‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’ Goes To Show That Outdated Weed Hysteria Is Still Fun To Parody
A lot has changed since “Reefer Madness: The Musical” debuted at the Hudson Theatre on Santa Monica Blvd. in 1998, starting with the legalization of marijuana in most states and the Biden administration’s recent proposal to reschedule cannabis from its onerous position as a dangerous Schedule I drug to Schedule III.
The revival of a show lampooning outdated pot hysteria goes to show that “Reefer Madness” is still fun to make fun of.
Directed by Spencer Liff — who also did the choreography — and produced by Reefer’s original stars Alan Cumming and Kristen Bell, the dancing extravaganza is set against a 1930s backdrop reminiscent of the original 1936 film that inspired the musical.
“Even in a modest house on Hollywood Blvd., this dance-happy, immersive production feels …