Summer Orlando Productions Presents: Hocus Pocus Live!!!: An All-New Parody at UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on October

Hocus Pocus Live! flies into UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn Storrs campus on Sunday, October 18 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Get ready for a spooky spectacular this fall in Storrs! Hocus Pocus Live!!!: An All-New Parody Musical is a hilarious, high-energy live musical parody inspired by the beloved Halloween cult classic. Starring New England's #1 live singing Winifred Sanderson impersonator, Summer Orlando (as seen in Disney's Hocus Pocus 2), alongside Miranda Miranda and Bonnie Petite as the Sanderson Sisters. This spellbinding production features live singing, laugh-out-loud comedy, magical effects, and interactive fun – perfect for families, friend groups, and Halloween fans alike.

Celebrating nine years of sold-out performances, this fan-favorite Halloween event brings the magic of Salem to Storrs for a night of spooky laughs, campy fun, and unforgettable family entertainment. Costumes are encouraged.

When asked “Why Hocus Pocus?” – creator and director Summer Orlando said, “Hocus Pocus is a cult classic Disney phenomenon which is celebrating 32 years this year. It’s the go-to Halloween movie for an entire generation AND has a huge LGBTQIA+ following, thanks to the divine Bette Midler, and it's campy and fun. Add some of our special brand of magic and you’ve got yourself the #1 Halloween show to see this year.”

The show has been given the stamp of approval by five original cast members from the film including Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson), Jordan Redmond (original angel), and Bette Midler herself, who says Orlando’s Winifred looks just like her.

*This production does not represent any licensed characters. This show is a parody and tribute and in no way Affiliated to The Disney Company in any way.

TICKETS, BOX OFFICE, AND OTHER INFORMATION:

Tickets for this performance are $25-$35. VIP Tickets for this performance are $50-$60. Tickets can be purchased on the Jorgensen website, jorgensen.uconn.edu. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2132 Hillside Road on the UConn campus in Storrs. The Box Office is open Mon – Fri, 10 am to 5 pm. For questions and assistance, email jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu or call 860-486-4226.  Ample parking is available in North Garage near Jorgensen. The cost of parking is included in the price of a ticket (North Garage only). (Note: all artists, events, dates, programs, and policies are subject to change.)

CAMPUS CO-SPONSOR: 

UConn Rainbow Center

MEDIA SPONSORS:

CT Insider, Connecticut Magazine, CT Public, Hartford Courant, Kidtivity, 96.5 TIC, Lite 100.5 WRCH

ABOUT JORGENSEN:

Opened in December of 1955, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts presents 25-30 diverse performances each season, from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles ranging from classical music to world music and dance, classical ballet and contemporary dance, comedy, family programming, and contemporary entertainment.

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