Friday, September 10, 2010

A Rock Impresario Gambles on 'Spider-Man'

Since we're just getting the ball rolling, this first issue is a simple one. We've just got one article for you this time, a feature on the producer of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." In the future, you can expect three or four articles in each issue. 

Remember that Spider-Man musical? Well, it's still coming...

When the original February opening date for "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" came and went, the creators and producers were fairly silent on the issue. The Foxwoods Theatre (formerly the Hilton Theatre) has been sitting empty since then, with "Spider-Man" advertisements plastered on the windows. But, producers promise: "It's coming soon!" 

The musical, directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a score by Bono and The Edge, is projected to have a budget of $60 million dollars. With preview performances beginning November 14th, the New York Times has a feature on the show's sole producer, Michael Cohl.


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