Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark 2011 - Articles Page 20.2

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: Y
Opened: June 14, 2011
Closing: January 04, 2014

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark - 2011 - Broadway History , Info & More

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark features music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge and a book co-written by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with direction by Ms. Taymor and additional direction by Philip William McKinley. Scenic Designer George Tsypin and Costume Designer Eiko Ishioka are winners of Outer Critics Circle Awards and were nominated for Tony Awards for their work on SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark.

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SPIDER-MAN Opens Feb. 7 Show to Public; Tix On Sale Thru May
by Jessica Lewis - January 25, 2011

Lead producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris announced today that tickets have gone on sale for the 8:00 p.m. preview performance on Monday, February 7th. The performance was previously reserved for the show's opening night. In addition, as of today, tickets are now on sale for performances of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark through Sunday, May 8th. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).

Theater Talk Discusses SPIDER MAN Postponement This Week
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 25, 2011

Theater Talk, the series devoted to the world of the stage, is co-hosted by Michael Riedel, Broadway columnist for the New York Post and series producer Susan Haskins.

Taymor Says Broadway Success Can Be Found in 'Spectacle with No Book'
by Kelsey Denette - January 24, 2011

With the media and the public eyes still firmly looking toward SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark, director and co-writer Julie Taymor spoke to the LA Times, addressing the widespread negativity leveled toward the book and safety of the show.

Carpio Dishes on More SPIDER-MAN Changes
by Nicole Rosky - January 21, 2011

According to Ew.com, T.V. Carpio has revealed that SPIDER-MAN director Julie Taymor is making 'major changes in the second act, which will make things more clear and better.' One of those 'major changes' includes the fight between her character, Arachne and Peter Parker.

SPIDER-MAN Donates to The Actors Fund
by Nicole Rosky - January 21, 2011

SPIDER-MAN is now offering a unique opportunity for theatregoers to see a Broadway performance without feeling guilty about spending too much on tickets. Proceeds from tickets purchased for SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK's February 3 performance will be donated to The Actor's Fund. Tickets for the event range from $145 to $250.

SPIDER-MAN's Julie Taymor Addresses Tierney Injury, Safety
by Adam Britten - January 21, 2011

For the first time since Christopher Tierney was inured, Julie Taymor, Director of SPIDER-MAN : TURN OFF THE DARK gave an interview to NY1's Frank DiLella. In an attempt to clear her name from any fault, Taymor said, 'It's physical theater. Someone said it was action theater. And it's a terrible thing to happen but I don't think you can point to someone who actually didn't do the thing and say that they're at fault. We all know what we're doing in here and all of the safety issues have been covered -- and that one there was a mistake on -- and hopefully it could never happen again.' Taymor claims that Tierney will do 'something on stage on opening night.' The opening date for the musical has been delayed once again to March 15.

New York Magazine to Review SPIDER-MAN Feb. 7
by Robert Diamond - January 20, 2011

Many critics still haven't decided (or announced) if they'll review SPIDER-MAN, but now New York Magazine's Scott Brown says that he will review the show on February 7th and then return to see the 'final product' on March 15th.

New Finale in Place for SPIDER-MAN!
by Robert Diamond - January 19, 2011

The attention of the world is still lasered in on SPIDER-MAN as is the New York Times, who reports that the long talked about new finale for the show has finally gone in today.

Fox News Reports 'Curse of SPIDER-MAN Continues'
by Robert Diamond - January 19, 2011

The attention of the world is still lasered in on SPIDER-MAN, and Fox News at 10 reported tonight that 'the curse of SPIDER-MAN seems to be continuing with another stunt mishap stopping today's matinee. The TV network is reporting that SPIDER-MAN was left hanging in the air for several minutes during Wednesday's matinee performance. Witnesses say that he was left hanging in mid-air while the show was stopped, but that thankfully no one was hurt.

John Simon Calls for SPIDER-MAN Reviewers to Wait for Official Opening
by Kelsey Denette - January 19, 2011

Noted critic John Simon has expressed his opinion on the debate that seems to be taking place among newspapers, websites, and readers alike: should reviewers wait out SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark's lengthy preview period, or review the show while still in previews?

Oprah Chats With SPIDER-MAN's Julie Taymor
by Nicole Rosky - January 18, 2011

Back in November, Oprah Winfrey stopped by Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre to chat with SPIDER-MAN:TURN OFF THE DARK director Julie Taymor on her newest project. Much news has circulated around SPIDER-MAN since Oprah's interview, however Taymor still revealed some unknown details about her involvement in the production.

NJ Star-Ledger Reviews SPIDER-MAN
by Robert Diamond - January 18, 2011

Now, the New Jersey Star-Ledger's music critic, Jay Lustig has gone in, noting that they considerer the number of previews that SPIDER-MAN has had to be 'an unreasonably long period of time' and also cite the fact that the audience is paying non-discounted ticket prices and therefore to wait would be 'absurd'.

Department of Consumer Affairs OKs SPIDER-MAN's Preview Advertising
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2011

The New York Times reports that SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark's new website text advertising their preview period has been considered by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, and has been found to be satisfactory to warn potential ticket buyers that they will may not be attending a fully completed performance to date through March 15th.

