Original artwork by Mark H. Adams © 2020 Broadway Musical Home. Carefully crafted by Chisel and Brand LLC Visit our sister site, Broadway Play Home, Owned and operated by Valerie Rigsbee We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Keith Carradine Associated Press, "The unpretentious integrity of the material, the straight-up presentation of the characters and the likable cast encourage you to root for them, yielding many affecting moments. 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. A musical about low-key heartlanders with real-life problems is a fresh change of pace, too. HANDS ON A HARDBODY. This is a great show, but the physical quality of the script was not good at all. Behind the scenes at ‘My Fair Lady’ with Laura Benanti, Becky Sharp returns with razzmatazz in Kate Hamill’s ‘Vanity Fair’. The musical “Hands on a Hardbody” may not be as bland as the Keegan Theatre production makes it look, but then again, maybe it is. $36-$58. What comes next is the kind of thing that works, as Jesús launches into the defiant tune “Born in Laredo,” driven by a twanging, sidewinding guitar. For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. For ten hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. The pages are waxy, so taking blocking notes with pencil was difficult. Hands on a Hardbody Overview - The BEST Broadway source for Hands on a Hardbody tickets and Hands on a Hardbody information, photos and videos. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It had every song in the show, plus an extra and then the 'uncontrollable laughter' track, which is hilarious. Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2019. Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. This CD is great if you saw the show, and a lot of the songs are enjoyable even if you didn't, I think. This is a great disc! We’re introduced to Kelli Mangrum, a dreamer who wants to sell the truck to move to L.A.; J.D. The upside of this short-lived 2013 Broadway show includes the solidly crafted country-blues tunes by Phish founder Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, which sound pretty good with nearly 20 voices kicking in. It is a remarkable study of competition, camaraderie, faith and determination—the ultimate human drama. Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014. A new musical. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Very happy. It ran this past summer at the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake, Colorado and it was fabulous! Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Keith Carradine ", Review by Mark Kennedy Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017. Sadly it didn't last long on Broadway (perhaps the title is misleading). 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Hands on a Hardbody along with which characters sing in each of them. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical - Keala Settle Through April 6 at Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. Looking for plays? Hands on a Hardbody Song List. I fell in love with this show and saw it more than once. Outstanding Music Based on a real contest in Longview, Texas, the musical's competitors must stand in the sun for days on end with their hands on the truck—and the last person standing is the winner. Outstanding New Score 3 minutes. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that isÂ. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, A professional critic’s assessment of a service, product, performance, or artistic or literary work. The Keegan’s intimate production, which marks the musical’s D.C. debut, gets the working-class vibe of the Texans competing for a truck by keeping a hand on it for days at a time; the last person standing wins. Drew, the oldest contestant; Norma Valverde, who relies on her faith in God to make it through the competition; and Benny Perkins, who has already won the contest once before, and more. Outstanding Choeography Click Here to buy Hands on a Hardbody … Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. 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. Please try again. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Please try again. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose any of the below songs for your audition! And now, it's the basis of a musical.  only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. by Trey Anastasio, Amanda Green and Doug Wright. The choral swells are warmhearted, from the opening “Human Drama Kind of Thing” through the closing “Keep Your Hands on It.”. The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2016. Kiss Of The Spider Woman: The Musical - Original Cast Recording (Original London Cast), Be More Chill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)(2CD). One of these items ships sooner than the other. Totally recommend! We'd like to thank New York, the best city in the world, for supporting our endeavors!We would also like to thank our partners in music at, For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. By the end of the show, you'll swear that truck can dance. There are opportunities for breakout performances, but the production doesn’t have that horsepower, and though there’s a small pickup in the center of the stage, nothing really picturesque happens around it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2014. Unable to add item to List. It's called Hands on a Hardbody, and that hardbody is, yes, the truck. Made in America. The soundtrack is comprised of diverse musical styles, ensemble numbers, duets and solos. Samuel French, Inc.; Illustrated Edition (December 24, 2013), Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019. BROADWAY SHOWS SUSPENDED THROUGH MAY 30th. ", Review by David Rooney I was not disappointed! Inspired by true events, this spring arrival on Broadway features a book by DOUG WRIGHT (Pulitzer Prize winner, I Am My Own Wife), lyrics by AMANDA GREEN (Bring it On: The Musical) and music by TREY ANASTASIO (Phish) and AMANDA GREEN. As the battle for the truck continues for days, Hands on a Hardbody is an uplifting musical about fighting for a piece of the American dream. Based on … There are themes of acceptance and forgiveness. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name by S.R. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Pages started falling out at the first rehearsal. Bonus Hands on a Hardbody: The Story Behind the Film. Set on a sweltering Nissan car lot, Hands on a Hardbody tells the story of 10 working-class Texans who would do anything to win a new pick-up truck. This really happened: The musical is based on a 1997 documentary, and co-directors Elena Velsaco and Mark A. Rhea take seriously the plight of people desperate enough to stand on hot pavement and go without sleep in hopes of just a little good luck. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is HANDS ON A HARDBODY only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Directed by NEIL PEPE (Speed-the-Plow) with musical staging by SERGIO TRUJILLO … HANDS ON A HARDBODY played its final Broadway performance on April 14, 2013. “HANDS DOWN, IT’S MUSICAL THEATER HEAVEN!”, “YOU CAN HEAR THE SOUND OF AMERICA SINGING IN THIS DARING NEW MUSICAL.”,  had was truly amazing. 256 W 47th St • MAP. Continuing its 21st season, Wasatch Theatre Company takes on HANDS ON A HARDBODY for its regional premiere, directed by company Founder Jim Martin with Music Direction by Anne Puzey. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Best Original Score 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 order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Directed by Elena Velasco and Mark A. Rhea. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built, Hands On A Hardbody (Original Broadway Cast Recording). The soundtrack is just as wonderful and fun to listen to. "‘Hands on a Hardbody,’ a seemingly far-fetched stage show based on a documentary that features songs co-written by Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, stars a modified Aztec red Nissan. Content strategy and co-operation by Gary DuBreuil Hands On A Hardbody (Original Broadway Cast Recording). Hollywood Reporter. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Diverse musical styles, several with powerful messages. At this show, you get to eat cake. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists.