Your Chicago Guide’s tickets for two to the press viewing of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid courtesy of Hell in a Handbag Productions.
Hell in a Handbag Productions, now celebrating its 25th year, is excited to continue its 2025/26 season with the world premiere of The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid, a new addition to its acclaimed “Lost Episodes” parody series. Written by Artistic Director David Cerda and directed by Brigitte Ditmars, this comedic production will run from May 8 – June 21, 2026 at The Clutch, Handbag’s boutique performance space.
In this hilarious new adventure, Rose finds herself in need of extra income. She quickly stumbles upon a unique business opportunity — the first multi-level marketing company in St. Olaf, Minnesota, Rose’s hometown. The scheme seeks to introduce local households to the cheeses of St. Olaf. Pretty soon Rose has a garage full of cheese, and no idea how to get rid of it.
Enter Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia with their creative ideas to help Rose organize an unforgettable cheese party, with the audience invited as guests. The show asks: can the girls save Rose from financial disaster using their party-planning expertise? Chicago’s beloved geriatric superstars return in an all-new Golden Girls escapade, promising to deliver their cheesiest episode yet.
If what you need is an hour and a half of light-hearted entertainment to brighten your day, and if you have ever enjoyed an episode of The Golden Girls, grab a seat at one of these intimate performances. The hilarious shenanigans on the stage (and frequently amid the audience) will have you roaring with laughter in no time. The show treats its characters gently, evoking nostalgia for the fans of the OG Golden Girls, all the while poking good natured fun at their muses.
The venue is small, so get ready to come face to face with the actors and to quickly become a guest at the world’s wildest cheese party. The show is kind and fun and easily digestible. For us, it was just what the doctor ordered: an afternoon of comedic relief over cocktails.
The Golden Girls: The Cheese Pyramid is now playing through June 21, 2026, at The Clutch, 4335 North Western Avenue, in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. For tickets, click here.