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‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’ Opens Thursday, May 29th!
posted on May 29, 2008
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Reefer Madness: The Musical, opening Thursday, May 29th. NEW! Reserve your VIP seat in the “Reefer Den!” VIP Reefer Den seating is now available for $35 ONLY by calling the Firehouse Box Office at 804-355-2001 to reserve! VIP Tickets include overstuffed, comfy chairs with best views, a glass of wine, and a bag of munchies - and you know you will need the munchies! Den seating availability limited.
Inspired by the 1936 film of the same name, Reefer Madness: The Musical takes a decidely tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with “evil” jazz music, sex, and violence.
Directed by Jase Smith, adjunct acting faculty, VCU. Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Music by Dan Studney. Lyrics by Kevin Murphy.
Cast: Mike Rieman (Jimmy), Jacquelynn Camden (Mary Lane), Kim Jones-Clark (Mae), Chris Hester (Jack/Jesus), Joy Newsome (Sally), Jake Ashey (Ralph), Matt Beyer (The Lecturer), Caylyn Temple and Jackie Prater (Placard Girls).
Ensemble: Timmy Douglas, Lauren English, Kim Exum, Alex Gerber, Matt Mitchell, Gentry Roth, and Eric Stallings.
The highly addictive and clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style show stoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. WARNING: This show will go straight to your head!
Reefer Madness: The Musical is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It contains adult humor, religious parody, drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness. It therefore may be inappropriate for younger audiences. Swing by to see the show after dropping the kids off at summer camp!
Dates: May 29th - June 29th. Thursday/Friday/Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees 4 p.m. Doors open a half-hour before show time.
Tickets: $25 regular, with discounts for seniors and students! Click here for more information, and to buy tickets.
Season Subscribers Only: Purchase tickets to this show at a $5 discount ($20)!