| Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody | |
| Basis: | Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James |
| Premiere Date: | October 3, 2012 |
| Premiere Location: | CityStage Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Productions: | 2013 US tour |
Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody is an unauthorized musical satire of E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey created by Mills Entertainment.[1] [2] [3] The show is currently touring Canada, United States, and Australia.[4] The production was directed by Jim Millan and stars three different casts consisting of three actors per cast (see actors below). The story follows an author, EBJ, as she writes a sex fantasy about a younger version of herself named Natasha Woode and a handsome billionaire, Hugh Hansen.
With a weekend free from her husband and children, fledgling writer, E.B. Janet, decides to write a sex fantasy. Her story centers around a younger version of herself, Natasha Woode. Woode, a 22-year-old virgin, finds herself the object of an affection for a young billionaire Hugh Hansen, who introduces her to BDSM and erotic spanking.
Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody opened in Springfield, Massachusetts in October 2012.[5] A national US tour began touring in January 2013, with an Australian tour beginning in March 2013.[6] The Australian production stars Rebecca De Unamuno, Stephen Mahy and Caitlin Berry.[7]
| Role | Original Cast | 2013 US Tour | 2013 Australian Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Woode | Caitlin Berry | |||
| EBJ | Anne Marie Scheffler | Anne Marie Scheffler Amanda Barker Suzanne Sole | ||
| Hugh Hansen | Pat Whalen Drew Moerlein Gabe Bowling |