The American dream is close enough to touch for 10 hard-luck Texans in the revival of this favorite rock musical.
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 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. 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.
Hands on a Hardbody. Book by Doug Wright. Lyrics by Amanda Green. Music & lyrics by Trey Anastasio & Amanda Green.
June 8–30, 2024.
ADMISSION INFO
Adult tickets start at $35.
Visit https://ensemblecincinnati.org/ticket-discounts/ to see a list of all available discounts (including our new 30 for $35 discount).
Phone: (513) 421-3555
Email: info@ensemblecincinnati.org
Website: https://ensemblecincinnati.org/calendar/hands-on-a-hardbody/
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- Jun 8, 2024 at 07:00 pm (Sat)
- Jun 11, 2024 at 07:00 pm (Tue)
- Jun 12, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Wed)
- Jun 13, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Thu)
- Jun 14, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Fri)
- Jun 15, 2024 at 02:00 pm (Sat)
- Jun 15, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Sat)
- Jun 16, 2024 at 02:00 pm (Sun)
- Jun 18, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Tue)
- Jun 19, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Wed)
- Jun 20, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Thu)
- Jun 21, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Fri)
- Jun 22, 2024 at 02:00 pm (Sat)
- Jun 22, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Sat)
- Jun 23, 2024 at 02:00 pm (Sun)
- Jun 25, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Tue)
- Jun 26, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Wed)
- Jun 27, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Thu)
- Jun 28, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Fri)
- Jun 29, 2024 at 02:00 pm (Sat)
- Jun 29, 2024 at 07:30 pm (Sat)
- Jun 30, 2024 at 02:00 pm (Sun)
Additional time info:
Meet the Artists (post-show): Thursday, June 20 at 7:30 pm | Sunday, June 23 at 2:00 pm
ETC Essentials (pre-show): Sunday, June 23 at 1:00 pm. Registration required.
LOCATION
PARKING INFO
Surface lot and Gateway Garage, both at the corner of 12th and Vine Streets. Parking also available at the Washington Park Garage and Mercer Commons Garage.
