April 1, 201015 yr Author From http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/U2-manager...k-89652717.html U2 manager says Spider-Man musical still on track By DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK The Broadway musical of Spider-Man, with music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge, has been plagued with money problems since the project was announced last year. The show was supposed to be the big musical debuting on the Great White Way this spring, but that’s not happening and it will be the end of the year at the earliest before show bows. U2’s manager Paul McGuinness told the Evening Herald in Ireland that the show is definitely still on track, and will even tour the world one day. "We are working on the Spider-Man musical in New York, which Bono and Edge are writing," McGuinness said. "The likelihood is that it will open on Broadway and then there will be productions of it around the world and I'm sure a touring production of Spider-Man will come (to Dublin) one day. That would be good." Tony Award winner Alan Cumming is still down to play the Green Goblin, but co-star Evan Rachel Wood had to back out because of the production delays, so her pivotal role of MJ has to be re-cast. “She’s the greatest actor of her generation…. She’s a very pure spirit and a very bright mind and she brings the part of MJ to life, really,” Bono said of Wood’s casting at the time.
September 17, 201014 yr Author Sneak preview of song from the new musical. You can watch here. The video is out of sync but never mind. Not sure about this one. :unsure: http://www.nme.com/news/u2/52949
November 6, 201014 yr Author From http://www.nme.com/news/u2/53727 U2's 'Spider-Man' musical delayed for more rehearsals The Spiderman musical featuring new songs by U2's Bono and The Edge has had its Broadway opening postponed. The production was set to open in New York for its first previews on November 14 – however, the New York Post is reporting that this will now be delayed by at least a week. According to the paper, the production needs more time to rehearse the state of the art stunts that the show features, and there has yet to be a full run-through. Apparently, the musical, which has a reported budget of $60m, could now not open formerly until December or even early next year. Bono and The Edge have written the music for the production, though they have not been directly involved in the rehearsals.
November 15, 201014 yr Author Great article (and pictures) about the new Spidey musical in Vogue magazine Link here http://www.vogue.com/magazine/article/ka-p...n-off-the-dark/
November 16, 201014 yr I like slide show photo 4. I'm sure I used to date him... <_< :lol: I am looking forward to this. Hopefully we get the soundtrack soon. :D
November 23, 201014 yr Author From http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/68404/237245 Bono Talks 'Spider-Man' Musical's Delays, Expense 'I think even though it looks like there's a lot of ill will against us, I think it'll turn around,' U2 frontman says By Jem Aswad Nov 23, 2010 4:01 PM EST "Dreaming up the show, the scale of it, the flying sequence, the pop-art opera that it is — that was all pure joy," Bono tells Billboard of the long-delayed Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark musical, which will finally open to the public on Sunday. "What we didn't realize was how difficult it is to stage this stuff, both technically and financially." That's an understatement, considering the troubles that the years-in-the-making musical, which features music by Bono and U2 bandmate the Edge, has undergone. Delays, staffing issues, cashflow problems, the size of the cast and production, the complexity of the stuntwork and other problems have brought the cost of the show to a reported $60 million — the most expensive musical in Broadway history. :blink: "It has never been achieved before — the kind of scale of what we're looking for," Bono says of the Julie Taymor-directed musical. "There may be very good reasons [for the delays]. We're going to find out. The expense of it? A lot of it was the delays." But it's finally ready, Sunday's preview is sold out, and Bono is optimistic about what will happen next. "I think even though it looks like there's a lot of ill will against us, I think it'll turn around," Bono says. "If it's just spectacle, we will have failed. But if you can be moved, and if you believe these characters, and ... you really buy into the myth, it's a great American story."
