Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Broadway's "Spider-Man" Gets December Opening Date

It looks like the Spider-Man musical featuring songs by U2's Bono and The Edge is casting a web to Broadway. "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" finally has a December opening date announced by its producers on Tuesday. This, after a string of financial setbacks lead to previous delays. The project is based on the source material from Marvel Comics, but reportedly will put a different spin on the Peter Parker fable. Theater actor Reeve Carney has been cast as Parker-Spidey. Carney performed songs penned for "Spider-Man" by Bono and The Edge earlier this year at a Manhattan luncheon for Tony-award winner Julie Taymor, who is directing the musical.
"Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" has an estimated 50-million dollar budget. The musical is slated to premiere on December 21st, 2010.