The Toxic Avenger: The Musical 2025 Season
“The Toxic Avenger: The Musical” is a hilarious and outrageous rock musical based on the 1984 cult film by Lloyd Kaufman. The musical features a book by Joe DiPietro, music by David Bryan (keyboardist and founding member of Bon Jovi), and lyrics by both DiPietro and Bryan.
1-12 April 2025 at Te Auaha – Tapere Nui, Dixon St
Cast
Mervin Ferd III / The Toxic Avenger (Toxie)
Corey Moir
Sarah the Blind Librarian
Millie Fuller
Mayor Babs Belgoody / Ma Ferd / Nun
Kirsty Huszka
Dude
Richie Rewa
Dudette
Carys Tidy
Creative Team
Sue Windsor
Musical Director
Sandy Brewer
Director
Mel Heaphy
Choreographer
Plot Summary
The story is set in Tromaville, New Jersey, the most polluted town in the state. The citizens are desperate for a hero to clean up their toxic waste problem.
Enter Melvin Ferd the Third, a nerdy aspiring earth scientist who wants to make a difference.
When the corrupt mayor and her goons foil his plans, Melvin is tossed into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, transforming him into the Toxic Avenger!
Now, with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark, he’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and win the heart of the prettiest, blindest librarian in town.
The show is in a similar style to Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Show, and contains some adult themes so all cast need to be aged 18+. Playing ages are given in the character descriptions but this is flexible as long as they can play the ages convincingly.
Awards and Productions
The musical has been performed around the world since its first showing in 2008. It has won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Off-Broadway Musical and has been produced in various locations, including New Brunswick, Off-Broadway in New York, Toronto, Melbourne and more.
Kauri Theatre 