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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.

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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.

Mermaids, Cowboys & Trey Anastasio?! Exclusive Video of the Harlem Shake, Hands on a Hardbody-Style video
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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 video
Behind the Scenes
Scotch & Cuervo! Get in on the ‘Backstage Action’ of Hands on a Hardbody with Allison Case
Jump into the Driver’s Seat on Opening Night of Hands on a Hardbody, Starring Hunter Foster & Keith Carradine video
On the Scene
Jump into the Driver’s Seat on Opening Night of Hands on a Hardbody, Starring Hunter Foster & Keith Carradine
Exclusive Video! Meet the Real-Life Hands on a Hardbody Contestants Who Inspired the Musical video
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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? video
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 video
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Composers Trey Anastasio & Amanda Green on the 'Soulful,’ All-American Tunes in Hands on a Hardbody
Feel the Joy of Hands on a Hardbody! Watch a Video First Look of the Uplifting New Musical video
Show Clips
Feel the Joy of Hands on a Hardbody! Watch a Video First Look of the Uplifting New Musical
Exclusive! Keith Carradine on Capturing the Real ‘Grit’ of the Hands on a Hardbody Competition video
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Exclusive! Keith Carradine on Capturing the Real ‘Grit’ of the Hands on a Hardbody Competition
Exclusive! Hands on a Hardbody Choreographer Sergio Trujillo & Director Neil Pepe on ‘Learning to Dance With the Truck’ video
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Exclusive! Hands on a Hardbody Choreographer Sergio Trujillo & Director Neil Pepe on ‘Learning to Dance With the Truck’
Jay Armstrong Johnson Shows Off His 'Boys' & Lone Star Love Backstage at Hands on a Hardbody video
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Jay Armstrong Johnson Shows Off His 'Boys' & Lone Star Love Backstage at Hands on a Hardbody
Exclusive Video! Scribe Doug Wright on the ‘Remarkable’ Story Behind Hands on a Hardbody video
Behind the Scenes
Exclusive Video! Scribe Doug Wright on the ‘Remarkable’ Story Behind Hands on a Hardbody
Meet the Contestants! See Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Exclusive Hands on a Hardbody Commercial video
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Meet the Contestants! See Hunter Foster, Keith Carradine & More in Exclusive Hands on a Hardbody Commercial
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