Review: ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit
What did our critic think of ADOLESCENT SALVATION at Theater Wit?…
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Review: BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace, IL
The current production at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace is Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story. It was the first of the jukebox musicals premiering in 1989. It was conceived and written in England. It ran in London’s West End for 12 years. An interesting fact: Paul McCartney holds the copy…
Review: I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Oil Lamp Theater
I Love You Because is your typical rom-com with cute duets, silly jokes, and flawed characters that showcase exactly how love can be messy.…
Review: Music Theater Works' WEST SIDE STORY at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
During a time where our country remains divided, this energetic and thoughtful piece of art reminds us of the beauty that can be found when we come together across our differences, no matter where we come from or where we call home.…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
The Outsiders remains an exhilarating and inventive musical adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s acclaimed 1967 novel. I enjoyed this tour so much on first viewing that I came back six months later!…
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago
The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.…
Review: MARBLE at The Gift Theatre
The Gift Theatre continues its 25th Anniversary 'Homecoming Season' with the Chicago premiere of Marble. First performed at Dublin's Abbey Theatre in 2009, the play was inspired by a conversation between Irish playwright Marina Carr and actor Fiona Shaw, and Giorgio de Chirico's painting 'Mystery an…
Review: IN THE CONTINUUM at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
In The Continuum is an unapologetic show about the way Black women are forced to navigate the world — and how our experiences are all connected, even, or especially, when we feel isolated and alone. …
Review: Heart of Gold's AN INTERVENTION at Pierce Hall At The Historic Chicago Temple Building
The 2014 award-winning and timeless dramatic comedy by Mike Bartlett remains ever relevant today as we explore interventions on multiple fronts. …
Review: Babes with Blades' YO HO at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater
Babes With Blades Theatre Company opens its 2026 season with yo ho, a captivating reimagining of historical fantasy full of over-the-top comedy, sexual tensions, and touching portrayals and celebrations of queer love.…
Past Shows
The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, A Lost Episodes Parody
The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, A Lost Episodes Parody, presented by Hell in a Handbag Productions, is featured as part of the League of Chicago Theatres' Pride Month LGBTQIA+ programming and events across the city during June 2026.
The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid
Hell in a Handbag Productions presents the world premiere of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, a new parody in their acclaimed "Lost Episodes" series. Written by David Cerda and directed by Brigitte Ditmars, the show follows Rose, portrayed by Ed Jones, who faces a financial...
The Real Housewives of The North Pole
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to present the world premiere of The Real Housewives of The North Pole , a holiday parody written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington . The cast includes ensemble members David Cerda, David Lipschutz, Terry...
Scary Town
Scary Town, the world premiere from Hell in a Handbag Productions, unfolds through the eyes of Deven Bunny, a thirteen-year-old discovering unsettling truths about his seemingly perfect life. This semi-autobiographical play by David Cerda, directed by Cheryl Snodgrass, navigates...
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Fleetwood Max Raue Center For The Arts (10/03-10/03) |
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Love Story: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Mean Girls Paramount Theatre (8/26-10/11) |
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Rotary Rocks The Raue: James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash Raue Center For The Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Raue Center For The Arts (9/25-9/25) |
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Blond Ambition: A Tribute to Madonna Raue Center For The Arts (11/07-11/07) |
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Memphis The Musical Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (10/24-10/25) |
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The Beautiful Game In Concert Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (8/31-8/31) |
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Alison Krauss And Union Station Hunter Pavilion At Ravinia (9/12-9/12) |
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Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - September 2026 Laugh Factory (9/03-9/03) |