REEFER MADNESS: New Los Angeles Cast Recording Out Now on CD

The new album Reefer Madness: New Los Angeles Cast Recording, featuring the full cast from its critically acclaimed 25th Anniversary Los Angeles revival, is available on CD today, Friday, January 24. The album was released in streaming and digital formats earlier this month. The CD feature two bonus tracks – “Kindergarten Teacher” and “Cautionary Tale,” both cut from the show – that are not on the digital version. The CD features a 30-page booklet with color production photography, complete lyrics, a synopsis, and liner notes from Angelina Jolie and the show's producer Kristen Bell.

A vinyl edition will be released late spring. Fans can get links to stream or download the album, or order the CD, at https://soulspazm.ffm.to/rmnlacr

With music by Dan Studney and lyrics by Kevin Murphy, the album brings the irreverent humor and raw energy of the stage production directly to your playlist. This revival, directed and choreographed by Spencer Liff, and substantially revised from the original, has garnered rave reviews for its innovative approach and infectious performances. The album is produced by Michael Croiter, Kevin Murphy, and Dan Studney, with the production's music director David Lamoureux serving as co-producer.

Reefer Madness: New Los Angeles Cast Recording showcases the vibrant, immersive energy of the Los Angeles production, which has captivated audiences since its debut at the historic Hollywood venue, The Whitley. Fans can look forward to hearing the electrifying performances of the talented cast, including Nicole Parker as Mae Coleman, alongside Thomas Dekker as Ralph Wiley, Anthony Norman as Jimmy Harper, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Mary Lane, J. Elaine Marcos as Sally De Bain, Bryan Daniel Porter as Lecturer/Jack/Jesus, and many more.

The album captures the essence of this uproarious musical comedy, which has been a cultural touchstone since it first exploded onto the Los Angeles stage in the late 1990s. The show, inspired by the 1936 exploitation film Reefer Madness, takes a satirical and wildly fun look at the dangers of marijuana, with its bold music, hilarious lyrics, and unforgettable characters.

The first three tracks being released are “Reefer Madness,” the iconic opening number that sets the tone for the raucous ride ahead; “The Stuff,” a haunting, yet comedic ballad, performed by Nicole Parker as Mae Coleman; and “Mary Jane/Mary Lane,” sung with zest by Anthony Norman and Darcy Rose Byrnes.

“We are thrilled to offer fans the chance to relive the energy and excitement of this immersive production in a brand-new way,” said Kristen Bell, producer of Reefer Madness The Musical. “This album will be a treat for both longtime fans of the show and new audiences experiencing it for the first time. We can't wait for everyone to hear the incredible performances of our Los Angeles cast.”

“Yellow Sound Label is delighted to help introduce Reefer Madness The Musical to a new generation,” says Michael Croiter, label founder and album co-producer. “The show has been entertaining audiences for 25 years and we're proud to offer a new interpretation of the singular score for listeners around the world.”

Reefer Madness The Musical premiered in 1999, winning multiple Ovation, Garland, and L.A. Drama Critics Circle awards. The musical gained a cult following for its satirical take on the 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, transforming it into a high-energy, comedic, and music-driven theatrical event. Studney and Murphy won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for the Showtime movie version.

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