Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES – THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted.
Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes - The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 - December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.
Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia and their whacky friends and relatives return in all new episodes, written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Spenser Davis. Tickets are now on sale at handbagproductions.org or buytickets.at/hellinahandbagproductions/775153.
The production stars original cast members David Cerda*, Grant Drager*, Ed Jones* and Ryan Oates as the Geriatric Fab Four, joined by Lori Lee*, Terry McCarthy*, Michael Miller*, Michael Rashid*, Coco Sho-Nell, Jamie Smith and Danne W. Taylor*.
The holidays take an unexpected turn for the gals when they find out that the infamous Shady Pines Retirement Community is on the verge of closing, leaving most of Sophia's friends homeless for the holidays. Can the girls step in and save the day in time for Christmas? Will Rose be able to make it to St. Olaf in time for the ever-popular Herring Bowl Parade? These questions, and many more you never asked will be answered this newest installment of The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes.
The production team includes Robert-Eric West (Costume Design), Liz Cooper (Lighting Designer), DJ Douglass (Sound Designer), Devon Green (Props Designer), Sydney Genco* (Make-Up Design), Keith Ryan* (Wig Designer), Christopher Rhoton (Scenic Design Consultant) and Veronica Kostka (Stage Manager).
COVID safety: Masking is recommended, but not required. COVID guidelines may change in accordance with public health guidelines.
*Denotes Handbag Ensemble Member
Photo Credit: Rick Aguilar Studios
Michael Miller, Jamie Smith, Ed Jones, Grant Drager, David Cerda and Coco Sho-Nell
Lori Lee, Terry McCarthy, Ed Jones and Grant Drager
David Cerda, Grant Drager and Coco Sho-Nell
David Cerda, Ryan Oates, Ed Jones and Grant Drager
Ed Jones and Jamie Smith, Michael Miller and Grant Drager
David Cerda, Ryan Oates, Ed Jones and Grant Drager
David Cerda and Ryan Oates
Grant Drager, David Cerda, Ryan Oates, Ed Jones, Michael Miller, Coco Sho-Nell, Terry McCarthy and Jamie Smith
Ed Jones, Ryan Oates and Grant Drager
Ed Jones, Grant Drager, Ryan Oates and David Cerda
Ed Jones, Michael Miller, Ryan Oates, David Cerda and Terry McCarthy
Terry McCarthy, Ryan Oates, Ed Jones, David Cerda and Grant Drager
Michael Miller, Lori Lee and Coco Sho-Nell
David Cerda, Grant Drager and Ed Jones
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