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Phillip Taratula Shares Backstage Scoop From GINGER TWINSIES

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2025

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Phillip Taratula who is currently appearing in Ginger Twinsies Off-Broadway.

Video: Elaine Hendrix Shares Why She Joined GINGER TWINSIES as a Producer

by Josh Sharpe — August 21, 2025

This week, actor Elaine Hendrix joined TODAY to talk about producing the off-Broadway show “Ginger Twinsies,” a parody of the iconic film “The Parent Trap.

Photos: 2 Stars of THE PARENT TRAP Visit GINGER TWINSIES

by Nicole Rosky — August 11, 2025

Over the weekend, Dennis Quaid (the Parent Trap's 'Nick Parker') and Courtney Gilberto (the original Tie-Dye girl) paid a visit to the Orpheum Theatre to check out Ginger Twinsies.

Photos: GINGER TWINSIES Celebrates Its Star-Studded Opening Night

by A.A. Cristi — July 25, 2025

On Thursday, July 24th, the World Premiere production of GINGER TWINSIES opened Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre.

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for GINGER TWINSIES

by Jennifer Broski — July 25, 2025

You want the 411? The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Busy Phillips, Ingrid Michaelson, Marla Mindelle, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more.

Photos: GINGER TWINSIES Company Celebrates Opening Night

by Jennifer Broski — July 25, 2025

The world premiere of Ginger Twinsies is officially open off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre! Written and directed by Kevin Zak, is a deliriously clever send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap.

Review Roundup: GINGER TWINSIES World Premiere Opens Off-Broadway

by A.A. Cristi — July 24, 2025

Read reviews for the world premiere of Ginger Twinsies, a loving send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap.

Photos: GINGER TWINSIES World Premiere First Look

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 21, 2025

First look photos have been released from the world premiere of Ginger Twinsies which is now playing Off-Broadway at the Orpheum Theatre.

Original Parent Trap Star, Elaine Hendrix, Joins GINGER TWINSIES Producing Team

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 17, 2025

Elaine Hendrix – who originated the iconic role of Meredith Blake in Disney’s The Parent Trap – has joined the producing team of Ginger Twinsies.

GINGER TWINSIES, A Parent Trap Parody, Sets Complete Cast

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 22, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ginger Twinsies, a deliriously clever send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap.

Russell Daniels, Aneesa Folds, Grace Reiter and More Join GINGER TWINSIES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 5, 2025

The cast has been revealed for Ginger Twinsies, a deliriously clever send-up of the beloved 1998 film The Parent Trap, written and directed by Kevin Zak.

Videos: Inside Encores! WONDERFUL TOWN Rehearsal With Anika Noni Rose & Aisha Jackson

by Michael Major — April 22, 2025

Get a first look inside rehearsals for Wonderful Town at Encores! City Center.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Begins Performances At Riverside Theatre This Month

by A.A. Cristi — March 3, 2025

Riverside Theatre has announced the next production of the 2024-2025 Waxlax Stage season, Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe.

SHOP BOYS, A FAMILY DRAMEDY IN FOUR SHIFTS To Receive Industry Reading

by A.A. Cristi — February 20, 2025

“Shop Boys, A Family Dramedy in Four Shifts,” written by and starring Kyle Taylor Parker (Kinky Boots, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), will receive a private industry reading on Friday, February 21st.

Photos: First Look at Peppermint, Daya Curley, Sarah Stiles & More in A TRANSPARENT MUSICAL at Center Theater Group

by Blair Ingenthron — May 28, 2023

A Transparent Musical is making its world premiere at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum through June 25, 2023.

VIDEO: Check Out the Teaser Trailer for the World Premiere Musical TRADING PLACES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 3, 2022

Take a look at the teaser trailer for the world premiere musical Trading Places at Alliance Theatre! Inspired by the iconic and beloved 1983 Paramount Pictures film, Trading Places is a hilarious and contemporary musical reimagining of the prince and pauper fable.