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#76

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:05am

"still think Batman is the only comics character that would really make a fantastic musical."

It's already happening.

They're in the process of finding writers to begin working on a new BATMAN musical based on the most recent films ("Batman Begins" and "Dark Knight).

It's still in the very early stages but with the success of the first two films, approval for a Broadway-bound musical was easy.

#77

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:11am

I wanted to see it, really bad, but now that its called, "Turn off the dark" I probably, won't. At least I won't try and pay for it.

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#78

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:25am

ONE performace of Billy per week is $136.50 (not every performace at $137 like Spiderman) and they have $41.50 seats (not $70 rear mezz like Spiderman). I just hope Spiderman changes their policy on the cheap seats...

Updated On: 2/25/09 at 10:25 AM

#79

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:32am

I never wish for a show to flop. I am just angry with middle America for destroying our art form. Those uneducated people are the reason that producers are forced to back crap like this. I dont need to see the show to know that it is not going to have an ounce of soul touching theatrical magic. Its going to be just a bunch of special effects thats it... It breaks my heart that I will prabobly never have more than a year of job security on Broadway because, I want to make my career performing in revivals of golden age musicals . Most people today dont appreciate them. I was born to late Broadway World friends.

#80

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:43am

I think that the next benefit we need to have on Broadway is... Save The Broadway Musical From Middle Americas Destruction! Who is with me???

#81

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 10:58am

You're a ****ing douchebag.

You're generalizing thousands and thousands of people based on a stereotype. There is no substance to your argument and you're just a big piece of ****, it seems!

Were you born in "middle America" ? Do you know more about it than what you see on the television and hear on the radio?

Shut your face, you bigot.

#82

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 11:49am

Where did we hear $31.3 million as a budget? Not that I'd be shocked, but is that official?

#83

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 11:54am

Those uneducated people are the reason that producers are forced to back crap like this.

You, my friend, are an ass.

#84

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:00pm

I see.......actor injuries.

"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.” ~ Muhammad Ali

#85

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:00pm

I`ve heard that NOT SINCE SPIDER-MAN by Ken Mandelbaum will be released in September 2015.Check Amazon.com

#86

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:03pm

I wanted to see it, really bad, but now that its called, "Turn off the dark" I probably, won't. At least I won't try and pay for it.

Agreed. I can't even remotely take it seriously now.

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#87

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:14pm

"They're in the process of finding writers to begin working on a new BATMAN musical based on the most recent films ("Batman Begins" and "Dark Knight)."

Interesting, I hadn't heard that. Shame it'll be riding on Spider-Man's heels now if it happens, and will be subject to even more ridicule. Would've been better based on Tim Burton's more theatrical, art deco-y Batman movies. Or better yet, just the 70 years of comics. BUt I'd keep sort of open minded about it.

#88

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:31pm

I wouldn't be overly shocked if they had one person playing Spider-Man and another playing Peter Parker. Say that Sturgess does take the role. He could be be Peter while they hire someone with trapeze/gymnastic abilities to wear the costume.

They could even have "Team Spider-Man" where they'd have several guys who only wear the costume. By not having one person doing the stunts 8 times a week it could, hopefully, reduce the injury risk.

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#89

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:37pm

I think the latter option is very likely, although whoever plays Pete will probably have a few scenes in the costume. If only so he can pull off the mask and everyone will go, "it really IS him!"

#90

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 12:43pm

I think the latter option is very likely, although whoever plays Pete will probably have a few scenes in the costume. If only so he can pull off the mask and everyone will go, "it really IS him!"

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I was thinking the same thing. The opening number of "Legally Blonde" comes to mind when the sorority girl comes out with her hair in curlers and a robe on. When she slides down the pole she's completely dressed with her hair all done. A bit that always got a positive reaction from the audience that used two actresses. I'd imagine that something similar could occur in Spider-Man. Spider-Man #1 drops behind some scenery and out pops Sturgess.

#91

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 1:04pm

You know, I liked U2 stuff from the late 80's early 90's, but the recent stuff they've put out has been crap. I saw Bono perform a new song at an awards show (?) a few months ago and it was just terrible.

I think most of the u2 fan base is from their old stuff. Even though the group does have quite the following, I don't think their fans are into musical theatre much. :/

#92

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 1:20pm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7909772.stm

#93

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 3:49pm

Where did we hear $31.3 million as a budget? Not that I'd be shocked, but is that official?

According to Variety :

"Capitalization costs for the production remain unconfirmed, although the tuner is said to come in north of $35 million."
Link

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#94

re: 'SPIDER-MAN, Turn Off the Dark' Swings to Bdwy's Hilton Theatre Feb. 20

Posted: 2/25/09 at 9:07pm

Oh good! I was so worried about the lack of rich 9 year old boys in the theatre!

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