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Handbag 2017 Season Tickets
Hell in a Handbag Productions 15th Anniversary Season includes:
April 27 June 10, 2017
VALLEY! World Premiere!
An Unauthorized Musical Parody
By David Cerda
at Marys Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., Chicago
Handbag presents a musical parody of the cult camp classic Valley of the Dolls like only they could. Join aspiring model/actress Ann Wells Fargo, the talented and self-destructive Needy Mascara, and the beautiful but doomed Jennifer South fo ran evening of fame, fashion, sex, and dollsso many dolls,
June 6 July 12, 2017
THE GOLDEN GIRLS THE LOST EPISODES
By David Cerda, Directed by Shade Murray
at Marys Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., Chicago
Handbags way of thanking you for being a friend this summer! Enjoy lost, never-before-seen episodes of The Golden Girls featuring Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, Sophia and all of the siblings, daughters, sons, and rare diseases that were mentioned once, but never again. There will be Golden Girls trivia and costume contests to help fully embrace the Miami experience.
September 27 November 11, 2017
BEWILDERED World Premiere!
Book by Ron Weaver, Music and Lyrics by Ron Weaver and Aaron Benham
Directed by Brigitte Ditmars
Featuring ensemble members David Cerda (Endora), Caitlin Jackson (Gladys Kravitz) and Ed Jones (Uncle Arthur)
at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
A reimagining of the beloved 60s and 70s television sitcom Bewitched, as seen through the eyes of Gladys Kravitz, Samantha Stephens iconic nosy neighbor. Poor Gladys knows what she sees next door is real, but can she prove it in time to save her life? Gladys finally gets her due in this fun and magical musical parody.
October 14, 2017 November 11, 2017
RIP, AFTER DARK
By David Cerda
Featuring ensemble member Ed Jones
at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
Ed Jones returns as Handbags favorite faux D-list celebrity and this time hes a late, late night talk show host with a bevy of C-list celebrities. Come see Rip Nelson in his little known talk show with some of the most intriguing mix of actors, singers and comedians of the time. Relive the smoke-filled gabfests of long ago with your favorite long lost entertainers in an intimate setting.
November 25 December 30, 2017
RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER 2017
at Marys Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., Chicago
Chicagos favorite cross-dressing reindeer is back and hes 21 years old! Hell in a Handbag closes its season with its most popular show ever. RUDOLPH THE RED-HOSED REINDEER, a parody of the classic childrens television special had its first reading in 1996 and has evolved into one of Chicagos best anti-holiday, holiday shows. Join Rudolph and all of his misfit friends as they struggle with fitting in and being normal in an increasingly abnormal world.
About Hell in a Handbag Productions
Hell in a Handbag is dedicated to the preservation, exploration, and celebration of works ingrained in the realm of popular culture via theatrical productions through parody, music and homage. Handbag is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit.
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LocationVarious venues (View)
Andersonville and Lakeview
Chicago, IL 60640
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 14 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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