The Mushroom Cure 2018

Opened: January 3, 2018
Closing: January 27, 2018

The Mushroom Cure - 2018 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

St. Mark's Playhouse
133 Second Avenue New York, NY 10009

Inspired by a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder, Adam Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. By turns hilarious and harrowing, THE MUSHROOM CURE recounts the true-life story of Adam's attempt to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics.

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Adam Strauss Returns to The Marsh With SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH ADAM STRAUSS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


 Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss will return to The Marsh San Francisco with his newest show Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss, a sequel to his hit solo show The Mushroom Cure. 

The Marsh Unveils New Daily Programming On Marshstream
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2020


The Marsh continues to offer a wide variety of new programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its popular broadcast platform.

Adam Strauss Returns to The Marsh SF with UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2019


The Marsh San Francisco presents work in progress performances of Uncertainty Principle, the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Adam Strauss. In this latest work by the creator of The Mushroom Cure, Strauss grapples with the big questions.

Greenhouse Theatre & The Marsh Present the Chicago Premiere of THE MUSHROOM CURE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 4, 2019


The Greenhouse Theater Center, in association with The Marsh, is pleased to present the Chicago premiere of the off-Broadway hit THE MUSHROOM CURE, the true story of one man's attempt to treat his severe OCD with psychedelics. 

New Dates for Adam Strauss's THE MUSHROOM CURE
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 20, 2019


The Marsh San Francisco announces the return of its 2017 hit, The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York and hailed by The New York Times as "mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain" before moving to San Francisco for an extended run. The Mushroom Cure will be presented March 16 - 30, 2019 with performances 8:30pm Saturdays and 5:30pm Sundays at The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco. For tickets ($20-$35 sliding scale, $55-$100 reserved), the public may visit www.themarsh.org or call The Marsh box office at 415-282-3055 (open Monday through Friday, 1pm-4pm).

Adam Strauss Returns to The Marsh SF with UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2019


The Marsh San Francisco presents work in progress performances of Uncertainty Principle, the newest solo show by award-winning actor and playwright Adam Strauss. In this latest work by the creator of The Mushroom Cure, Strauss grapples with the big questions.

Greenhouse Theater & The Marsh Present THE MUSHROOM CURE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2019


The Greenhouse Theater Center, in association with The Marsh, presents the Chicago premiere of the off-Broadway hit THE MUSHROOM CURE, the true story of one man's attempt to treat his severe OCD with psychedelics.

New Shiitake Oolong Tea Introduced by Choice Organic Teas
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 2, 2018


Choice Organic Teas, the Original Organic Tea Company in the U.S. and the leading purveyor of exclusively organic teas, introduces Shiitake Oolong Mushroom Wellness Tea* into their Mushroom Wellness Teas* collection launched in 2017. Functional mushrooms continue to grow in the food and beverage market while products containing shiitake mushrooms increased 189% in sales in 2017 (SPINS). Mushrooms have long been used across cultures as traditional medicine to promote health and vitality.* Modern research shows that medicinal mushrooms, which contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, can help modulate the body's immune system and contribute to overall well-being.* Fair Trade Certified, Non-GMO Project Verified, and always organic, Shiitake Oolong was formulated to promote a healthy metabolism and support immunity. The tea pairs shiitake mushrooms with synergistic herbs ashwagandha and eleuthero root, plus invigorating oolong and smoked black tea for an aromatic, savory taste. Shiitake encourages normal immunity and stimulates metabolism.* Eleuthero root and ashwagandha support endurance and a balanced stress response.* Oolong and lapsang souchong tea help boost your energy and provide antioxidants.* It's a rich and smoky cup with seductive hints of umami, sure to motivate and inspire. This addition to the popular Mushroom Wellness Teas* collection, which also includes Reishi Matcha, Shiitake Turmeric, Shiitake Maté, and 2018 NEXTY Awards finalist Reishi Detox*, demonstrates Choice Organic Teas' continued and consistent growth in the natural channel. 'With functional mushrooms topping the natural food and beverage trends for 2018, interest in mushrooms as a functional ingredient is stronger than ever, making this new blend poised to peak the interests and taste buds of tea drinkers and natural health proponents,' said Anne-Marie Phillips, VP of Sales and Marketing at Choice Organic Teas. As with the entire Wellness Teas* collection, Shiitake Oolong was specially formulated with the help of a master herbalist at Bastyr University and artfully crafted for great taste by the sourcing and blending experts at Choice Organic Teas. The teas are classified as Herbal Dietary Supplements (HDS), indicating that the product has met FDA standards for quality and testing. All the teas are certified organic by QAI for USDA Organic certification. Shiitake Oolong is now available to purchase online at www.choiceorganicteas.com The rest of the Wellness Teas* collection, including the entire Mushroom Wellness Teas* line, are offered in retail at the price of $5.49 and are available online and at independent natural retail stores nationwide. A portion of the proceeds from each box is given to Bastyr University's student scholarship fund. Save the date and celebrate National Mushroom Day with the #MushroomTeaTalk Twitter Party Monday, October 15th at 3pm PDT. Choice Organic Teas will be introducing Shiitake Oolong, talking Mushroom Wellness Teas*, giving away prizes, and more. RSVP at http:mushroomteatalk.rsvpify.com. About Choice Organic Teas A brand of Granum, Inc. in Seattle, Washington, Choice Organic Teas made its debut in 1989. As North America's #1 selling exclusively certified organic tea line, Choice Organic Teas has promoted the growth and development of organic agriculture in tea estates worldwide and offers more than 70 varieties of teas and herbal infusions available in tea bags and loose leaf. In 2000, Choice Organic Teas became the first tea crafter in the U.S. to offer Fair Trade Certified tea and in 2010, it became the first tea company to be Non-GMO Project Verified. Choice Organic Teas is one of the few tea companies that packages its own tea, which gives it direct control over quality, food safety, and costs. And, since it is all packaged in the United States, it contributes to U.S. jobs. Visit www.choiceorganicteas.com for more information. About Bastyr University Bastyr University, located near Seattle, Washington, is internationally recognized as a pioneer in natural medicine. As the largest accredited university for natural health arts and sciences in the U.S., Bastyr offers more than 20 degree and certificate programs in fields such as naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, midwifery, and whole-food nutrition. Founded in 1978, the University now includes a leading-edge research facility (the Bastyr University Research Institute) and outstanding clinical training at Bastyr Center for Natural Health. The University's second campus, Bastyr University California, opened in San Diego, California, in fall 2012, becoming the state's first and only accredited school of naturopathic medicine. Visit www.bastyr.edu to learn more. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The Marsh Berkeley Announces Special Talkback Engagement For THE MUSHROOM CURE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 26, 2018


