THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:05pm

I received an email from the Straight from New York master classes and workshops and in Tyce Green's bio, it states that "he is currently co-producing THE TOXIC AVENGER on Broadway, opening in fall 2015, which stars American Idol Constantine Maroulis."

I have never heard the music/listened to the CD of the show...

#2

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:09pm

This show has been "Broadway bound" for years now.

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:16pm

It was a fun show in a junky kind of way. I enjoyed it.
The music is pretty weak (imo).

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:46pm

Such a guilty pleasure show. I loved it and saw it a few times. Great music. And Nancy Opel killed it.

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:48pm

The actors elevated the material; Nancy Opel was indeed pretty funny. I saw it several times, and despite several clunker numbers it was always fun time. Definitely Off-Broadway material. Not even major rewrites would allow this thing to last commercially on Broadway.

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:48pm

"Constantine Maroulis" and "junky" in the same thread. Makes sense.

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:53pm

It barely survived in a 500 seat Off-Broadway theatre. What ill-advised producer would even think Broadway is viable?!?!

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 12:59pm

It was playing in the theater where I worked (NWS). I saw it several times with the former Celine Carvajal (now Lena Hall) in the female lead. Constantine would be great, but I didn't love the show. And yes, Nancy Opel killed it.

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#9

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 1:10pm

I saw the show off-broadway and in Texas. I must say I enjoyed it off-broadway more. However, I really do love this show. I still listen to the cast recording regularly and it has some great bits. I'd be happy to see it again but hopefully they get a small theatre.

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#10

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 2:50pm

If they could rewrite the female material to let Lena Hall just screlt the mess out of the score, and let Constantine go crazy, I think it could work. It won't be a run away success, but I think it could sustain a year long run. It's got the same sort of Hedwig type fan base.

Also off-Broadway doesn't really indicate success or failure. I mean, In The Heights did pretty terrible off-bway and we saw how that went.

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 5:26pm

While we are at it, Let's bring Heathers to B'way too. It could be a double feature. JK

#12

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 5:30pm

I loved Toxic Avenger and was on a high after seeing in off Broadway many years ago.
I don't think it's large enough for a Broadway house. But I do love it. Maybe something like the Helen Hayes??? But doesn't Roundabout own that now?

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THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 7:59pm

It was a hoot, but not b'way material. I cant imagine I'd spend money on it again -- well, maybe to let my kids see it, but the discount would need to be pretty steep.

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#14

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 2/4/15 at 9:54pm

Saw it Off Broadway years ago at discounted price and I don't see this as a Broadway show. Very over the top with some fun moments but this would be DOA IMO on Broadway.

#15

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 11/11/15 at 5:46pm

Any updates on this coming to Broadway?

#16

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 11/11/15 at 6:32pm

I think this would be a Bialystock & Bloom production.

Somebody has a lot of money to burn.We already have an off Broadway show masquerading as a Broadway show charging Broadway prices. It is called Dames At Sea and it is dying a slow death at the box office.Toxic would meet the same fate.

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#17

THE TOXIC AVENGER to open on Broadway, fall 2015?

Posted: 11/11/15 at 8:11pm

I don't think it would be any massive hit. I mean if Hand to God can't find an off-beat audience, then I don't think this would work. But it would feel more Broadway than a lot of other musicals. If they could pepper the cast with some strong rock singers who are relatively well known it could be a fun night out.