12.24.2010

'Spider-Man' soldiers on. And on


The show must go on. Broadway’s basic law remains in force for “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark,” the troubled $65 million Julie Taymor-Bono-Edge production now in previews. Four people have been injured in the staging of the musical, including a stuntman hospitalized Monday after a 20-foot fall (see the video). The show’s also been plagued by numerous delays, sour reviews, and script and music changes. But sales of tickets for 2011 performances have been brisk. Good thing: It’s estimated the show will have to sell out every night for the next five years to break even. Somewhere, an accountant’s spider-sense is tingling.








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