New Jersey's first superhero takes the stage in this rock 'n' roll monster of a musical comedy. Thrown into a vat of toxic goo by two bullies, a mild-mannered science student named Melvin Ferd the Third is reborn as a — one... more »-of-a-kind environmental crusader: The Toxic Avenger. Armed with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark, he's out to save New Jersey, end global
warming and woo the prettiest, blindest librarian in town. He'll leave you laughing as he rocks the house
and saves the Earth for all mankind.
Based on the 1985 cult film classic, this CD features music and lyrics by David Bryan (keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi), book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You re Perfect, Now Change) and musical direction by Tony Award-winner John Rando (Urinetown).
It delivers a heady dose of humor that leaves listeners with a big green glow.« less
New Jersey's first superhero takes the stage in this rock 'n' roll monster of a musical comedy. Thrown into a vat of toxic goo by two bullies, a mild-mannered science student named Melvin Ferd the Third is reborn as a
one-of-a-kind environmental crusader: The Toxic Avenger. Armed with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark, he's out to save New Jersey, end global
warming and woo the prettiest, blindest librarian in town. He'll leave you laughing as he rocks the house
and saves the Earth for all mankind.
Based on the 1985 cult film classic, this CD features music and lyrics by David Bryan (keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi), book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You re Perfect, Now Change) and musical direction by Tony Award-winner John Rando (Urinetown).
It delivers a heady dose of humor that leaves listeners with a big green glow.
Patricia Stringer | Philadelphia, PA United States | 07/10/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you were to combine "The Rocky Horror Show", "Flaming Carrot Comics"
and "Weird New Jersey Magazine", you'd get something very like "The Toxic Avenger Musical". And that's a good thing.
Broadway veteran Joe DiPietro and Bon Jovi's own David Bryan have literally created a monster--a rock 'n' roll musical that's outrageous,
endearing, and just plain fun. Who wouldn't love a show that features tunes like "Big Green Freak", "Hot Toxic Love" and "Choose Me, Oprah"?
Nick Cordero is in fine voice as the unlikely superhero who knows better than even Kermit the Frog that it's not easy being green. Sara Case is appealing as his love interest, a blind librarian (proof that we're a long way from "the Music Man"). Nancy Opel displays her versatility
by playing three very different characters and at one point singing a duet with herself.
The show is deliberately cheesy and low-tech, but that only adds to its campy blue-collar charm. You'll find yourself laughing and singing along as Toxie and company save New Jesey.
Warning: Do not operate machinery or a motor vehicle while listening to this CD. You'll be laughing too hard.
Let's do the slime warp again!
"
NOTHING TOXIC HERE....JUST PURE HILARITY
Robert F. Powers | Quincy, Ma USA | 05/15/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The Toxic Avenger was a cheesy cult movie produced by Troma, the cheesiest movie factory in New Jersey. Or anywhere else for that matter.
Melvin Ferd the third and a nerd is dumped into a barrel of toxic waste and becomes Toxie the green, gooey avenger of mankind or at least New Jersey. He rescues a young girl named Sarah from some goons and she falls madly in love with her saviour who she calls "My Big French Boyfriend". Toxie is smitten with Sarah and is thrilled someone cares for him despite his monsterous deformity and as he sings, "Thank God, She's Blind".
The music is rock-loud rock-noisy rock- but unfortunatly most of the tunes sound alike but coming to the rescue are the twisted, and very funny lyrics. With titles like "Get The Geek", "Hot Toxic Love" "Big Green Freak" "Choose Me, Oprah" or "Bitch/Slut/Liar/Whore" you shouldn't be expecting "My Fair Lady"-like songs.
The cast of five with the exception of Toxie and Sarah play multiple roles and Nancy Opel as the evil Mayor of Tromaville and others is a standout.
Newcomer, Nick Cordero as Toxie acquits himself quite well and he has a hilarious sob song "You Tore My Heart Out".
While I have reservations of the score as a whole I am sure they come across much better seen in the context of the performed show."
Fun show - fun album
Lanye Myers | 06/12/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this the other night on a total whim - last minute thing. Was surprised at how good it was! Super funny and campy. A couple of the songs totally stuck in my head so i got the album and am not disappointed. good catchy songs -"
TOXIC AVENGER IS AWESOME
joseph cicala | philadelphia, pa | 09/14/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The music in this show is wonderful and funny and clever and was a great reminder of the actual show I saw in NYC. The performances are top notch and made me relive all the hysterical scenes in the show. Its a little easier if youve seen the show to know whats going on in the songs, but still as enjoyable if you havent. Nancy Opal is hysterical and her two-characters in the same scene song is a masterpiece...GO SEE THIS SHOW..."
Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
