Horizon's THE TOXIC AVENGER Returns to Piedmont Park Today
Critics and audiences couldn't get enough of THE TOXIC AVENGER, and so we're bringing it back! Horizon's musical comedy sensation THE TOXIC AVENGER is outside in the ATL this summer when it hits Piedmont Park, beginning today, June 9th through the 12th.
Last summer, Horizon's sold-out musical Avenue Q was a rollicking fun party in the Park, playing to thousands who came to picnic, play and watch fantastic professional musical theatre in Piedmont Park. "Avenue Q was so amazing and special last summer - audiences of all ages and types came together for a truly unique Atlanta experience. There is just nothing else like it - live performance under the stars. And it's free!" says Lisa Adler, Horizon's Co-Artistic/Producing Director. "THE TOXIC AVENGER was another runaway hit for Horizon in our Little Five Points home this past winter. It's just so much fun - upbeat, smart and silly at the same time with a hugely energetic and talented cast, fantastic rock music and a live band. Everyone leaves smiling every night, so it is the perfect show to bring together Atlantans in the heart of our city under the sky and treetops this summer."
Full of off-beat humor and an amazing score, THE TOXIC AVENGER is the Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical and is guaranteed to have the audience laughing on the green. "Infectious fun to watch....Just enjoy," raved the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ArtsATL noted it was, "most fun to be had in local theatre," and Atlanta InTown promised, "you'll have tons of fun." It's a laugh-out-loud rock musical with an unlikely hero, the mild-mannered scientist, Melvin Ferd the Third, whose crusade to stop the corrupt mayor gets him dumped in toxic waste. From the smoke emerges our green, gooey superhero with mega-strength - THE TOXIC AVENGER, or Toxie for short. He's here to save his home town from toxic waste, win the love of the beautiful blind librarian, stop global warming and bring a brand new day of clean air and harmony to New Jersey and the world. This tour de force for five powerhouse actor/singers playing over 30 roles keeps the action spinning as the music rocks the park.
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