The upcoming Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark musical has at least one more hurdle to clear before heading into previews November 14: a New York State Department of Labor safety inspection. According to the New York Times, “Under state law, shows like Spider-Man are not legally allowed to hold public performances until state inspectors review and approve special effects such as flying.” The $60 million production is under an additional investigation after one of its actors broke both his wrists after a slingshot-like stunt went awry during rehearsals.
Nov 3
2010
09:53 AM ET
Spider-Man musical faces safety inspection
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they should really be sending in law enforcement….cause I smell a bomb.
This is one of the dumbest ideas for a musical ever. I hope I’m wrong and its a huge hit, but I have my doubts.
My question is, with virtually all the buzz around this show being so negative, who is egging the producers on to continue with it? I have little doubt that SOMETHING in Taymor’s staging will shock and awe us (especially with this revolutionary flying), but flying alone does not a worthwhile Broadway experience make.
Never doubt the rabidity of U2′s fans.