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Off-Broadway Hit "Ginger Twinsies" Brings The Parent Trap to Life in Hilarious New Way
20 Oct
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
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.
One of Zak's key focuses was giving the character of Meredith Blake, often seen as the villain in The Parent Trap, a more sympathetic portrayal. "I was like, 'We need to give Meredith Blake the full Wicked treatment,'" he explains. This approach has resonated with audiences, who are embracing the show's fresh take on a beloved classic.
With a talented ensemble of character actors and a set filled with Easter eggs, "Ginger Twinsies" has become a must-see for fans of The Parent Trap and lovers of delightfully silly theater.
