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#25re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 8:09pm
I have the demo and am frankly appalled. I expected to hear music in the vein of U2 and instead heard generic and bland electro-pop. This will definitely be one show where you come out humming the special effects. I have a feeling this show will end Julie Taymor's winning streak.
"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"
theminutepast
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
#26re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 8:32pmI just don't understand. What are the producers' reasons for creating a musical out of Spiderman? Have they given any?
#27re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 8:42pmthey want to make lots of money, theminutepast. that is their reason
fanpires
Stand-by Joined: 6/25/08
#28re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 9:22pm
is this going to be a hardcore rock show? :/ XD
(can anyone send me the demo? :))
ko74612
Chorus Member Joined: 6/22/08
#29re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 9:41pm
I would love to hear the demo. I can't even fathom how one would fashion a song based on this.
"Spider man Spider man does what ever a spider can!"
no thank you.
Why do we follow leaders who never lead?
Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution?
Tick Tick BOOM
theminutepast
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
#30re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 9:46pmWell, of course, folkyboy. But someone in this production must actually think it's worth making into a musical. I just can't stand the smugness of saying, we're going to musicalize Spiderman, and not giving any explanation.
ko74612
Chorus Member Joined: 6/22/08
#31re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/18/08 at 1:44am
I agree minutepast. At some point someone has to have an idea worth developing. It'd be great if they decided to share that idea because I know as a producer if someone pitched that to me I would more than likely laugh in their face.
just saying... :)
Why do we follow leaders who never lead?
Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution?
Tick Tick BOOM
jspaeth87
Understudy Joined: 2/10/07
#32re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/18/08 at 5:49am
[i] (not sure about The Edge- never heard anything by them haha) [i]
The Edge is the guitarist for U2.
Does anyone feel that the open call is just to give the show a lot of hype?
Chance
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/08
#33re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/18/08 at 6:05amThis is probably going to be the most enjoyable flop since In My Life
#34re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/19/08 at 12:22am
I thought this show was just a rumor somebody started as some sick joke!
I mean, Jim Sturgess starring as Peter Parker, Bono making a rock score about a superhero in spandex - just imagine it for one second!
Was I ever mistaken.
Maybe it won't be that bad. But as someone who only visits the city about once a year... I don't think so.
I can still enjoy it through threads like THIS!
Theaterdude103
Swing Joined: 3/24/08
#35re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/20/08 at 12:10amIs anyone going or believe it to be worth while to go? OR could this just to bring attention to the show like jspaeth87 said
LePetiteFromage
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
#37re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/20/08 at 11:10pm
I know it's going to be terrible and whatnot, but I think I'm going to audition.... is anyone else? lol any suggestions on a time to get there and the like?
thanks!
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#38re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/20/08 at 11:18pmI can't go...due to the fact that I'm a Floridian but I'll send in my stuff. Who knows maybe they might come to Orlando?
#39re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/21/08 at 12:14amAt first, I hated the demo as well, but I think they are going for a certain style, and listening to it again, I liked it much more.
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With Clay Aiken in Spamalot, all of Broadway is singing a collective "There! Right! There!" -Me-
"Not Barker, Todd is the only person I've ever known who could imitate Katherine Hepburn...in print." -nmartin-
Chance
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/08
#40re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/21/08 at 12:29am
is the "certain style" they're going for also known as terrible?
cause that's what they're gonna end up with.
jspaeth87
Understudy Joined: 2/10/07
#41re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 3:26amso my friend is actually going to this audition. he was asking me what time i thought he should get there? does anyone have any idea as to what a good time would be?
Mattbrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
#42re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 7:58amI have a friend who's going to audition for this and I'm incredibly supportive of her.
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#43re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 8:06amThe role of Peter Parker is taken! Mawhawwhaaawwhaww
"Curse you, Lady Glyde!"
#44re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 12:01pmcan be nerdy with understated sex appeal, <---that is kind of Michael Arden. Whoever posted him playing Spiderman on broadwaysecrets had a point, he would be great in that role. Are they looking for "nobodies" like Spring Awakening?
"I told you, NO Rodgers and Hammerstein!"- Bart Simpson
TooDarnHot
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/08
#45re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 12:21pm
I really really like the Michael Arden idea.
If they were actually casting somebody known, who could be Arden's romance? I have a few in mind but not many realistic options...
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#46re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 1:38pmMichael Arden: No! He can sing, but the boy cannot create a character.
TheDeac
Swing Joined: 7/19/08
yukino
Swing Joined: 1/19/04
OrdinaryJukebox
Featured Actor Joined: 6/7/06
#49re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 2:43pm
To say nothing of the fact that Spiderman's mask has no mouth; how is he supposed to sing?!?! hehe
-Vincent
