Harry Shum Jr Joins REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL at The Whitley Theatre In Hollywood

Harry Shum Jr. (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians, “Glee,” “Grey's Anatomy”) will guest star in the role of “Jesus” for two performances only; Saturday, September 28 at 8pm & Sunday, September 29 at 2pm, in the production of REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL, book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney, lyrics by Kevin Murphy, music by Dan Studney, musical direction by David Lamoureux, direction and choreography by Spencer Liff.  REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL continues through SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 at the historic Whitley Theatre, 6555 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a look at the mass hysteria caused when two clean-cut kids, Jimmy and Mary, fall prey to the frightful toll of the new drug menace currently destroying the youth of America in alarmingly increasing numbers, the insidious and murderous lure of our real public enemy number one, MARIJUANA! It tragically (and hysterically) leads them both into a downward spiral filled with wild jazz, chaos and mayhem, lurid sex and uncontrollable violence.                        

ABOUT Harry Shum Jr

As an actor, dancer, and producer, Harry Shum Jr has proven himself to be a dynamic force in Hollywood. While he is best known for his role as Mike Chang on the hit series “Glee.”  Harry Shum Jr has consistently embodied complex and meaningful characters. Shum can currently be seen as the sharp-witted intern Benson “Blue” Kwan on ABC's long-running hit drama series “Grey's Anatomy.”  He can also be seen as a fan favorite character in A24's Oscar winning feature, Everything Everywhere All At Once.

 

After being named the People's Choice Awards Male TV Star of 2018 for his role in Freeform's “Shadowhunters,” he also co-starred Universal's romantic drama All My Life. Harry can be heard starring in Realm's “Echo Park,” a psychological thriller podcast that was lauded as one of Apple's Top Podcasts of 2022. Harry Shum Jr starred in the technological thriller, Broadcast Signal Intrusion, which premiered at SXSW 2021. He also served as an executive producer on this film and the aforementioned podcast.  Beginning his career as a dancer, Harry toured in “Beyoncé: Ladies First Tour,” assistant choreographed for the 2010 Academy Awards, and co-artistic directed the opening act for “Glee Tour” 2010 and 2011.  His passion for storytelling utilizes his various backgrounds in specialized movement, dance and acting which has collectively forged a path to produce projects from a perspective that challenges the norm.

ABOUT “REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL”

REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL offers theatergoers a theatrical experience like no other! In this all-new production, with a new theatre (the “Reefer Den”) and a “Victory Garden” restaurant built out exclusively for this production, guests can fully immerse themselves in the world of REEFER MADNESS before, during, and after the show. Prior to showtime, all guests are encouraged to arrive up to 2 hours early to enjoy food (munchies!) and cocktails (libations!) for purchase prior to and after the performance.  Following the production, the “Reefer Den” becomes a unique and always different “after-party” which continues into the wee hours, and features various musical entertainment offerings that range from “David Lamoureux's Four Twenties” band, featuring weekly special guests,” “Rocky Horror Madness Fridays,” also, special “Reefer Legacy” nights, unexpected guest appearances, and so much more (to be announced).  You never know who's going to be part of the Madness! All ticket price ranges allow audiences to experience the “Pre-Madness” in our “Victory Garden” bar and restaurant, the “Reefer Madness,” production, followed by that night's “Oh So Mad” After-Party. (Munchies and post-show entertainment at select performances).                              

 

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