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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Ginger Twinsies' review: Campy off-Broadway ‘Parent Trap' parody is millennial catnip
Theater review GINGER TWINSIES 80 minutes with no intermission. At the Orpheum Theatre, 126 Second Ave. Am I seeing double? If the answer is 'yes' at 'Ginger Twinsies,' you might be suffering from heatstroke. Because the funniest bit of writer-director Kevin Zak's stage parody of 'The Parent Trap' that opened Thursday night at the Orpheum Theatre in the East Village is the title characters' complete lack of resemblance. Advertisement The 11-year-old twin sisters, Hallie and Annie, both played by pasty, redheaded Lindsay Lohan in the 1998 film, are taken on here by a white guy, Russell Daniels, and a black woman, Aneesa Folds. They're a pair of hilarious adults, with Red Bull coursing through their veins, who couldn't look less alike. It's ludicrous that the girls' estranged parents, posh British fashion designer Elizabeth (Lakisha May) and salt-of-the-earth Napa Valley vintner Nick (Matthew Wilkas), can't tell these obviously different people apart. But we go along with it. And the result, stupid as it gets, is very funny. The entire off-its-rocker off-Broadway show, whose sole sin is occasionally trying too hard, is lovably loony. So, for that matter, is watching a room full of millennials, drunk on nostalgia, mouthing every word and knowing every beat of a 27-year-old kid's movie. Advertisement If you're 29 to 44 and fall into the 'Parent Trap' obsessive category, that would be a fruitful topic to bring up with your therapist next time. If you don't, well, congratulations. The Disney language barrier of 'Ginger Twinsies' will take a few minutes to ease into. But once you get the gist — and it ain't hard — the comedy amounts to an onslaught of wrecking-ball subtle jokes, barked so loud by the eight-person cast that the bowls of borscht a block away at Veselka vibrate. 4 Aneesa Folds and Russell Daniels star as Hallie and Annie in 'Ginger Twinsies.' Matthew Murphy 4 Lindsay Lohan's breakout role was as both twins in the 1998 film. Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement Zak's smart realization is that 'The Parent Trap' actually functions as a solid stage farce. All the pieces are there: mistaken identities, a love triangle, English accents. Amping up the mischief, since the adult-aimed play can kick the cute movie's PG rating to the curb, plenty of sex humor is tossed in. As in the Nancy Meyers flick, after British Annie and American Hallie unexpectedly meet at summer camp and discover they're long-lost sisters, they decide to swap personas. Hallie jets to London and Annie heads to California to meet mom and dad and, eventually, force them back together. From there, 'Ginger Twinsies' takes fond childhood memories and stomps on them with ruthless mockery, a trivia night's worth of 1990s and aughts pop culture references, filthy humor and nuclear energy. Frankly, at times the show is too high-pitched; a Lindsay's Boot Camp at which even the slightest break is not permitted. So few breaths are taken, the actors' faces become redder than their wigs. Advertisement 4 The one-act comedy sends up Nancy Meyers' 1998 Disney movie. Matthew Murphy The octet runs like hamsters on a wheel on Beowulf Boritt's cabin set covered in kitschy cutouts. Think Big Ben hand-drawn in Crayola. But when the play confidently finds its groove in the middle, the Napa and London scenes, the ensemble's comedic skills knock us over like Lindsay Lohan was in that amnesia Christmas movie. Phillip Taratula is a scream as Meredith — Nick's viperous 26-year-old fiancée. The actor plays the misunderstood minx as a pantomime villain, who enters wearing an absurdly large hat only to take it off to reveal smaller and smaller versions of the same accessory. 4 As Meredith, Phillip Taratula enters wearing a gigantic hat. Matthew Murphy As the household help, Jimmy Ray Bennett sneeringly hops between upper-crust butler Martin and Annie's grandpa by barely lifting a hand-held mustache to his lip. And Grace Reiter plays vineyard worker Chessy like she's Roseanne Barr singing the National Anthem. In what could hardly be called a twist, Wilkas' Nick, the Dennis Quaid role in the movie, takes a sleeveless Village People turn. And May's Elizabeth goes on a hotel bender, making Whitney Houston cracks. The Orpheum's most famous tenant, 'Stomp,' opened years before 'The Parent Trap' hit theaters, and closed in 2023 after nearly three decades. Since then, the tricky venue has been something of a Goldilocks. Advertisement Some shows have proved too boffo. Others have been too amateurish or niche. While I don't suspect 'Ginger Twinsies' will find much of an audience beyond Disney+ subscriber millennials or curious St. Mark's bar-flies, it's the first tenant there in two years to strike me as just right.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Country Star reveals FND diagnosis and plans to take a break
