David Cerda

Hell In A Handbag Productions To Host 2025 Benefit THE HANDBAG FOLLIES In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will hold its annual benefit, THE HANDBAG FOLLIES, on December 7, 2025 in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. The event marks the ensemble’s 24th year and will feature a condensed, Handbag-style take on the musical Follies.

O’Connell & Company To Present THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VII At Shea’s Smith Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

O’Connell & Company will return to Shea’s Smith Theatre this holiday season with The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes VII, running November 21–December 7, 2025.

Hell in a Handbag Productions to Present THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions to present the world premiere of The Real Housewives of the North Pole, written by David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington, November 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026, at The Clutch in Chicago.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Reveals Casting For THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced full casting for the world premiere of The Real Housewives of the North Pole, a new holiday parody written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Tommy Bullington.

Hell in a Handbag Productions 24th Season To Feature Two World Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 24th season at The Clutch in Chicago, featuring two world premieres—The Real Housewives of the North Pole and The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – The Cheese Pyramid—alongside a revival of Joan Crawford Goes to Hell.

Hell In A Handbag's SCARY TOWN Extends at The Clutch
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

Due to popular demand, Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced additional performances of Artistic Director David Cerda's* hit world premiere of Scary Town.

Photos: SCARY TOWN Comes to The Clutch In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Scary Town, Artistic Director David Cerda’s* semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your very existence – as told through the lens of a little brown bunny.

Hell In A Handbag's SCARY TOWN World Premiere Begins In April At The Clutch
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Scary Town, Artistic Director David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your very existence – as told through the lens of a little brown bunny.

World Premiere of SCARY TOWN Comes to The Clutch Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its season with the premiere of Scary Town, David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your existence, told through the lens of a brown bunny.

Cast Set for SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed Ensemble Member Esteban Andres Cruz is set to play “Sosa” and David Cerda will portray “Koba” in the Chicago Premiere of Dianne Nora’s SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN. Learn more and see how to attend.

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions' Presents RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER (AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY)
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 2024/25 Season with the 25th anniversary edition of Artistic Director David Cerda’s* holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody). Check out photos from the production, 

Hell in Handbag Hosts Benefit Performances of RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Hell in Handbag will host a special weekend of benefit performances during its upcoming 25th anniversary edition of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody).

RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER to Return to Hell in a Handbag This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 2024/25 Season with the 25th anniversary edition of Artistic Director David Cerda's holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody). Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hell in a Handbag Reveals 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring a fan favorite and two world premieres. Now in its 23rd year, Handbag continues to serve Chicago audiences with the best camp and parody – thus ensuring the preservation and celebration of this unequivocally queer art form.

Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 22nd season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls Meet The Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of The Haunted Bush, bringing together two beloved Handbag parodies in one chilling Halloween tale. See photos from the production.

Hell In A Handbag Announces THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH World Premiere!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

Hell in a Handbag has announced the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES- GOLDEN IS THE NEW BLACK at O'Connell And Company
by Michael Rabice - Jul 2, 2024

O'Connell and Company is set to present the latest installment of THE GOLDEN GIRLS- THE LOST EPISODES 5- GOLDEN IS THE NEW BLACK. Billed as a hilarious, naughty drag parody of America's favorite sitcom, the script by David Cerda includes two new episodes.

O'Connell & Company Will Present THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES #5 - GOLDEN IS THE NEW BLACK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

O'Connell & Company will present Shady Pines 2 Production's The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes Vol. 5 – Golden is the New Black.

Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical. See photos from the production.

Hell In A Handbag Presents POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Catch the hilarious parody musical POOR PEOPLE! presented by Hell in a Handbag at The Chopin Theatre from May 2 to June 16, 2024.