This Halloween season, Hell in a Handbag Productions kicks off its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of Frankenstreisand, written by Tyler Anthony Smith and directed by Stephanie Shaw.
It will run Sept. 29-Oct. 31 at Redline VR, 4702 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Guests can witness Dr. Barbra Frankenstreisand’s (Smith’s) first performance in 27 years, having gone into seclusion after her precious dog Samantha suddenly died. All these years later, The Greatest Star is back, and she’s determined to clone her perished pooch live on stage. She’s brought all of her tools, but because of those fingernails, she’s going to need a little help from her loyal assistant, The Hunchback; and a tired but vampy German stage manager.
The production also features ensemble members Elizabeth Lesinski, Nicky Mendelsohn, Ryan Oates and Robert Williams, with Dakota Hughes and Brian Shaw.
Tickets are $21-$40 each; visit http://handbagproductions.org or http://buytickets.at/hellinahandbagproductions/749389. (Industry night is Monday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m.)
NOTE: Handbag will continue to adhere to all city, state and federal COVID safety guidelines in place at the time of performance including, but not limited to, proof of full vaccination and masking at all performances.