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Photos: Marietta Theatre Company Presents HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by Amanda Theriot-Greenwell - Jun 26, 2024

Marietta Theatre Company's 'Hands On A Hardbody' had its final performance June 22nd. See the photos here!

HANDS ON A HARDBODY to be Presented at Marietta Theatre Company in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Marietta Theatre Company will present HANDS ON A HARDBODY, a musical about 10 contestants competing for a truck. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati in June
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2023-2024 Season with the regional musical revival of the fan favorite Hands on a Hardbody.

Keala Settle, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode & More Round Out WICKED Movie Cast
by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2022

Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Keala Settle, Bronwyn James, Aaron Teoh, and Michael Carmichael have joined the cast of Jon M. Chu's film adaptation of Wicked. They will join the previously Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, and Jonathan Bailey.

BWW Interview: Christy Johnson of HANDS ON A HARD BODY at Minneapolis Musical Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Apr 29, 2022

Hands on a Hardbody is a regional premier playing through Minneapolis Musical Theatre and is presented at the showroom in the Luther Cadillac in Roseville.

Cast Announced for HANDS ON A HARDBODY at Minneapolis Musical Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022

Minneapolis Musical Theatre is returning to the proverbial stage this spring with 'Hands on a Hardbody.' The musical, about 10 hard-luck Texans vying to win a new pickup truck as part of a radio contest, will be produced in the showroom at Luther Cadillac April 22-May 8, 2022.

Tony-Nominee Keala Settle Joins BIG SHOT on Disney Plus
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2020

Tony-nominee Keala Settle has joined the upcoming Disney+ series Big Shot in a recurring role.

Exclusive: Keala Settle Sings 'Being Alive' from COMPANY as Part of The Seth Concert Series; Re-Airs Today at 3pm and Available On Demand!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Oct 19, 2020

Her concert re-airs today at 3pm and is now available On Demand, get your tickets here!

Keala Settle on Her Upcoming Concert as Part of the SETH CONCERT SERIES, and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2020

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is keeping up with all of their latest projects on Backstage Live, bringing you in-depth interviews twice weekly. On October 15, he chatted with Broadway beltress Keala Settle.

VIDEO: Keala Settle Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Oct 15, 2020

Tune in right here today, October 15 (4:30pm ET), as he chats with Broadway beltress Keala Settle. Keala will soon Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, October 18 (8pm) and Monday, October 19 (3pm).

VIDEO: Watch a Preview For Keala Settle's Seth Concert Series Performance!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2020

Keala Settle is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend. Don't miss her performance on Sunday, October 18 at 8pm ET and a replay of the concert on Monday, October 19 at 3pm ET!

Keala Settle Announces Virtual Concert Benefiting Covenant House Sleepout
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2020

Today, Broadway and film star, Keala Settle, has announced that she will perform her first ever live virtual concert this month. 

Keala Settle Sings From THE GREATEST SHOWMAN and Chats With Special Guests on Seth Rudetsky's STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2020

The Actors Fund has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars of stage and screen singing and performing live (from home!) on social media to promote support for The Fund.

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets To See Keala Settle In Concert In San Francisco!
by BWW Contests - Mar 2, 2020

Get ready because we're giving you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Keala Settle in concert with Seth Rudetsky! The winner will receive two tickets to the concert on March 15, 2020 at The Herbst Theatre in San Francisco, California. The contest will run now through March 8th at 11:59PM EST, so make sure to enter for your chance to win TODAY!

Keala Settle Will Join Seth Rudetsky for Broadway @ The Herbst Concert Series in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

Producer Mark Cortale's star-studded Broadway concert series, hosted and music directed by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky, will return to San Francisco's Herbst Theatre with Keala Settle, star of the film The Greatest Showman and the Broadway hit musicals Waitress and Hands on a Hard Body, on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 5 PM. The unique format of the series that differentiates it from any other is a seamless mix of intimate behind-the-scenes stories prompted by Rudetsky's insightful, funny and revealing questions - and the music from the artists' stellar careers. The result is spontaneous evenings of show-stopping songs and hilarity. Ms. Settle follows the recent 2020 season opener starring Jeremy Jordan. The Broadway @ The Herbst series will be raising funds this season for San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, Project Open Hand and Sandy Hook Promise. For tickets and information, please visit www.cityboxoffice.com/broadway or call (415) 392-4400.

Jeremy Jordan and Keala Settle to Join Seth Rudetsky for Broadway @ The Herbst Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2019

Producer Mark Cortale's Broadway concert series, hosted and music directed by Sirius XM radio star Seth Rudetsky, will return to San Francisco for the 2020 season at the Herbst Theatre in the iconic San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. Kicking off the series this season will be Jeremy Jordan, Tony Award nominee for Newsies and heart throb star of The CW's Supergirl and Netflix' American Son, on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 5 PM.

San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Announces Hosts For 43rd Annual Awards Gala
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2019

The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle has announced the hosts for its 43rd Annual Excellence in Theatre Awards Gala to be held on Monday, March 25, 2019 at San Francisco's historic Victoria Theatre. The event will be co-hosted by singer and actress Daniela Innocenti Beem and author and playwright David Templeton.

Refuge Theatre Project Brings HANDS ON A HARDBODY To Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2019

Refuge Theater Project is proud to announce the cast and production team for its second production in its 2018 - 2019 season, Hands on a Hardbody, March 15 - April 27, book by Doug Wright, with lyrics by Amanda Green,  and music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, directed by Refuge Theatre Project's Artistic Director Christopher Pazdernik and music directed by Jon Schneidman.  

Breaking: RENT Finds Its Bohemians! Vanessa Hudgens, Jordan Fisher, Brandon Victor Dixon, Keala Settle & More Join Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 29, 2018

There's no day but January 27, 2019 when it comes to FOX's Rent. 

OU to Present HANDS ON A HARDBODY an All-American Musical
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018

Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Hands on a Hardbody, an all-American musical, from March 28 through April 7 in the Varner Studio Theatre in Varner Hall.