The Toxic Avenger's Brand of (Musical) Justice is Coming to Toronto
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Checking out CBC arts news this morning I was a little surprised by news of a stage musical version of the Troma cult film The Toxic Avenger coming to Toronto. It wasn't the fact that the show was coming to Toronto that surprised me - I was one of the many who went to enjoy blood-splattering good times with Evil Dead: The Musical, after all. I also wasn't surprised by the company who'll be producing the show - DanCap may be better known for Jersey Boys right now, but they also brought the adults-only puppet musical Avenue Q to the Elgin (not very work safe video clips here). So why was I surprised? Simple - how have I not heard of this show until now?!?
Seriously, I have several friends who are big, big fans of any and all b-movies, cult films, and really anything associated with Lloyd Kaufman and Troma. So how this stage show started off-broadway in October 2008 without someone forwarding me links to something like the Melvin Ferd YouTube Channel is a mystery.
DanCap's production will have an all-Canadian cast and be presented at the Music Hall on the Danforth, appropriately opening on Halloween.
- Visit http://www.dancaptickets.com for the full news release and information on current shows.
- Learn more about the show and join the fan club at toxiefans.com
- Coming soon - www.toxicavengertoronto.com
Have you seen what the front of the theatre is going to look like? This show is going to be a blast to do!
Yes, I didn’t even think to mention the design for the front of the theatre – it’s great when a show spills off the stage, as it were. Plus if anyone hasn’t been to the Music Hall before, it should definitely be easy to find!