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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.

Video: Watch a New Trailer for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 28, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has released a new trailer for 'Anything Goes,” now on stage through March 10, starring international sensation Meghan Murphy, directed by Weber, choreographed by Tammy Mader and music directed by Nick Sula, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago. Watch the video here!

Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES Extends At The Ruth Page Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that due to popular demand, the 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, is now extended through March 10 at the Ruth Page Center.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Porchlight Music Theatre's ANYTHING GOES
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2024

Porchlight Music Theatre’s 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter’s crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, is now playing through February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center, 1016 N. Dearborn St. See photos from opening night!

Porchlight Announces Cast and Creative Team for ANYTHING GOES
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 7, 2023

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its 90th Anniversary production of Cole Porter's crown jewel musical comedy, Anything Goes, music and lyrics by Cole Porter, original book by P.G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton and Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse and a new book by Timothy Crouse and John Weidman, January 13 – February 25, 2024, at the Ruth Page Center.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ANYTHING GOES at Porchlight Music Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023

Porchlight has revealed the cast and creative team for ANYTHING GOES starring Meghan Murphy. Get all the details for this upcoming production.

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.

New American Folks Theatre's HOT PINK, OR READY TO BLOW - Now Available For Audio Download!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2021

It's Pompeii meets Heathers as New American Folk Theatre continues its “season of audio theatre” with a new studio recording of its 2018 hit comedy Hot Pink, or Ready to Blow, written Joanie Drago, directed by Derek Van Barham and featuring the full original cast.

Bruce Vilanch Joins Rhona Frazin Live On Zoom For Porchlight's Movie Musical Monday
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2021

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce that next Movie Musical Monday discussion about the movie “Funny Girl” will be hosted by Porchlight Music Theatre Board Member and retired Chicago Public Library Foundation CEO Rhona Frazin with special guest multiple Emmy Award-winner Bruce Vilanch, Monday, June 7 at 7 p.m. CDT. 

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.

Hell in a Handbag Celebrates Halloween With AIRPORT 1970SOMETHING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

Hell in a Handbag Productions once again takes on the classic 1970s disaster film genre with a totally ridiculous twist! Airport 1970SOMETHING is a parody that celebrates the popular '70s Airport disaster film series, edited and dubbed over with new dialogue by Handbag ensemble members and some of Chicago's favorite performers.

Cast Announced For Pride Films And Plays' I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2020

Full cast and crew have been announced for Pride Films and Plays' Chicago premiere of I PROMISED MYSELF TO LIVE FASTER, an intergalactic gay extravaganza featuring closeted extraterrestrials, high-stakes pursuits, and nuns from outer space.

The Factory Theater Has Announced Cast Of LAST NIGHT IN KARAOKE TOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2019

The Factory Theater,1623 W. Howard St., has announced its newest main stage production, Last Night in Karaoke Town, February 14 - March 28, 2020. Written by Mike Beyer and Kirk Pynchon, creators of the Factory hit Hey! Dancin'!, bring the only known tribute to Cleveland in the history of American theater to the Factory this winter, directed by Kim Boler. Previews are Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. Press Opening is Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8 p.m. and the regular performance schedule is Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets for Last Night in Karaoke Town are $10 - $25 and may be purchased through the Box Office by calling 866-811-4111 or by visiting TheFactoryTheater.com.

Pride Films And Plays Announces Extension of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2019

Pride Films and Plays' Jeff-recommended production of  A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, the Chicago area's first revival in over a decade of the heartwarming musical created by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Terrence McNally, has been extended for one additional week due to popular and critical demand. The musical will now close with the 2:30 pm matinee on Sunday, November 17.

Photo Flash: Pride Films and Plays Presents A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2019

Pride Films and Plays will stage the first Chicago production in more than a decade of A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, the heartwarming musical created by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Terrence McNally, the team that wrote RAGTIME and ANASTASIA. A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE is based on a 1994 film starring Albert Finney and features a gorgeous Irish-influenced score.