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In Italy during the 18th century, an average of 5,000 boys were castrated

annually. Almost exclusively, they came from poor families. Their treble voices intact, castration promised those who survived a chance to earn fame and fortune by singing female roles in the opera. A few made it, but most didn’t and were swept aside.



Stiletto, a new musical with Music and Lyrics by three-time Grammy nominee, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Wilder (Disney’s Mulan), Book by double Olivier Award nominee Tim Luscombe (Noël Coward’s Easy Virtue, Terrence Rattigan’s The Browning Version and Harlequinade), is set in Venice, Europe’s opera capital.



During the winter of 1730-31, Venice is a city bristling with opportunity where fortunes can be made but life is cheap. A city of lustre and intrigue with plenty of chances of success for Marco, who was castrated as a child to retain his perfect voice. Opera stars being the rock stars of their day, Marco is on course to be an 18th-century Jagger or Bowie, to snag a powerful patron and play leading roles.



In a busy square he meets Gioia, confident, strong willed... and supremely

talented. But despite her musical gifts, being the daughter of an African slave there’s no chance for her to fulfil her dreams. Marco recognises her talent and, sensing that they are both outsiders as well as sharing a love for music, they fall in love.



In an attempt to get her on stage, Marco introduces Gioia to society and his patron, the Contessa Azzurra, but at the end of the evening, a body lies dead and Gioia is hauled off to prison. To free her, Marco must overcome the demons of his past and the morally corrupt forces of the present.


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New Filloux play DOG AND WOLF Debuts at 59E59, Previews 2/5/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010


DOG AND WOLF - a new play by Catherine Filloux about the unlikely relationship between a political refugee in the U.S. and the American lawyer who wants to win asylum for her - will be given its world-premiere with previews beginning February 5, 2010 prior to its official press opening February 9 Off-Broadway at 59E59 St. (located at 59 E. 59 St.) in Manhattan.

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Schedule Of Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2010


MGM MIRAGE RESORTS: MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, ARIA, Crystals, Luxor, Monte Carlo, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Bellagio, The Mirage and New York-New York

THE TOXIC AVENGER To Appear At The Skate Rink At Bryant Park 12/22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 22, 2009


Come warm yourself up with a dose of 'Hot Toxic Love' as The Toxic Avenger cast makes an appearance at The Pond at Bryant Park (40-42nd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue).

New Filloux play DOG AND WOLF Debuts at 59E59, Previews 2/5/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009


DOG AND WOLF - a new play by Catherine Filloux about the unlikely relationship between a political refugee in the U.S. and the American lawyer who wants to win asylum for her - will be given its world-premiere with previews beginning February 5, 2010 prior to its official press opening February 9 Off-Broadway at 59E59 St. (located at 59 E. 59 St.) in Manhattan.

Duke Of York Theatre's SPEAKING IN TONGUES Ends December 12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009


Seductive, darkly comic with a rollercoaster of a plot line SPEAKING IN TONGUES is the play everyone has been talking about this season.

THE TOXIC AVENGER To Appear At The Skate Rink At Bryant Park 12/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2009


Come warm yourself up with a dose of 'Hot Toxic Love' as The Toxic Avenger cast makes an appearance at The Pond at Bryant Park (40-42nd Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue).

MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Entertainment Lineup
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2009


MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA ROBIN WILLIAMS Robin Williams, one of the most gifted actors and comedians of our time, returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Dec. 5.

Diana DeGarmo To Sing The National Anthem At The New Jersey Nets Game 11/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2009


The Toxic Avenger* star and American Idol finalist Diana DeGarmo will sing the National Anthem at the New Jersey Nets game tomorrow night, November 17th at 7:30PM.

Duke Of York Theatre's SPEAKING IN TONGUES Ends December 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 13, 2009


Seductive, darkly comic with a rollercoaster of a plot line SPEAKING IN TONGUES is the play everyone has been talking about this season.

Wilde Time: The Importance of Being Earnest at Center Stage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Oscar Wilde called it a 'trivial comedy for serious people.' Or perhaps it's a serious comedy for trivial people. Whichever, it remains, over a century since it's first performance, 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' now at Center Stage.

Photo Flash: 'ROCK' Gets 'TOXIC' at New World Stages
by Eddie Varley - Nov 2, 2009


Last Wednesday night, some of the cast members from 'ROCK OF AGES' came uptown - 2 blocks! - to New World Stages for some HOT TOXIC LOVE - and got it when they visited THE TOXIC AVENGER, the award-winning musical starring another 'American Idol' finalist. After the show, both casts met onstage for the obligatory photo - or three.

U.K. Tour Of ROCKY HORROR Breaks Record For Largest-Ever Time Warp Dance
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


1570 fans pelvic-thrusted their way into the infamous Guinness Book of World Records at 12noon on Saturday 31st October along with the Mayor of Brighton and The Paul O'Grady show.

