More casting has been revealed for Kevin Zak's upcoming Off-Broadway Parent Trap parody Ginger Twinsies, set to begin its world premiere at the Orpheum Theatre July 10 ahead of a July 24 opening night. The limited run will continue through October 26, with Zak also at the helm.
Lakisha May (Jaja's African Hair Braiding) will star as Elizabeth James, with Casey Whyland, Mike Liebenson, and Omolade Wey also added to the company as understudies.
They join previously announced stars Russell Daniels (罢颈迟补苍铆辩耻别) and Aneesa Folds (Warriors) as identical twins Annie and Hallie, respectively; 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. Casting is by The TRC Company's Xavier Rubiano.
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.
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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