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RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER to Return to Hell in a Handbag This December

Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 2024/25 Season with the 25th anniversary edition of Artistic Director David Cerda's holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody). Learn how to purchase tickets.
Hell in a Handbag Reveals 2024/25 Season

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2024/25 Season, featuring a fan favorite and two world premieres. Now in its 23rd year, Handbag continues to serve Chicago audiences with the best camp and parody – thus ensuring the preservation and celebration of this unequivocally queer art form.
Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 22nd season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls Meet The Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of The Haunted Bush, bringing together two beloved Handbag parodies in one chilling Halloween tale. See photos from the production.
Hell In A Handbag Announces THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH World Premiere!

Hell in a Handbag has announced the world premiere of THE GOLDEN GIRLS MEET THE SKOOBY DON'T GANG: THE MYSTERY OF THE HAUNTED BUSH.
THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES- GOLDEN IS THE NEW BLACK at O'Connell And Company

O'Connell and Company is set to present the latest installment of THE GOLDEN GIRLS- THE LOST EPISODES 5- GOLDEN IS THE NEW BLACK. Billed as a hilarious, naughty drag parody of America's favorite sitcom, the script by David Cerda includes two new episodes.
O'Connell & Company Will Present THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES #5 - GOLDEN IS THE NEW BLACK

O'Connell & Company will present Shady Pines 2 Production's The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes Vol. 5 – Golden is the New Black.
Photos: Hell In A Handbag Presents POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical. See photos from the production.
Hell In A Handbag Presents POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical At The Chopin Theatre

Catch the hilarious parody musical POOR PEOPLE! presented by Hell in a Handbag at The Chopin Theatre from May 2 to June 16, 2024.
Cast Set For Hell in a Handbag's POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 22nd season with the world premiere of POOR PEOPLE! The Parody Musical, an homage to many of the characters, songs and tropes of those very expensive Broadway and West End musicals about the less fortunate.
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS at Hell In A Handbag Productions

As sweet as a slice of cheesecake and as spicy as a raunchy joke shared between friends, THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS is a delightfully queer comedy that celebrates friends and family with holiday cheer.
Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions' Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS

Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off its 2023/24 season this November with The Golden Girls Save Xmas – A Lost Episodes Parody, featuring an all-new holiday tale by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Frankie Leo Bennett. See photos from the production.
Hell in a Handbag to Present PEEP SHOW: The Handbag 2023 Benefit at The Center on Halsted

Hell in a Handbag Productions will present its 2023 benefit: PEEP SHOW, a peep through the curtains at the company’s 2024 season.
Out Front Theatre Company to Celebrate The Holidays With SNOWGIRLS - THE MUSICAL

Out Front Theatre Company presents SNOWGIRLS - THE MUSICAL, a festive and camp comedy celebrating the holiday season. Join Georgia's only LGBTQIA+ professional theatre company for a fun-filled performance.
Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS is Coming To The Center On Halsted This Holiday Season

'The Golden Girls Save Xmas' is coming to The Center on Halsted from Nov. 26 - Dec. 30, 2023. Don't miss this world premiere parody series by Hell in a Handbag Productions.
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VOLUME 4: THE HALLOWEEN EDITION at O'Connell And Company

When you mix a gaggle of sassy drag queens with one of the most successful  sitcom female casts of the the last century, the alchemy that results seems like a no brainer.  And when Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia and Rose are those beloved ladies, audiences clamor for more  time with their favorite ladies. For your enjoyment, O' Connell and Company along with Todd Warfield present 'THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VOLUME 4: The Halloween Edition.'
Hell in a Handbag's MURDER, REWROTE Extends Through Late September

Get all the details on Hell in a Handbag's critically acclaimed production of MURDER, REWROTE. Find out when it's running and when it closes, and make sure you don't miss this captivating show before it's too late.
Hell in a Handbag Productions Unveils Exciting Lineup of Three World Premieres for 2023/24 Season

Get the latest news from Hell in a Handbag Productions as they reveal their thrilling lineup of three world premieres for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Learn about the dates and venues for these highly anticipated shows and make sure you mark your calendars.
Photos: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' MURDER, REWROTE

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre. Check out photos here!
Photos: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' MURDER REWROTE

Hell in a Handbag Productions is concluding its 21st season with the world premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing August 10 – September 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage) in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The press opening is Sunday, August 13 at 7 pm. Check out promo photos here!
THE PROM and PSYCHO BEACH PARTY Lead Out Front Theatre Company's 2023-2024 Season

Out Front Theatre Company - Georgia's professional, award-winning, and only LGBTQIA+ theatre company, has revealed the lineup for its 2023/24 season. The company's eighth season will feature the homecoming of a beloved musical, impactful Southeastern premieres, and exciting camp comedy fun for all audiences.

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