Stephanie Shaw

Review: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell In A Handbag Productions
by Zac Thriffiley - Jul 16, 2025

The anarchic world premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith’s QUEEN FOR A DAY is as delightfully wild as it is deeply heartfelt.

Photos: QUEEN FOR A DAY at Hell in a Handbag Productions
by Emmy Rice - Jul 13, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Queen for a Day written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw. See the photos here!

Hell in a Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY Comes to the Bramble Arts Loft 
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

Hell In A Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY Begins In July At Bramble Arts Loft
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

Full Cast Set For Hell In A Handbag's QUEEN FOR A DAY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of QUEEN FOR A DAY written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

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 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 Tyler Anthony Smith's I KNOW YOU NEED MY VERVE
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2023

This summer, Curious Theatre Branch's annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival is back and presenting the premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith's new solo show I KNOW YOU NEED MY VERVE, directed by Stephanie Shaw and stage-managed by Jenna Raithel.

Rhino Fest 2023 Presents Premiere Of Tyler Anthony Smith's I KNOW YOU NEED MY VERVE In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2023

This summer, Curious Theatre Branch's annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival is back and presenting the premiere of Tyler Anthony Smith's new solo show I KNOW YOU NEED MY VERVE, directed by Stephanie Shaw and stage-managed by Jenna Raithel.

Performances Begin Tomorrow For THE KINDNESS OF MANGERS World Premiere at Sweetback Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2022

Performances begin Thursday, December 15, for Sweetback Productions' world premiere of THE KINDNESS OF MANGERS, written and performed by Tyler Anthony Smith and directed by Stephanie Shaw.

Sweetback Productions to Present Premiere Of Tyler Anthony Smith's THE KINDNESS OF MANGERS in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2022

This holiday season, Sweetback Productions presents the premiere of THE KINDNESS OF MANGERS, written and performed by Tyler Anthony Smith and directed by Stephanie Shaw. The show will have a strictly limited engagement of four performances, December 15 - 18, 2022 at The Den Theatre.

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.

Hedda Gabler Joins The Mob In Tyler Anthony Smith's PEOPLE DO DO SUCH THINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2021

Hedda Gabler is giving Lorraine Bracco a run for her money in Tyler Anthony Smith's People Do Do Such Things, October 7-10 at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret, located at 1383 N. Milwaukee in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.

The Neo-Futurists Announce 2021-22 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021

Chicago’s longest running late-night show, The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench, returns for weekly in-person performances on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 (opening night Monday, Sept. 20), 19 months after its live shows paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.