The Council of Spiritual Practices founder Robert Jesse will join actor Adam Strauss for an insightful free talkback "Psychedelics and Spirituality in the 21st Century" following the Friday, June 29 8:00pm performance of The Mushroom Cure at The Marsh Berkeley. Through CSP, Jesse was instrumental in forming the psilocybin research team at the Johns Hopkins University, and he is one of its co-investigators.

Feelin' High: THE MUSHROOM CURE Extends Through 6/16 At The Marsh Berkeley
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2018


The Marsh Berkeley announces the extension through June 16, 2018 of hit show The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York, which praised it as "riveting… true-life tour de force" and hailed by The New York Times as "mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain." Strauss stars in the Bay Area production, while The Mushroom Cure simultaneously continues its extended run in New York at Theatre 80 St. Marks with another actor taking on the lead.

THE MUSHROOM CURE Extends At The Marsh
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2018


The Marsh Berkeley announces the extension through July 7, 2018 of hit show The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York, which praised it as "riveting… true-life tour de force" and hailed by The New York Times as "mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain." Strauss stars in the Bay Area production, while The Mushroom Cure simultaneously continues its extended run in New York at Theatre 80 St. Marks with another actor taking on the lead.

Feelin' High: THE MUSHROOM CURE Extends Through 6/16 At The Marsh Berkeley
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2018


The Marsh Berkeley announces the extension through June 16, 2018 of hit show The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology. The true tale of Strauss' hilarious, harrowing, and heartrending attempts to treat his debilitating OCD with psychedelics was an Off-Broadway hit, where it was named Critics' Pick by Time Out New York, which praised it as "riveting… true-life tour de force" and hailed by The New York Times as "mining a great deal of laughter from disabling pain." Strauss stars in the Bay Area production, while The Mushroom Cure simultaneously continues its extended run in New York at Theatre 80 St. Marks with another actor taking on the lead.

The Marsh Announces Talk Back Line Up for THE MUSHROOM CURE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 6, 2018


Luminaries such as Dr. James Fadiman, author Ayelet Waldman, and other unique leaders in the fields of health and psychedelics will join actor Adam Strauss following certain performances of The Mushroom Cure in Berkeley with free talkbacks April 6-21,

The Marsh Berkeley Presents The Return Of Adam Strauss' THE MUSHROOM CURE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 6, 2018


The Marsh Berkeley announces the return of its 2017 hit, The Mushroom Cure by Adam Strauss. Inspired by a scientific study that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Strauss embarked on a program of vigilante psychopharmacology.

BWW Morning Brief December 7th, 2017: THE BAND'S VISIT at Broadway Sessions, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2017


Good morning BroadwayWorld! Today's top stories: The cast of The Band's Visit comes to Broadway Sessions tonight, Allegiance returns to cinemas, and more!

The Mushroom Cure FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Mushroom Cure have there been?
The Mushroom Cure has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2018.

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