Piers Morgan Seeks Julie Taymor, Bono, Holmes et al. for 'Piers Morgan Tonight'
by Kelsey Denette - January 17, 2011

Piers Morgan, whose show 'Piers Morgan Tonight' debuts tonight in the time slot previously occupied by the legendary Larry King, has discussed what he ideally plans to do with the show with the New York Post. This included Katie Holmes, star of the miniseries 'The Kennedys', a Twitter-themed show starring Twitter's founder Jack Dorsey and gossip columnist Perez Hilton, and the reality TV star Kardashian sisters. Producers of the new show are also, however, in talks to have the creators of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark on for an episode, including director Julie Taymor and songwriters Bono and the Edge.

MTV Reviews SPIDER-MAN; 5 Things They Liked/Hated
by Robert Diamond - January 15, 2011

Well, the major critics haven't gone in (yet) but MTV has now posted their review of SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark, in two parts. The first, entitled 'Five Things We Liked' includes the Set Design, The Costumes, The Aerial Work, It's Family Friendly and 'Splash Page' the show's opening number.

Other Producers Comment on SPIDER-MAN Delays; Bono Leaves Town; Critics Mulling Next Moves
by Nicole Rosky - January 14, 2011

According to the NY Times, SPIDER-MAN producers have been quick to defend their recent decision to again delay the show's official opening, postponing it until March 15. Producer Michael Cohl told NYT, 'The best idea to market the show would be to open.'

SPIDER-MAN Team Says 'Critics Should Not Review Until Invited'
by Robert Diamond - January 14, 2011

Just in from Rick Miramontez, Spokesman for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark 'The official position of the Spider-Man team is that critics should not review the production until invited by the production. We deem critics to be theater lovers, and to review the show before it is frozen is not, in any way, in the spirit of Broadway and all it represents.' BroadwayWorld.com reached out to multiple major critics after last night's announcement that the opening was being delayed (again) who have told us that they were talking to their editors and expect that given that the show will now have been seen by potentially 200,000 audience members before its opening night, that they will NOT wait until opening night to review the show and were instead looking at seeing the show near to the February 7th previously scheduled opening night.

SPIDER-MAN Delays Opening Night AGAIN - March 15; Critics Heading in Early?
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2011

Lead producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris announced tonight that SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark has delayed its opening night (previously set for February 7, 2011) to Tuesday, March 15th to allow for more time to fine-tune aspects of the show, including the new ending. Also to that end, the scheduled performances on Tuesday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 25 have been cancelled, and all ticketholders for those performances will be offered refunds or exchanges. All other preview performances will go on as scheduled. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Last week, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark was the number one box office grossing show on Broadway.

SPIDER-MAN Gets Foreign Aid; British Music Producer Steve Lillywhite Recruited
by Jessica Lewis - January 13, 2011

Deadline.com has just announced that SPIDER-MAN's Bono and The Edge have recruited British record producer Steve Lillywhite to assist the creative team in working with the cast on the multi-million dollar mega-musical. Lillywhite has collaborated with U2 on 8 of their hit albums. Writes Deadline's Mike Flemming: 'I'm told that he's been a fixture this week at the Foxwoods Theatre, helping the cast with the songs penned by Bono and The Edge as they prepare for the February 7 opening...'

SPIDER-MAN Still In Search of An Ending...And Possibly a Set Opening Date
by Jessica Lewis - January 13, 2011

Michael Colh, lead producer on Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark has revealed to the Wall Street Journal that the final version of the show's finale has yet to be incorporated into the show and has not yet been seen by anyone - himself included. Cohl tells the Journal: 'The actual ending that we have planned is still not in the show,' he said. 'Nobody's seen it - including us, by the way.' When asked if the show's February 7 opening date was still set, Cohl vaguely replied: 'It's life-I don't expect it to [change], but it's life.'

AUDIO: Glenn Beck's Take on SPIDER-MAN
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011

On January 12, Glenn beck weighed in on SPIDER-MAN via his audio show: Media Matters. In his review of the show, Beck states, 'This Is The Phantom of the 21st Century,' and 'Much Better Than Wicked.' Check out what he has to say by clicking below!

BWW TV: A Look at SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark in Montage
by Jessica Lewis - January 13, 2011

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Click below for a look at the production in montage, both behind the scenes and on stage! Much of this footage has been seen before in pieces during the (many) news segments about the show, but, you've been asking for it, so we've rounded it all up in one place for the first time.

New York Observer Reviews SPIDER-MAN
by Jessica Lewis - January 12, 2011

Back at Christmas, Newsday and Bloomberg were the first publications to release reviews of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, despite the fact that the show is not set to open until next month. But, in the words of Newsday critic Linda Winer: 'After four premiere push-backs (now to Feb. 7), four high-profile injuries, 19 previews at full price ($75-$150, almost double through brokers), and public investigations by state and federal safety agencies, it seems that critics are now the only interested parties who can't see the bride before the wedding.' Both the Newsday and Bloomberg reviews were lukewarm, with Bloomberg critic Jeremy Gerard noting: On the evidence of what I saw, the second act still has yet to be completed. We might expect more of a show that has been in the works for almost nine years.'

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark has had 2 productions including New York which opened in 2007 and Broadway which opened in 2011.
Best Costume Design of a Musical for Eiko Ishioka and Best Scenic Design of a Musical for George Tsypin.
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Eiko Ishioka, Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Donald Holder, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for George Tsypin.
Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark has won several awards. These include Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which was awarded to Eiko Ishioka. The show also received the Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which was given to Donald Holder. Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark was recognized as the Outstanding New Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, the show received the Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, which was presented to George Tsypin.

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