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Photo Flash: Artwork Revealed for GHOST: THE MUSICAL on Broadway!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 10, 2011


GHOST: THE MUSICAL, currently running on the West end, will be making its Broadway transfer this spring. Today, the new Broadway artwork has been revealed via the show's official Facebook page and we bring it to you below!

Official: GHOST THE MUSICAL to Open on Broadway April 23, 2012 at Lunt-Fontanne Theater
by Robert Diamond - Sep 29, 2011


It's official! Ghost The Musical, currently running in London's West End, will open on Broadway on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street). Preview performances will begin in March.

STAGE TUBE: Chase Brock Talks Spidey's Choreography
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011


Broadway?s biggest show SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark officially opens Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). The show features creative consultation by Philip William McKinley (The Boy From Oz), original direction by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King, Across The Universe, Frida), music and lyrics by 22- time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge, and book co-written by Taymor, Glen Berger (Underneath The Lintel) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics, 'Big Love').

Photo Flash: New SPIDER-MAN 2.0 Production Photos
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 10, 2011


In one of the most highly anticipated openings in recent Broadway memory, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark officially celebrates their opening night on Tuesday, June 14 th at the Foxwoods Theatre. The show features creative consultation by Philip William McKinley (The Boy From Oz), original direction by Tony® Award-winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King, Across The Universe, Frida), music and lyrics by 22- time Grammy® Award-winners Bono and The Edge, and book co-written by Taymor, Glen Berger (Underneath The Lintel) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics, "Big Love"). The newest production photos have been released and BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!

Discovery Channel Launches Their All-New Competition Series One Man Army
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2011


What do you get when you pit elite military, extreme sports and law enforcement operatives against one another? ONE MAN ARMY, a competition series which sees the toughest of the tough go head to head in events that would sideline regular contestants in an instant.

Bravo Media Announces Aggressive Development Slate With Eight New Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2011


One week after announcing the pick up of an unprecedented 11 new series and five returning series, Bravo Media continues its momentum with the announcement of eight new series in development, including one scripted project.

RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDER-MAN Opening to be Delayed Again?
by Rialto Chatter - Dec 15, 2010


BroadwayWorld has been hearing that SPIDER MAN's Natalie Mendoza, who has been out of the show since December 2 due to a concussion she received during the first preview, could be out of the show for as long as another week. A spokesperson for the production stated that Mendoza 'would be going back into the production very soon,' in response. Reportedly, Mendoza underwent medical testing this week.

Caissie Levy Joins GHOST Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2010


Accoring to a report by Baz Bamigboye in UK Daily Mail, Caissie Levy will play Molly in the upcoming Ghost musical. Ghost will begin previews at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on June 22.

RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDEY Pushes Opening Back to January
by Rialto Chatter - Nov 4, 2010


As BroadwayWorld reported last night, according to the NY Times, the Broadway run of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark was rumored to be postponed once again; this time, because of safety issues. inspectors from The New York Department of Labor visited the Foxwoods Theatre to take a look at the flying devices and methods being used. Because they saw only some of the dozens of aerial stunts in the show, delays in the opening are likely. If the Department of Labor approves of the rest of the stunts in the next 10 days, then performances will begin on November 14.

RIALTO CHATTER: Safety Issues to Postpone SPIDER-MAN Again?
by Rialto Chatter - Nov 4, 2010


According to the NY Times, the Broadway run of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark might be postponed once again; this time, because of safety issues. As reported previously, inspectors from The New York Department of Labor payed a visit to the Foxwoods Theatre to take a look at the flying devices and methods being used. Because they saw only some of the dozens of aerial stunts in the show, delays in the opening are likely. If the Department of Labor approves of the rest of the stunts in the next 10 days, then performances will begin on November 4.

NY Labor Department Inspectors to Visit SPIDEY Rehearsal
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 2, 2010


The New York Times reports this afternoon that a second SPIDER-MAN performer has come forward to report an injury as a result of the show's complicated stunts. This second performer - who is remaining anonymous - claims to have broken both feet during the same catapult stunt from which Kevin Aubin broke both wrists, as BroadwayWorld reported earlier today.

2nd SPIDEY Actor Speaks Out on Stunt Injury
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 29, 2010


The New York Times reports this afternoon that a second SPIDER-MAN performer has come forward to report an injury as a result of the show's complicated stunts. This second performer - who is remaining anonymous - claims to have broken both feet during the same catapult stunt from which Kevin Aubin broke both wrists, as BroadwayWorld reported earlier today.

Update: SPIDER-MAN's Aubin Wrists Broken But Back in Show Next Week
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2010


Michael Riedel reported in this morning's New York Post that SPIDER-MAN's Kevin Aubin, one of several performs said to be appearing in a SPIDER-MAN outfit had broken both of his wrists during a small presentation for ticket brokers and group sales agents last week.

STAGE TUBE: SPIDEY Gets Stan Lee's Seal of Approval
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 11, 2010


Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee recently stopped by the Foxwoods Theatre to take in a rehearsal of SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK and chat with the company. Click below to hear just why Lee was so impressed with the production, and why he can't wait to see the show - yes - 100 times.

Inside SPIDER-MAN Rehearsal - Details Revealed!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 6, 2010


Recently, the Associated Press was invited inside the Foxwoods Theatre to observe SPIDER-MAN in rehearsal. As reported on ABC News today, reporter Mark Kennedy reveals that the production will feature '41 cast members, 18 orchestra members and about 18 new songs by U2's Bono and the Edge.' The spared-no-expense 60M production also features a circular conveyor belt and high-intensity arial choreography by Cirque du Soliel.

STAGE TUBE: U2 Previews SPIDER-MAN's 'Boy Falls From the Sky' on Tour!
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 4, 2010


On September 10, Spider-Man Reeve Carney introduced the first song from the upcoming Broadway show, 'Boy Falls From the Sky' on Good Morning America. Carney performed the song, composed by Bono and The Edge at the Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Hotel, with the performance broadcast live during the 8am-9am hour. While on their 360 Tour in Portugal, Bono and The Edge themselves treated fans to their rendition of the song. Click below to watch!

Sharon D. Clarke Joins GHOST Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2010


Accoring to a report by Baz Bamigboye in UK Daily Mail, Sharon D. Clarke will play Oda Mae Brown, in the upcoming Ghost musical. Ghost will begin previews at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on June 22.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark Tickets Go One Sale To The Public 9/12
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2010


Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that tickets to SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will go on sale to the general public beginning this Sunday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m., and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (877) 250-2929.

TV: Broadway Beat Special - SPIDER-MAN!
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2010


This morning, Spider-Man Reeve Carney introduced the first song from the upcoming Broadway show on Good Morning America, September 10 and then members of the cast including Carney, Jennifer Damiano, Patrick Page met the press along with Julie Taymor and Broadway Beat was there to talk to them all about this eagerly anticipated show!

Photo Flash: SPIDEY Costumes - First Look!
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 10, 2010


The U2 fansite atu2.com has posted the first photos of the SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off The Dark costumes! See the costumes for the Green Goblin (played by Patrick Page) and a new villain below!

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