Watch: Robyn Hurder and Jay Armstrong Johnson Celebrate Halloween With an I Put a Spell On You Sneak Peek | Playbill

Video Watch: Robyn Hurder and Jay Armstrong Johnson Celebrate Halloween With an I Put a Spell On You Sneak Peek

The October 10 performance was part of Playbill's Torch Song Series for RiseNY.

Robyn Hurder at the RiseNY and Playbill's Torch Song performance October 10.

Broadway favorites Robyn Hurder and Jay Armstrong Johnson teamed up with Playbill and RiseNY for a special sneak peek at their upcoming one-night-only benefit I Put a Spell On You with a special Playbill Torch Song performance October 10, with Johnson performing "Witchcraft" and Hurder taking on "That Old Black Magic." Watch the full performance below.

The October 10 event was hosted by Marti Gould Cummings.

“We are so thrilled to partner with the I Put a Spell on You team and to help spread awareness and raise funds for such an amazing organization as the Ali Forney Center,” says RiseNY Marketing VP Kelley Anderson in a statement. “RiseNY is a love letter to New York City, and a celebration of the diverse culture and history that built the City. We’re honored to bring these performances to Times Square, and especially love when we can help support such an incredible cause.”

I Put a Spell on You, which will take place Monday, October 20 at Webster Hall, also features Broadway favorites Krysta Rodriguez, Sean McManus, Taylor Iman Jones and so many more. Inspired by Disney’s Hocus Pocus, this one-night-only spooktacular conjures show-stopping musical numbers, jaw-dropping choreography, and spine-tingling spectacle; all benefitting the Ali Forney Center.

RiseNY’s Playbill Torch Song Series, each featuring a different Broadway musical and performer, takes place live from RiseNY’s torch balcony overlooking 45th Street, where audiences can enjoy these performances free of charge.

This year's I Put a Spell On You, the Halloween tradition's 10th anniversary edition, will also feature Krysta Rodriguez (Halston), Sean McManus (Beetlejuice), Taylor Iman Jones (SIX), Jake Pedersen (Wicked), Julia Mattison (Death Becomes Her), Karma Jenkins, and Tim Murray, along with Johnson (Moulin Rouge!, Parade), Allison Godleski, and Amanda Williams Ware returning to headline the evening as the cult classic film's Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary, respectively. Also in the cast will be Natalie Hinds as Dani Dennison, Maddox Martin as Max Dennison, and Kathryn Priest as Allison. Additional casting is to be announced.

Created in 2016 as Jay’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, the event has grown from beginnings at 54 Below to viral virtual iterations attended and streamed by tens of thousands worldwide. This year's iteration marks the second year at Webster Hall and the third benefiting AFC.

For more information and future performance announcements for the Torch Song series, follow RiseNY on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

 
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