November 29, 201014 yr from: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/68404/238008 U2's 'Spider-Man' Opens on Broadway to Mixed ReviewsFirst preview marred by mishapsMost Popular Nov 29, 2010 10:05 AM EST Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark finally had its first Broadway preview on Sunday night, in a performance that was stopped by delays five times — and at least one widely reported catcall from an audience member. One of the delays, which left lead actor Reeve Carney dangling above the audience for several minutes, caused the show's first act to end early. The show, which has cost an estimated $65 million — the most expensive in Broadway history — has experienced financial and technical problems from the start. An aerial-stunt mishap earlier this month injured one of the actors and caused a two-week postponement of the opening performance. The delay caused U2's Bono and the Edge, who wrote the show's score and were heavily involved in its production, to miss Sunday night's performance due to U2's tour dates in Australia. The show, which ran for more than three hours, began 24 minutes late. The end of the show's first act saw the evening's most awkward delay. Carney was supposed to soar over the audience toward a balcony across the theater, but stopped after traveling just a few yards — and stayed there, suspended above the front rows. Crew members managed to catch him by the foot, and the stage manager called intermission. The intermission lasted for more than half an hour, causing the audience to clap in unison. The second act suffered just one delay, but it led an audience member to call out, "I feel like a guinea pig today — I feel like it's a dress rehearsal." Her comment was met with boos. Nonetheless, The New York Times wrote that most of the show's stunts "went off without a hitch, with children and some adults squealing in delight." The New York Post was less charitable in its report, calling the show an "epic flop as the $65 million show's high-tech gadgetry went completely awry amid a dull score and baffling script." Edited November 29, 201014 yr by Sparkle
November 29, 201014 yr :cry: oh dear that doesn't sound like a good start does it more here, with a vid too: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/201425
November 29, 201014 yr from: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/68404/238008 U2's 'Spider-Man' Opens on Broadway to Mixed ReviewsFirst preview marred by mishapsMost Popular Nov 29, 2010 10:05 AM EST Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark finally had its first Broadway preview on Sunday night, in a performance that was stopped by delays five times — and at least one widely reported catcall from an audience member. One of the delays, which left lead actor Reeve Carney dangling above the audience for several minutes, caused the show's first act to end early. The show, which has cost an estimated $65 million — the most expensive in Broadway history — has experienced financial and technical problems from the start. An aerial-stunt mishap earlier this month injured one of the actors and caused a two-week postponement of the opening performance. The delay caused U2's Bono and the Edge, who wrote the show's score and were heavily involved in its production, to miss Sunday night's performance due to U2's tour dates in Australia. The show, which ran for more than three hours, began 24 minutes late. The end of the show's first act saw the evening's most awkward delay. Carney was supposed to soar over the audience toward a balcony across the theater, but stopped after traveling just a few yards — and stayed there, suspended above the front rows. Crew members managed to catch him by the foot, and the stage manager called intermission. The intermission lasted for more than half an hour, causing the audience to clap in unison. The second act suffered just one delay, but it led an audience member to call out, "I feel like a guinea pig today — I feel like it's a dress rehearsal." Her comment was met with boos. Nonetheless, The New York Times wrote that most of the show's stunts "went off without a hitch, with children and some adults squealing in delight." The New York Post was less charitable in its report, calling the show an "epic flop as the $65 million show's high-tech gadgetry went completely awry amid a dull score and baffling script." O Dear !!!n not a good start then , dangling actors <_< hopefully it takes off from here ..... Did they try too hard...I wonder if they ever heard of 'less is more' motto :mellow:
November 30, 201014 yr From: http://www.gigwise.com/news/59874/Bono-Cal...p-Pop-Art-Opera Bono Calls U2's Spider-Man Musical 'Pop-up, Pop-Art Opera' Despite mixed reviews... Bono has described the new U2 Broadway musical ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark’ as ‘Pop-up, Pop-Art Opera’. The Broadway adaptation of Spider-Man, which features music by U2’s Bono and The Edge, previewed on Sunday (November 28). ''There's always been a thing with punk rock bands and comics. It's always been there. Even the Ramones, who are also from Queens [New York] like Peter Parker and Mary Jane, they covered the theme to Spider-Man,’’ Bono said to MTV News. He added: "It's like a graphic novel, but a three-dimensional one," Bono ventured. "I'm calling it a pop-up, pop-art opera, because I'm pretentious.’’ Meanwhile, the musical has received mixed reviews from both critics and fans who paid up to $275 a ticket.