Country music star Lisa McHugh has revealed that she lost the use of both of her legs during a recent period of ill health as she shared news of her recent diagnosis of a neurological disorder. Earlier today, (Tuesday, July 15), Ms. McHugh revealed she has been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), following a distressing two-week hospital admission during which she underwent a series of tests. Ms. McHugh indicated that she would be taking a break from performing as she adapts to life with FND. The Glasgow-born singer, who now lives in Fermanagh with her husband Nathan Khan and young family, shared the news on social media, thanking staff at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen for their 'first-class treatment' and asking fans for their prayers as she takes time out to recover. Posting on Instagram, Ms. McHugh said: "After what has been an incredibly scary and very difficult couple of weeks in hospital having multiple CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, blood tests, lumbar punctures and every kind of test you could imagine, I have just been diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), as well as Trigeminal Neuralgia that I was diagnosed with earlier this year.' 'FND is a condition that affects the way the brain and nervous system work, leading to a range of neurological symptoms such as limb weakness, paralysis, seizures, walking difficulties, spasms, sensory issues, cognitive problems and more. The specific cause for FND is unknown but one of the main triggers is stress, trauma and anxiety. While there is no cure, it is treatable providing you adapt your life as much as possible to manage it.' The 37-year-old, who is a mother to two young children, Milo and Hallie said the impact of the past year has taken its toll. Her youngest child, Hallie, has experienced a series of health issues, including a diagnosis of RSV which led to a ten-day hospital stay. "I guess the stress and trauma of this last year and everything we've went through has finally caught up with me and my body and it's now decided to make me physically stop, process and heal from everything properly. So that's my plan', Ms. McHugh said. McHugh described how she went into the hospital with symptoms of a 'very bad headache and severe facial pain,' only to lose the use of her legs. Sharing images for her hospital stay on social media, Ms. McHugh said: 'As you can see, I've a good bit to go on the healing front, going from walking into the hospital to losing function in both legs and then trying to walk again using a Zimmer frame. It's quite a lot to wrap your head around,' she explained. 'I need to drastically adapt things in my life right now and for the future to reduce the severity of the symptoms in any future flare ups. But rest assured, I will be cared for like a queen every single day until I fully recover from this episode.' She paid tribute to medical staff at SWAH, saying: 'A special mention of thanks must go out to all of the doctors, specialists, nurses and staff of the South West Acute Hospital. The care and first-class treatment I've had since I arrived has been absolutely amazing, and I am so thankful to all of you.' Signing off her message, McHugh said she would be stepping back from work to prioritise her health and spend time with her family. 'With all of that said, I'm going to sign off and take time out from everything for a while to concentrate on recovering fully,' she said. 'In the meantime, I'd really appreciate all of your prayers and I'll soak up this time with my beautiful family and be grateful for every day. She added: 'Sending you all lots of love, I'll be back soon.'
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hallie Aiono drops ‘6 Months' baby bump photo after slapping Puka Nacua with court papers
Puka Nacua's NFL love story with Hallie Aiono takes shocking legal twist (Image via: Getty Images) Just weeks ago, Puka Nacua and Hallie Aiono looked like the NFL's next power couple. After a heartfelt pregnancy announcement and gender reveal, fans expected nothing but joy ahead. But the fairytale has taken a messy turn. Now, Hallie's baby bump update—captioned '6 months'—comes in the shadow of a paternity suit and custody demands filed against the Rams wide receiver. A picture-perfect NFL romance takes a legal turn in Puka Nacua-Hallie Aiono's custody battle Puka Nacua was supposed to be enjoying his hard-earned offseason after a stellar 2024 NFL season. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver tallied 79 receptions for 990 yards despite missing five games. But instead of celebrating future plans, Nacua is now embroiled in a legal and personal storm with his ex-girlfriend, Hallie Aiono. The drama escalated after Hallie filed court documents seeking to legally establish Nacua's paternity, full physical custody of their unborn son, and financial support for pregnancy-related expenses. The legal move came just weeks after the couple's heartfelt Mother's Day pregnancy reveal and gender announcement. Fans had been charmed by their relationship—until it came crashing down. Adding more fuel to the fire, Hallie recently posted an Instagram story showing her baby bump with the caption '6 months,' confirming the timeline and the ongoing pregnancy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo While the post could've been an innocent update, the context surrounding it makes it impossible to ignore. The couple had been in the spotlight for months, and now, the silence from both sides is only intensifying speculation. Pregnant Hallie Aiono flaunts 6-month bump (Image via: Instagram) Puka, who once said on the Join the Lobby podcast that he hoped to retire at 30 and raise a 'starting five' of sons, now faces a future far different from the one he imagined. His dream of building a close-knit family, inspired by his own upbringing, appears to be slipping away amid public legal battles and rumors of betrayal. Also Read: Buffalo's Josh Allen melts hearts with dream Golf partner pick- His Dad While neither Puka nor Hallie has publicly commented since the filing, the situation has drawn reactions from fans and NFL personalities alike. ESPN analyst Ryan Clark remarked on how quickly the seemingly perfect relationship fell apart, noting how 'every NFL page was posting them' just months ago. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lindsay Lohan manifested her return to acting. With ‘Freakier Friday,' the former Disney star returns home.
