Frankenstreisand presented by Hell In A Handbag Productions at Redline VR

Chicago Reader - Highly Recommended

"...Smith’s script and Stephanie Shaw’s direction keep the show moving along at a brisk clip, though they probably could have done with a few less “who’s on first”-type exchanges that bring everything to a halt without advancing any story or characters."

Around The Town Chicago - Recommended

"...Hell in a Handbag is known for producing some great comic shows and cabaret. And this time they moved their show to a new venue the Raven Room at Redline VR (The VR stands for Virtual Reality). This World premiere is written by Ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith, who also stars as Dr. Barbra Frankenstreisand, Babs hasn’t had a performance in 27 years since her dog , Samantha suddenly died. And after this long absence, she is determined to clone her dog on stage, with the help of her loyal assistance the Hunchback played by Dakota Hughes, and her vampy German stage manager Frau Fraulein played by Brian Shaw."

Buzznews.net - Recommended

"...Nobody does camp like Hell in a Handbag Productions. Ensemble-developed, oddball parodies of queer iconoclasts are what they do best. For their 21st season, longtime collaborators Tyler Anthony Smith and director Stephanie Shaw meld Barbra Streisand's enduring legacy with Mary Shelly's classic horror story. A cast of loveable weirdos round out the world premiere of this clever Halloween special."