NewsAmanda Green and Hands on a Hardbody Cast Play Birdland Sept. 29Hands on a Hardbody cast members Keith Carradine, Allison Case, Jacob Ming-Trent, Janet Krupin, Jim Newman, Kathleen Monteleone and William Youmans are among the performers joining Tony nominee Amanda Green for her Sept. 29 concert, Amanda Green and Friends, at Birdland.
By
Adam Hetrick
September 29, 2013
Amanda Green
Photo by Joseph Marzullo/WENN
The 6 PM evening, which celebrates the release of the Ghostlight Records original Broadway cast album of Hands on a Hardbody, also features High Fidelity star Jenn Colella, Van Hughes and Jon Rua.
The evening includes members of the original Broadway "Pit Crew" for Hardbody, including musical director Matt Gallagher on piano, Skip Krevens on pedal steel, Shannon Ford on drums and Skip Ward on bass.
The Tony Award-nominated score, written by Green and Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, featured blues, folk, gospel and R&B music. The album, which was released Aug. 27, features a cut song from the show called “The Tryers” as a special bonus track.
Inspired by the 1997 documentary of the same name about a group of Texans competing for a pickup truck, the musical began previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre Feb. 23 prior to a March 21 opening. The show played its last performance April 13.
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody With Allison Case
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody With Allison Case
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody With Allison Case
Spend a two-show day with Allison Case (Hair), currently playing the role of young UPS worker Kelli Mangrum in Broadway's Hands on a Hardbody. She takes readers along on her morning rituals and offers a look at the busy backstage life of the tight-knit ensemble. Read the Playbill.com story.
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Rise and shine!
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First thing's first- say good morning to my girlfriend, Ashley, and dachshund, Bodhi!
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Put on some tunes to start the morning right :)
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Sending Ashley off to work! Bye bye!
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Coffee. Oatmeal. "House Hunters International." Breakfast of champions.
Meditation time: sometimes with music, sometimes with a guided track. I like to do this to start each day with calming energy :)
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Setting the mood... got this candle as a gift this past Christmas. Each month has a different wish!
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And now steaming my face off haha. It helps my voice when the weather is being a weirdo.
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As we do...
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Taking Bodhi for a walk on the Brooklyn waterfront. So pretty!
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Lunch and snacks ready. Leftover baked ziti my mom made when she was visiting. Thanks mom!
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He knows it's go time. Wish I could bring him with me, but his paws can't reach the Hardbody.
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"I work at the UPS... " I pass this every day on my way to the subway- very fitting!
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A preview of what I get on my way home after the show tonight!
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Playing candy crush on the subway to work. So is everyone else.
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A nice lady took this for me!
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And here we are!
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knock knock
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Our dressing room- Keala Settle stretching before the first show...
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And playing Candy Crush. (told you). She is on level 150 or something ridiculous!!!
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Before the first show, doing an interview about our real-life characters that we portray! Go Kelli Mangrum!
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Now Keala's turn! Miss Norma Valverde!
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Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone is ready y'all!
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Keala, Kathleen and I call our dressing room the dorm room. I love these joyful girls!
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Intermission and the amazing Josh is giving me a ponytail!
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Jay Armstrong Johnson and I in our special jackets (and lamb slippers) during the second act. So lucky to sing alongside him every night!!
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The house between shows
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Some of the real contestants signed this poster backstage! The picture was taken of them on opening night. So special!
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Some of the guys that make the magic and the music happen hanging out between shows
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#DormRoomRealness
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Getting ready to film our HARLEM SHAKE! yeehaw!
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And recording a Hardbody Rap...
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In the show, 10 contestants stand around for days to win a truck to change and better their lives. It inspires us all to think about what WE would stand for... and I challenge you to answer too!! WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?
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.....and then we move to "awkward prom picture" with the amazing David Larsen after filming our Harlem Shake :)
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Hey Hunter!
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Keith getting ready for show #2! I love hearing his music in the halls.
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Snuggles in the hall!
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More snuggles!
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Don and Janis Curtis! They've got that little somethin' somethin' :)
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After the second show...saying goodbye! Goodnight, Keith and Hunter!
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Goodnight Scott!
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Our lovely doorman, Robert... goodnight!
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Some awesome fans at the stage door. Thanks for coming and supporting!!!
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More amazing fans. We love you all!
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Ladies and gents.... Keala Settle!!
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One of our brilliant swings, Rayanne, saying goodnight (and peace)
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Been so fun sharing my day with you! Hope you had fun too :) I'm thankful to be part of such a beautiful show and surrounded by the greatest people every day. The show says it best: "If you love something keep your hands on it. DON'T LET GO." xx, Allison
The production will include Bernstein’s incidental music for Lillian Hellman’s adaptation of The Lark, and Menotti’s The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore.