Manifestation can be a powerful thing. Just ask Lindsay Lohan. The 38-year-old actress largely credits her return to acting, or Lohanaissance, to Netflix. The collaboration, which saw Lohan star in a trio of romantic comedies for the streamer from 2022 to 2024, was something she manifested for herself. 'It was really Netflix. And I was manifesting it,' Lohan told Elle for its Summer 2025 cover story. 'During COVID, I was like, 'I want to work with Netflix.' I kept writing it in my journal and saying it. And then that's what happened. I was like, 'Oh, it'd be nice to do three films with them, and then see where that goes. And then I definitely want to do my first feature back with Disney.' So I manifested that, and I'm manifesting this movie now.' Lohan stars in Freakier Friday, the sequel to the beloved 2003 Disney film, Freaky Friday, in which she starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. While Freaky Friday saw Lohan as Anna Coleman, a moody, guitar-strumming teenage girl who has a strained relationship with her mother, played by Curtis, Freakier Friday revisits Anna, now an adult, with a daughter of her own. 'I feel like everything felt at ease when we were making it, and I feel that's the best way to describe how I felt when I watched it. It felt easy and fun, and fresh at the same time,' Lohan told the publication. For Lohan, revisiting her Freaky Friday character was nothing short of nostalgic. She never thought she'd be filming a sequel to the beloved aughts-era film. 'It's something you don't really think about,' she told Elle. 'And then when you get to do it, bring a character that you knew so well back to life, in a sense, it's exciting. There's a comfort with it that you don't find in a new character. It's evolved.' But OG Lohan fans know that Freaky Friday wasn't her first foray into Disney films. The actress landed her first Disney feature film in 1998 with The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 film. Lohan pulled double duty playing twins Hallie and Annie, who are separated and forced to live on opposite sides of the world — in California's Napa Valley and London — after their parents get divorced. When they coincidentally meet at a summer camp, they hatch a plan to swap places. Lohan, who was 12 at the time, had not taken any formal acting lessons. She nailed her audition anyway. 'I didn't take like five minutes for each character to get ready. I just did it because one of the things that's easy about it is, Annie has an English accent and Hallie is American and has a California accent. Annie has long hair and Hallie has short hair. And they are just totally different,' she told the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 1998. Lohan went on to become a Disney household name, leading films including 2000's Life-Size, 2002's Get a Clue, and 2003's Freaky Friday. She also stars in 2004's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen as Lola Cep, a 15-year-old, New York City-based teen with a dream of being a Broadway sensation. Two months after that, Lohan strayed away from her Disney roots with Tina Fey's beloved teen comedy Mean Girls, in which she stars as Cady Heron, a mathlete turned momentary queen bee. She then rounded out her Disney tenure with Herbie: Fully Loaded in 2005. It's been 27 years since Lohan first auditioned for The Parent Trap. Re-teaming with Disney, in a way, feels like coming home for her. 'For me, it was when I went onto the Disney lot,' Lohan said in an interview with Nightline in 2024. 'Because that's not just Freaky Friday for me. That's The Parent Trap. That's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. That's Herbie. It's so many moments for me. So when I got there, I kind of felt, like, this essence of a little kid again.' The former teen queen chose to 'disappear' from Hollywood, following a handful of public personal battles and legal troubles in the mid-aughts. Photographers following her every move as she came of age influenced Lohan's decision to relocate to Dubai, where paparazzi are banned. While Lohan, her husband, Bader Shammas, and their son, Luai, are still based there, the actress has been spending more time in Los Angeles and New York for work. 'Being back on the lot emphasized to me that I made the right decision to take the time away to really soul search, find out who I am, what I love, what I want out of life, and how I want to live my future. It came at the right time, it just felt like the right moment,' Lohan told Flaunt magazine in 2024. As for what's next in the Lohanaissance? Fans will soon be able to catch her on the forthcoming Hulu drama series, Count My Lies, adapted from the Sophie Stava novel of the same name. Lohan will also executive produce the show, which will be the first TV series she'll have a starring role in.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lindsay Lohan manifested her return to acting. With ‘Freakier Friday,' the former Disney star returns home.
