Judy's Scary Little Christmas: Capsule Review by the Chicago Tribune

THEATER

Have yourself a little anti-Christmas

By Nina Metz Special to the Tribune
Published December 9, 2005

"Judy's Scary Little Christmas"

Through Jan. 7 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway; $15-$25 at 312-409-4357.

If there is a pop culture artifact to be lovingly mocked, trust the members of Hell in a Handbag to unearth it. Reveling in all things old school Hollywood, the troupe's Christmas show flashes back to 1959 for a Judy Garland TV holiday special, a variety show that includes special guest stars Liberace, Bing Crosby and Joan Crawford. Bonus points: The material is as campy as it gets--men in drag, and hyper-stylized zaniness--and really, is there a better way to celebrate the holidays?