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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.

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.

THE SCARING Comes to Edinburgh Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2025

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominees Crybabies (James Gault, Michael Clarke, Ed Jones) and the Olivier Award-winning producers behind Fleabag and Baby Reindeer join forces to present The Scaring.

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.

Southbank Centre Will Launch Series Celebrating East and Southeast Asian Culture
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

ESEA Encounters will showcase a selection of some of the most exciting contemporary art and culture of East and Southeast Asia in an incredible lineup of performances, music, poetry, literature and art alongside a pop-up market.

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.

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.

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS at Hell In A Handbag Productions
by Zac Thriffiley - Dec 4, 2023

As sweet as a slice of cheesecake and as spicy as a raunchy joke shared between friends, THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS is a delightfully queer comedy that celebrates friends and family with holiday cheer.

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions' Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off its 2023/24 season this November with The Golden Girls Save Xmas – A Lost Episodes Parody, featuring an all-new holiday tale by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Frankie Leo Bennett. See photos from the production.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS is Coming To The Center On Halsted This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

'The Golden Girls Save Xmas' is coming to The Center on Halsted from Nov. 26 - Dec. 30, 2023. Don't miss this world premiere parody series by Hell in a Handbag Productions.

Hell in a Handbag's MURDER, REWROTE Extends Through Late September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023

Get all the details on Hell in a Handbag's critically acclaimed production of MURDER, REWROTE. Find out when it's running and when it closes, and make sure you don't miss this captivating show before it's too late.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Unveils Exciting Lineup of Three World Premieres for 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

Get the latest news from Hell in a Handbag Productions as they reveal their thrilling lineup of three world premieres for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Learn about the dates and venues for these highly anticipated shows and make sure you mark your calendars.

Photos: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' MURDER, REWROTE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre. Check out photos here!

Photos: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' MURDER REWROTE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions is concluding its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage) in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The press opening is Sunday, August 13 at 7 pm. Check out promo photos here!

Crybabies to Return to Soho Theatre With Two Shows in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees Crybabies are taking over London's Soho Theatre with not one but TWO critically acclaimed shows. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

MURDER, REWROTE Comes to the Den Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

New Dates Added For CRYBABIES At Soho Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2023

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the woods... following their smash hit run at this year's Edinburgh Festival and a sell-out January run at Soho Theatre; Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer nominees (2019) Crybabies (James Gault, Michael Clarke and Ed Jones) are bringing their new creation: Bagbeard back for a further 5 dates in March.