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Hands on a Hardbody book by Doug Wright

Friday, June 21, 2024

Ensemble Theatre Of Cincinnati

1127 Vine Street

Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Musical: Hands on a Hardbody

book by Doug Wright | lyrics by Amanda Green | music by Trey Anastasio & Amanda Green


Start. Your. Engines.

Based on the 1997 documentary film of the same name, Hands on a Hardbody garnered three Tony Award nominations and features a brilliant score from Amanda Green and Trey Anastasio (front man for the band Phish), along with a masterful story by Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife, Grey Gardens). For 10 hardluck 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. Inspired by true events and infused with a “fresh roots-rock vibe,” this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Featuring a catchy combination of blues, rock and roll, and country songs, this musical is a peek into the lives of everyday, ordinary Americans struggling to survive against the backdrop of a broken and beaten working middle class.

PERFORMANCES:

  • Sat, Jun 8, 2024 7:00 PM
  • Tue, Jun 11, 2024 7:00 PM
  • Wed, Jun 12, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Thu, Jun 13, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Fri, Jun 14, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Sat, Jun 15, 2024 2:00 PM
  • Sat, Jun 15, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Sun, Jun 16, 2024 2:00 PM
  • Tue, Jun 18, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Wed, Jun 19, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Thu, Jun 20, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Fri, Jun 21, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Sat, Jun 22, 2024 2:00 PM
  • Sat, Jun 22, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Sun, Jun 23, 2024 2:00 PM
  • Tue, Jun 25, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Wed, Jun 26, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Thu, Jun 27, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Fri, Jun 28, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Sat, Jun 29, 2024 2:00 PM
  • Sat, Jun 29, 2024 7:30 PM
  • Sun, Jun 30, 2024 2:00 PM
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