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Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Claire Kwon, Clint Holmes, Sing4Her in support of The Foundation for Women’s Cancer and more. 

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at Little Theatre of Manchester
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

Little Theatre of Manchester is inviting audiences to chart a course for the Caribbean when the company stages the Tony Award-winning musical Once on This Island.

Photos: THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE Holiday Parody At The Clutch
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions is presenting the world premiere of The Real Housewives of The North Pole, a holiday parody written by Artistic Director David Cerda*, directed by Tommy Bullington. Check out photos of the show.

Hell In A Handbag Productions To Host 2025 Benefit THE HANDBAG FOLLIES In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will hold its annual benefit, THE HANDBAG FOLLIES, on December 7, 2025 in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. The event marks the ensemble’s 24th year and will feature a condensed, Handbag-style take on the musical Follies.

Hell in a Handbag Productions to Present THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF THE NORTH POLE World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 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 16, 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.

Sixteen Nassau BOCES Students Receive 2025 Dr. Robert R. Dillon Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Sixteen students from Nassau BOCES schools and programs have been named recipients of the 2025 Dr. Robert R. Dillon Awards, presented annually by the Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation.

Frank Capra's MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN To Be Screened In In 35mm At Film Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

Frank Capra's comedy-drama masterpiece MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN (1936), starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur, will be screened in 35mm at Film Forum from Friday, December 27 through Thursday, January 2.

See Norm Lewis, Linda Eder & More Next Month at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2024

54 has unveiled its June lineup featuring Norm Lewis, Linda Eder and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

54 Below to Celebrate Pride Month With Lea DeLaria's BRUNCH IS GAY & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

Celebrate PRIDE Month at 54 Below with events like Lea DeLaria's Brunch Is Gay, performances by Robert Bannon and Mauricio Martínez, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

BROADWAY HITS: GAY EDITION Comes to 54 Below in June
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

54 Below will present Broadway Hits: Gay Edition - A Pride Month Celebration on June 6, 2024.

BroadwayWorld Celveland's Roy Berko Shares His 2023 Critic's Picks
by Roy Berko - Jan 12, 2024

Broadwayworld Cleveland's Roy Berko recognizes each year local theaters, performances, writers, performers and technicians of plays staged by area professional theaters during the January 1-December 31 year. 

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS at Hell In A Handbag Productions
by Zac Thriffiley - Dec 4, 2023

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
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2023

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.

Museum Of Jewish Heritage Unveils Full Schedule Of Events For The 2nd Annual New York Jewish Book Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

The Museum of Jewish Heritage announces the full schedule of events for the 2nd annual New York Jewish Book Festival, featuring a variety of programs for adults, kids, and families, both in-person and virtual.

Review: THE ISLAND at Ensemble
by Roy Berko - Oct 30, 2023

What did our critic think of THE ISLAND at Ensemble? Native South Euclid resident and Brush High School grad, Dr. Alan Wieder, is on a quest “to stem the tide of forgetfulness.”  The oral historian, who has been on the faculties of both South Africa’s University of Western Cape and Stellenbosch University, is concerned that “few young South Africans know of the contributions or the sensibilities regarding the social justice and the revolution against class disparity and racism in the world.” 

Hell In A Handbag's THE GOLDEN GIRLS SAVE XMAS is Coming To The Center On Halsted This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2023

'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.

Ensemble Continues Its 44th Season With Fugard, Kani, & Ntshona's Powerful THE ISLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2023

Ensemble Theatre continues its 44th season with a powerful production of Fugard, Kani, & Ntshona's THE ISLAND. Don't miss this compelling theatrical experience.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Unveils Exciting Lineup of Three World Premieres for 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

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: April 26th BOUND FOR BROADWAY at The Triad By Photographer Ian McQueen
by Stephen Mosher - May 17, 2023

Bound For Broadway joins Broadway World Cabaret as a regular photo flash of every show, courtesy of photographer Ian McQueen.