David Cerda

Hell In A Handbag's SCARY TOWN World Premiere Begins In April At The Clutch
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its 2024/25 Season with the world premiere of Scary Town, Artistic Director David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your very existence – as told through the lens of a little brown bunny.

World Premiere of SCARY TOWN Comes to The Clutch Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Hell in a Handbag Productions will continue its season with the premiere of Scary Town, David Cerda's semi-autobiographical tale about growing up, seeing things differently and questioning your existence, told through the lens of a brown bunny.

Cast Set for SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN at A Red Orchid Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

A Red Orchid Theatre  has revealed Ensemble Member Esteban Andres Cruz is set to play “Sosa” and David Cerda will portray “Koba” in the Chicago Premiere of Dianne Nora’s SIX MEN DRESSED LIKE JOSEPH STALIN. Learn more and see how to attend.

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions' Presents RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER (AN UNAUTHORIZED MUSICAL PARODY)
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

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). Check out photos from the production, 

Hell in Handbag Hosts Benefit Performances of RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Hell in Handbag will host a special weekend of benefit performances during its upcoming 25th anniversary edition of Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer (An Unauthorized Musical Parody).

RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER to Return to Hell in a Handbag This December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

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!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2024

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
by Michael Rabice - Jul 2, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

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
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 2, 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.

Hell in a Handbag to Present PEEP SHOW: The Handbag 2023 Benefit at The Center on Halsted
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2023

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
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.

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES VOLUME 4: THE HALLOWEEN EDITION at O'Connell And Company
by Michael Rabice - Oct 20, 2023

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.'