A hilarious send-up of the 1936 exploitation film, now a cult classic. Mary doesn't know the exact nature of Jimmy's demons, but she vows he will not face them alone. You become better than it. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process. Reefer Madness is a musical satire of the 1936 propaganda film and cult classic Reefer Madness that opened in Los Angeles in 1998. . This tool is unavailable at the moment. Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical: Directed by Andy Fickman. Jack, trolling for youthful victims, arrives at the five and dime, where he meets Jimmy and lures him back to the Reefer Den under the pretense of offering him swing dancing lessons. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. 2005 film version By the time duo reached Los Angeles, they had already written the first song. Showshare is the premier platform for streaming plays. Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical. All Kevin Murphy scripts | Kevin Murphy Scripts. A hilarious send-up of the 1936 exploitation film, now a cult classic. Stream songs including "Opening Fanfare", "Reefer Madness" and more. President FDR (played by the Lecturer) orders Jimmy to warn other children to beware the dangers of reefer. He runs off into the night with no explanation. https://www.scripts.com/script.php?id=reefer_madness%3A_the_movie_musical_16735&p=2, https://www.scripts.com/script/reefer_madness:_the_movie_musical_16735. The Lecturer then shows us the seamier side of life at the Reefer Den, populated by drug-addled Denizens of the Night. Accent Upon The Wrong Syllable: Mary and Jimmy are studying Romeo and Juliet, starting with the "proo-low-gwee". Reefer Madness is a musical satire of the 1936 cult classic Reefer Madness that opened in Los Angeles in 1998. Bill, Mary, Gwen, and Jimmy are all swell kids. During the song, Jimmy leads the townspeople back to the Reefer Den and builds a gigantic bonfire to immolate bales of marijuana and other "dangerous items". The ending of the Jesus (Reprise) was changed to provide a better applause button. Back at the Reefer Den, Jimmy is completely out of control. They include: In 1998, writing partners Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, who had met while studying at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, were driving from Oakland to Los Angeles and listening to Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage", when they began discussing how one might stage the piece. Even the revelation that Sally has sold her baby for drug money fails to snap him out of it. From his podium, the Lecturer warns the audience that action must be taken immediately, before the Good Ol' U.S.A. succumbs to the Demon Weed ("Reefer Madness"). Lyrics to Reefer Madness Broadway musical. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Finally shocked out of his reefer haze, Jimmy returns the stolen Packard to Mary's house and apologizes to her, pledging his love ("Mary Jane/Mary Lane".) then we ask you to give generously. "Look Back at Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell, Gregg Edelman, and More in Reefer Madness", "L.A.'s Ovation Awards Overcome by Reefer Madness", http://librarycatalog.einetwork.net/Record/.b28725256, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reefer_Madness_(musical)&oldid=1139402446, Pages using infobox musical with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. She drives her Packard into the night in search of "her poor lost Romeo". Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. In the movie, the end credit reprise of the title song has a different arrangement, but uses the same lyrics as the version that appears earlier in the film. From his podium, the Lecturer warns the audience that action must be taken immediately, before the Good Ol' U.S.A. succumbs to the Demon Weed ("Reefer Madness"). All the while, Ralph, stricken with a severe case of the munchies, moans about starving to death. It's appeared in Mtley Cre music videos and in other movies, even if only as a shot of the famous poster on a college dorm room wall. You can post now and register later. 0000002613 00000 n Mae sings as she slashes Jack with the garden hoe, avenging the deaths of Sally, Ralph, Mary, and every other poor kid Jack has ever hooked on marijuana ("The Stuff" reprise). It is a musical parody of the original--which is a bit of a problem since the original film was a comedy--though perhaps unintentionally. The final reprise of Reefer Madness was cut. Back at the Reefer Den, Jimmy is completely out of control. Ralph, now a cackling reefer-fueled cannibal, turns on Mae and Jack. In the film, FDR is established as being in town earlier and even contains a sequence of her . Welcome to /r/musicalscripts, a place to share scripts and libretti for musicals. His joy, however, proves short-lived - Sally, who is driving, runs over a helpless old man crossing the street, killing him. Kevin was a producer of the original LA and NY productions of Heathers (Drama Desk nom for music). The government will use the power of radio, the papers of William Randolph Hearst, and powerful iconography: Uncle Sam, George Washington, and Lady Liberty (played by Ralph, Jack and Sally respectively). The naive Mary leaves, grateful for Mr. Poppy's assistance. Change were not needed since it was already so funny. The show made its Australian debut in Sydney on July 24, 2008 and UK premiere in London on March 24, 2009. 