Erin Leigh Peck Subs for Nancy Opel in THE TOXIC AVENGER Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
by Robert Diamond - Oct 23, 2009


Move over, Bloomberg; the mayoral race just got a whole lot tighter as Erin Leigh Peck takes on the role of Mayor Babs Belgoody, along with other memorable characters, in The Toxic Avenger, the Outer Critics' Circle 2009 pick for Best New Off-Broadway Musical. Peck will be playing the multiple roles currently played by Nancy Opel, who originated the roles in the world premiere production at George Street Playhouse, while Opel is on vacation. Peck has been understudying all female roles since the show began performances at New York's New World Stages (340 W. 50th St) in March of 2009.

Photo Flash: SPEAKING IN TONGUES at the Duke of York’s Theatre
by Aimee Savoth - Oct 20, 2009


A missing person. A mysterious stiletto. Relationships in crisis. In SPEAKING IN TONGUES, the seemingly random confessions of a group of strangers are pieced together into a powerful study of infidelity and interwoven lives, as Detective Leon Zat (Simm) investigates the disappearance of a leading psychiatrist.

Wilde Time: The Importance of Being Earnest at Center Stage
by Daniel Collins - Oct 18, 2009


Oscar Wilde called it a 'trivial comedy for serious people.' Or perhaps it's a serious comedy for trivial people. Whichever, it remains, over a century since it's first performance, 'The Importance of Being Earnest,' now at Center Stage.

The Looking Glass Theatre Presents READY, SET, STORY! HOW KATIE SAVED THE SNEAKY SPIDER'S TALES, Begins 10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


The Looking Glass Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of READY, SET, STORY! HOW KATIE SAVED THE SNEAKY SPIDER'S TALES, an exciting new children's show exploring international folktales of tricksters, written by Emily Paul and directed by Rose Ginsberg, beginning Saturday, October 10.

Photo Coverage: THE TOXIC AVENGER Musical Celebrates 200th Performance At New World Stages
by Eddie Varley - Oct 2, 2009


On Thursday, October 1st, after the 200th performance of THE TOXIC AVENGER at New World Stages, some celebrity guests who were in the house took a trip backstage to congratulate the cast and crew. Broadway couple Andy Karl and Orfeh greeted Dustin Diamond (Screech from TV's 'Saved By The Bell') and his lady friend as they all took the trip back to cheer everybody on their auspicious milestone. Producer Tom Polum was on hand to raise a glass of 'TOXIC' punch and to thank everyone on a 200 'TOX-A-RI-FIC' shows.

Photo Flash: THE TOXIC AVENGER Welcomes Starry Backstage Guests!
by Eddie Varley - Sep 30, 2009


Some special guests were attending the Sunday, September matinee of THE TOXIC AVENGER. Actor TONY PLANA who plays Betty's (AMERICA FERRARA) father on the ABC-TV hit 'UGLY BETTY' was there with his wife, actress ADA MARIS and their daughter, ISABEL (PLANA). Actress ANITA GILLETTE (who appeared in FLAMINGO COURT at New World Stages) was also there. So, all made a bee-line backstage to pay a 'between show' visit to the cast and band and to tell them what a TOX-A-RI-FIC time they had!

Simm, Hart, Fox Star In SPEAKING IN TONGUES, Opens At Duke Of York's Theatre 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2009


John Simm (Life on Mars, State of Play) returns to the stage this autumn leading an exciting cast including Ian Hart (The Virgin Queen, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone) and Kerry Fox (An Angel at my Table, Shallow Grave), in the highly charged thriller SPEAKING IN TONGUES.

Simm, Hart, Fox Star In SPEAKING IN TONGUES, Opens At Duke Of York's Theatre 9/28
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2009


John Simm (Life on Mars, State of Play) returns to the stage this autumn leading an exciting cast including Ian Hart (The Virgin Queen, Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone) and Kerry Fox (An Angel at my Table, Shallow Grave), in the highly charged thriller SPEAKING IN TONGUES.

Diana DeGarmo's 'TOXIC' Blog: 'OH MY GOODNESS!'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet has returned to the New York stage where, beginning Friday, August 14th, she assumed the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian in The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle.

The Looking Glass Theatre Presents READY, SET, STORY! HOW KATIE SAVED THE SNEAKY SPIDER'S TALES, Begins 10/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2009


The Looking Glass Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of READY, SET, STORY! HOW KATIE SAVED THE SNEAKY SPIDER'S TALES, an exciting new children's show exploring international folktales of tricksters, written by Emily Paul and directed by Rose Ginsberg, beginning Saturday, October 10.

Stage And Screen Star Nicholas Rodriguez Featured On AfterElton
by Eddie Varley - Sep 1, 2009


Nicholas Rodriguez recently joined The cast of the ABC-TV daytime soap opera 'One Life To Live,' set in the fictional town of Llanview. The young actor is featured in an interview on the popular website, AfterElton.com.

Photo Flash: David Bryan Visits His 'TOXIC AVENGER'
by Eddie Varley - Aug 25, 2009


After a recent performance of the Off-Broadway hit The Toxic Avenger, Bon Jovi's founding member/keyboardist David Bryan stopped by to say hello to his fantastic cast.

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