Zelda Rubinstein Will Blow Your Mind at the Teen Witch Sing-Along

It's no secret that we love Teen Witch. Like, love loves. Uttering the words "sing-along" in tandem with the title of our favorite 80's musical trainwreck causes our radar mind for everything cheesy to go into overdrive, but little did we know our capacity for squealiness until we also heard the name Zelda Rubinstein thrown into the mix. Zelda freakin' Rubinstein!! As in, the teensy character actor of Poltergeist fame, who just happens to play the pivotal role of irresistible mentor to our favorite burgeoning witch.

As the one and only Madame Serena, a palm reader extraordinaire and increasingly powerless purveyor of the dark arts, Rubinstein waddles about the screen in a way that only a 4' 3'' puddle of sweetness could, instructing Louise (Robyn Lively) in the ways of their Salem ancestors in her signature craggy voice, and generally just being awesomely lovable. She uses Louise's young, robust powers to fulfill a couple of her own spells, but also teaches her that the real magic in life is believing in yourself. Precious!

Did we mention that this is also a sing-along? You know what that means! The entire theater will be effused with boisterous energy, flowing from the pure joy of belting out such musical classics as "I Like Boys," "Finest Hour" and the effervescent "Top That." If you have never seen Teen Witch, then we couldn't think of a better time than the present for you to experience its unmatched ridiculousness. All are welcome. Come into the light.

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