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Photo Flash: First Look at Hell in a Handbag's MIRACLE at Mary's Attic
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick-off its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny parody of The Miracle Worker as reimagined by Dan Savage, one of the country's leading writers/speakers/podcasters on sex, sexuality and GLBTQ issues, and directed by Derek Van Barham. MIRACLE! will play May 14 - July 10, 2015 at the newly-remodeled Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.  Tickets are currently on sale at www.handbagproductions.org. The press performance is Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm.

Hell in a Handbag Stages Midwest Premiere of MIRACLE!, Now thru 7/10
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick-off its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny parody of The Miracle Worker as reimagined by Dan Savage, one of the country's leading writers/speakers/podcasters on sex, sexuality and GLBTQ issues, and directed by Derek Van Barham. MIRACLE! will play tonight, May 14 - July 10, 2015 at the newly-remodeled Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Hell in a Handbag's MIRACLE!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015


Hell in a Handbag Productions will kick-off its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny parody of The Miracle Worker as reimagined by Dan Savage, one of the country's leading writers/speakers/podcasters on sex, sexuality and GLBTQ issues, and directed by Derek Van Barham. MIRACLE! will play May 14 - July 10, 2015 at the newly-remodeled Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood. The press performance is Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

Hell in a Handbag to Stage Midwest Premiere of MIRACLE!, 5/14-7/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2015


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick-off its 2015-16 season with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny parody of The Miracle Worker as reimagined by Dan Savage, one of the country's leading writers/speakers/podcasters on sex, sexuality and GLBTQ issues, and directed by Derek Van Barham. MIRACLE! will play May 14 - July 10, 2015 at the newly-remodeled Mary's Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

Hell in a Handbag Sets 2015-16 Season: Dan Savage's MIRACLE!, CHRISTMAS DEAREST & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 19, 2015


Celebrating its 13th year, Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce its 2015-16 season, kicking off this summer with the Midwest premiere of MIRACLE!, the wickedly funny parody of The Miracle Worker as reimagined by Dan Savage, one of the country's leading writers/speakers/podcasters on sex, sexuality and GLBTQ issues, directed by Derek Van Barham.

Photo Flash: Promotional Shots for Hell in a Handbag's THE BIRDS, Begin. 8/8
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 23, 2013


Hell in a Handbag Productions will remount of one of its most popular shows ever at The Coach House at Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. (Sheridan and Granville). Originally produced under Sweetback Productions, The Birds is not just a ridiculous parody of the classic Hitchcock film, but a look inside the mind of newcomer Tippi Hedren guided by author and American social critic Camille Paglia with a touch of David Lynch thrown in for good measure. Check out a first look below!

Hell in a Handbag Presents SEXY BABY: A Docu-Musical, Now thru 6/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2012


Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off their 2012 season with SEXY BABY, the new 'docu-musical,' by Artistic Director and resident playwright David Cerda. SEXY BABY takes audiences behind the scenes of the fascinatingly addictive world of child beauty pageants. This show runs tonight, April 26 through June 16 every day (with some exceptions) at 7:30pm.

Hell in a Handbag Presents SEXY BABY: A Docu-Musical 4/26-6/16
by Sally Henry Fuller - Mar 23, 2012


Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off their 2012 season with SEXY BABY, the new 'docu-musical,' by Artistic Director and resident playwright David Cerda. SEXY BABY takes audiences behind the scenes of the fascinatingly addictive world of child beauty pageants.

Photo Flash: Hell In A Handbag Presents TROGG! A Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 23, 2011


Hell in a Handbag Production is proud to unleash the fury that is TROGG! A Musical.

Hell in a Handbag Adds Additional LADY X Show Today, 6/19
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 19, 2010


A power outage in Andersonville forced Hell in a Handbag Productions to cancel their Friday LADY X performance so they have added a 4:30 show today in order to try and accommodate those who missed out. Brown Paper Ticket buyers have an option switch to the 4:30 or limited 7:30 available tickets or get a full refund. You can also donate the ticket price to Hell in a Handbag.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents The World Premiere of Lady X Through 6/19
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2010


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Lady X, a shocking expose´ ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! In keeping with Hell in a Handbag's tradition of camp and parody, Lady X takes on the black and white crime melodrama films of the 30's and 40's.

Hell in a Handbag Presents LADY X, Previews Opens 5/8
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2010


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Lady X, a shocking expose´ ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! In keeping with Hell in a Handbag's tradition of camp and parody, Lady X takes on the black and white crime melodrama films of the 30's and 40's.

Hell in a Handbag Presents LADY X, Previews Begin 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2010


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Lady X, a shocking expose´ ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! In keeping with Hell in a Handbag's tradition of camp and parody, Lady X takes on the black and white crime melodrama films of the 30's and 40's.

Photo Flash: Hell in a Handbag Presents LADY X
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Lady X, a shocking expose´ ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! In keeping with Hell in a Handbag's tradition of camp and parody, Lady X takes on the black and white crime melodrama films of the 30's and 40's.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents The World Premiere of Lady X, Previews 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 29, 2010


Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Lady X, a shocking expose´ ripped from the headlines of yesteryear! In keeping with Hell in a Handbag's tradition of camp and parody, Lady X takes on the black and white crime melodrama films of the 30's and 40's.

'Silent Night of the Lambs'- Dec 5th
by Chicago News Desk - Nov 26, 2008


Hell in a Handbag Productions is proud to present one twisted take on two classic tales. Silent Night of the Lambs mixes one part thriller (The Silence of the Lambs) and one part holiday TV special (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) to create a twisted recipe that only Hell in a Handbag would dare to cook up for Chicago audiences.

'Silent Night of the Lambs'- Dec 5th
by Steve Leary - Nov 14, 2008


Hell in a Handbag Productions is proud to present one twisted take on two classic tales. Silent Night of the Lambs mixes one part thriller (The Silence of the Lambs) and one part holiday TV special (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) to create a twisted recipe that only Hell in a Handbag would dare to cook up for Chicago audiences.

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