Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back last season’s steamy, sell-out hit BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS, with Caitlin Jackson recreating Bette Midler’s historic bathhouse concert in New York City. This year, Handbag is bringing the bathhouse to Boystown with nine performances only from August 12 – September 10, 2016 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS is adapted by David Cerda and Caitlin Jackson, directed and choreogra...
Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to bring back last season’s steamy, sell-out hit BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS, with Caitlin Jackson recreating Bette Midler’s historic bathhouse concert in New York City. This year, Handbag is bringing the bathhouse to Boystown with nine performances only from August 12 – September 10, 2016 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS is adapted by David Cerda and Caitlin Jackson, directed and choreographed by Christopher Pazdernik, with music direction and arrangements by Jeremy Ramey. Tickets are currently available at www.stage773.com or by calling (773) 327-5252. The press opening is Friday, August 12 at 8 pm.
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. Featuring 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), this loving recreation of the beginning of Ms. Midler’s stellar career features the fabulous songs she sang for the boys in the bathhouse, including Chattanooga Choo-Choo, Superstar, and of course, Chapel of Love done in Bette’s inimitable style.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Title: BETTE, LIVE AT THE CONTINENTAL BATHS
Director/Choreographer: Christopher Pazdernik
Music Director/Arranger: Jeremy Ramey
Adapted by David Cerda and Caitlin Jackson
Cast: Caitlin Jackson (Bette Midler), Jeremy Ramey (Barry Manilow), Chad (Mr. Gerald) and TJ Crawford and Will Wilhelm (The Bathhouse Boys).
Location: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago
Dates: Preview: Press performance: Friday, August 19 at 8 pm
Regular run: Saturday, August 20 – Saturday, September 10, 2016
Curtain Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm. Please note: there will be an added performance on Thursday, August 25 at 8 pm; there will not be a performance on Saturday, August 27.
Tickets: $26 in advance; $28 at the door. Tickets are currently available at www.stage773.com or by calling (773) 327-5252.
