Free reading- This is Grand, Mar. 24

Come and see myself and loads of other familiar faces in my friend Brooke’s exciting new play.
Theatrical types are encouraged to attend…,
This is Grand (Inspired by “A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams) presented by the Performance Lab of Piven Theatre Workshop. You’ll like it.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 927 Noyes Street Evanston, [...]

Ed Jones is an Orgie Award Recipient

Congratulations to Ed Jones for receiving an ORGIE AWARD. The Orgies are a secret society of folks that hand out Chicago theatrical honors yearly. The winner receives a $100 check and an underground pat on the back. Ed won for his role as ‘Nonnie’ in POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical. Well deserved!

Patricia Austin in The Analytical Engine

 

See Handbag’s Patricia Austin in special friend of Handbag Jon Steinhagen’s newest play.
In 1850 Connecticut, Hippolyta Powell has actually built the world’s first computer, an analytical engine.  Rather than use the machine to solve complex mathematical equations, she has used it to find her “perfect match,” much to the consternation of her family, the chosen [...]

Rudolph is sold out Saturday, Dec. 19

Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is sold out this Saturday, Dec. 19. There will be a limited amount of $10 SRO seats available. There are still tickets left for Friday, Dec. 18 but they will most likely go fast. Thank you Chicago!

Rudolph sold out Saturday, Dec. 12

Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer is sold out this Saturday, Dec. 12. We will sell a limited amount of SRO tickets for $10 if you still want to try and attend. Tickets are still available for Thursday, Dec. 10 and Friday, Dec. 11. Don’t delay!

Rudolph previews start tonight

Previews for Hell in a Handbag’s Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer start tonight. Take advantage of our $10 tickets. With only 15 shows this will sell out fast so don’t miss out.
Get your tickets online now

The Joans CD release Party!

The Joans CD and Video Release Party
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Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:00pm
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Location: Schubas Tavern
SPECIAL GUESTS: THE HANDCUFFS, THE WANTON LOOKS AND THE REVELETTES!
 
3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago, IL
$8 GET TICKETS ONLINE NOW!- MUST BE 21+

Goodbye/Hello

We say a find farewell to Poseidonites David Lipschutz, David Besky, Tiffany Nasca, Christine Rivera, and Teresa Scalise but give a warm welcome to new Poseidonites Edward Fraim, Kristen Smiley and returning Poseidonite Scott Sawa!
Join us at the Chopin Theatre this weekend.

POSEIDON 2 for 1 return voyage special

ALREADY SAW POSEIDON BUT WANT TO
COME BACK? SPECIAL 2 FOR 1 TICKETS ON
YOUR RETURN VOYAGE. E-MAIL US AT
POSEIDON@HANDBAGPRODUCTIONS.ORG WITH
YOUR NAME AND WE WILL SEND YOU A
SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR 2 FOR 1
TICKETS* 
*offer valid for full priced tickets only please 

Mr. Rogo coming to Chicago!

Ernest Borgnine, THE Mr. Rogo and legendary actor will be in Chicago this weekend. He is being honored by Italian American Chamber of Commerce and will be signing copies of his autobiography at Borders at 830 N. Michigan at 7pm.  I am trying to get Mr. Borgnine to come see POSEIDON! An Upside Down Musical [...]