Hell in a Handbag Productions is bringing back Bette, Live at the Continental Baths. It will run for nine performances through Sept. 10 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Handbag Diva and ensemble member Caitlin Jackson returns to pay tribute to the Divine Miss M’s legendary cabaret act at the equally legendary Continental Bathhouse in New York City. The production features live music from Jeremy Ramey as Barry Manilow; Chad as Mr. Gerald, bathhouse patron and hairdresser to the stars; and singing bathhouse boys in strategically placed towels (TJ Crawford and Will Wilhelm). Songs will include “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Superstar” and “Chapel of Love.”
“Bette, Live” will run Fridays and Saturday at 8 p.m. (There will be an added performance on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m.; there will not be a performance on Saturday, Aug. 27.)
Tickets are currently available at Stage773.com or 773-327-5252.