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FREEZE FRAME: Rebecca Faulkenberry Makes SPIDER-MAN Debut as 'Mary Jane'
By: Walter McBride Nov. 11, 2011
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It was recently announced that Rebecca Faulkenberry (Rock of Ages) and Christina Sajous (Baby It's You, American Idiot) will be joining the cast of Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, in the roles of "Mary Jane Watson" and "Arachne," respectively.
Jennifer Damiano, who originated the role of Mary Jane, played her final performance on November 6, while T.V. Carpio, the show's current Arachne, will play her final show on November 13. Reeve Carney and Patrick Page will continue on in their roles as "Peter Parker/Spider-Man" and "Norman Osborn/Green Goblin," respectively.
Last night, Rebecca Faulkenberry took here debut bow in the mega-show and BroadwayWorld was there! Below we bring you a sneak peek of her curtain call with full coverage to follow.
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark has been seen by over 500,000 audience members from around the world. It features direction by Philip William McKinley (The Boy From Oz), original direction by Tony® Award-winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King, Across The Universe, Frida), music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy® Award-winners Bono and The Edge, and book co-written by Taymor, Glen Berger (Underneath The Lintel) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics, "Big Love").Photo Credit: Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.
Rebecca Faulkenberry with T.V. Carpio, Reeve Carney & Patrick Page
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