Off-Broadway's upcoming Parent Trap parody Ginger Twinsies has found its cast, with the world premiere set to begin at the Orpheum Theatre July 10 ahead of a July 24 opening night. The limited run will continue through October 26. The work is written and directed by Kevin Zak.
Russell Daniels (罢颈迟补苍铆辩耻别) and Aneesa Folds (Warriors) will co-star as identical twins Annie and Hallie, respectively, with Jimmy Ray Bennett (Wonderful Town) as Martin, Grace Reiter (Prom Dates) as Chessy, Phillip Taratula (The Skin of Our Teeth) as Meredith Blake, Matthew Wilkas (So Help Me Todd) as Nick, and Mitch Wood (Ginny and Georgia) as Lizard and others. Additional casting, by The TRC Company's Xavier Rubiano, is to be announced.
Press notes promise "nostalgia, camp (literally, they go camping), and some unexpected twists" in the work inspired by the 1998 film written by Nancy Meyers, David Swift, and Charles Shyer. A remake of a 1961 film, 1998's The Parent Trap starred Lindsay Lohan as 12 year-old twins who are separated at birth when their parents divorce and move to different continents. A chance encounter at a Maine summer camp reunites them and sparks a plan to get their parents back together. The film was Lohan's first major credit, kicking off a career that skyrocketed soon after. The film also starred late Tony winner Natasha Richardson as the twins' mother. Erin Mackey served as Lohan's double.
Also newly announced is the production's design team. The show will feature scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Wilberth Gonzalez, lighting design by Bradley King, sound design by Joshua D. Reid, and movement by Jesse Robb. Sarah Sahin will serve as production stage manager, with Steve Rosenberg and Bethany Weinstein Stewert as production managers. Baseline Theatrical is the general manager.
Preston Whiteway, Jenny Steingart, and Mandy Hackett are producing the parody with Andy Jones as executive producer.
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