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HANDS ON A HARDBODY PRIDE NIGHT

Friday, June 7 | 7:00 pm

Join us for a special Pride Night of an invited dress rehearsal of Hands on a Hardbody! Enjoy pre-show performances by Sara Mackie accompanied by Ted Baldwin and guest appearances by Sparkle Leigh and The Lady Phaedra!

Start. Your. Engines. 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 the true events of the 1997 documentary of the same name 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 written by Amanda Green and Phish front man Trey Anastasio, 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.

Premiere sponsors: Daniel Brown & Mark Haggard

$50 ticket

Friday, June 7

Doors open @ 5 pm | Performance starts @ 7 pm

Enjoy a cash bar, light bites, and cabaret performances before the show!

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