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Marijuana Madness is a three-part series of live music and burlesque shows dedicated to telling the true story of Marijuana Prohibition and the musicians who were targeted by it, by harnessing the art of burlesque to parody these ludicrous claims that instilled a sense of fear in the public.

Once Marijuana Prohibition was written into law, a mass propaganda campaign followed and continued for over a decade to criminalize Marijuana in the public opinion. A key trend of this propaganda was how the substance affected moral decisions and encouraged debauchery.


Commissioner of Narcotics, Henry Anslinger, even targeted a certain group of people who were flagrantly violating the new law. What did these transgressors all have in common?

They had rhythm.

Many of the key geniuses of Jazz–Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway–were also avid Marijuana smokers. Sending a shock wave through the thriving era of early Jazz, Marijuana Prohibition was decisively influenced by the racism and fear-mongering of the time.

These “devil’s weed”-loving musicians didn't just smoke reefers—Marijuana was often disguised in lyrics using many slang terms, such as Jive, Tea, Gage, Reefer, Muggles, and Viper just to name a few.

In true prohibition style, a separate Viper Lounge is open before the show, during intermission, and after the show. Viper Lounge guests can elevate and enhance their experience, and enjoy delectable health conscious treats, while getting an intimate introduction to the cast of the show.