Reefer Madness is a
musical satire of the 1936 cult classic
Reefer Madness that opened in Los Angeles in 1998. The book and lyrics were written by
Kevin Murphy and the book and music by Dan Studney. Directed by
Andy Fickman, it was initially shown at the Hudson Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles and then moved to the
New York "Off-Broadway" scene. The show opened
Off Broadway on September 15, 2001, and closed shortly thereafter. Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals now administers the stock/amateur rights, and the show has been produced by local theater groups in several cities, including
Toronto,
Seattle,
Philadelphia,
Charleston,
Sacramento,
Raleigh,
Norfolk, and
London. The 2008 production at
Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theater won two
Helen Hayes Awards (directing and outstanding Resident Production).