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Photo Coverage: Diana DeGarmo Joins THE TOXIC AVENGER
by Eddie Varley - Aug 17, 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.

Diana DeGarmo Will Join THE TOXIC AVENGER Beginning 8/14
by Movies News Desk - Aug 14, 2009


Diana DeGarmo, Season 3 'American Idol' runner-up and Broadway vet is returning to the New York stage where, beginning Friday, August 14th, she will assume 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 EXCLUSIVE: THE TOXIC AVENGER Cast 'Burns' The New World Stages 'Floor'
by Walter McBride - Aug 10, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com's cameras caught the cast of Off-Broadway's hit musical The Toxic Avenger as they showed off some fancy 'floor burning' footwork. Check out the pictures right here on BWW!

Photo Flash: Legendary Bass Guitarist Tony Levin Visits 'THE TOXIC AVENGER'
by Charlie Piane - Aug 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 - Jul 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 - Jul 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.

Diana DeGarmo Will Join THE TOXIC AVENGER Beginning 8/14
by Eddie Varley - Jul 14, 2009


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

RIALTO CHATTER: From 'IDOL' To 'TOXIC' For DeGarmo?
by Eddie Varley - Jul 14, 2009


Various online sources are revealing that American Idol finalist and Broadway belter Diana DeGarmo will be joining THE TOXIC AVENGER later this summer. While there has been no official word, sources close to the production have announced the news of her upcoming arrival. DeGarmo will replace Celina Carvajal who currently stars in the production, Carvajal was a temporary replacement in the hit musical. Celina Carvajal assumed the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian on Monday, June 15th. Original cast member Sara Chase left the production to create three roles in the musical The First Wives Club which is premiering at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

Photo Flash: THE TOXIC AVENGER 'Rocks' At Summer in the Square 2009
by Eddie Varley - Jul 11, 2009


On Thursday July 9th, the cast of 'THE TOXIC AVENGER' took to the stage in New York City's Union Square as part of the 2009 'Summer in the Square,' a series of events taking place each Thursday through August 13th. The large crowd enjoyed the wonderful weather as they were treated to a few numbers from the award-winning Off-Broadway musical.

Photo Flash: THE TOXIC AVENGER Welcomes NJ Mayor Patricia Schriver
by Eddie Varley - Jul 9, 2009


On Saturday July 4th, Patricia Schriver, mayor of Lebanon Township, NJ caught the 4PM performance of THE TOXIC AVENGER and then enjoyed a backstage visit with Nancy Opel who portrays BABS BELGOODY, the corrupt mayor of TROMAVILLE, NJ. Two female New Jersey mayors together at last! Check out the patriotic lapel pin that Nancy Opel adorned to her 'Palinesque' costume in honor of Independence Day!

Jonathan Root Joins Cast Of THE TOXIC AVENGER At New World Stages
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 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.

Photo Flash: THE TOXIC AVENGER Welcomes Celina Carvajal To The Cast!
by Eddie Varley - Jun 17, 2009


ean Cheever and Tom Polum, producers of The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle - welcomed a new hire in the town library of Tromaville, New Jersey! Celina Carvajal assumed the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian on Monday, June 15th. Original cast member Sara Chase left the production to create three roles in the musical The First Wives Club premiering at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

Celina Carvajal Joins 'TOXIC AVENGER' at New World Stages 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2009


Jean Cheever and Tom Polum, producers of The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle - announce a new hire in the town library of Tromaville, New Jersey! Celina Carvajal will assume the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian on Monday, June 15th. Original cast member Sara Chase is leaving the production to create three roles in the musical The First Wives Club premiering at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

STAGE TUBE: 'TOXIC AVENGER' Outer Critics Circle Win for Best Off-Bdwy Musical
by Eddie Varley - Jun 5, 2009


'Toxic Avenger The Musical' won the 2009 Outer Critics Circle Award for OUTSTANDING NEW OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL.

Celina Carvajal Joins 'TOXIC AVENGER' at New World Stages 6/15
by Eddie Varley - May 29, 2009


Jean Cheever and Tom Polum, producers of The Toxic Avenger - named the 'Best New Off-Broadway Musical' by the Outer Critics Circle - announce a new hire in the town library of Tromaville, New Jersey! Celina Carvajal will assume the role of Sarah, the sexy, blind librarian on Monday, June 15th. Original cast member Sara Chase is leaving the production to create three roles in the musical The First Wives Club premiering at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.

Photo Coverage: 'TOXIC AVENGER' Opens at New World Stages
by Peter James Zielinski - Apr 9, 2009


The Toxic Avenger, the brand new musical about New Jersey's first superhero, features a score by Bon Jovi's David Bryan and Joe Di Pietro. The cast includes Nancy Opel, Sara Chase, Nick Cordero, Demond Green and Matthew Saldivar. Tony Award-winner John Rando directs.

'THE TOXIC AVENGER' Opens at New World Stages 4/6
by Eddie Varley - Apr 6, 2009


The Toxic Avenger, the brand new musical about New Jersey's first superhero, features a score by Bon Jovi's David Bryan and Joe Di Pietro. The cast includes Nancy Opel, Sara Chase, Nick Cordero, Demond Green and Matthew Saldivar. Tony Award-winner John Rando directs. The Toxic Avenger began performances on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Opening Night is tonight, Monday, April 6th.

TIME LIFE to Release 'TOXIC AVENGER' Cast CD in Theater on Opening Night 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2009


roducers Jean Cheever and Tom Polum have announced that Time Life will release the original cast recording of The Toxic Avenger to coincide with the new musical's New York opening night - Monday, April 6th at New World Stages. The CD's will be available at the theatre in advance of the official release date of Tuesday, May 5th. The cast recorded the score on March 9th at Avatar Recording Studios in New York City.

TIME LIFE to Release 'TOXIC AVENGER' Cast CD in Theater on Opening Night 4/6
by Eddie Varley - Apr 1, 2009


roducers Jean Cheever and Tom Polum have announced that Time Life will release the original cast recording of The Toxic Avenger to coincide with the new musical's New York opening night - Monday, April 6th at New World Stages. The CD's will be available at the theatre in advance of the official release date of Tuesday, May 5th. The cast recorded the score on March 9th at Avatar Recording Studios in New York City.

RENT to Close on June 1, 2008
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2008


Rent, the Tony Award-winning musical by Jonathan Larson, will close on June 1, 2008 at the Nederlander Theatre after over 12 years, making it the seventh-longest-running Broadway show in history.

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