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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.

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.

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'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.

Hell in a Handbag's MURDER, REWROTE Extends Through Late September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2023

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
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: First Look at Hell in a Handbag Productions' MURDER, REWROTE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2023

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!

MURDER, REWROTE Comes to the Den Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

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 (Upstairs Mainstage) 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.

'Golden Girls' Fan Convention GOLDEN-CON Books Ginger Minj, 'Golden Gals' Headliners
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

'RuPaul's Drag Race' luminary Ginger Minj can lean on her own southern accent when she brings her version of sex positive southern belle Blanche Deveraux to Golden-Con, a three day fan convention which organizers boast is 'the world's largest event for 'Golden Girls' fans.'

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES -THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SHOW at Hell In A Handbag Productions
by Misha Davenport - Dec 8, 2022

What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES -THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SHOW at Hell In A Handbag Productions?

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES �" THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES, THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL to be Presented by Hell in a Handbag
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring FRANKENSTREISAND World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions has announced its 2022-23 season. The 21st season kicks off with the world premiere of FRANKENSTREISAND, conceived and written by ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed by Stephanie Shaw, playing September 29 – October 31, 2022.

Hell In A Handbag Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 5 �" SEX!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions will welcome back audiences this fall with the return of Chicago’s favorite drag seniors in its long-running parody The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 5 – SEX!, written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Madison Smith.

Hell In A Handbag Pesents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES, VOL. 5 �" SEX! At The Leather Archives & Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions will welcome back audiences this fall with the return of Chicago's favorite drag seniors in its long-running parody The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes, Vol. 5 – SEX!, written by Artistic Director David Cerda* and directed by Madison Smith.

Hell In A Handbag Productions Announces 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions is thrilled to return to the stage, marking its 20th Anniversary Season with new and familiar works that embrace Handbag's mission of the preservation and celebration of camp and parody – exactly what we need right now!