riverplate
20 Apr 2007, 10:49 AM
Will somebody please tell washed-up rockers to stop trying to salvage their careers writing Broadway musicals.
Spidey to be Web-Singer, U2ers Bringing Hero to Broadway (http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202007/news/regionalnews/spidey_to_be_web_singer_regionalnews_dareh_gregorian.htm) - N.Y. Post
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can--and he can sing and dance, too! The friendly neighborhood web-slinger is teaming up with Bono, The Edge and "Lion King" stage director Julie Taymor for "Spider-Man: The Musical," it was announced yesterday. No date has been set for the fantastically eclectic four's Broadway debut, but auditions are under way for the first reading, which will take place in July.
"We are very excited," Marvel Studios Chairman David Maisel said. "The all-star creative team--led by Julie Taymor, Bono and The Edge--is second to none, and we are certain this project will delight fans of Spider-Man and new audiences alike." He said Taymor and the U2 singer and guitarist all have "great passion" for the crimefighter.
Producers are searching for an actor in his late teens or early 20s with "a great pop/rock voice" to play the lead role of Peter Parker, and an actress in the same age range to play love interest Mary Jane Watson.
Spider-Man Musical to Take Gotham in Upcoming Reading (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107378.html) - Playbill
Spidey to be Web-Singer, U2ers Bringing Hero to Broadway (http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202007/news/regionalnews/spidey_to_be_web_singer_regionalnews_dareh_gregorian.htm) - N.Y. Post
Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can--and he can sing and dance, too! The friendly neighborhood web-slinger is teaming up with Bono, The Edge and "Lion King" stage director Julie Taymor for "Spider-Man: The Musical," it was announced yesterday. No date has been set for the fantastically eclectic four's Broadway debut, but auditions are under way for the first reading, which will take place in July.
"We are very excited," Marvel Studios Chairman David Maisel said. "The all-star creative team--led by Julie Taymor, Bono and The Edge--is second to none, and we are certain this project will delight fans of Spider-Man and new audiences alike." He said Taymor and the U2 singer and guitarist all have "great passion" for the crimefighter.
Producers are searching for an actor in his late teens or early 20s with "a great pop/rock voice" to play the lead role of Peter Parker, and an actress in the same age range to play love interest Mary Jane Watson.
Spider-Man Musical to Take Gotham in Upcoming Reading (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/107378.html) - Playbill