Jamie Foxx to Play 'Electro' in 'AMAZING SPIDER-MAN' Sequel
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 4, 2012
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jamie Foxx confirmed rumors that he will star in the role of 'Electro' in the upcoming sequel to this year's blockbuster THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. 'Electro is a great character,' Foxx told ET's Nancy O'Dell.
DEGRASSI's Jake Epstein Joins SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK as 'Peter Parker' Alternate
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 30, 2012
Jake Epstein, best known as the star of the hugely popular teen series "Degrassi: The Next Generation," will make his Broadway debut as the Peter Parker / Spider-Man Alternate in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Epstein will play Saturday and Sunday matinee performances beginning on December 8, 2012 at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).
Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Cast Celebrates 2 Years on Broadway!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 28, 2012
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in its 2nd smash year on Broadway, and has been seen by more than 1 million audience members from around the world. It features music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy® Award-winners Bono and The Edge, direction by Philip William McKinley (The Boy From Oz), and a book co-written by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger(Underneath The Lintel) and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics, "Big Love"). The show just celebrated its second year on Broadway and you can check out photos from the celebration below!
Photo Flash: Cast of SPIDER-MAN Unveils 2013-14 BC/EFA Calendar on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2012
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark has just unveiled a 2013-2014 calendar featuring the talented, athletic men who bring the world's most recognizable super hero to life on Broadway each night with breath-taking aerial stunts and acrobatics. The 14-month calendar made its debut during a segment featuring Reeve Carney ("Peter Parker") and the performers on ABC's "Good Morning America" this morning, November 15 at 8:30 am EST. The cast showed up in support of the appearance. Check out photos of them below!
SPIDER-MAN to Unveil 2013-14 Calendar on GOOD MORNING AMERICA; Proceeds Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2012
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will unveil a 2013-2014 calendar featuring the talented, athletic men who bring the world's most recognizable super hero to life on Broadway each night with breath-taking aerial stunts and acrobatics. The 14-month calendar will make its debut during a segment featuring Reeve Carney ("Peter Parker") and the performers on ABC's "Good Morning America" tomorrow, Thursday, November 15 at 8:30 am EST.
Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Cast Prepares for Halloween!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 25, 2012
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, the record-breaking Broadway spectacular, held a Halloween safety press conference earlier today at the Foxwoods Theatre. Hosted by Spider-Man (Reeve Carney) and the Green Goblin (Robert Cuccioli), also in attendance were members of the "Sinister Six" and two members of New York's Finest. Spider-Man outlined the NYPD's official Halloween Safety Recommendations to remind parents and guardians of trick-or-treaters ways to help ensure a safe Halloween experience. Check out photos from the event below!
Glen Berger to Write Book on Making of SPIDER-MAN
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2012
According to the New York Times, playwritght Glen Berger, who recently worked alongside Julie Taymor, Bono and the Edge on Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, will write a book on the whole saga, titled "Song of Spider-Man: The Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History."
Photo Flash: SPIDER-MAN Cast Visits NYC Comic Con
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2012
On October 14, the cast of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark made an appearance at the 2012 New York Comic Con. Whilethey were there they performed "Boy Fall from the Sky", followed by an interactive presentation and demo by the Spider-Men for kids in the audience.
Check out phtos from the evnt below!
Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Welcomes Crew of USS Michael Murphy
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 2, 2012
Just last night, Reeve Carney, Robert Cuccioli, Rebecca Faulkenberry, and the cast of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark welcomed Command Master Chief Matthew E. Danforth of the USS Micahel Murphy, the late Lt. Michael Murphy's mother, and the crew of the USS Michael Murphy.
Check out photos from the special curtain speech below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Robert Cuccioli & Katrina Lenk in SPIDER-MAN!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2012
Broadway star Robert Cuccioli, best known for his Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle winning and Tony-nominated performance as the star of Jekyll and Hyde, is starring in another dual role in his long-anticipated return to Broadway: Norman Osborn / The Green Goblin in Broadway's SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Another recent addition to the cast is Katrina Lenk who is currently playing the role of "Arachne."
BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots of the duo in action below!
Andrew Garfield Signs on for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Sequel
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2012
According to Deadline.com Andrew Garfield has signed on to appear in the sequel to THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, which is set to be directed by Marc Webb. Previous co-star Emma Stone is currently in talks to return as 'Gwen Stacy.'
Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN Cast Visits 'Spiders Alive!' Exhibit
by Walter McBride - Sep 18, 2012
This morning, Reeve Carney, Robert Cuccioli, and Spider-Men from SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark visited the American Museum of Natural History, where they met with curator Norman Platnik in the "Spiders Alive!" exhibit. Check out full photo coverage from the event below!
Exclusive Photos: SPIDER-MAN Cast Records 'Carols For A Cure'
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 7, 2012
CAROLS FOR A CURE is the annual two-disc holiday CD compilation of original songs and holiday classics which benefits BC/EFA. These CDs boast the best voices from the worlds of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national tours. A full track list for this year's 14th edition has not yet been announced, but the cast of Broadway's SPIDER-MAN was already hard a work this week recording their track for the album. Check out our exclusive photos from their recording session below!
Brooke Jackman Foundation Read-A-Thon Welcomes Rosie Perez, Cast of SPIDER-MAN and More Today, 9/8
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2012
Today, September 8th, the World Financial Center Winter Garden will welcome families and visitors to the third annual Brooke Jackman Foundation Read-A-Thon, with readings of children's books by Rosie Perez, cast members of "Spider-Man Turn off the Dark", Reading Rainbow creator Dr. Twila Liggett, Care Bears on Fire, John Schaefer, 9/11 uniformed heroes and many other special guests.
Olympian Danell Leyva to Join Cast of SPIDER-MAN?
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 6, 2012
Just last month, Olympian Danell Leyva visited Broadway's SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, where he met with leading man Reeve Carney and the 9 Spider-Men from the show. Now according to the New York Post, he is in talks to join the production. An insider told NYP that 'the producers are excited about the idea of Danell joining the show.'
Julie Taymor Settles Lawsuit Against SPIDER-MAN Producers
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 30, 2012
According to the Associated Press, ex-Spidey director Julie Taymor just today reached a tentative settlement regarding her lawsuit against the producers of Broadway's SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK. Details of the deal have not been released to the public.
Photo Flash: SPIDER-MAN Cast Performs at JFK Airport!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 29, 2012
On Thursday, August 23rd, cast members from SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark (Matt Wilkas, Elizabeth Judd, Jodi McFadden, and Kristen Oei) performed at JFK airport to celebrate American Airlines as the new official airline of SPIDER-MAN. Check out photos from the big event below!
Photo Coverage: Olympic Gymnast Danell Leyva Visits SPIDER-MAN
by Walter McBride - Aug 24, 2012
Just last night, Olympian Danell Leyva visited Broadway's SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK, where he met with leading man Reeve Carney and the 9 Spider-Men from the show. BroadwayWorld was there to catch some photos of the gymnast with the cast, and you can check them out below!