With more than its fair share of drama, "Spider-Man - Turn off the dark" is a musical with plenty of its own Broadway drama. With a score compiled by U2 band mates, "Spider-Man" has a huge expense account. This show is actually probably the most expensive show ever produced for Broadway. Many Broadway critics have already called the show a major washout. Technical issues and cost overruns are a huge issue for the musical. Source for this article - Spider-Man - Turn Off The Dark - flop or fantastic Broadway? by Money Blog Newz.

The information on 'Spider-Man - Turn Off The Dark'

The comic books and movies with “Spider-Man” inspired a Broadway musical to be written called “Spider-Man - Turn off the Dark.” It's a “rock and roll circus drama” supposedly. Julie Taymor, as the Broadway legend, is directing the show while Bono and The Edge are composing the music. Huge LED screens are getting used as some of the set pieces. Also, a new villain is introduced with all the flying scenes. The show required many new masks to be made by Taymor. Her success from “The Lion King” has helped her a lot

Delays with 'Spider-Man'

January 2010 was when “Spider-Man” was actually designed to come out. A producer died during the project causing a delay. There have been also setbacks in “Spider-Man” because of cost overruns and safety concerns. Nov 28 was when the first performance took place. Official opening of the "Spider-Man - Turn Off The Dark" play can be Jan. 11 of 2011. During the flying scenes, actors and actresses got fairly hurt within the weeks leading to the first performance. The show was stopped four times for technical issues during the preview performance.

What was procured 'Spider-Man'

There are many factors the “Spider-Man” music is fighting. Musicals on Broadway have a very difficult time in January. Most tourists have already gone home. "Spider-Man" has cost about $65 million to produce, thus far. Also, about $1 million each and every week has to be paid for the show to perform. The producers might need to get no fax loans in order to keep the production alive. This is only if they do not start selling seats like crazy. Now “Spider-Man” has become the most expensive show ever done on Broadway. It may cost $65 million however that is less than the original "Spider-Man" movie. The move cost $35 million more.

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LA Times

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Billboard

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