2005 108 minutes. Show Artwork. It opened on July 24th at Cleveland Street Theatre and ran for 4 weeks. - SCHOOL CROSSING ON MAIN STREET - DAY, 12. Finally, Mae runs off to save Jimmy. Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, also known as Reefer Madness, is a 2005 American made-for-television musical comedy film directed by Andy Fickman, written by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, and produced by the three. 2008 Australian Premiere See Streaming Details below for more information. Jimmy refuses; he promised himself he'd never smoke marijuana again. Mary's dying moments triggered a sad reprise of "Romeo and Juliet" for the lovers. Ralph, Mae, and Sally are racked with guilt as they listen to Winchell announce Jimmy Harper's conviction and death sentence. Ensemble: Andrea Chamberlain, Robert Gallagher, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 23:47. She dies in his arms ("Mary's Death"). Meanwhile, in an execution chamber, Jimmy walks the last mile and is strapped into the electric chair. fast-breaking news analysis about drug policy and illegal drugs. All Kevin Murphy scripts | Kevin Murphy Scripts. Jimmy, now wanted for a hit-and-run, realizes that he must get far away from Mary lest he bring her down with him. He works primarily in film and television, where his wr You'll have to sign in before you share your experience. About halfway through the soundtrack to Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, you realize you are hearing the best thing to hit the Great White Way -- and the Showtime cable television -- since Little Shop of Horrors, only this is far funnier, raunchier, and way more subversive. The New Hit Musical. Along the way he receives help from his girlfriend Mary and Jesus himself, but always finds himself in the arms of the Reefer Man and the rest of the . They sing and dance ("Listen to Jesus, Jimmy" reprise). Chorley All had crazy titles, fun themes, unusual and fun music, and wonderful casts! Directed by Andy Fickman, it was initially shown at the Hudson Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles. In October 2008, Ghostlight Records released a soundtrack for both the original 1998 cast and the 2005 movie musical in a 2-disc CD set.[7]. Jimmy is hooked once again. Later, Jimmy and Ralph break into the church to steal from the poor box. 2013 Australia, Mary, The Lecturer, Ralph, Jimmy, Mae, Jack, Sally, Heathers: The Musical, Bat Boy: The Musical, Little Mary Sunshine, Legally Blonde, Lysistrata Jones. The year is 1938. )8b9)-3f|K=s. The ending of the Jesus (Reprise) was changed to provide a better applause button. Filled with outrageously funny musical performances by Neve Campbell, Christian Campbell, Kristen Bell and Steven Weber, "Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical" is the feel good event of the year! An angry Jack slaps her for wasting "half a jay of good mootah". The Lecturer brings us now to the five and dime, a local teen hangout where wholesome kids indulge in the risqu rhythms of swing-jazz music, as performed by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and other "ginger-colored agents of evil" ("Down at the Ol' Five and Dime"). The fugitive Jimmy realizes that he must get far away from Mary lest he bring her down with him. In the stage version, the reprise of Reefer Madness has different lyrics. The train station patrons join him in a song extolling the many virtues of said brownie ("The Brownie Song"). "The Monkey Song", "The Trial") plus two bonus tracks (the cut song "We Know Best", and "Weather Changes" from the musical "Valley of Kings"). Display as a link instead, Jimmy is knocked unconscious and Jack accidentally shoots Mary through the heart. I am a dreamer who dreams of a world full of Jimmy prepares to meet his fate - when a second interruption occurs. A solo counterpoint by Jack was added to the "Act One Finale" to heighten the tension at the first-act break. "Frank Zappa's concept of a musical and then it just hit me. Please try again later. 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 City "Off-Broadway" scene. Many plot and lyric revisions made for the movie were retroactively written into the stage show. Frightened by Mae's intensity, Jack tries to shoot her - alas, he expended all his bullets on Ralph! Kindly Mr. Poppy provides Mary with the address of the Reefer Den. There, Jimmy encounters Ralph, a psychotic ex-college student who communicates primarily with cackling, maniacal laughter. 1 Mar. mapinc.org and 1 Mar. The Lecturer was given a bump-and-grind pole dance reprise of "Five and Dime". trailer <<50FA21E62AA041BB9DDA411354F7226B>]/Prev 55155/XRefStm 769>> startxref 0 %%EOF 267 0 obj <>stream "Reefer Madness" 1936 movie script 13 6. INT. Lust! 22 reviews. Reefer Madness on Pluto TV | Thrillers | 1hr 8 min | Cautionary tale features a fictionalized and highly exaggerated take on the use of marijuana. It turns out Jesus has only come to gloat and watch the execution. brought to you by Missy Kyzer. Just as the Switch-Puller (played by Ralph) prepares to fry Jimmy, he is interrupted by a second visit from Jesus and his backup angels! 