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 M...
It's Official: SPIDER-MAN Delays Opening to February 7
by Robert Diamond - December 17, 2010 Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark has (again) delayed its opening night (previously set for January 11, 2011) to Monday, February 7. 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...
Matthew James Thomas to Play Spidey in West End?
by Nicole Rosky - December 02, 2010 According to an article by Baz Bamigboye for UK Daily Mail, If Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark ever makes it to the West End, Brittish film actor, Matthew James Thomas will star as Spidey himself. Thomas is currently the alternate for the role on Broadway....
Reeve Carney and Band Set to Open for U2's '360 Tour,' 7/30
by Kelsey Denette - January 31, 2011 Carney, the band that plays onstage for SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark and whose lead singer, Reeve Carney, is the show's star, will open for U2 this summer. As per the band's website, 'Carney will be joining U2 for the last date of their epic 360° Tour alongside Arcade Fire at Magnetic Hill in Moncto...
STAGE TUBE: Julie Taymor Talks Tempest, Spidey on Colbert Report
by Robert Diamond - December 10, 2010 Julie Taymor appeared on last night's episode of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central to discuss her new film version of THE TEMPEST, SPIDER-MAN and more, check it out below!...
STAGE TUBE: Patrick Page on SPIDER-MAN Safety, Reviews
by Jessica Lewis - February 10, 2011 So what does the SPIDER-MAN cast think of the harsh reviews the show received earlier this week? Click below to hear what Green Goblin Patrick Page had to say on MSNBC's Morning Joe earlier today....
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 st...
Taymor Says Work to Do on Book for SPIDER-MAN
by Robert Diamond - December 07, 2010 While promoting her new film, THE TEMPEST, director Julie Taymor was of course asked about the current status of SPIDER-MAN. Taymor tells E! that 'I think it is exactly what we expected. In fact, better than what we expected. It's beyond my expectations. But the press? You never expect that.' Tay...
Details on SPIDER-MAN's Christopher Tierney's Accident and Condition
by Robert Diamond - December 26, 2010 The New York Times has the first extensive report on Christopher Tierney's condition after an interview with his father. The paper reports that 'Tierney sustained a fracture in his skull, a broken scapula, a broken bone close to his elbow, 4 broken ribs, a bruised lung and 3 fractured vertebrae.'...
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 st...
STAGE TUBE: SPIDER-MAN Visits the CBS Early Show
by Jessica Lewis - March 01, 2011 The stars of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark appeared on CBS's 'The Early Show' this morning, March 1. In a sit-down interview with Chris Wragge, stars Reeve Carney, Jennifer Damiano, and T.V. Carpio discussed the show and their performance that night on 'The Late Show With David Letterman,' where they...
STAGE TUBE: Interview with SPIDER-MAN Choreographer
by Lauren Wolman - December 18, 2010 DanceOn's latest episode of 'Just Dance' feautres an exclusive interview with the choreographer of SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark....
STAGE TUBE: Taymor Talks TEMPEST and SPIDER-MAN on PBS
by Nicole Rosky - December 11, 2010 Julie Taymor sat down with PBS to discuss her new film version of THE TEMPEST, SPIDER-MAN and more, check it out below!...
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 i...
Photo Coverage: Sneak Peak - SPIDER-MAN on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - December 20, 2010 As previously reported, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark has delayed its opening night (previously set for January 11, 2011) to Monday, February 7. 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 D...
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, yo...
SyFy Treats Upfront Conference-Goers to SPIDER-MAN Performance, 3/22
by Jessica Lewis - February 03, 2011 The New York Times reports that the Syfy network will be treating the participants of its Upfront Presentation ('what ratings statistics it touts or who drinks the most cocktails at the bar') to a performance of SPIDER-MAN at the Foxwoods Theatre on March 22. Syfy is SPIDEY's main media partner for ...
Bono to Return to SPIDER-MAN Tonight for First Time Since January
by Nicole Rosky - March 01, 2011 Rumors are circulating that Bono, who wrote the music and lyrics for SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, will attend tonight's performance of the show. Bono will likely analyze the musical's progress since he last attended the production to lend his help in January. As for whether the producers will dela...
SPIDER-MAN's Carney, Damiano, Carpio Visit Letterman, 3/1
by Jessica Lewis - February 24, 2011 The cast of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will perform on CBS's 'The Late Show With David Letterman' this Tuesday, March 1. The appearance will feature stars Reeve Carney, Jennifer Damiano, and T.V. Carpio, debuting the show's Act I anthem, 'Rise Above.'...
SPIDER-MAN's Christopher Tierney is Walking Again!
by Robert Diamond - December 25, 2010 The Associated Press is reporting the great news this morning that Christopher Tierney, who fell 30 feet in SPIDER-MAN a week ago has now walked again for the first time since the accident. After having successful back surgery mid-week, he is now spending the holiday with his family. They also repor...
SPIDER-MAN Takes in 1M Since First Preview
by Jessica Lewis - November 30, 2010 Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark sold more than one million dollars worth of tickets within 24 hours of the show's first preview performance. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by U2's Bo...
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 ...
RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDER-MAN Opening to be Delayed Again?
by Rialto Chatter - December 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...
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...
STAGE TUBE: Colin Quinn Talks SPIDER-MAN
by Nicole Rosky - December 13, 2010 Broadway's Colin Quinn recently sat down with Theatre Talk and gave his opinion on SPIDER-MAN. Hear what he had to say by clicking below!... |
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