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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.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition Extends Through March 30
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce three added weeks of performances of its hit parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition, extending through March 30, 2019 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. Tickets for all performances are currently available at www.handbagproductions.org or www.stage773.com, or by calling (773) 327-5252.

Photo Flash: Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Presents The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition
by Julie Musbach - Feb 11, 2019

Chicago's favorite drag seniors start 2019 with LOVE in Hell in a Handbag Productions' beloved parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition, written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Jon Martinez.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Announce THE LOST EPISODES - THE VALENTINE EDITION
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2019

Chicago's favorite drag seniors start 2019 with LOVE in Hell in a Handbag Productions' beloved parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition, written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Jon Martinez. Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia and Rose return February 8 - March 10, 2019 at Stage 773,

Hell In A Handbag Productions Announces 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2019

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce its 2019 Season, launching this winter with the show that started it all: POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical, an unauthorized musical parody of the classic granddaddy of all disaster films, 1972's The Poseidon Adventure. The much-anticipated revival of Handbag's very first show features a book, music and lyrics by Artistic Director David Cerda* with Scott Lamberty, direction by Derek Van Barham, music direction by Andrew Milliken, and choreography by Breon Arzell. The cast includes ensemble members Sydney Genco*, Caitlin Jackson*, Elizabeth Lesinski*, David Lipschutz*, Stevie Love* and a boatload of others. POSEIDON will play at a venue befitting of an ocean liner: The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Announce THE LOST EPISODES - THE VALENTINE EDITION
by Julie Musbach - Jan 8, 2019

Chicago's favorite drag seniors start 2019 with LOVE in Hell in a Handbag Productions' beloved parody THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes - The Valentine Edition, written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Jon Martinez. Dorothy, Blanche, Sophia and Rose return February 8 - March 10, 2019 at Stage 773,

Hell In A Handbag's Hosts Annual Benefit THE SOPHIA PETRILLO ITALIAN DINNER & TALENT SHOW
by Julie Musbach - Nov 13, 2018

Join Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia for Hell in a Handbag Productions' annual benefit, THE SOPHIA PETRILLO ITALIAN DINNER & TALENT SHOW on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 5 - 10 pm at Our Lady of Eternal Guilt aka Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

Photo Flash: Inside Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: BEA AFRAID! - The Halloween Edition
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2018

It's not Halloween without a Handbag show, so Hell in a Handbag Productions' Artistic Director David Cerda is conjuring up a special treat: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Presents Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2018

It's not Halloween without a Handbag show, so Hell in a Handbag Productions' Artistic Director David Cerda is conjuring up a special treat: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition.

BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
by Misha Davenport - Oct 10, 2018

BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

Photo Flash: First Look at Hell In A Handbag's THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
by Julie Musbach - Sep 21, 2018

This fall, Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to explore THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE, the final play by the legendary master of camp, Charles Ludlam. Who better to direct this criminal tale of lust and murder than Hell in a Handbag's longtime partner in crime, Shade Murray of A Red Orchid Theatre. The Handbag production marks the first time in over 25 years this campy classic has been performed in Chicago.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2018

This fall, Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to explore THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE, the final play by the legendary master of camp, Charles Ludlam. Who better to direct this criminal tale of lust and murder than Hell in a Handbag's longtime partner in crime, Shade Murray of A Red Orchid Theatre. 

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: BEA AFRAID! - The Halloween Edition Comes to Stage 773
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018

It's not Halloween without a Handbag show, so Hell in a Handbag Productions' Artistic Director David Cerda is conjuring up a special treat: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition.

Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018

This fall, Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to explore THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE, the final play by the legendary master of camp, Charles Ludlam. Who better to direct this criminal tale of lust and murder than Hell in a Handbag's longtime partner in crime, Shade Murray of A Red Orchid Theatre. The Handbag production marks the first time in over 25 years this campy classic has been performed in Chicago.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2018

This fall, Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to explore THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE, the final play by the legendary master of camp, Charles Ludlam. Who better to direct this criminal tale of lust and murder than Hell in a Handbag's longtime partner in crime, Shade Murray of A Red Orchid Theatre. 

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Presents Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition
by Julie Musbach - Aug 10, 2018

It's not Halloween without a Handbag show, so Hell in a Handbag Productions' Artistic Director David Cerda is conjuring up a special treat: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition.

Photo Flash: Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2018

This summer, Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia for THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2. Following last year's sold-out, seven-month run, Handbag's parody of the beloved TV sitcom returns with all new adventures written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Becca Holloway. THE GOLDEN GIRLS will play June 19 - September 7, 2018 at Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. Tickets are now on sale brownpapertickets.com or by calling (800) 838-3006. 

Hell In A Handbag Announces Casting For THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 20, 2018

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce casting for THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE, the final play by the legendary master of camp, Charles Ludlam.

Photo Flash: Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2 Comes to Mary's Attic
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018

This summer, Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia for THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2. Following last year's sold-out, seven-month run, Handbag's parody of the beloved TV sitcom returns with all new adventures written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Becca Holloway.

Review: L'IMITATION OF LIFE Doesn't Hold Back
by Misha Davenport - Apr 12, 2018