It worked for the Phantom of the Opera, so why not for Marty and Doc.
Shatner Headed to Broadway
January 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Shat is headed to Broadway.
William Shatner is bringing his one-man show, Shatner's World: We Just Live in It, to New York next month.
"The Singing Superman" Bob Holiday -- A Slice of SciFi Interview
September 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pop Quiz: Name the Broadway musical based on a comic in which the actor playing a superhero accidentally fell from his flight through the air. If you answered: Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark you’d be wrong.
"Spider-Man" Producers Turn to Comic Book Writer to Polish Script
February 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Read More…Spidey Musical Doomed To Short Run?
December 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
After years of delays, one of the most expensive musicals in Broadway history may be headed for a short run.
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" had a preview performance Sunday evening and according to reports, it didn't go well. Technical glitches stopped the show multiple times during the performance and some audience members said it was more like a dress rehearsal than a preview.
Broadway Spider-Man Show Under Investigation
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Broadway musical version of "Spider-Man" just keeps finding trouble.
First it was lack of funding that led to its near cancellation. Now, its the wiring used to make certain actors fly during the show that's come under scrutiny.
Spidey Musical Will Feature the Sinister Six
September 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After months of delay, one of the songs from the upcoming off-Broadway musical ,"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" made its debut last week on ABC's "Good Morning America."
And with the show finally inching closer to opening night, a few details about it are slipping out, including the fact that we'll see at least six villain in the second act--and that one of them will be Carnage.
Warner Brothers, DC Developing Batman Stage Show
April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Holy Tony Award, Batman!
DC and Warner Brothers are currently working on adapting the Caped Crusader for a family-friendly stage play according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Evan Rachel Wood Drops Out of Spidey Musical
March 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
The troubled Broadway musical based on Marvel's Spider-Man has lost it Mary Jane.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood has dropped out of the show, according to Scifi Wire.
L.A. Club Features "Star Wars" Burlesque
January 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
Here's a merchandising tie-in George Lucas probably never imagine....a "Star Wars" burlesque show.
According to the L.A. Weekly blog, Los Angeles downtown club Bordello transformed itself to "a galaxy far, far away" this past weekend for a special show. Star Wars Burlesque reimagined a host of beloved characters from the film series.
Spider-Man Musical "Back on Track"
October 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
After preparation for the upcoming "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" was put on hiatus a few weeks ago, many figured the long-in-the-works off-Broadway musical would be permanently shelved. The big issue was funding for the show and budget overruns. Now it appears that those issues have been solved. Actor Alan Cummings, who has been cast [...]
Spidey Musical in Trouble?
August 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Could the Broadway production, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" be in danger of not opening? It's a possibility according to a report by Variety. According to the trade magazine, the extensive work being done to prep for the technically demanding show, both in the shop constructing the physical production and in the theater where "Spider-Man" [...]
Woods, Cumming Cast in Spider-Man Musical
July 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Two of the three top roles in next year's Broadway musical centering on "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" have been cast. Actress Evan Rachel Wood has now officially been cast as Mary Jane Watson for the musical. Woods has discussed the project for several months, indicating that she's been working with the musical crew on [...]
"Ghost" To Become A Stage Show
March 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
Just to prove that it's not just Hollywood that's run out of idea, we bring you news that the 1990 film, "Ghost" will be transformed into a stage play, reports Variety. The show is slated to open in London next year and would re-tell the story of man killed, who stays in our world [...]
Wood Talks Spidey Musical
December 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Spider-Man will soon be spinning a web over Broadway. The long-running comic-book hero will be the centerpiece of a new musical, beginning next summer.  Rehearsals for the show have already begun with music coming from U2 and the Edge and will draw inspiration from a variety of sources including the comics, movies and various television [...]
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