5:20 PM Update: Local One Issues SPiDER-MAN Statement
We've just received the following statement from James J.
Equity 4:45PM SPIDER-MAN Update: Human Error at Fault
Actors' Equity Association worked today with the Department of Labor, OSHA and the production to determine that the cause of the accident at last night's performance of Spiderman was, in fact, human error.
Official Statement: New Safety Protocols Underway, SPIDER-MAN to Resume Performances Tomorrow Night
An official statement has just been issued from the production which says that 'OSHA, Actors Equity and the New York State Department of Labor have met with the Spider-Man company today to discuss additional safety protocols.
Update: Department of Labor Now at Foxwoods Theatre
We've now confirmed with a production source that representatives from the Department of Labor and from Equity are now onsite at the Foxwoods Theatre meeting with members of the show's production team, stage hands and crew.
SPIDER-MAN's Tierney in Serious Condition; Broken Ribs, Bleeding and More
BroadwayWorld has learned from several sources that SPIDER-MAN stuntman Christopher Tierney has suffered several broken ribs and bleeding after his nearly 30-foot free fall on the SPIDEY set last night.
Equity Update: SPIDER-MAN Performances to Be Halted
Actors Equity has released an updated statement which reads 'Actors' Equity Association is working with management and the Department of Labor to ensure that performances will not resume until back-up safety measures are in place.
Department of Labor to Visit SPIDER-MAN This Morning
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Equity Releases Statement on Latest SPIDER-MAN Injury
Actors Equity, has just released a short statement about last night's incident, stating that 'We were informed shortly after the accident during the performance of Spiderman.
1:30 Update: Video of SPIDER-MAN Injury; Actor Identified; Equity to Halt Performances; Investigation Underway
Twitter was flooded last night shortly after 10:40 PM with messages from audience members at SPIDER-MAN, with word that an actor fell during the middle of Act 2 when a cable snapped.
Taymor on SPIDER-MAN Delay: 'It Takes Time'
As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off The Dark has once again delayed it's opening to 'sometime in February,' the New York Times reported, pushed back from January 11, 2011.
Mendoza Returns to SPIDER-MAN After Concussion
As BroadwayWorld had speculated earlier this week, SPIDER-MAN's Natalie Mendoza has recovered from her concussion and returned to the show last night, December 15.
SPIDER MAN Injury Update 5: Mendoza Better and Expected Back to SPIDEY This Week
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.
SPIDER MAN Injury Update 4: Mendoza Likely Out of Show for Another Week
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.
SPIDER MAN Injury Update 3: Mendoza Still Out for 12/8 Show
BroadwayWorld has confirmed that SPIDER MAN's Natalie Mendoza, who has been out of the show due to an injury she received during the first preview, has missed yet another perfomance tonight, December 8.
SPIDER-MAN Injury Update; Mendoza Concussion Was Received During First Preview; Equity Investigating
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Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark First Preview!
Photos from after the first night preview of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark at the Foxwoods Theater on November 28, 2010 in New York City
RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDEY Pushes Opening Back to January
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.