Jay Armstrong Johnson's Hocus Pocus-inspired concert will return October 23 with I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era. The annual Halloween concert event will be held at Sony Hall this year, benefiting the Ali Forney Center, a full-service organization for LGBTQ+ youth to protect them from homelessness.
Johnson (Parade, The Phantom of the Opera) dons the red wig of head witch Winifred (played on screen by Bette Midler), with Allison Robinson and Amanda Williams Ware joining him as sisters Sarah and Mary, respectively (Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in the film).
Further casting will be announced soon. Previous concerts have included performances by Tony winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods), Tony winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot), Tony nominee Eva Noblezada (Hadestown), and dozens more.
The concert will begin at 8:00 PM and will be followed by a dance party and costume contest. Audiences are encouraged to dress to impress in their most creative Halloween attire for a chance to win fantastic prizes.
I Put a Spell on You: The Witches Era is produced by Katie Rosin for Kampfire Films, and executive produced by Max Clayton, Sean Cocchia, Todd Donovan, Meg Fofonoff, and Andy Jones. Sponsors include Abracadabra, Alcone, Broadway Cares, The Costume Studio, Open Jar Studios, Schmackary's, and Sony Hall.
Tickets start at $40 and are on sale now here. Sponsorship and VIP packages are also available here. All ticket purchases benefit the Ali Forney Center.
Check out the photo gallery below for a glimpse at last year's I Put a Spell On You concert.
Jay Armstrong Johnson at I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Jay Armstrong Johnson at I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Jay Armstrong Johnson at I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Kiki Ball-Change attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Alysha Umphress attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Mila Jam attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Tomas Matos attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Marti Gould Cummings attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Nick Rashad Burroughs attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Claire Saunders, Robyn Hurder, and Alanna Saunders attend I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Gavin Creel attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
James Scully attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Jessica Vosk attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Marissa Rosen attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Julia Rhea and Ellyn Marsh attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Borris Anthony York and Cody Renard Richard attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Claybourne Elder attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Eric Rosen and Claybourne Elder attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Richard Riaz attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Jason Gotay attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Julia Murney attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Teal Wicks attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Michael Arden and Andy Mientus attend I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Max Clayton and Noah J. Ricketts attend I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Mark William attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Justin Prescott and Noah J. Ricketts attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Justin Prescott and Noah J. Ricketts attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Ato Blankson-Wood attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina attend I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Maulik Pancholy attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
DeMarius Copes attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
Britton Smith attends I Put A Spell On You a benefit for BCEFA