November 30, 201014 yr From: http://www.gigwise.com/news/59874/Bono-Cal...p-Pop-Art-Opera Bono Calls U2's Spider-Man Musical 'Pop-up, Pop-Art Opera' Despite mixed reviews... Bono has described the new U2 Broadway musical ‘Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark’ as ‘Pop-up, Pop-Art Opera’. The Broadway adaptation of Spider-Man, which features music by U2’s Bono and The Edge, previewed on Sunday (November 28). ''There's always been a thing with punk rock bands and comics. It's always been there. Even the Ramones, who are also from Queens [New York] like Peter Parker and Mary Jane, they covered the theme to Spider-Man,’’ Bono said to MTV News. He added: "It's like a graphic novel, but a three-dimensional one," Bono ventured. "I'm calling it a pop-up, pop-art opera, because I'm pretentious.’’ Meanwhile, the musical has received mixed reviews from both critics and fans who paid up to $275 a ticket. $275 for a guy getting stuck in the air ...Cmon Bono ...enough is enough !!! :mellow:
December 7, 201014 yr Author Can't say I'd be rushing to see that one. Then again. I hate musicals. :puke2:
December 19, 201014 yr Author From http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2010...azillionth.html U2's Spider-Man Musical Delayed for the Gazillionth Time :mellow: At this point, there are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes and U2’s Spider-Man musical being delayed. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark—which has been in the works for over two years and is quickly shaping up to be the Apocalypse Now of musicals—was supposed to debut on Jan. 11 after being pushed back from Dec. 21, but producers announced today that it will now open sometime in February. The show has had some technical difficulties to work with, and it’s been under scrutiny for its dangerous stunts. Back in November, actor Kevin Aubin broke both of his wrists during an aerial trick gone wrong, and another actor reportedly broke his foot in a similar accident. Actress Natalie Mendoza was left with a concussion after being struck in the head with a rope during a preview performance. Fingers crossed that the producers can work out all the kinks in time for the new February release date, but our Spidey senses are telling us it might be a while before the curtain is actually raised on this one.
December 22, 201014 yr under scrutiny for its dangerous stunts :cry: no kidding look at the vid http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-New...s=searchresults
December 23, 201014 yr Author Ooooh errrrr. This whole venture seems decidedly jinxed doesn't it? :blink:
December 24, 201014 yr An absolute disaster indeed. I doubt it will ever happen at this rate :lol: It will have to sell out every single show for five years in order to break even :o
December 27, 201014 yr Author It's back :cheer: From http://www.nme.com/news/u2/54379 U2 scored Spider-Man musical finally returns without a hitch New safety measures help most expensive musical production in history * December 24, 2010 The U2 scored Spider-Man musical has finally completed its first preview show free from any hitches. :o The move comes after a number of setbacks at New York's Foxwoods Theatre saw lead actor Reeve Carney's double Christopher Tierney hospitalised after falling 20 feet. Lead actress, Natalie Mendoza, who plays Mary Jane also suffered concussion during one of the previews. Two shows were cancelled earlier this week before new precautions for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, resulted in a second person checking harnesses last night (December 23) after they had been put on the cast, reports BBC News. The production, scored by Bono and The Edge, is estimated to be the most expensive musical in history with a cost of over $65 million (£42 million) to produce the show and over $1million (£650,000) a week in running costs. The show has been beset by delays and technical problems. It was due to open in February 2010, but is still technically in preview and won't officially open until February 7, 2011.
December 28, 201014 yr More Trouble for 'Spider-Man' as a Leading Actress Leaves Dec 28, 2010 – 12:40 PM http://i53.tinypic.com/2lcwmcz.jpg ."Spider-Man" can't seem to catch a break. Natalie Mendoza, one of the lead actresses in "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," is reportedly leaving the $65 million show, in yet another major blow to the most expensive Broadway production ever staged. The much-hyped production has suffered a series of setbacks while still in previews -- including serious injuries to four cast members. And now, The New York Times reports that Mendoza, who sustained a concussion during a performance last month, has quit. Natalie Mendoza after suffering a concussion during a performance last month, she has left the show. Mendoza, 30, played the role of Arachne, a major villain in "Spider-Man" and an integral part of the show. She took two weeks off to recover after she was hit by a heavy rope attached to a piece of backstage equipment during a Nov. 28 performance. Then, on Dec. 20, Christopher Tierney, one of the show's key stuntmen, fell more than 20 feet when his harness failed. Although he broke several ribs, suffered a bruised lung and was forced to undergo back surgery, Tierney, 31, has vowed to return. Mendoza has not commented on her departure. On Dec. 21, she asked her Twitter followers to pray for Tierney. "Please pray with me for my friend Chris, my superhero who quietly inspires me everyday with his spirit. A light in my heart went dim tonight," the actress tweeted. Another actor, Kevin Aubin, broke his wrists in October while working on a stunt during the production, and another cast member, a dancer, injured his feet trying to perform the same move. The injuries have delayed the show's opening by nearly two months, to Feb. 7. "Spider-Man" spokesman Rick Miramontez did not immediately return a request for comment today from AOL News, and Mendoza could not be located for comment. The show was created by Julie Taymor, with music by U2's Bono and the Edge. Source...aolnews.com Edited January 2, 201114 yr by Cleo
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