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Review 1 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

Hands on a Hardbody a winner for sure!

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Favorite moment: The closing number was beautiful -quite moving indeed! @

Posted 04/15/2013

by Nudnick

Location:Queens, NY

I loved it! Loved the cast, the book, the music - everything came together perfectly. My only disappointment with the experience is the knowledge that others won't be able to enjoy this superb production, as the show has since closed. "Hands" truly deserved a much longer run.

I especially enjoyed how all the characters were individually featured at some point during the show ... a great opportunity for each cast member to showcase their own unique talents.

A special shout out must go to Jim Newman ("Mike Ferris"): I hope the Tony nominating committee takes note - the man deserves to be recognized! Killer performance. Also noteworthy was Jon Rua's "Jesus" - so touching and poignant. Hell, the entire cast was just amazing!

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Review 2 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

Worth the drive from VT, shame it had to end

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Favorite moment: The music @

Posted 04/15/2013

by BenandMelody

Hands on a Hardbody was entertaining, well acted, and beautifully scored. The unique subject made a marvelous musical. It's a pity it's time on Broadway had to end, hopefully it will be back for others to enjoy. Well worth the drive from Burlington, VT!

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Review 3 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Too bad the show closed early

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Favorite moment: Trey Anastasio's music @

Posted 04/15/2013

by RubyTuesday008

Hey listen, it wasn't the best Broadway musical I've ever seen, but the story and especially the music (by the incredibly talented Trey Anastasio) was great. The first act shined MUCH brighter than the second, but overall it was enjoyable. Sad that they pulled the show early... maybe it will appear off-Broadway sometime soon.

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Review 4 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Hands on a Hardbody was a fun and moving play!

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Favorite moment: When Norma Valverde sings "Joy of the Lord" @

Posted 04/15/2013

by Joyce445

Location:NY State

Hands on a Hardbody, might have started a little slow but it built up the characters nicely and made you love each one for their unique qualities. Thanks to the writers for not making God the bad guy. We so need to have faith when we are down.

The use of the truck as the prop was great and the way the actors danced around and on it was very interesting. I thought how are they going to have a musical with dancing when the actors have to keep at least one hand on the truck, well they did it and it was really clever.

I recommend going, it's a lot of fun and everyone does a great job of their character.

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Review 5 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Great Music, Well Acted & Sung

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Favorite moment: I have never seen a dancing truck before. @

Posted 04/15/2013

by NAKNAKNAK

We really enjoyed this show. Though it was not one for the ages, it definitely deserved a longer run.

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Review 6 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

Hardbody is a Hit with Heart

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Favorite moment: Loved Car Choreography and Truck tappin beats. Delivered with sass, soul and passion. @

Posted 04/15/2013

by McKooky

Location:I live in New Jersey and Manhattan

Fabulous Fun... Creative choreography... Grabbed at your heart and never let go. Two hands up for this winner.
Strong singers...bold sentiments...rousing performance. Raved about this show to everyone!!!

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Review 7 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Sad to see it end

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Posted 04/15/2013

by Joaviator

Location:NYC

Despite it being the last night, hand on a hardbody was entertaining, filled with talent and fun. The set design was much less intricate than most Broadway performances but the energy of the cast forced you attention away from that.

Was emotional last night for everyone involved in the show and was sad to see it end.

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Review 8 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

It's a crime

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Favorite moment: Too hard to pick just one. @

Posted 04/15/2013

by comicbear

Location:NJ

Hands on a Hardbody was the best thing I'd seen on Broadway since Book of Mormon. It's a crime that it was closing on the day I saw it before most of NYC had had a chance to see it.

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Review 9 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

1 / 5

forgettable

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Posted 04/14/2013

by paulie21

Broadway ready, not Broadway worthy. Talented acting and singing with mediocre score and lyrics. I can see it at La Jolla but whoever thought this should come to Broadway or that the idea was big enough to do a musical. OR is it just Broadway nepotism?

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Review 10 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

Great show!

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Posted 04/13/2013

by Filmmaker666

Hands on a Hard Body was a great musical with very interesting subtext about the post-baby boom generation. Sad to see this close to soon!

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Review 11 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

Amazing

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Favorite moment: So many! Joy of the world, Hunter pulling the truck, Trey Anastasio's brilliant sound! @

Posted 04/13/2013

by Sweetpatoot

Location:New York, NY

Best new musical on 2013! It's a shame more people didnt have the chance to see it.

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Favorite moment: So many! Joy of the world, Hunter pulling the truck, Trey Anastasio's brilliant sound! @

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Review 12 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

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Posted 04/12/2013

by Anonymous

This play was amazing and should be seen by anyone who can get there. There are so few new American musicals and this one is a winner. Unfortunately, in spite of good reviews and an audience who was appreciative, the play is closing on 4/13. It, and the phenomenal cast, deserve better.

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Review 13 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

3 / 5

Heartwarming and fun

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Favorite moment: When Caradine singing with his wife @

Posted 04/11/2013

by JOPOl

Location:NYC

Commitment/compassion,nevcer give up attitude.
Great voices, and interesting characters

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Review 14 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

2 / 5

Boring

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Posted 04/09/2013

by Timmmmmmmmmmy

Location:Chicago, IL

The contestants are an unlikable group of people. I couldn't root for any of them. With not much plot and being two acts the show is way too long.

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Review 15 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Fun show

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Favorite moment: The gospel number. @

Posted 04/08/2013

by Melbeth

Location:NJ

I enjoyed the show - very entertaining.
I loved the lyrics to most of the songs, but the voices could have been stronger.

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Review 16 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Wonderful Show

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Favorite moment: When the protagonist was pushing the truck against the rest of the cast. @

Posted 04/08/2013

by FirstTimeTheatreShow

Location:Northern California

We really liked this show. It was funny, but it also had it's serious moments. Looking at the hardships of minorities and the difficulties faced by those in the military and their families. The songs were great, the use of the simple props was ingenious. My 12 year old daughter really loved the show as well.

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Review 17 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Wonderful and entertaining evening.

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Favorite moment: Breakout song near the end of the first act ... makes it totally worth it! @

Posted 04/08/2013

by IceQueen

Location:New York, NY

A very fun and entertaining show. Though faced with some logistical limitations in terms of movement, the pacing is good and engaging. The characters are charming.

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Review 18 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

4 / 5

Go see it!

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Favorite moment: Too many to mention @

Posted 04/08/2013

by Duffy299

Location:Manhattan

Sorry about the luke warm review. It deserved a rave.

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Review 19 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

Hands on a Hard Body

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Favorite moment: The song sung by the "God-loving", "full-figured" gal. What a number! @

Posted 04/08/2013

by sarajenric

To say that I was riveted at the front of my seat would be an understatement. It is indescrible the way the cast was able to creatively mix movement, song and drama all while holding on to a "truck". I was totally intrigued how the truck became part of the choreographer. The voices were incredible. As a musician I was mesmerized as each and every song unfolded. Amazing score and lyrics.....kudos to the songwriters. And in addition to the music, the story line grabbed hold and never let go until the end.
Thank you for an unforgettable evening.

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Review 20 for HANDS ON A HARDBODY

5 / 5

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Posted 04/08/2013

by Anonymous

All three of us who attended this show loved it. It was not the splashy over-the-top Broadway musical, but we thoroughly enjoyed the stories, songs and dance numbers.

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