The Toxic Avenger

BWW Interview: The Toxic Avenger's Brittany Gray Talks Lloyd Kaufman and Slime

The Toxic Avenger had its official opening Hallowen night at The Music Hall on the Danforth. Since then it has been delighting audience with its unique blend on music, humour and campy fun. BWW got the chance to sit down and talk with Brittany Gray about her role as Sarah, the blind librarian and object of "Toxie's" love. (more...)

Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER at The Music Hall on Danforth

Dancap scores another Toronto victory with the hilariously over-the-top camp musical 'The Toxic Avenger.' Production values are Broadway caliber for this off-Broadway show, and with a top-notch cast headed by Louise Pitre, Evan Alexander Smith and Brittany Gray, the show should continue ricking The Music Hall for many months to come. * * * * (OUT OF 5) (more...)

Photo Flash: 'ROCK' Gets 'TOXIC' at New World Stages

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. (more...)

Review - Avenue Q

No, that steady rumble you may hear and feel beneath your feet as you walk along 50th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues these evenings is not the A train making its way to Columbus Circle. It's the sound of laughing audiences having a swell time in the underground quintet of auditoriums called New World Stages. The former movie multiplex turned Off-Broadway house seems to be experiencing a happy renaissance, with its long-running anchor production, Altar Boyz, having been joined by laughter-inducing hits like The Toxic Avenger, Naked Boys Singing, My First Time and The Gazillion Bubble Show (which I haven't seen but I'm sure brings out many giggles from the youngsters). The hilarious Love Child, which previously ran at 59E59 will be moving in shortly, but first the welcome mat (and perhaps a red carpet) has been set for the center's new crown jewel as the Tony-winning Avenue Q completes its successful Broadway run and returns to its Off-Broadway roots. (more...)

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS Opening Night on Broadway - The Gyspy Robe Ceremony!

The colorful Gypsy Robe, embellished with mementos from Broadway musicals, is presented to the cast member who has the most Broadway chorus credits. Recent Gypsy Robe honoree, BYE BYE BIRDIEs' Paula Leggett Chase passed the special Broadway garment on to John Jellison backstage before the opening night performance and BroadwayWorld.com was there to cheer him on! (more...)

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek of MEMPHIS Opening Night

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical opened Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, began previews Wednesday, September 23, 2009. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to capture all the excitement and celebration of Opening Night to bring you interviews with the cast and creative plus highlights from the show! (more...)

THE TOXIC AVENGER Hosts 'Halloweek' Spookfest

The Toxic Avenger - named "2009 Best New Off-Broadway Musical" by the Outer Critics Circle - announced today that in honor of Toxie's favorite holiday, Halloween, the show will be sponsoring a seven-day spookfest, aptly titled Halloweek. (more...)

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre - Opening Night Party

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, officially opened last, Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, began previews Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (more...)

Photo Coverage: MEMPHIS on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre - Opening Night Arrivals

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, officially opened last, Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, began previews Wednesday, September 23, 2009. BroadwayWorld.com's camera where there as the first night crowd arrived. (more...)

THE BROADWAY LOCAL - Derrick Baskin Sponsored by WORLD MasterCard

From the soaring melodies of classic revivals to the hottest dramas playing today - there is no experience like "Broadway." And part of what makes Broadway so exciting is that it's located right smack dab in the middle of New York City! With "THE BROADWAY LOCAL", World MasterCard celebrates the creative theatre professionals who bring their talents to the city's Broadway stages and call the Big Apple home. (more...)

Photo Flash: The Birth of Rock n' Roll on Broadway - MEMPHIS Opens Tonight at the Shubert Theatre!

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opens tonight, Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, began previews Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (more...)

Photo Flash: MEMPHIS On Broadway

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, began previews Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (more...)

Photo Coverage: THE TOXIC AVENGER Musical Celebrates 200th Performance At New World Stages

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. (more...)

Photo Flash: THE TOXIC AVENGER Welcomes Starry Backstage Guests!

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! (more...)

MEMPHIS Begins Bdwy Previews 9/23

MEMPHIS, an original Broadway musical, opening Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th Street) following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre. Previews begin on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. (more...)

Photo Coverage: The Cast Of 'TOXIC AVENGER' Sample Serendipity 3's 'The Hot Toxic Love Sundae'

Serendipity 3, the landmark NYC dessert emporium teamed with the Off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger, to create a sundae "so toxically delicious it will turn you green with envy - The Hot Toxic Love Sundae!" (more...)

Photo Coverage: Bryan, DiPietro And The MEMPHIS Cast Celebrate Shubert Theatre Box Office Opening

To commemorate the Shubert Theatre Box Office opening for the new Broadway musical MEMPHIS there was festive special performances by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan, the Cast of MEMPHIS, and VH1 Save the Music Foundation student keyboard ensemble from Jersey City's MS 41. on Wednesday, August 26th at 12pm in Shubert Alley. (more...)

"20@20" Off-Broadway Deal Returns; Offers $20 Tickets For Twenty Minutes Before Show Time

For two weeks only, Off-Broadway will offer tickets for only $20 twenty minutes before show time. "20at20" is now a bi-annual celebration of NY's best shows, in the tradition of Restaurant Week! (more...)