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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.

Modern Classics Theatre Company Of Long Island to Present Short Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Modern Classics Theatre Company of Long Island will present Gimme A Minute – Holiday Style, asking audiences to “Give us a minute and we’ll give you 46 holiday-themed plays.”

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.

Photos: ANGELS IN AMERICA At Invictus Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Production photos have been released for Invictus Theatre’s production of Tony Kushner’s monumental two-part play, ANGELS IN AMERICA, with a single cast performing both parts of the play in repertory. Check out photos from the show.

Black Button Eyes Productions Unveils Cast And Crew For A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

BLACK BUTTON EYES PRODUCTIONS has announced the cast and crew for A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING, opening August 23.

Cast and Creative Team Set for A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING at the Edge Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2024

Black Button Eyes Productions has revealed the cast and crew for A SHADOW BRIGHT AND BURNING, a world premiere adaptation of the fantasy novel by Jessica Cluess. Learn more nd see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Watch Clips from THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023

Check out clips from Kokandy Productions' THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Chopin Theatre through September 3!

Photos: First Look at THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023

Get a first look at Kokandy Productions' The SpongeBob Musical.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2023

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Kokandy Productions Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, June 22 �" September 3 At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2023

This summer, dive into Bikini Bottom as Kokandy Productions kicks off its 2023 season with Nickelodeon's The SpongeBob Musical, directed by JD Caudill, playing June 22 – September 3, 2023 at The Chopin Studio Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

Cast Set for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Presented by Kokandy Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023

Kokandy Productions has announced the cast for The SpongeBob Musical, playing June 22 – August 20, 2023 at The Chopin Theatre.

STAGE IT! 10-Minute Play Festival Runs Two Weekends At Center For Performing Arts Bonita Springs
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2023

The Seventh Annual Stage It! Ten-Minute Play Festival will be held May 11-21, at the Performing Arts Center, Moe Auditorium & Film Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road. All tickets are $35.

Grippo Stage Company Presents CHAGALL IN SCHOOL By James Sherman
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2022

Grippo Stage Company presents Chagall In School, a world premiere comedy by James Sherman (Beau Jest, The God of Isaac, The Ben Hecht Show) and directed by Georgette Verdin. 

Jersey City Theater Center Presents the 6th Annual New Play Festival: STRENGTH, May 5 - May 26
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2022

Jersey City Theater Center announces the 2022 New Play Festival beginning Thursday, May 5, 2022 through Thursday, May 26, 2022, with selected works centering on the theme of STRENGTH.

EFCT To Return To Live Performance With The Patchwork New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022

Eclectic Full Contact Theatre has announced their return to live performances with The Patchwork New Play Festival-a celebration of nine of the best new one-act plays revolving around the theme of Resilience, running March 4th-6th and 11th-13th at the Edge Theatre at 5451 N Broadway in Chicago.

Photos: Black Button Eyes Productions Presents DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2021

Black Button Eyes Productions is welcoming back live audiences this fall with the popular internet musical Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, an authorized fan production to benefit the Chicago charity Season of Concern, playing now through November 6, 2021 at The Edge Theater.

Black Button Eyes Productions Presents DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG At The Edge Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2021

Black Button Eyes Productions is pleased to welcome back live audiences this fall with the popular internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, an authorized fan production to benefit the Chicago charity Season of Concern, playing October 8 – November 6, 2021 at The Edge Theater.

Casting Announced for DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG at The Edge Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2021

Black Button Eyes Productions has announced casting for its fall production of the popular internet musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, an authorized fan production to benefit the Chicago charity Season of Concern.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents OUT, DARN SPOT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to present the campy comedy Out, Darn Spot!, written by and starring ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed, filmed and edited by Stephanie Shaw. The Shakespearean send-up will stream February 12 – March 21, 2021 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm) via Vimeo.