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Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - Feb 28, 2025

Tackling the stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption would be a daunting task for anyone, so it was with equal parts anticipation and apprehension that I approached the theatre for the opening night performance at Ottawa Little Theatre.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Hell in a Handbag's RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER Parody to Return This November
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2017

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 15th Anniversary Season with its most popular show ever: the holiday hit RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER 2017 by David Cerda, directed by AJ Wright. Handbag's irreverent parody of the 1967 Rankin Bass children's television special will play November 25 - December 30, 2017 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. The press opening is Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Hell in a Handbag's RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER Parody to Return This November
by BWW News Desk - Aug 16, 2017

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 15th Anniversary Season with its most popular show ever: the holiday hit RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER 2017 by David Cerda, directed by AJ Wright. Handbag's irreverent parody of the 1967 Rankin Bass children's television special will play November 25 - December 30, 2017 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. The press opening is Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!

Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag Productions Hit Parody LADY X: THE MUSICAL Extends
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2017

Due to popular demand, Hell in a Handbag Productions hit world premiere LADY X: THE MUSICAL, will add two additional performances on Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Tickets for all performances are currently available at www.handbagproductions.org or by calling (800) 838-3006. 

BWW Review: A Must-See LADY X: THE MUSICAL
by Misha Davenport - May 2, 2017

BWW Review: A Must-See LADY X: THE MUSICAL

Photo Flash: First Look at Hell in a Handbag's LADY X: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2017

Hell in a Handbag Productions opens its 15th season with the world premiere of LADY X: THE MUSICAL, a shocking expose ripped from the headlines of yesteryear, playing now through June 8, 2017 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago. The press opening is this Friday, April 28, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents LADY X �" A MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2017

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to open its 15th season with the world premiere of LADY X - A MUSICAL, a shocking expose ripped from the headlines of yesteryear, playing from April 21 - June 10, 2017 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago. Single tickets and season subscriptions are currently available at www.handbagproductions.org or by calling (800) 838-3006.

Hell in a Handbag Productions & Mo Less present BAD TASTE A Revue of Queer Camp Curiosities
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2017

Hell in a Handbag Productions and Mo Less presents BAD TASTE, a revue of queer camp curiosities, featuring a line-up of Chicago's most hilarious, outrageous and shocking performers. BAD TASTE dares to defy expectations of what can be put on stage, revealing horrors beyond your darkest imagination: Profanity! Bodily fluids! Strange odors! Cross-dressing! Guaranteed to make you scream, cry and howl, BAD TASTE will be held Wednesday, March 22 at 8 pm at The Charnel House, 3421 W Fullerton Ave. in Chicago. Tickets, priced at $15, are currently available at brownpapertickets.com. 21+ only.

Hell in a Handbag to Stage LADY X - A MUISCAL at Mary's Attic This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2017

Hold the presses! Hell in a Handbag Productions announced today it will open its 15th season with the world premiere of LADY X - A MUSICAL, a shocking expose ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! LADY X will replace the previously announced musical VALLEY!, from April 21 - June 11, 2017 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago.  

WAR PAINT Leads 2016 BWWChicago Equity Awards with Eight noms
by Misha Davenport - Jan 3, 2017

Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag's THE RIP NELSON HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
by BWW News Desk - Nov 24, 2016

Hell in a Handbag's favorite bitter television has-been returns - and just in time for the holidays! 

Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper, Will Connolly and More Set for Tonight's ON THE EVE Concert at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2016

The three-time New York Innovative Theatre Award winning Theatre C will present a concert of songs from the acclaimed folk-indie-rock musical On the Eve by Shawn Magill, Seth Magill and Michael Federico at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) tonight, October 19, 2016 at 10:00 PM.

Sarah Stiles, Lilli Cooper, Will Connolly and More Set for ON THE EVE Concert at Joe's Pub; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2016

Theatre C has announced the entire cast of our concert of On the Eve at Joe's Pub.

League of Chicago Theatres Announces Theatre Todays Series for 2016-2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2016

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the Theatre Todays line-up for the 2016-2017 Chicago theatre season including world premiere productions of Carroll Gardens (16th Street Theater), A Life Extra Ordinary (The Gift Theatre), Cinderella at the Theater of Potatoes (The Hypocrites), The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular (Hell in a Handbag Productions), Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth (Lookingglass Theatre Company), The Wolf at the End of the Block (Teatro Vista), The Snare (Jackalope Theatre Company), Linda Vista (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), and Relativity (Northlight Theatre). Additional information for each event is available at http://bit.ly/theatrethursdays.

League of Chicago Theatres Announces Theatre Thursdays Series for 2016-2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2016

The League of Chicago Theatres announces the Theatre Thursdays line-up for the 2016-2017 Chicago theatre season including world premiere productions of Carroll Gardens (16th Street Theater), A Life Extra Ordinary (The Gift Theatre), Cinderella at the Theater of Potatoes (The Hypocrites), The Rip Nelson Holiday Spectacular (Hell in a Handbag Productions), Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth (Lookingglass Theatre Company), The Wolf at the End of the Block (Teatro Vista), The Snare (Jackalope Theatre Company), Linda Vista (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), and Relativity (Northlight Theatre). Additional information for each event is available at http://bit.ly/theatrethursdays.

Sarah Stiles and More Set for ON THE EVE Folk Rock Musical in Concert at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016

The three-time New York Innovative Theatre Award winning Theatre C will present a concert of songs from the acclaimed folk-indie-rock musical On the Eve by Shawn Magill, Seth Magill and Michael Federico at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on October 19, 2016 at 10:00 PM.

Photo Flash: New Shots from The New Colony's KIN FOLK World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2016

The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the fantastical family drama KIN FOLK, by William Glick, directed by Co-Artistic Director Evan Linder, playing now through August 14, 2016 at its resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. BroadwayWorld has new photos from the show below!

Photo Flash: New Colony Stages KIN FOLK at The Den Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 12, 2016

 The New Colony is pleased to continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the fantastical family drama KIN FOLK, by William Glick, directed by Co-Artistic Director Evan Linder, playing July 8 - August 14, 2016 at its resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for KIN FOLK are currently available at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 pm.

The New Colony's KIN FOLK to Premiere at The Den Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2016

The New Colony will continue its 2016 Season with the world premiere of the fantastical family drama KIN FOLK, by William Glick, directed by Co-Artistic Director Evan Linder, playing July 8 - August 14, 2016 at its resident home, The Den Theatre's Upstairs Main Stage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets for KIN FOLK are currently available at www.thenewcolony.org. The press opening is Tuesday, July 12 at 7:30 pm.

Hell in a Handbag's 2016 Season Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2016

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce its 2016 Season, and this year no holy cow is too sacred.