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The Toxic Avenger 2009

Run Time:
90 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: April 6, 2009
Closing: January 03, 2010

The Toxic Avenger - 2009 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

New World Stages Stage I
340 West 50th Street New York, NY 10019

Armed with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark, he’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming and woo the prettiest, blindest librarian in town. He’ll leave you laughing in the aisles as he rocks the house and saves the earth for all of mankind. The Toxic Avenger features music and lyrics by David Bryan (keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi), book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change) and is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando (Urinetown).


The Toxic Avenger - 2009 - Off-Broadway Cast

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THE TOXIC AVENGER Tickets On Sale Through 2/21/2010
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2010


The Toxic Avenger, winner of 'Best New Off- Broadway Musical' by both the Outer Critics Circle and BroadwayWorld's Theatre Fans, is on sale through February 21st, 2010. The Joe DiPietro/David Bryan penned musical is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Diana DeGarmo To Sing The National Anthem At The New Jersey Nets Game 11/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 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.

Review - The Toxic Avenger: They All Deserve To Die
by Kristin Salaky - April 10, 2009


You know you're in for a good one when there's a huge laugh before the first person on stage can even let out the third syllable of the show. But by the time the actors start growling to customers, 'There's no intermission!' and 'The show's eight hours long!' The Toxic Avenger has firmly established itself as one of the funniest musicals in town.

Photo Flash: 'ROCK' Gets 'TOXIC' at New World Stages
by Eddie Varley - November 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.

Dancap Gets 'TOXIC' For Toronto In Fall 2009
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2009


Dancap Productions presents the Canadian Premiere of The Toxic Avenger opening at The Music Hall Halloween 2009.

Erin Leigh Peck Subs for Nancy Opel in THE TOXIC AVENGER Oct. 26 - Nov. 8
by Robert Diamond - October 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: Diana DeGarmo In THE TOXIC AVENGER
by Charlie Piane - August 24, 2009


Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet has returned to the New York stage where, on 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.

Photo Coverage: 'TOXIE' Spotlight Exclusive On Nancy Opel
by Walter McBride - August 24, 2009


After a recent performance of the Off-Broadway hit The Toxic Avenger, celebrated comic actress Nancy Opel took some time out to pose for a very special 'Spotlight' feature for the BroadwayWorld.com cameras.

Photo Flash: Legendary Bass Guitarist Tony Levin Visits 'THE TOXIC AVENGER'
by Charlie Piane - August 5, 2009


Following the August 3rd performance of The Toxic Avenger, legendary bass guitarist Tony Levin, best known for his work with progressive rock pioneers King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, as well as for his playing on hundreds of albums including Cher, Alice Cooper, John Lennon, Stevie Nicks and Lou Reed, paid a backstage visit to meet the cast and band. He posed for photos and even signed the bass guitar of Dan Grennes, the show's bass guitarist. Rock on!

STAGE TUBE: The Toxic Avenger's 'Mayor 'Babs' Belgoody' Speaks Out!
by Charlie Piane - July 31, 2009


Mayor 'Babs' Belgoody speaks out about the recent corruption scandal in New Jersey!

Photo Coverage: BWW Visits 'THE TOXIC AVENGER' - Nicholas Rodriguez Takes A Bow
by Walter McBride - July 23, 2009


The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all -- an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two guys who play...well, everyone else...bullies, mobsters, old ladies, and stiletto-wearing back-up singers. The show also features the most memorable and unbelievable duet you'll ever see on any New York stage. Audiences from teenagers to senior citizens love this hilarious new hit musical! Easily 1,000 laughs.

Jonathan Root Joins Cast Of THE TOXIC AVENGER At New World Stages
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 9, 2009


Jean Cheever and Tom Polum, producers of The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle - are pleased to welcome Jonathan Root to the 'Toxie' family. Mr. Root, making his Off-Broadway debut, has assumed the role of White Dude, replacing original cast member Matthew Saldivar.

Dancap Gets 'TOXIC' For Toronto In Fall 2009
by Mark Andrew Lawrence - July 7, 2009


Dancap Productions presents the Canadian Premiere of The Toxic Avenger opening at The Music Hall Halloween 2009.

THE TOXIC AVENGER Cancels 7/6 Performance Due To Star Injury
by Eddie Varley - July 6, 2009


Superheroes are not infallible it seems, as The Toxic Avenger sustained an injury that caused two performances (July 5th at 7PM and tonight's performance, July 6th at 8pm) to be cancelled.

TOXIC AVENGER Celebrates 100th Performance 7/3 With Special Ticket Offers
by BWW News Desk - July 3, 2009


The producers of 2009's Best New Off-Broadway Musical*, The Toxic Avenger, announced today that they are celebrating the show's 100th performance on Friday, July 3 with a very special Independence Day Ticket Offer. To commemorate the year of the nation's independence (and America going green!), special $17.76 tickets will be available for the following performances: Friday, July 3 at 8PM; Saturday, July 4 at 4PM; and Sunday, July 5 at 3 and 7PM. Please note: there will be no 8pm performance on Saturday, July 4.

Photo Coverage: 'TOXIC AVENGER' Celebrates CD at Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle
by Peter James Zielinski - June 26, 2009


Joe DiPietro (book & lyrics) and the cast of the Off-Broadway musical, The Toxic Avenger: Celina Carvajal, Nick Cordero, Demond Green, Nancy Opel, and Matthew Saldivar all joined together for a musical performance and CD signing to celebrate the new cast recording of the award-winning Off-Broadway musical. The 'Toxie' filled event took place on Thursday, June 25th at the Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle (1972 Broadway @ 66th Street).

TOXIC AVENGER Celebrates 100th Performance 7/3 With Special Ticket Offers
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 25, 2009


The producers of 2009's Best New Off-Broadway Musical*, The Toxic Avenger, announced today that they are celebrating the show's 100th performance on Friday, July 3 with a very special Independence Day Ticket Offer. To commemorate the year of the nation's independence (and America going green!), special $17.76 tickets will be available for the following performances: Friday, July 3 at 8PM; Saturday, July 4 at 4PM; and Sunday, July 5 at 3 and 7PM. Please note: there will be no 8pm performance on Saturday, July 4.

BWW Discounts' Top 10 Reasons To See 'TOXIC AVENGER' For Only $35!
by Eddie Varley - June 16, 2009


The Toxic Avenger, winner of 'Best New Off- Broadway Musical' by both the Outer Critics Circle and BroadwayWorld's Theatre Fans, is now on sale through February 21st, 2010. The Joe DiPietro/David Bryan penned musical is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). BWW Discounts now brings you even more reason to visit 'Toxie' and gang, the 'TOP TEN REASONS TO SEE THE TOXIC AVENGER FOR ONLY $35!'

THE TOXIC AVENGER Tickets Now On Sale Through 2/21/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 11, 2009


The Toxic Avenger, winner of 'Best New Off- Broadway Musical' by both the Outer Critics Circle and BroadwayWorld's Theatre Fans, is now on sale through February 21st, 2010. The Joe DiPietro/David Bryan penned musical is currently playing at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

The Toxic Avenger History

Other Productions of The Toxic Avenger

2009   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2017   West End Arts Theatre Revival
West End

The Toxic Avenger - 2009 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2010 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Wendy Seyb
2010 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Actress Nancy Opel
2010 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Jean Cheever
2010 The Lortels Outstanding Musical Tom Polum
2010 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Kurt Fischer
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Off-Broadway Musical Toxic Avenger
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Joe DiPietro
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Demond Green
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nancy Opel
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nancy Opel
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical 0

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