**** Recommended **** “Christmas Dearest”, the latest campy parody from Hell in a Handbag Productions is hilarious. David Cerda’s Joan Crawford is at her bitchy best! The plot is silly and predictable, but you just can’t help laughing at this show! Gotta love it, I give it 3 ½ Spotlights.
“Christmas Dearest” runs through December 30th at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark St., Chicago. Note: patrons must be over 21. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 6:30. Check www.handbagproductions.org for holiday schedule changes. Running time is 1 hour, 35 minutes with an intermission. Tickets range from $22-$30; limited VIP reserved seating with drink $40-$100. Street parking is available. FYI www.handbagproductions.org.
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