What is the "Ginger Twinsies" parody about?

The "Ginger Twinsies" parody is a hilarious Off-Broadway show that reimagines the beloved 1998 Lindsay Lohan film The Parent Trap.

Who created the "Ginger Twinsies" parody?

The "Ginger Twinsies" parody was created by Kevin Zak, a 37-year-old writer and director known for his work on shows like Silence! The Musical and the Death Becomes Her Broadway stage adaptation.

How does "Ginger Twinsies" portray the character of Meredith Blake?

In the "Ginger Twinsies" parody, the creators aimed to give the character of Meredith Blake, often seen as the villain in The Parent Trap, a more sympathetic and nuanced portrayal, similar to the "Wicked" treatment.

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Off-Broadway Hit "Ginger Twinsies" Brings The Parent Trap to Life in Hilarious New Way

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Summary

"Ginger Twinsies" parodies the beloved 1998 Lindsay Lohan film The Parent Trap
The play features over-the-top gags, a 5-minute "secret handshake" number, and a surprise cameo by Jamie Lee Curtis
The show's creator, Kevin Zak, aimed to give Meredith Blake, the film's "villain," a more sympathetic portrayal

Off-Broadway Hit "Ginger Twinsies" Brings The Parent Trap to Life in Hilarious New Way

In October 2025, the hit Off-Broadway parody "Ginger Twinsies" is wrapping up its limited run at the Orpheum Theatre. The show, which began as a benefit reading during the writers' and actors' strikes two years ago, has since snowballed into a full-scale production that pays homage to the beloved 1998 Lindsay Lohan film The Parent Trap.

Creator Kevin Zak, 37, has crafted a hilarious and over-the-top take on the classic story, complete with a giant Meredith Blake hat, a 5-minute "secret handshake" production number, and a surprise cameo by Jamie Lee Curtis. Zak's goal was to make the show as "gloriously stupid as possible" while still capturing the essence of the original film.