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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.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Apr. 13, 2013.

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About Hands on a Hardbody

What Is the Story of Hands on a Hardbody?
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. 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. We’re introduced to Kelli Mangrum, a dreamer who wants to sell the truck to move to L.A.; J.D. 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. 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.

Drive Into the Recording Studio with Hunter Foster & the Cast of Hands on a Hardbody
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Drive Into the Recording Studio with Hunter Foster & the Cast of Hands on a Hardbody
Hands Off the Truck! Hands on a Hardbody Sets Broadway Closing Date
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Hands Off the Truck! Hands on a Hardbody Sets Broadway Closing Date
Keith Carradine on His Long Broadway History and Odds of Winning a Real Hands on a Hardbody Contest
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Keith Carradine on His Long Broadway History and Odds of Winning a Real Hands on a Hardbody Contest
Mermaids, Cowboys & Trey Anastasio?! Exclusive Video of the Harlem Shake, Hands on a Hardbody-Style
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Mermaids, Cowboys & Trey Anastasio?! Exclusive Video of the Harlem Shake, Hands on a Hardbody-Style
Scotch & Cuervo! Get in on the ‘Backstage Action’ of Hands on a Hardbody with Allison Case
Behind the Scenes
Scotch & Cuervo! Get in on the ‘Backstage Action’ of Hands on a Hardbody with Allison Case
Liza, Sutton, God and Seven Other Reasons to See Hands on a Hardbody, Courtesy of Hunter Foster
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Liza, Sutton, God and Seven Other Reasons to See Hands on a Hardbody, Courtesy of Hunter Foster
Jump into the Driver’s Seat on Opening Night of Hands on a Hardbody, Starring Hunter Foster & Keith Carradine
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Jump into the Driver’s Seat on Opening Night of Hands on a Hardbody, Starring Hunter Foster & Keith Carradine
It’s a Wild Ride for the Cast of Hands on a Hardbody on Opening Night
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It’s a Wild Ride for the Cast of Hands on a Hardbody on Opening Night
Exclusive Video! Meet the Real-Life Hands on a Hardbody Contestants Who Inspired the Musical
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Exclusive Video! Meet the Real-Life Hands on a Hardbody Contestants Who Inspired the Musical
Did Our Word of Mouth Panel Put Their Hands Together for the New Musical Hands on a Hardbody?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Panel Put Their Hands Together for the New Musical Hands on a Hardbody?
Composers Trey Anastasio & Amanda Green on the 'Soulful,’ All-American Tunes in Hands on a Hardbody
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Composers Trey Anastasio & Amanda Green on the 'Soulful,’ All-American Tunes in Hands on a Hardbody
Keep on Trucking! All-American Musical Hands on a Hardbody Opens on Broadway
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Keep on Trucking! All-American Musical Hands on a Hardbody Opens on Broadway
Feel the Joy of Hands on a Hardbody! Watch a Video First Look of the Uplifting New Musical
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Feel the Joy of Hands on a Hardbody! Watch a Video First Look of the Uplifting New Musical
In It to Win It! Get a First Look at Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Hands on a Hardbody
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In It to Win It! Get a First Look at Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Hands on a Hardbody
Exclusive! Keith Carradine on Capturing the Real ‘Grit’ of the Hands on a Hardbody Competition
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Exclusive! Keith Carradine on Capturing the Real ‘Grit’ of the Hands on a Hardbody Competition
Squigs Captures the Cutthroat Contestants of Hands on a Hardbody, Starring Keith Carradine & Hunter Foster
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Squigs Captures the Cutthroat Contestants of Hands on a Hardbody, Starring Keith Carradine & Hunter Foster
Hands on a Hardbody Showstopper Keala Settle on Growing Up Barefoot & Grabbing Her Big Broadway Moment 'By the Balls'
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Hands on a Hardbody Showstopper Keala Settle on Growing Up Barefoot & Grabbing Her Big Broadway Moment 'By the Balls'
Phish Frontman and Hands On a Hardbody Composer Trey Anastasio on His 'Thrilling' B'way Experience
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Phish Frontman and Hands On a Hardbody Composer Trey Anastasio on His 'Thrilling' B'way Experience
Exclusive! Hands on a Hardbody Choreographer Sergio Trujillo & Director Neil Pepe on ‘Learning to Dance With the Truck’
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Exclusive! Hands on a Hardbody Choreographer Sergio Trujillo & Director Neil Pepe on ‘Learning to Dance With the Truck’
Hands on a Hardbody's Real-Life Ride from Cutthroat Competition to Broadway Musical
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Hands on a Hardbody's Real-Life Ride from Cutthroat Competition to Broadway Musical
Jay Armstrong Johnson Shows Off His 'Boys' & Lone Star Love Backstage at Hands on a Hardbody
My Space
Jay Armstrong Johnson Shows Off His 'Boys' & Lone Star Love Backstage at Hands on a Hardbody
Hunter Foster on Sharing the Small Screen with Sutton & the Real-Life Story Behind Hands on a Hardbody
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Hunter Foster on Sharing the Small Screen with Sutton & the Real-Life Story Behind Hands on a Hardbody
Drive-In Movie! Remastered Hands on a Hardbody Documentary Released on DVD & Digital Download
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Drive-In Movie! Remastered Hands on a Hardbody Documentary Released on DVD & Digital Download
Exclusive Video! Scribe Doug Wright on the ‘Remarkable’ Story Behind Hands on a Hardbody
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Exclusive Video! Scribe Doug Wright on the ‘Remarkable’ Story Behind Hands on a Hardbody
 New Musical Hands on a Hardbody Drives Onto Broadway
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New Musical Hands on a Hardbody Drives Onto Broadway
All Hands on Deck! Exclusive Photos of Hands on a Hardbody's Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Rehearsal
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All Hands on Deck! Exclusive Photos of Hands on a Hardbody's Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Rehearsal
Meet the Contestants! See Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Exclusive Hands on a Hardbody Commercial
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Meet the Contestants! See Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Exclusive Hands on a Hardbody Commercial
Hands on a Hardbody Star Allison Case on Why Her Love for Spring Awakening Put Her on the Street
My Showmance
Hands on a Hardbody Star Allison Case on Why Her Love for Spring Awakening Put Her on the Street
Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway's Hands On A Hardbody, Starring Hunter Foster & Keith Carradine
Now On Sale
Tickets Now On Sale for Broadway's Hands On A Hardbody, Starring Hunter Foster & Keith Carradine
Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Will Drive Hands on a Hardbody to Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre
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Hunter Foster, Jay Armstrong Johnson and More Will Drive Hands on a Hardbody to Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Sergio Trujillo Takes Over as Choreographer of Broadway-Bound Hands on a Hardbody Musical
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Sergio Trujillo Takes Over as Choreographer of Broadway-Bound Hands on a Hardbody Musical
New Musical Hands on a Hardbody Is Headed for Broadway
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New Musical Hands on a Hardbody Is Headed for Broadway
Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster & More Join Hands on a Hardbody Musical at La Jolla Playhouse
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Keith Carradine, Hunter Foster & More Join Hands on a Hardbody Musical at La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse to Premiere Hands on a Hardbody by Doug Wright, Amanda Green & Phish’s Trey Anastasio
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La Jolla Playhouse to Premiere Hands on a Hardbody by Doug Wright, Amanda Green & Phish’s Trey Anastasio
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