The following announcement was provided by “The Mushroom Cure”:
Writer and performer Adam Strauss will present his acclaimed solo show “The Mushroom Cure” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts, on April 10 and 11, 2026. The performances will be filmed to create a feature film of the live show, executive produced by bestselling author Michael Pollan and journalist Hamilton Morris.
The Mushroom Cure is the true story of Strauss’s quest to cure his severe obsessive-compulsive disorder with psychedelics. The show has received widespread critical acclaim for both its emotional depth and humor, with The New York Times writing that it “mines a great deal of laughter from disabling pain” and the Chicago Tribune calling it “arrestingly honest and howlingly funny.”
Each performance will include a post-show conversation. On Friday, April 10, Strauss will be joined by Hamilton Morris for a discussion on psychedelics and mental health. The Saturday, April 11 performance will be followed by a conversation with Morris and Harvard scholar Jeffrey Breau on psychedelics, religion, and spirituality, presented in partnership with the Harvard Psychedelic Intersections Conference.
“The Mushroom Cure is a true story of the most remarkable experience of my life,” Strauss said. “Over the years it’s been incredibly meaningful to share it with audiences and see how strongly people respond to it. I’m deeply grateful to Michael Pollan and Hamilton Morris for helping bring the show to film so that this story can reach many more people.”
Although the show has been performed more than 700 times worldwide, the April performances mark the first time The Mushroom Cure has been presented in Massachusetts.
Audiences attending the performances will be part of the live audience captured for the upcoming feature film.
The Mushroom Cure was written and performed by Adam Strauss and developed with and directed by Jonathan Libman.
Event Details
“The Mushroom Cure” – Special Live Filming
April 10–11, 2026
Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown, Massachusetts
Tickets and additional information are available at
TheMushroomCure.com