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Bono and The Edge Talk 'SPIDER-MAN' to BBC Radio
by Eddie Varley - Aug 20, 2009

Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Bono reveals to Irish Central how he came up with the title 'Turn off the Dark.'

RIALTO CHATTER: Wood Still '100% Committed' To 'SPIDER-MAN', Carney Rumored As Cast In Lead
by Eddie Varley - Aug 19, 2009

The New York Post's Michael Riedel reported last week in his 'On Broadway' column in the The New York Post that 'SPIDER-MAN' had 'lost the girl' as actress Evan Rachel Wood's agents considered the project 'dead' and that 'she's available for other work.'

Bloomberg News On The 'SPIDER-MAN' Drama: 'I'm not panicking. Yet.'
by Eddie Varley - Aug 14, 2009

Bloomberg News has a detailed article about 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off The Dark' that is a must read for theatre and financial buffs alike. The feature sheds a light on the budgetary and creative woes that are gripping the production as it tries to 'swing' to Broadway.

RIALTO CHATTER: Riedel Reports - Wood Swinging From 'SPIDER-MAN' As Chaos Reigns
by Eddie Varley - Aug 14, 2009

The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today in his 'On Broadway' column in the The New York Post that 'SPIDER-MAN' has 'lost the girl' as actress Evan Rachel Wood's agents consider the project 'dead' and that 'she's available for other work.'

Photo Spotlight: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off The Dark' Theatre Marquee
by Walter McBride - Aug 13, 2009

As the show is in the news, BWW's cameras caught some quick snapshots outside the Hilton theatre of the 'SPIDER-MAN' marquee.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'SPIDER-MAN' Producers Refute Riedel To MTV, Re-Confirm Musical Will 'Swing' To Bdwy
by Eddie Varley - Aug 12, 2009

The New York Post's Michael Riedel reported today in his Broadway Matinee column in the The New York Post that 'SPIDER-MAN' seems to have met his 'budgetary' match.

RIALTO CHATTER: Riedel On 'SPIDER-MAN' In The NY Post
by Eddie Varley - Aug 12, 2009

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is revealing in his On Broadway column in the The New York Post that 'SPIDER-MAN' has met his match.

STAGE TUBE: Julie Taymor Talks Shaping 'SPIDER-MAN'
by Eddie Varley - Aug 10, 2009

Drawing from over 40 years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, SPIDER-MAN spins a new take on the mythic tale of a young man propelled from a modest rowhouse in Queens to the sky-scraping spire of the Chrysler Building, the bustling offices of the Daily Bugle, through the dizzying canyons of Manhattan, to new vistas never before seen.

RIALTO CHATTER: 'SPIDER-MAN' Officially Acknowledges Production Work Stoppage, 'Cash Flow Obstacles' Cited
by Eddie Varley - Aug 9, 2009

As we reported earlier this week, the upcoming Broadway musical 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' looks to be caught up in the web of it's massive budget. On August 6th, Variety revealed that 'the extensive work being done to prepare for the technically demanding show, both in the shop constructing the physical production and in the theater where 'SPIDER-MAN' is due to open, is said to have stopped this week.'

RIALTO CHATTER: Will 'SPIDER-MAN' Get Caught In The Sticky Web Of Budget Woes?
by Eddie Varley - Aug 6, 2009

Variety reports that the upcoming Broadway musical 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' got caught in the web of it's massive budget as 'the extensive work being done to prepare for the technically demanding show, both in the shop constructing the physical production and in the theater where 'SPIDER-MAN' is due to open, is said to have stopped this week.'

Bono and The Edge Talk 'SPIDER-MAN' to Irish Central
by Eddie Varley - Jul 27, 2009

Directed by Tony Award-winner Julie Taymor with 22-time Grammy Award-winning Bono and The Edge creating new music and lyrics, SPIDER-MAN will be written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Bono reveals to Irish Central how he came up with the title 'Turn off the Dark.'

'SPIDER-MAN' Star Evan Rachel Wood On Adam Lambert 'Talent Is Very Sexy'
by Eddie Varley - Jul 25, 2009

In an interview with Fox News film actress and 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' star Evan Rachel Wood admitted she would totally go for 'Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert.

STAGE TUBE: Julie Taymor On Directing 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark'
by Eddie Varley - Jul 19, 2009

Drawing from over 40 years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, SPIDER-MAN spins a new take on the mythic tale of a young man propelled from a modest rowhouse in Queens to the sky-scraping spire of the Chrysler Building, the bustling offices of the Daily Bugle, through the dizzying canyons of Manhattan, to new vistas never before seen.

RIALTO CHATTER: Shawn King, Wife Of Larry, 'SPIDER' Bound?
by Eddie Varley - Jul 14, 2009

The New York Post's PAGE SIX is revealing that Shawn King, wife of newsman Larry, is one of two finalists being considered for the role of Arachne in SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark on Broadway.

Evan Rachel Wood and Alan Cumming To Star In 'SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark', Previews Now Begin 2/25/2010
by Eddie Varley - Jun 26, 2009

Evan Rachel Wood and Alan Cumming will star in SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark on Broadway, with music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge, written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger and directed by Julie Taymor.

'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' AMEX Pre-Sale 'Spins Web' 6/24
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009

The upcoming Broadway musical 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' begins an American Express pre-sale today June 24th.

'SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK' Offers 'Pre-Pre-Sale' Through Ticketmaster
by Charlie Piane - Jun 9, 2009

Upcoming Broadway musical 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' has begin a 'pre-pre-sale' for tickets. The show has announced that pre-sale code 'SPIDEY' can be used at Ticketmaster ahead of the American Express pre-sale, which begins June 24. While the code allows you to purchase tickets prior to the pre-sale, you must still purchase the tickets with an AmEx card. Tickets may be purchased with the code through June 23.

STAGE TUBE: Bono and The Edge Talk 'SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK'
by Eddie Varley - Jun 9, 2009

SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark, will open on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street (preview performances will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010).

Cherry Lane Makes Administration Agreement With DreamWorks Theatricals For SHREK
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009

Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. who represents Broadway writers including Maury Yeston, Leslie Bricusse and Jason Howland, has announced a multi-year, worldwide administration agreement for the score from Shrek The Musical, the first theatrical production from DreamWorks Theatricals. Based on William Steig's classic book and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure. Cherry Lane has been music administrator for DreamWorks Animation since 1997.

RIALTO CHATTER: Riedel Reveals Cumming Sought as SPIDER-MAN's 'Green Goblin'
by Eddie Varley - May 15, 2009

The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports in his column today that Tony winner Alan Cumming is being sought for the role of the villianous 'Green Goblin' in the upcoming SPIDER-MAN musical by Julie Taymor, the tuners director.

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