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.
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
I just don't understand. What are the producers' reasons for creating a musical out of Spiderman? Have they given any?
they want to make lots of money, theminutepast. that is their reason
Stand-by Joined: 6/25/08
is this going to be a hardcore rock show? :/ XD
(can anyone send me the demo? :))
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 2/1/06
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.
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... :)
Understudy Joined: 2/10/07
[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?
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/08
This is probably going to be the most enjoyable flop since In My Life
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!
Swing Joined: 3/24/08
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/19/08
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!
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?
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 7/16/08
is the "certain style" they're going for also known as terrible?
cause that's what they're gonna end up with.
Understudy Joined: 2/10/07
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?
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/23/05
I have a friend who's going to audition for this and I'm incredibly supportive of her.
The role of Peter Parker is taken! Mawhawwhaaawwhaww
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?
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...
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
Michael Arden: No! He can sing, but the boy cannot create a character.
Swing Joined: 7/19/08
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Featured Actor Joined: 6/7/06
To say nothing of the fact that Spiderman's mask has no mouth; how is he supposed to sing?!?! hehe
-Vincent
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