The Toxic Avenger

New Jersey's first Superhero takes the stage in this monster of a comedy based on the classic cult film.

Based on Lloyd Kaufman's cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor and two guys who play... well, everyone else ... bullies, mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back up singers. With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan, the show also features the most memorable and unbelievable duet you'll ever see on any stage.

Melvin Ferd, the Third, wants to clean up Tromaville, the most polluted town in New Jersey (just off Exit 13B on the Turnpike). Foiled by the mayor's bullies, Melvin is dumped into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, only to reemerge as The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey's first superhero. Affectionately known as Toxie, our new hero is a seven-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark. He's out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and woo the blind librarian in town.

It's a toxic love story with an environmental twist! The Toxic Avenger will leave audiences laughing in the aisles as it rocks the house. Featuring a wailin' rock score, this comical musical has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Concert Selections for The Toxic Avenger

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"I LOVE YOU" SONG

From
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
William Finn

Lyrics by
William Finn

Instrumentation
4 Piano-Conductor Scores, Reed (Oboe, Alto Sax), Synthesizer, Percussion, Cello
9 TO 5

From
9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
A MUSICAL

From
SOMETHING ROTTEN!

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Wayne Kirkpatrick

Karey Kirkpatrick

Lyrics by
Wayne Kirkpatrick

Karey Kirkpatrick

Orchestrated by
Larry Hochman

Arranged by
Glen Kelly
A PLACE CALLED HOME

From
CHRISTMAS CAROL, A

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
ALAN MENKEN

Lyrics by
LYNN AHRENS

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 1 Drum, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 1 Keyboard1,1 keyboard2, 6 Piano Conductor Scores, 2 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3,1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3
ABBONDANZA

From
MOST HAPPY FELLA, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
7 min 25 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn 1&2, 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Vocal Score, 3 Chorus books
ACID QUEEN

From
TOMMY, THE WHO'S

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
ACT 2 FINALE - PART 4 ("INTO THE WOODS")

From
INTO THE WOODS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
3 min 50 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Orchestrated by
JONATHAN TUNICK

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 2 Horns, 1 Piano, 1 Reed 1 (Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(Clarinet)1 Reed 3 (Bassoon), 1 Synthesizer, 1 Trumpet in C, 1 Bb Trumpet (opt), 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 3 Percussion, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Full Score, 25 Chorus Books
ADELAIDE'S LAMENT

From
GUYS & DOLLS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
Gb

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
GEORGE BASSMAN & TED ROYAL

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet in Bb, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 2 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor
ADVENTURES OF A ZOO

First Performance Fee:
$300
Each Additional Performance:
$150

Type
SYMPHONIC COMPOSITION (WITH NARRATION)

Arranged for
NARRATOR

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
23 min 20 sec

Music by
KLEINSINGER, GEORGE

Lyrics by
TRIPP, PAUL

Instrumentation
1 Oboe 1, 1 Oboe 2, 1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 2(in B), 2 Bassoon 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Tuba, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Horn 1(in F), 1 Horn 2(in F), 1 Horn 3(in F), 1 Horn 4(in F), 9 Violin 1, 8 Violin 2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Narrator, 1 Fullscore
AGONY

From
INTO THE WOODS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALES VOICES

Starting Key
E

Estimated duration
3 min 39 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Synth, 1 Piano, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Conductor Score, 2 Chorus books
AGONY (REPRISE)

From
INTO THE WOODS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AH, MISS

From
SWEENEY TODD

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Celli, 1 Organ, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 4 Piano Conductor Scores, 3 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 2 Trumpets, 7 Viola, 17 Violin
AH, SWEET MYSTERY / FALLING IN LOVE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
B

Estimated duration
7 min 10 sec

Music by
TESORI, JEANINE

Lyrics by
SCANLAN, DICK

Orchestrated by
RALPH BURNS & DOUG BESTERMAN

Instrumentation
5 Bass, 6 Cello, 1 Drums, 1 Guitar, 1 Harp, 1 Horn, 2 Percussion, 1 Piano, 1 Reed 1 (Flute), 1 Reed 2 (Clarinet & Flute), 1 Reed 3 (Clarinet), 1 Reed 4 (Flute, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone), 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 3 Piano Vocal, 1 Full Score
AIN'T IT GOOD

From
CHILDREN OF EDEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Am

Estimated duration
6 min 53 sec

Music by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Lyrics by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

Instrumentation
1 Bass, 2 Guitars, 1 Drums, 2 Percussion, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 20 Piano-Conductor Score, 1 Full Score
ALDOLPHO

