SOURCE: Spidey Super Theater Stories: The Cartoon
In a related story, Julie Taymor has definitely left Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark as of yesterday. This is a VERY BAD SIGN given that the show was meant to open next week and opening night has been pushed back - for the sixth time - to June!
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Friday, December 17, 2010
Spider-Man Musical Opening Delayed... AGAIN!
SOURCE:'Spider Man' in web of problems, delays Broadway opening again
Lest anyone think I'm reveling a bit too much in the impending failure of yet another overblown, overhyped Marvel project, I would like to return the favor from yesterday and quote some words of wisdom from Rob Bricken of ToplessRobot.com that sum up my attitude perfectly.
A lot of you guys have expressed concerned over the hard-working, probably talented guys working on the show under Taymor and Bono, and if the show folds, they'll be out of a job. That will suck, and I'll certainly hope for the best for those guys. But remember, the Spider-Man musical itself has Uncle Ben dying in a car wreck and a song by the spider who bit Peter Parker about how much she likes shoes. I can sure as hell hate the musical and the people in charge while pitying the poor guys who will be caught in the catackalysm.
Lest anyone think I'm reveling a bit too much in the impending failure of yet another overblown, overhyped Marvel project, I would like to return the favor from yesterday and quote some words of wisdom from Rob Bricken of ToplessRobot.com that sum up my attitude perfectly.
A lot of you guys have expressed concerned over the hard-working, probably talented guys working on the show under Taymor and Bono, and if the show folds, they'll be out of a job. That will suck, and I'll certainly hope for the best for those guys. But remember, the Spider-Man musical itself has Uncle Ben dying in a car wreck and a song by the spider who bit Peter Parker about how much she likes shoes. I can sure as hell hate the musical and the people in charge while pitying the poor guys who will be caught in the catackalysm.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Detroit Gotham City - Spider-Man, The Musical announced.
SOURCE: Spider-Man Musical to Take Gotham in Upcoming Reading
What amuses me greatly is that many, many comic geeks are flipping out "But - but - but - Spider-Man is in New York City, not Gotham City! That is the home of Batman, as anyone who ever read a Batman comic could tell you!" before running off to their message boards of choice to vent their spleens in sad, sad acts of rage.
Of course, it would help if they read said article and found out that the title was actually referring to New York City... and that Gotham is another name (long story why) for Manhattan Island.
It would also help if they read the article and found a whole OTHER reason to be pissed off and/or worried about this Spider-Man musical...
The character breakdowns provide some insight to plot points as the character Arachne ("female, 20-35 years old, any ethnicity") is described as "a beautiful, boastful young woman turned into a spider for her hubris and lack of respect for the gods. She subsequently appears to Peter Parker and the audience as in turn a powerful spider-woman who comes from another time to inspire Peter; an otherworldly lover; a bride; a terrifying (and sexy) dark goddess of vengeance; a dance partner in a charged and violent spiders dance of death; and, finally, a lonely, fragile young woman." Casting is seeking a "strong Celtic, Balkan style, e.g., Sinead O'Connor," noting, "outside the box ideas are welcomed. Could be someone from the music industry."
Also, a "Geek Chorus" consisting of "three teenage boys and one girl" are described to "meet to ritualistically retell the greatest Spider-Man stories."
Honestly - you've got U2 doing the music and... it's freaking Spider-Man. Superheroes are the stuff of Opera anyway and... it's freaking U2! You don't need all the fruity ritual dance stuff OR a subplot involving a spider goddess.
What amuses me greatly is that many, many comic geeks are flipping out "But - but - but - Spider-Man is in New York City, not Gotham City! That is the home of Batman, as anyone who ever read a Batman comic could tell you!" before running off to their message boards of choice to vent their spleens in sad, sad acts of rage.
Of course, it would help if they read said article and found out that the title was actually referring to New York City... and that Gotham is another name (long story why) for Manhattan Island.
It would also help if they read the article and found a whole OTHER reason to be pissed off and/or worried about this Spider-Man musical...
The character breakdowns provide some insight to plot points as the character Arachne ("female, 20-35 years old, any ethnicity") is described as "a beautiful, boastful young woman turned into a spider for her hubris and lack of respect for the gods. She subsequently appears to Peter Parker and the audience as in turn a powerful spider-woman who comes from another time to inspire Peter; an otherworldly lover; a bride; a terrifying (and sexy) dark goddess of vengeance; a dance partner in a charged and violent spiders dance of death; and, finally, a lonely, fragile young woman." Casting is seeking a "strong Celtic, Balkan style, e.g., Sinead O'Connor," noting, "outside the box ideas are welcomed. Could be someone from the music industry."
Also, a "Geek Chorus" consisting of "three teenage boys and one girl" are described to "meet to ritualistically retell the greatest Spider-Man stories."
Honestly - you've got U2 doing the music and... it's freaking Spider-Man. Superheroes are the stuff of Opera anyway and... it's freaking U2! You don't need all the fruity ritual dance stuff OR a subplot involving a spider goddess.
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