Manifestation can be a powerful thing. Just ask Lindsay Lohan. The 38-year-old actress largely credits her return to acting, or Lohanaissance, to Netflix. The collaboration, which saw Lohan star in a trio of romantic comedies for the streamer from 2022 to 2024, was something she manifested for herself. 'It was really Netflix. And I was manifesting it,' Lohan told Elle for its Summer 2025 cover story. 'During COVID, I was like, 'I want to work with Netflix.' I kept writing it in my journal and saying it. And then that's what happened. I was like, 'Oh, it'd be nice to do three films with them, and then see where that goes. And then I definitely want to do my first feature back with Disney.' So I manifested that, and I'm manifesting this movie now.' Lohan stars in Freakier Friday, the sequel to the beloved 2003 Disney film, Freaky Friday, in which she starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. While Freaky Friday saw Lohan as Anna Coleman, a moody, guitar-strumming teenage girl who has a strained relationship with her mother, played by Curtis, Freakier Friday revisits Anna, now an adult, with a daughter of her own. 'I feel like everything felt at ease when we were making it, and I feel that's the best way to describe how I felt when I watched it. It felt easy and fun, and fresh at the same time,' Lohan told the publication. For Lohan, revisiting her Freaky Friday character was nothing short of nostalgic. She never thought she'd be filming a sequel to the beloved aughts-era film. 'It's something you don't really think about,' she told Elle. 'And then when you get to do it, bring a character that you knew so well back to life, in a sense, it's exciting. There's a comfort with it that you don't find in a new character. It's evolved.' But OG Lohan fans know that Freaky Friday wasn't her first foray into Disney films. The actress landed her first Disney feature film in 1998 with The Parent Trap, a remake of the 1961 film. Lohan pulled double duty playing twins Hallie and Annie, who are separated and forced to live on opposite sides of the world — in California's Napa Valley and London — after their parents get divorced. When they coincidentally meet at a summer camp, they hatch a plan to swap places. Lohan, who was 12 at the time, had not taken any formal acting lessons. She nailed her audition anyway. 'I didn't take like five minutes for each character to get ready. I just did it because one of the things that's easy about it is, Annie has an English accent and Hallie is American and has a California accent. Annie has long hair and Hallie has short hair. And they are just totally different,' she told the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 1998. Lohan went on to become a Disney household name, leading films including 2000's Life-Size, 2002's Get a Clue, and 2003's Freaky Friday. She also stars in 2004's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen as Lola Cep, a 15-year-old, New York City-based teen with a dream of being a Broadway sensation. Two months after that, Lohan strayed away from her Disney roots with Tina Fey's beloved teen comedy Mean Girls, in which she stars as Cady Heron, a mathlete turned momentary queen bee. She then rounded out her Disney tenure with Herbie: Fully Loaded in 2005. It's been 27 years since Lohan first auditioned for The Parent Trap. Re-teaming with Disney, in a way, feels like coming home for her. 'For me, it was when I went onto the Disney lot,' Lohan said in an interview with Nightline in 2024. 'Because that's not just Freaky Friday for me. That's The Parent Trap. That's Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. That's Herbie. It's so many moments for me. So when I got there, I kind of felt, like, this essence of a little kid again.' The former teen queen chose to 'disappear' from Hollywood, following a handful of public personal battles and legal troubles in the mid-aughts. Photographers following her every move as she came of age influenced Lohan's decision to relocate to Dubai, where paparazzi are banned. While Lohan, her husband, Bader Shammas, and their son, Luai, are still based there, the actress has been spending more time in Los Angeles and New York for work. 'Being back on the lot emphasized to me that I made the right decision to take the time away to really soul search, find out who I am, what I love, what I want out of life, and how I want to live my future. It came at the right time, it just felt like the right moment,' Lohan told Flaunt magazine in 2024. As for what's next in the Lohanaissance? Fans will soon be able to catch her on the forthcoming Hulu drama series, Count My Lies, adapted from the Sophie Stava novel of the same name. Lohan will also executive produce the show, which will be the first TV series she'll have a starring role in.