From
DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Lisa Lambert

Greg Morrison

Lyrics by
Lisa Lambert

Greg Morrison

Orchestrated by
Larry Blank

Instrumentation
Reed 1 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 2 (Clarinet, Alto Sax), Reed 3 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Tenor Sax), Reed 4 (Bass Clarinet, Baritone Sax), 3 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Drums, Percussion, Bass. Your rental set will also include 3 Piano-Conductor Scores.
ALL THE WASTED TIME

From
PARADE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
7 min 21 sec

Music by
JASON ROBERT BROWN

Lyrics by
JASON ROBERT BROWN

Orchestrated by
DON SEBESKY & JASON ROBERT BROWN

Instrumentation
1 Flute/Piccolo, 2 Oboe, 2 Bb Clarinet, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 4 Horn, 2 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Tuba, 2 Percussion, 1 Timpani, 1 Guitar, 1 Piano, (8) Violin I,(8) Violin II, (7) Viola, (6) Cello, (5) Bass. Your materials will also include 1 Full Score.
ALWAYS STARTING OVER

From
IF/THEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
ANATEVKA

From
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Fm

Estimated duration
5 min 10 sec

Music by
BOCK, JERRY

Lyrics by
HARNICK, SHELDON

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn 1, 1 Horn 2, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Accordian, 1 Guitar, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books
AND THIS IS MY BELOVED

From
KISMET

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE, 3 MALE VOICES

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
7 min 23 sec

Music by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Lyrics by
WRIGHT, ROBERT

FORREST, GEORGE

Orchestrated by
KAY, ARTHUR

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Horn, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 1 Vibes, 9 Violin AC, 8 Violin BD, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Harp, 2 Piano Conductor, 4 Chorus books
ANOTHER HUNDRED PEOPLE

From
COMPANY

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE (Plus optional Vocal Minority, 4 females)

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 58 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
Reed 1 (Piccolo), Reed 2 (Flute), Reed 3 (Flute), Reed 4 (Oboe), Reed 5 (Clarinet), 2 Horns, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Percussion, Guitar (Electric), Piano, (16) Violins, (6) Cello, Bass, Vocal Minority (optional). You rental set will also include 2 Piano-Conductor Scores and 1 Full Score.
ANOTHER NIGHT

First Performance Fee:
$0
Each Additional Performance:
$0
ANY MOMENT

From
INTO THE WOODS

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
TUNICK, JONATHAN

Instrumentation
1 Full Score, 5 Bass, 6 Celli, 2 Horns, 4 Piano Conductor Scores, 1 Piano3 Percussion, 1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Synthesizer, 7 Viola, 17 Violin
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE

From
ANYONE CAN WHISTLE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
5 min 38 sec

Music by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Lyrics by
SONDHEIM, STEPHEN

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2, 1 Flute 3, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bass clarinet, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Cello A, 2 Cello B, 2 Cello C, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Timp, Triangle), 1 Accordian, 2 Piano Conductor
ANYWHERE I WANDER

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Frank Loesser
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F#)

From
OLIVER!, LIONEL BART'S

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (F)

From
OLIVER!, LIONEL BART'S

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME (G)

From
OLIVER!, LIONEL BART'S

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
AS WE STUMBLE ALONG

From
DROWSY CHAPERONE, THE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
ASCOT GAVOTTE

From
MY FAIR LADY, LERNER AND LOEWE'S

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Estimated duration
0 sec
ASSASSINS SUITE

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Estimated duration
0 sec

Show Essentials

Book and Lyrics by

Joe DiPietro

Music and Lyrics by

David Bryan

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Songs

Who Will Save New Jersey?

Jersey Girl

Get The Geek

Kick Your Ass

My Big French Boyfriend

Thank God She's Blind

Choose Me, Oprah

Hot Toxic Love

The Legend Of The Toxic Avenger

Evil Is Hot

You Tore My Heart Out

All Men Are Freaks

A Brand New Day In Jersey

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By J. Michael Byrne

December 27, 2019

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I'm gearing up to direct a production of Toxic Avenger the Musical. I'm wanting to inquire about my options regarding musical accompaniment tracks and/or rehearsal tracks for the show. I can't seem to find any available and was hoping you might be able to provide further guidance. Thank you!

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By philsue

December 28, 2016

Toxic Avenger music

Do you offer a way to purchase recorded show music in the event we can't afford to hire a band in addition to your royalties?

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By Holly Winter

June 28, 2016

Can I get a perusal of a score for Toxic Avenger?

I would like to peruse a script and a score for Toxic Avenger.

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The Toxic Avenger

Concert Selections for The Toxic Avenger

Show Essentials

Songs

Who Will Save New Jersey?

Jersey Girl

Get The Geek

Kick Your Ass

My Big French Boyfriend

Thank God She's Blind

Choose Me, Oprah

Hot Toxic Love

The Legend Of The Toxic Avenger

Evil Is Hot

You Tore My Heart Out

All Men Are Freaks

A Brand New Day In Jersey

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