Breaking News – Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris have just announced that a new expanded creative team has been put into place on the musical, as well as opening night to be rescheduled for early summer, according to BroadwayWorld. The newly expanded creative …
Read More »UPDATE – Taymor’s Departure Eminent From Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark
The New York Times is reporting that Michael Cohl, the lead producer on Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark has told investors of the troubled musical that Julie Taymor will indeed step aside as director from the musical once negotiations on her contract regarding her creative legal rights and her financial …
Read More »Taymor to Leave Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark?
Last Friday, BroadwayWorld.com reported that they had received an exclusive e-mail from the troubled production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark that went out to its cast and crew. In it, the producers thanked everyone for their support and dedication to the project during these ‘trying times’ and that they …
Read More »Greg Horn Takes His Act To Broadway
Comic book artist Greg Horn will be lending his talent to the Broadway extravaganza Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, providing high end illustrations for the play’s line of merchandise and also some imagery for the official program guide. Touted as the most elaborate ever, the play brings Horn onto a disasterous project helmed by …
Read More »Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Opening Gets Delayed Again
For those who haven’t heard, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark’s Broadway opening has been delayed yet again with March 15th being it’s new Opening night, giving the production five extra weeks to fix the problems of what seems to be a very troubled musical. Lead producers, Michael Cohl and Jeremiah …
Read More »*UPDATE* Another Injury Plagues Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
The $65 million Spider-man musical suffered yet another setback last night when a performer playing Spider-man was injured during Monday night’s performance. According to audience members of Monday night’s performance, the accident happened near the end of the show, on the bridge set. The character of Mary Jane is supposed …
Read More »*UPDATE* Actress in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Suffers Injury
Actress Natalie Mendoza, who plays the role of Arachne in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, has suffered a concussion, according to multiple sources. Mendoza had to bow out of performances as of December 2, with her understudy, America Olivo replacing her. This is not the first injury to be reported …
Read More »Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Will Likely Be Delayed
Will Spider-Man: turn Off the Dark begin previews on November 14th? At this moment, it is highly unlikely, according to the New York Times. The New York State Department of Labor was called in to investigate the production after a few actors were left with injuries from the flying stunts …
Read More »Spidey Swings Onto Broadway December 21
Though it’s been a long time coming, it looks like everyone’s favorite web-slinger will finally make it to the Broadway stage. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark officially has a main cast and Opening Night date set, according to Broadwayworld.com. Michael Cohl , the lead producer of the upcoming Broadway musical, …
Read More »Spider-Man Musical to Begin Rehearsals
After a year of complete uncertainty if Broadway would ever see the $50 million musical on stage, word now comes that Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark will start rehearsals on August 16th. Choreography rehearsals that include ariel flying lessons began this past Monday for Reeve Carney, who will be playing …
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