HOT TOXIC LOVE – THE MAKING OF THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL

Photo of Brittany Gray as Sarah and Evan Alexander Smith as Toxic by Paula Wilson

HOT TOXIC LOVE – THE MAKING OF THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL

Sunday, March 7 at 10pm, Citytv

HOT TOXIC LOVE – THE MAKING OF THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL is a multi-camera documentary of what it took for Dancap Productions Inc., to mount The Toxic Avenger Musical, the off-Broadway hit musical based on the Lloyd Kauffman cult-movie The Toxic Avenger, at The Music Hall in Toronto. HOT TOXIC LOVE – THE MAKING OF THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL premieres Sunday, March 7 at 10pm on Citytv.

From auditions to opening night, HOT TOXIC LOVE takes the audience on a journey inside the world of theatre with its technical tricks, backstage antics and tales of heartbreak. The story is told from the intriguing perspective of two lead performers: Evan Alexander Smith, a newcomer making his debut; and Louise Pitre, a multi award-winner and veteran stage performer.

Louise Pitre earned a Dora Mavor Moore Award in Toronto and Tony Award® nomination in New York for her role as Donna Sheridan in Mamma Mia!. Louise is also known for her passionate performances as Fantine in Les Misérables and as the title character in Edith Piaf. Days before rehearsals for The Toxic Avenger Musical began, Louise made her Carnegie Hall debut, singing the role of Ulrika in the concert version of Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus’ musical Kristina.

Evan Alexander Smith graduated from George Brown Theatre School in May 2009 and by September he had been offered the titular role in a major commercial production, the Canadian premiere of The Toxic Avenger Musical.

“Our Canadian production of The Toxic Avenger was a first class musical,” said Aubrey Dan, President of Dancap Productions. “We are very proud of having created this opportunity to showcase an incredibly talented group of performers, musicians and production personnel from across the country.”

Both the live show and documentary are produced by Dancap Productions Inc. with Citytv the broadcast partner for HOT TOXIC LOVE. The documentary was commissioned to record and promote the creation of The Toxic Avenger Musical in Toronto, from casting calls through to the production’s opening night, as well as to be used as a tool to further enhance the live theatrical experience.

HOT TOXIC LOVE – THE MAKING OF THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL is scheduled to premiere on Citytv, Sunday, March 7th at 10pm.

Photo of Louise Pitre as Mayor Babs Belgoody and Evan Alexander Smith as Toxie by Paula Wilson

NEWS: 3 MORE WEEKS OF THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL IN TORONTO!

Having seen it in previews, the DLB recommends this The Toxic Avenger Musical.  You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll vomit…

PRESS RELEASE:

You’re not going to find a more screamingly funny quintet on a Toronto stage

than the five super-talented performers in The Toxic Avenger.” Toronto Star

Final Three Weeks to Laugh Your Head Off!

THE TOXIC AVENGER

On Sale through to January 2, 2010 Only!

Dancap Productions Inc., announced today that tickets to THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL, on stage now at The Music Hall, will be available for performances through to January 2, 2010 only.
THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL is based on the Lloyd Kauffman cult-movie The Toxic Avenger, with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; Memphis) and music and lyrics by David Bryan, (Memphis, keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi).

THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando (Urinetown) and stars Dora Award-winner Louise Pitre (Mamma Mia!), Brittany Gray, Daren A. Herbert, Jamie McKnight, and Evan Alexander Smith as Melvin Ferd III and Toxie (Toxic Avenger).

“Our Canadian production of The Toxic Avenger is a first class musical” said Aubrey Dan, President of Dancap Productions, “and we are extremely proud of having created this opportunity to showcase an incredibly talented group of performers, musicians and production personnel from across the country. Looking to the future, Dancap is committed to working towards producing more Canadian-based theatrical productions.”

THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL began performances on October 20, with opening night on Halloween, October 31, 2009.  The final performance will be on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 8pm.

Don’t miss the final opportunity to experience “pure tongue-in-cheek musical heaven” (The Globe and Mail).

Dancap Productions Inc. presents

THE TOXIC AVENGER

The Music Hall, 147 Danforth Avenue (at Broadview Avenue)

On sale for performances through to January 2, 2010 only

Performance Schedule Week One:

Tuesday, December 15 – Saturday, December 19 @ 8pm

Wednesday @ 2pm, Saturday @ 3pm

Performance Schedule Week Two:

Tuesday, December 22 @ 8pm

Wednesday, December 23 and Saturday, December 26 @ 3pm and 8pm

Thursday, December 24 @ 2pm

Performance Schedule Week Three:

Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30 @ 8pm

Thursday, December 31 @ 3pm and 8pm

Saturday, January 2 @ 3pm and 8pm

Tickets range from $20.00 to $41.50, and can be purchased online at http://www.ToxicAvengerToronto.com

by calling 416.644.3665 (toll free 1.866.950.7469) or in person at the box office

http://www.ToxicAvengerToronto.com

THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL: INTERVIEWS WITH LLOYD KAUFMAN AND STAR EVAN SMITH

The Toxic Avenger Musical opens in Toronto on Halloween, and to help spread the word, Troma Entertainment president Lloyd Kaufman came to town to met the press. Here is Mr. Kaufman talking about why the Toxic Avenger is so loved, the musical, and his plans for another Toxic Avenger movie!

We also spoke with the show’s lead, Evan Smith, who plays Melvin Ferd the Third/Toxie.

For more information, go to www.ToxicAvengerToronto.com.

TROMA’S LLOYD KAUFMAN PRAISES THE DARK LORD BUNNYKINS

The DLB interviewed Lloyd Kaufman today in advance of the Oct. 31 opening of The Toxic Avenger Musical in Toronto. Look for extended interviews with Mr. Kaufman and star Evan Smith soon. In the meantime, here is a clip of Lloyd praising the DLB for his role in all of Toxie’s success. We are flattered.