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Hands on a Hardbody - Broadway

A new musical based on the 1997 documentary of the same name.

Keala Settle

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Claim to fame

Keala Settle appeared in the original Broadway cast of Hands on a Hardbody after making her debut in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. On tour, she has performed the roles of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray and Bloody Mary in South Pacific.

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Hands on a Hardbody standout Keala Settle looks simply divine in a dress by Scott Westervelt, jewelry by Verdura and a clutch by Judith Leiber.

Vanya’s Shalita Grant, Hardbody’s Keala Settle and Chaplin’s Rob McClure get close for a group shot.

Tony Sheldon hands over the trophy to Hands on a Hardbody’s Keala Settle.

Motown’s Valisia LeKae and Hands on a Hardbody’s Keala Settle celebrate being recognized for their breakthrough performances.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert alums Jacqueline B. Arnold and 2013 Tony nominee Keala Settle cheer on their former co-star Will Swenson.

Featured Actress in a Musical nominees Lauren Ward and Keala Settle may be competing, but today they’re celebrating their first Tony nods!

Motown’s Charl Brown and Hands on a Hardbody’s Keala Settle are getting a taste of Tony madness!

Picture perfect! The ensemble cast of Hands on a Hardbody comes together for a photo in MSR Studios.

I feel the joy! Keala Settle sings her Act One showstopper “Joy to the Lord” in the studio.

The entire Hands on a Hardbody company takes a family photo. Pick up the new album on Ghostlight Records, in stores this June!

What a night! Keala Settle and Neil Pepe are overjoyed to officially bring Hands on a Hardbody to Broadway.

Keala Settle relaxes at the party with casting director Craig Burns, who gave Settle her first big break on the Hairspray national tour!

Dressing roommates Allison Case and Keala Settle are thrilled to bring Hands on Hardbody to Broadway.

Keala Settle and the real Normal Valverde are fast friends!

Keala Settle shares an emotional moment onstage with the real Norma Valverde.

Bravo! The cast of Hands on a Hardbody sings their touching finale, “Keep Your Hands on It.”

Picture perfect! Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleon, Allison Case and Keala Settle share a laugh between scenes.

The pop diva cozies up between Priscilla koalas Keala Settle and J. Elaine Marcos.

Taylor Dayne gets close with Priscilla cast member Keala Settle.

Rosie O'Donnell goes head to head with Priscilla's Keala Settle.

Jessica Phillips, Luke Mannikus and Keala Settle sport some wild outfits for the show’s rousing curtain call number.

Recent Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver, who starred in the original Australian production of Priscilla as Shirley, congratulates Broadway’s new Shirley, Keala Settle.

Tad Wilson, Will Swenson as Mitzi, Tony Sheldon as Bernadette, Keala Settle, Nick Adams, Mike McGowan and the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

They love the nightlife! Tad Wilson and Keala Settle are ready to boogie on Broadway.

Check out this fabulous crew! Keala Settle, C. David Johnson, Ashley Spencer, Anastacia McCleskey, Tony Sheldon, Will Swenson, J. Elaine Marcos, Nick Adams, Jacqueline B. Arnold and Jessica Phillips can’t wait for Priscilla to pull onto Broadway.

It’s a g’day indeed for casting gurus Bernard Telsey and Craig Burns, who are flanking player Keala Settle.

It’s a happening Hairspray reunion for Bruce Vilanch and Keala Settle. They played Edna and Tracy Turnblad (respectively) on tour in the hit musical.

The Hairspray tour now starsKeala Settle as Tracy Turnbladand J.P. Dougherty as mom Edna.

Mother-daughter reunion! (Sorta.)Keala Settle, who toured as Tracy in Hairspray with Broadway's original Edna.

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Keala Settle

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