David Cerda News

BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

by Misha Davenport — October 9, 2018

BWW REVIEW: Unrestrained Laughter in THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

Casting Announced For Hell In A Handbag's SNOWGIRLS - THE MUSICAL

by A.A. Cristi — October 4, 2018

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce casting for its world premiere holiday production SnowGirls - The Musical, a parody of the classic cult film Showgirls, featuring a book by Derek Van Barham, music by Artistic Director David Cerda* with Scott Lamberty and Jeff Thomson, d

Photo Flash: First Look at Hell In A Handbag's THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

by Julie Musbach — September 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.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

by BWW News Desk — September 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.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS: BEA AFRAID! - The Halloween Edition Comes to Stage 773

by Julie Musbach — September 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 — September 5, 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.

World Premiere of SNOWGIRLS - THE MUSICAL at Mary's Attic this November

by Rebecca Russo — August 31, 2018

Hell in a Handbag Productions rings in the holidays with the world premiere of SnowGirls - The Musical, a parody of the classic cult film Showgirls.

Line-Up Announced For Interrobang Theatre Project's WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

by A.A. Cristi — August 24, 2018

Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to announce the line-up for award-winning Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's acclaimed solo show WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT, an experimental tour de force featuring a different actor each week.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

by A.A. Cristi — August 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.

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS Presents Bea Afraid! - The Halloween Edition

by Julie Musbach — August 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 — June 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.

Hell In A Handbag Announces Casting For THE ARTIFICIAL JUNGLE

by Julie Musbach — June 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: The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Returns to The Den Theatre

by Julie Musbach — June 8, 2018

The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns for its ninth year! The marathon evening of one-minute plays by 70 of Chicago's established and emerging playwrights and directors plays two nights only, Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1331 N.

Red Theater Announces Seventh Season

by A.A. Cristi — June 4, 2018

Red Theater Chicago is thrilled to announce its 2018-19 season of three productions, each keeping with Red Theater's mission to ask dangerous questions theatrically.

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.

Red Theater Announces 2018-19 Season

by Julie Musbach — May 7, 2018

Red Theater Chicago is thrilled to announce its 2018-19 season of three productions, each keeping with Red Theater's mission to ask dangerous questions theatrically.

Nominees Announced For the 45th Annual Non–Equity Jeff Awards; Griffin Theatre Company Leads With 14 Nominations

by Alan Henry — April 23, 2018

The Jeff Awards announced today a total of 115 nominations in 19 categories for the 45th Annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards.

Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents L'IMITATION OF LIFE

by A.A. Cristi — April 5, 2018

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick off its 2018 Season with a revival of its 2013 hit L'IMITATION OF LIFE, a dead on parody of the 1959 film Imitation of Life about race, mothers and daughters - and looking fabulous! Adapted by Ricky Graham and Running with Scissors and direc

Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 2

by Julie Musbach — March 30, 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.

Pride Films And Plays' HIS GREATNESS To Be Performed At International Dublin Gay Play Festival

by A.A. Cristi — March 29, 2018

Pride Films and Plays' Chicago premiere production of Daniel MacIvor's HIS GREATNESS - inspired by a 'potentially true story' during the declining days of Tennessee Williams - will be performed at the 15th Annual International Dublin Gay Play Festival, to be held May 7-20, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland.