Hands on a Hard Body Rocks!

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repost from Nymag reviews:

I went to the first night of previews (2/23) and the show was spectacular. The characters were authentic, their dilemmas reflecting the current economic circumstances faced by everyday working Americans, without being didactic. Some of the most memorable performances were delivered by Keith Carradine (JD Drew) an over fifty oil rig worker injured on the job with no pension, Keala Settle (Norma Valverde) a mother trying to help their family make ends meet, and Corey Mach (I think) a veteran struggling to adjust back home.

The score (written by Trey Anastasio) with it’s country twang remains original and surprising while the lyrics (by Amanda Green) at times provide comic relief and at other moments set the somber mood.

Before the show I could not help wondering how the story, based on a documentary, could keep my attention for two hours. To find out you have to see for yourself. Bravo to Doug Wright for creating a powerful and thoroughly enjoyable musical.

On it’s first night of previews the audience rewarded this production with a standing ovation. It truly was one of the best Broadway shows I have ever seen.

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