steve Canyon Kennedy, Outstanding New Broadway Musical, Outstanding New Score for Broadway or Off-Broadway, and Theatre World Award for Keala Settle.
What awards has Hands on a Hardbody won?
Hands on a Hardbody has won several awards, including Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Lyrics, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Orchestrations, and Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards. The show also won Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, Keala Settle received the Theatre World Award for her performance in the show.

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