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Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark 2011 - Articles Page 14

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: Y
Opened: June 14, 2011
Closing: January 04, 2014

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark - 2011 Broadway History , Info & More

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213 W. 42nd St. New York, NY 10036

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark features music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge and a book co-written by Julie Taymor, Glen Berger and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with direction by Ms. Taymor and additional direction by Philip William McKinley. Scenic Designer George Tsypin and Costume Designer Eiko Ishioka are winners of Outer Critics Circle Awards and were nominated for Tony Awards for their work on SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark.


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Photo Coverage: U2 Touches Down in Mexico as SPIDER-MAN Begins Previews
by Jessica Lewis - May 12, 2011


Tonight, May 12, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will unveil the new version of the mega musical. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre . Tickets are now on sale through October 2, 2011, with group tickets on sale through January 8, 2012.

Revamped SPIDER-MAN Begins Performances Tonight on Broadway; Christopher Tierney Returns
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2011


Tonight, May 12, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will unveil the new version of the mega musical. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Tickets are now on sale through October 2, 2011, with group tickets on sale through January 8, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Check out the New SPIDER-MAN 2.0 Commercial!
by Jessica Lewis - May 11, 2011


Following a three-week hiatus when previews resume tomorrow, May 12, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will play the following performance schedule: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Click below to see the commercial for the new and improved production!

SPIDER-MAN Inviting Critics for the First Time in June
by Robert Diamond - May 11, 2011


Though the lack of an invite for critics didn't stop them from 'storming the theatre' to see and review what's being called 'SPIDER-MAN 1.0', the newly revised show will be inviting critics officially for the first time, the second week in June, before their upcoming June 14th official opening night. Performances begin tomorrow for the newly re-imagined show which has undergone extensive changes that are said to have addressed both audience and critical complaints.

Bono, Taymor, et al. Talk 'SPIDER-MAN 2.0'
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2011


This Thursday, after weeks of revisions and rehearsals for what has been dubbed SPIDER-MAN 2.0 - the overhauled version of the $70 million bohemoth SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK - opens once again for previews. Though the original version was marred by injuries, delays, and disastrous reviews, the creative team hopes to start with a clean slate.

SPIDER-MAN Announces New Show Schedule
by Robert Diamond - May 6, 2011


Following a three-week hiatus when previews resume next week, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will play the following performance schedule: Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.

Christopher Tierney Back in Action: Performs First Stunt in New SPIDER-MAN
by Jessica Lewis - May 6, 2011


Injured SPIDER-MAN perform Christopher Tierney returned to rehearsals for the musical on Monday, April 25th. Tierney has been cleared to rejoin the show and intends to be swinging over the audience again on opening night June 14. He is now one step closer, as he successfully performed his first major aerial stunt since being back, according to a report in from the AP. Tierney gracefully completed his in-air fight with the Green Goblin stuntman in a run last night without upset or unjury. Tierney, cast and team are 'excited' and 'emotional' over his recovery and return.

Cynthia Nixon Set for Spidey-Themed LAW & ORDER
by Nicole Rosky - May 2, 2011


As previously reported by BroadwayWorld, Law & Order: Criminal Intent will tackle the troubled Broadway musical SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK in an upcoming episode, and stage and screen star Cynthia Nixon is et to star in it. According to TVline.com, Nixon will play the episode's Julie Taymor equivalent, a 'high-strung and larger-than-life director behind a problem-plagued Broadway version of Icarus.'

STAGE TUBE: New SPIDER-MAN Team Talks SPIDEY 2.0 and Making the Impossible, Possible
by Jessica Lewis - April 26, 2011


Following its historic matinee performance on Sunday, April 17, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark began a brief, three-week hiatus for technical rehearsals before it will unveil the new version of the mega musical on Thursday, May 12. The official opening night of the new Spider-Man is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). The new creative team of Philip William McKinley, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and Chase Brock visited the Today show to talk Spidey 2.0 and why they are committed to making the impossible, possible.