6 W, 8 M, (11-30 actors possible: 5-10 W, 6-22 M) Content Notes: Adult content. reefer madness in hdpublic domain movie. Mary regains consciousness long enough for Jimmy to finally give her his school ring. Whether you are streaming a recorded or a live production, ShowShare by Broadway On Demand gives you a secure and accessible platform to reach your audience. murder, kidnapping . Many of the scenes in Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical are taken straight from the original. Set: A few chairs, a piano (or suggestion of a piano) and piano bench. Start planning your production with a cost estimate you can save and share with your team. Reefer Madness just wasn't a stand-out! Jack accuses Jimmy of murdering Mary while "hopped up" on reefer. It is a film adaptation of the trio's 1998 musical of the same name, itself based on the 1936 exploitation film also of the same title.It premiered on Showtime on April 16, 2005. 2004 St. Louis Set: Unit set with chairs used to represent scene/location shifts. Can't ignore any more, it could be your son or daughter. He also meets Sally, a marihuana-addicted prostitute who works to support herself and her baby. This small, boutique production starred Australian TV legend, Barry Crocker as The Lecturer, Brad Facey as Jimmy and Jess Burns as Mary Lane. Their screenplay made many changes to the plot and the score. At this point, Murphy and Studney made some additional changes to the text. Back at the Reefer Den, Sally drags Jimmy upstairs for a weed-whacked sexual liaison. A solo counterpoint by Jack was added to the "Act One Finale" to heighten the tension at the first-act break. Many plot and lyric revisions made for the movie were retroactively written into the stage show. When a clean-cut kid from a stand-up American family falls prey to marijuana, his descent into the pit is filled with jazz, sex and violence. The show returns to Canada during The Lower Ossington Theatre's Toronto production, June 918, 2011. The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like "Down at the Ol' Five and Dime" and the Vegas-style "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy," featuring J.C. "The Monkey Song", "The Trial") plus two bonus tracks (the cut song "We Know Best", and "Weather Changes" from the musical "Valley of Kings"). He runs off into the night with no explanation. Comedy. 440 Park Ave S, Fl 11 110 In the Shade. He tries to seduce Mary by tricking her into smoking marijuana herself ("Little Mary Sunshine"). New York, NY 10016. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. The Lecturer's pole dance number was cut in New York previews, due to the absence of a pole. They thought MJ/ML would be more visually interesting. On April 20, 2014, an all-star benefit concert version of the musical was presented at New World Stages. Mae stubs it out. The year is 1936. Playscripts, Inc. Jimmy begs Mae to tell the truth and exonerate him. I hope fears about our current national problems turn out to be as unfounded as the perils of marijuana posited by the 1936 cult classic film Reefer Madness. Lyric revisions in existing songs Five & Dime, Orgy, Murder and Tell Em the Truth. Meanwhile, back at the Reefer Den, Jack and Mae hear a radio broadcast announcing the hit-and-run accident. His addiction leads him to debauchery, sin, theft, and, eventually, murder. StarringNeve Campbell Alan Cumming Kristin Bell Ana Gasteyer Steven Weber Christian Campbell. This newsbot site, while automated (true!) Lyric revisions in existing songs Five & Dime, Orgy, Murder and Tell Em the Truth. good people helping eachother, 1998 Los Angeles This freaky musical lampoons the dead-serious 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, that warns how one puff of pot can turn people into satanic addicts. Seeking 2 Actor Team for Spring 0000002529 00000 n The villainous Jack places the gun in the unconscious Jimmy's hand. But when Jimmy is tricked into taking his first puff of reefer, his life quickly spirals downward. Complete soundtrack list, synopsys, video, plot review, cast for Reefer Madness show. A film adaptation of the same name by Fickman, Murphy and Studney themselves was made in 2005, with several actors reprising their roles. Concord Theatricals * It doesn't have Rocky's sex appeal or an already exhisting cult following. Five and Dime (Reprise) was reinstated. "This onstage Reefer Madness provokes laughter by sticking to its premise without winking oncethe hysteria speaks for itself. Reefer Madness characters breakdowns including full descriptions with standard casting requirements and expert analysis. Mae stubs it out. Jack tricks Jimmy by offering him a seemingly innocent brownie. As the police pull up in front of the house, Mae tells Jimmy that he's innocent of the crime and that Jack is planning to frame him. The movie "The Orgy" was revamped with new choreography by. Imaginary reefer vines drop from the ceiling, ensnaring him. JACK Hello Joe! The crowd sings: Several songs were cut out of the show during its varying incarnations, though they have appeared on the original cast recording. He begins to neglect his family, his schoolwork, even Mary, in order to spend all his time smoking at the Reefer Den. Jack, trolling for youthful victims, arrives at the five and dime, where he meets Jimmy and lures him back to the Reefer Den to experience "a real party". Jimmy scoffs at the Son of God's message. INT. Finally regaining his senses, Jimmy returns the stolen Packard to Mary's house and apologizes to her, pledging his love ("Mary Jane/Mary Lane".) A police inspector (played by the Lecturer) bursts in. Over the next few weeks, we watch Jimmy make a terrifying transition from "good egg" to "bad apple". "I was a big fan of the original movie, it always made me laugh," Fickman explains. Your previous content has been restored. 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