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Hands on a Hardbody
Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 6f, 9m
Book by Doug Wright
Lyrics by Amanda Green
Music by Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Chad Batka)
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Cast Size
6f, 9m -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Stage & Screen) -
Suggested Use
- Competition or Audition Material
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Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
- Nominee: Three 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, 2013
Nominee: Nine 2013 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, Book, Music and Lyrics
Nominee: Three 2013 Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical and Outstanding New Score

Details
Summary
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History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Present Day
- Setting The Floyd King Nissan dealership, Longview, Texas.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Strong Language
Media
“Hands down, it's musical theatre heaven!” – New York Magazine
“Completely, satisfyingly right!” – Wall Street Journal, Read More
“Hands down it's musical theatre heaven!” – New York Magazine, Read More
“Well, if the run isn’t extended due to sales being through the roof, then something is terribly wrong with the world. This is a spectacular theatrical production and should be seen by everyone in town.” – The Sappy Critic, Read More
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
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Felicia Lucas
April 23, 2019
Our Picks For The 2019/20 Season
Lawrence Haynes
January 7, 2019
Keeping Their Hands On The Hardbody
by Scott Miller
November 2, 2014
HANDS ON A HARDBODY Drives from Broadway to Samuel French
by Katy DiSavino
April 24, 2013
Videos
The Driving Force Behind Hands on a Hardbody
Behind the Soundtrack
Quote Montage
Producing Hands on a Hardbody
What is a Hardbody?
Amanda Green discusses "I'm Gone"
The Creation of Hands on a Hardbody
The Music of Hands on a Hardbody
What Do You Stand For?
The Story of Hands on a Hardbody
Green & Johnson - "I'm Gone"
Photos
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Chad Batka)
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Chad Batka)
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Pop/Rock
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Medium
- Chorus Size No Chorus
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.