Photo Coverage: Christopher Tierney Returns to SPIDER-MAN Rehearals
by Peter James Zielinski - April 25, 2011


Injured SPIDER-MAN perform Christopher Tierney returned to rehearsals for the musical on Monday, April 25th and BroadwayWorld.com was there with other press to great him upon his return. Lead producer Michael Cohl said last week that Tierney has been cleared to rejoin the show and hopes to be swinging over the audience again on opening night June 14.

SPIDER-MAN Producers Talk Serious Changes to 'Set New Standard'
by Kelsey Denette - April 22, 2011


The team behind the trouble-plauged SPIDER-MAN, TURN OFF THE DARK, which on April 17th played its final performance before undergoing a major overhaul, have kept their silence. Through highs and lows - though much more in the public eye of the latter - the cast and creative team have rarely spoken out, but now producers Jere Harris and Michael Cohl are commenting on the $65 million dollar giant.

Tierney To Rejoin SPIDER-MAN Cast During Hiatus
by Charlie Piane - April 20, 2011


Injured SPIDER-MAN perform Christopher Tierney will return to the musical, according to news reports.

STAGE TUBE: Spidey Swing Joshua Kobak Answers Fans' Questions
by Nicole Rosky - April 19, 2011


Following its matinee performance on Sunday, April 17, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark embarks on a three-week hiatus for technical rehearsals before unveiling the new version of the mega musical on Thursday, May 12. The original staging of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark played its final performances to sold-out houses. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). In the following video, swing Joshua Kobak answers questions from fans. Click below to check it out!

SPIDER-MAN to Return Anew May 12, 2011; Revamp Now Underway
by Jessica Lewis - April 18, 2011


Following its matinee performance on Sunday, April 17, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark embarks on a three-week hiatus for technical rehearsals before unveiling the new version of the mega musical on Thursday, May 12. The original staging of SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark played its final performances to sold-out houses. The official opening night of the new SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).

Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark Pre-Hiatus Cast at the Stage Door
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the original version's final curtain call and the last performance of the show's 'Geeks' along with the last viewing of director Julie Taymor's vision. After the show, the cast met the press and fans at the stage door!

Photo Coverage: SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark Last Pre-Hiatus Performance
by Walter McBride - April 18, 2011


Following its historic matinee performance on Sunday, April 17, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will take a brief, three-week hiatus for technical rehearsals before unveiling the new version of the mega musical on Thursday, May 12. The official opening night of the new Spider-Man is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).

SPIDER-MAN Gives Last Pre-Hiatus Performance, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2011


Following its historic matinee performance on Sunday, April 17, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will take a brief, three-week hiatus for technical rehearsals before unveiling the new version of the mega musical on Thursday, May 12. The official opening night of the new Spider-Man is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).

SPIDER-MAN Gives Last Pre-Hiatus Performance, 4/17
by Nicole Rosky - April 15, 2011


Following its historic matinee performance on Sunday, April 17, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will take a brief, three-week hiatus for technical rehearsals before unveiling the new version of the mega musical on Thursday, May 12. The official opening night of the new Spider-Man is set for Tuesday, June 14th at the Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street).

T.V. Carpio Returns to SPIDER-MAN Turn Off the Dark
by Robert Diamond - April 3, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com has confirmed (the great news) that lead actress, T.V. Carpio, who plays the role of Arachne has returned to the production and to the show's rehearsals for the in-the-works revamping. Audience members last night told us that both Carpio and the show received a rousing ovation.

Foxwoods Makes Way for THE SPIDEY PROJECT During SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK Hiatus
by Michael Dale - April 1, 2011


Although performances of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark will be suspended from April 19th through May 11th while the cast and new creative team work on implementing major revisions to the show, ticket-holders will still have an opportunity to see the webbed superhero in a musical, as the Foxwoods Theatre will be housing a limited run of The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.

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Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark - 2011 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Patrick Page
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical) Eiko Ishioka
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Patrick Page
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) Donald Holder
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) George Tsypin
2012 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Eiko Ishioka
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical George Tsypin

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