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BroadwayBaby6
#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
#26re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 8:32pm

I just don't understand. What are the producers' reasons for creating a musical out of Spiderman? Have they given any?

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folkyboy
#27re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 8:42pm

they want to make lots of money, theminutepast. that is their reason

fanpires
#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? :))

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ko74612
#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.



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Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution?
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theminutepast
#30re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/17/08 at 9:46pm

Well, 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.

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ko74612
#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?
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jspaeth87
#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
#33re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/18/08 at 6:05am

This is probably going to be the most enjoyable flop since In My Life

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levitatingcow11
#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
#35re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/20/08 at 12:10am

Is anyone going or believe it to be worth while to go? OR could this just to bring attention to the show like jspaeth87 said

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Posted: 7/20/08 at 12:35am

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iflip4musicals
#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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ucjrdude902
#38re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/20/08 at 11:18pm

I 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?

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Not Barker, Todd.
#39re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/21/08 at 12:14am

At 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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Chance
#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
#41re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 3:26am

so 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
#42re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 7:58am

I have a friend who's going to audition for this and I'm incredibly supportive of her.


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Flight0017
#43re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 8:06am

The role of Peter Parker is taken! Mawhawwhaaawwhaww


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oohshizz146
#44re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 12:01pm

can 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?


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TooDarnHot
#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
#46re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 1:38pm

Michael Arden: No! He can sing, but the boy cannot create a character.

TheDeac
#47re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 1:53pm

If anyone has the Demo, please PM me with it!

yukino
#48re: Spiderman Open Calls
Posted: 7/24/08 at 2:31pm

spiderman? bono? ok that's just weeeeeird.

OrdinaryJukebox
#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

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