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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.

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.

Cast Set For Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate.

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' FRANKENSTREISAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

The music... the mem’ries... the magic... the dog cloning! This Halloween season, Hell in a Handbag Productions is kicking off its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND by Tyler Anthony Smith and directed by Stephanie Shaw, playing September 29 – October 31, 2022 at The Raven Room. See photos here!

Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring FRANKENSTREISAND World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2022-23 season. The 21st season kicks off with the world premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND, conceived and written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw, playing September 29 – October 31, 2022.

Hell in a Handbag Productions to Present World Premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND by Tyler Anthony Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

The music... the mem’ries... the magic... the dog cloning! This Halloween season, Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND by Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw, playing September 29 – October 31, 2022 at Redline VR.

VIDEO: First Look at CRUEL INTENTIONS at the Chopin Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022

Due to popular demand Kokandy Productions’ hit Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 21, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre (Studio), 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Check out clips from the production here.

Kokandy Productions' Hit Musical CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical Extends Two Weeks at The Chopin Theatre
by Grace Cutler - Jul 6, 2022

Due to popular demand Kokandy Productions’ hit Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical has added two additional weeks of performances, extending through Sunday, August 21, 2022 at The Chopin Theatre (Studio), 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

Photos: First Look at CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical at The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022

Check out photos from Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical, a flirty and fun, nostalgia-packed show laced with hits from ‘90s including No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and many more. Get a first look at photos!

Kokandy Productions to Present CRUEL INTENTIONS: The '90s Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2022

Kokandy Productions is launching its Tenth Anniversary Season this summer with the Chicago storefront premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ’90 Musical, a flirty and fun, nostalgia-packed show laced with hits from ‘90s including No Doubt, Jewel, Britney Spears, Garbage and many more. 

THE DRAG SEED Opens This Week At La MaMa ETC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2022

Chicago's acclaimed Hell in a Handbag Productions makes a long-awaited return to New York with its 20th anniversary production of THE DRAG SEED, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed. Written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Cheryl Snodgrass, THE DRAG SEED begins performances March 31 at La MaMa.

Photos: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' THE DRAG SEED
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed.

Hell In A Handbag Presents THE DRAG SEED At The Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 20th anniversary season with a revival of its popular comedy The Drag Seed, an unauthorized parody of the 1956 psychological horror-thriller film The Bad Seed.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to return to the stage, marking its 20th Anniversary Season with new and familiar works that embrace Handbag's mission of the preservation and celebration of camp and parody – exactly what we need right now!

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.

Hell In A Handbag's Annual Benefit THE MORNING AFTER, January 1
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2020

The 2019 production of POSEIDON! An Upside-Down Musical was recorded by Peter Neville* in HD with stereo sound at Chicago's Edge Theater. POSEIDON! features book and lyrics by Handbag Artistic Director David Cerda*, music by David Cerda* with Scott Lamberty, direction by Derek Van Barham, music direction by Andrew Milliken and choreography by Breon Arzell.

BWW Review: Hell in a Handbag's Timely and Topical THE DRAG SEED
by Misha Davenport - Jul 31, 2019

David Cerda scores another camp hit with the timely and topical THE DRAG SEED