World Bono "talks up" Spider-Man the Musical

[spideyboy_1111]

well heres probably what Evan Rachel Wood will look like(if shes still playing MJ), she had red hair at this awards show, i think it was SAG

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0939697/

damn, can't we trade her and jim for the movies?

 

[Agent 194]

Wow....she looks perfect.

 

[Wally West]

I dont mind Taymor so much as Bono and "The Edge", who has a stupid name. INXS was a better band than U2, Bono should have died instead of Johnny INXS.

You should get a lifetime ban for being ignorant enough to type that...

 

[Milu]

I'm sorry, I love Spidey and I like U2 and Bono, but this is just ridiculous.

Or it could be the greatest thing ever .

 

[SamuraiSon6]

i love everything about this project so far

 

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

Hey guys...just posted this on the main page of the Spidey section but I thought I'd put it here too:

Marvel.com has revealed the first details for the upcoming (and newly-titled) "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" Broadway show:

Webheads, get ready to experience the exploits of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in an entirely new, exciting way when "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" opens on Broadway!

Mark your calendars now, thwippers, "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" opens on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at Broadway's Hilton Theatre, 213 West 42nd Street. And some lucky Broadway goers will get to see the show when preview performances begin Saturday, January 16, 2010.

Stay tuned to Marvel.com to find out about your chance to purchase tickets to "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" before they go on sale to the general public!

Of course a show starring Spider-Man deserves all-star talent and "Turn Off the Dark" has it in spades! Tony® Award-winner Julie Taymor ("The Lion King," "Across The Universe") is not only directing the musical, but she shares writing credits with Glen Berger. Oh, but there's more! Bono and The Edge, 22-time Grammy® Award-winning members of the legendary band U2 are creating new music and lyrics for the show!

The principal creative and design team for "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" includes Daniel Ezralow, Choreographer ("Across the Universe," "The Green Bird"); George Tsypin, Sets ("The Magic Flute," "The Little Mermaid"); Eiko Ishioka, Costumes (Academy Award® for "Bram Stoker's Dracula," Tony Award® nomination for "M. Butterfly," the opening ceremonies for the Beijing Olympics); Donald Holder, Lighting (Tony® Awards for "The Lion King," "South Pacific"); Jonathan Deans, Sound ("Fosse," The Beatles "LOVE" by Cirque du Soleil, "Young Frankenstein," "Ragtime"); and Teese Gohl, Musical Supervisor ("Across the Universe," "Frida"). Additional members of the "Spider-Man" creative team will be announced at a later date.

Drawing from over 40 years of Marvel comic books for inspiration, "Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark" spins a new take on the mythic tale of a young man propelled from a modest rowhouse in Queens to the sky-scraping spire of the Chrysler Building, the bustling offices of the Daily Bugle, through the dizzying canyons of Manhattan, to new vistas never before seen.

The musical follows the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down—literally—when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. This bullied science-geek—suddenly endowed with astonishing powers—soon learns, however, that with great power comes great responsibility as villains test not only his physical strength but also his strength of character.

Spider-Man's battles will hurtle the audience through an origin story both recognizable and unexpected—yielding new characters as well as familiar faces—until a final surprising confrontation casts a startling new light on this hero's journey.

Casting for "Spider-Man" will be announced soon.

Group tickets now on sale. Single tickets will go on sale June, 2009. For more information about group tickets, visit the "Spider-Man" website at SpidermanOnBroadway.com or by calling 1-800-Broadway.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Pretty exciting! I hope it does well.

 

[spiderfan970]

This will be interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing what Julie does.

 

[smpinoy]

I am looking forward to this too...perfect time to go to the USA

 

[The Geek Vault]

I really want this to do well but am nervous for the music because I am not a fan of u2

 

[smpinoy]

Mary Jane interview....

Broadway Mary Jane Talks About Spider-Man: The Musical

http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com/wordpress/?p=2358

 

[Agent 194]

latest news about the show. Villain details.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=8194

I may have to try and go see this.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Good choices for Villians!

 

[The Geek Vault]

swiss miss... isn't that a pastry production?

 

[danoyse]

Overall I'm skeptical about the whole idea of Spiderman as a Broadway musical, but I'm intrigued by the involvement of U2 and Julie Taymor. U2 is one of my favorite bands and Taymor's production of The Lion King is still the most visually stunning musical I've ever seen on stage.

It's also opening at the Hilton Theater, which is a huge theater, so they'll have a lot of room for some cool effects.

The whole idea still sounds pretty weird, but I'll reserve judgement until I see some more from the actual production and hear some of the music.

 

[Venomfan]

i don't know if this has anything new or not, my firewall prevents me from opening up the link that this article has, but anyway, you guys can check it out
from www.atu2.com

Bono and Edge took part in a sneak preview of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark Wednesday in New York, previewing eight songs they've written for the musical. Here's part of a recap on the Modern Fabulousity blog:

"My favorite songs included two beautiful ballads written for Peter Parker which bookended the presentation, "Rise Above" and "Boy Falls From The Sky." Both were incredibly successful at marrying story to lyric; they also managed to simultaneously sound like U2 rock tracks AND Broadway classics. I also liked the title ballad, "Turn Off The Dark," a minor-chord metaphor for heroism, and an uptempo rocker, "Bouncing Off The Walls," which will have Peter taking the title literally...with walls that move to accomodate his bouncing!"

Other song titles mentioned: "Bullying By Numbers," "Pull The Trigger," and "If The World Should End." Spider-Man is due to open early next year on Broadway. (Thx David.)

 

[The Geek Vault]

I really want to hear the music because it sounds very interesting being compared to rent....

 

[topdog1]

If this comes to my town or state, I'll be the first one to see it. It sounds great. (Everything but "Swiss Miss...really?)

Why not just use Black Cat for a sexy number?

 

[Silvermoth]

I'm still so excited for this musical. I wonder if it is unbelievably successful wether they will turn it into a movie like they did with "The Producers".


And apparently this guy is the favourite to play the lead...

(Reeve Carney)

He looks the part but I'm not sure about his voice for Spiderman.

 

[DACrowe]

sounds oddly interesting.