Omaha Community Playhouse Presents HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Now thru 3/22

The Omaha Community Playhouse musical production Hands on a Hardbody will run tonight, Feb. 13-March 22, 2015 in the Howard Drew Theatre.

How much will a group of hard-luck Texans endure to win a pickup truck? When a local dealership offers a free Nissan Hardbody to the last person standing in a competition of mental and physical endurance, heart and determination, only the strong survive. The rules are simple: don't take your hand off the truck. Only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. As hours turn into days, the American spirit shines in this inspiring and humorous musical based on a true story. Full of catchy Gospel and Country Western hits, this wildly entertaining, yet endearing musical will renew your faith in the human spirit. This production contains some strong language.

Production: Hands on a Hardbody

Credits: Book by Doug Wright; Lyrics by Amanda Green; Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green

Director: Hilary Adams

Music Director: Mitch Fuller

Choreographer: Michelle Garrity

Cast (in alphabetical order):

Performer Character

Benjamin Allgire Greg Wilhote

Marguerite Bennett Virginia Drew

Matthew Bross Mike Ferris

Michael Castillo Jesus Pena

Chris Ebke Chris Alvaro

Huma Haq Kelli Mangrum

Megan Ingram Heather Stovall

Rebecca Noble Norma Valverde

Jeffrey Pierce Benny Perkins

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Sara Planck Janis Curtis

Sarah Query Cindy Barnes

Christopher Scott Frank Nugent

Mark Thornburg JD Drew

Nik Whitcomb Ronald McCowan

Patrick Wolfe Don Curtis/Doctor Stokes

Show dates: Feb. 13-March 22, 2015; Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m.

Tickets: At the OCP Box Office, by calling (402) 553-0800 or online at www.OmahaPlayhouse.org or www.TicketOmaha.com. Single tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for students. Tickets for groups of 12 or more are $30 for adults and $20 for students.

Photo by Geoff Johnson

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