TV EXCLUSIVE: Philip William McKinley Talks Creating SPIDER-MAN 2.0!
SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, the most ambitious production ever undertaken on Broadway with original direction by Julie Taymor and music by U2's Bono and The Edge, is currently in previews at the Foxwoods Theatre on West 43rd Street. After struggling to find its voice since beginning previews in the fall of 2010, director Philip William McKinley, writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, and choreographer Chase Brock were brought onto the creative team by lead producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris to help implement new staging, book rewrites, and additional choreography, respectively. The show is on track to open on June 14, 2011 after several delays. Yesterday, May 31, BroadwayWorld got some one-on-one time with McKinley, the newest captain of the SPIDER-MAN ship, entrusted with revamping Julie Taymor's original vision into the worldwide commercial success the team hopes the show will become. Speaking candidly, McKinley reveals the pros and cons of reworking the troubled project, his new approach, additions and changes audiences can expect, and why the cast has been the key to the show's longevity to date.
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John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th AnniversaryNovember 21, 2024
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Bowen Yang, Charli xcx, & More Impersonate Celebrities in WICKED Movie Audition Sketch on SNLNovember 17, 2024
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The Broadway Cast: Title Roles with Elijah Johnson, Linedy Genao & Adi RoyNovember 16, 2024
It's all about the title roles this episode of The Broadway Cast, and we've got a star-studded panel of Broadway's finest to discuss what it's really like to carry the weight of the show! Watch in this video. (more...)
CULT OF LOVE Cast Gets Ready for BroadwayNovember 16, 2024
Next up at Second Stage Theater is the New York premiere of CULT OF LOVE, directed by Obie Award-winner Trip Cullman. Watch in this video as the cast (including Zachary Quito and Shailene Woodley) tells us more about what the new play is all about! (more...)
Grey Henson, Sean Astin & More in ELF on BroadwayNovember 18, 2024
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The Broadway Cast: THE OUTSIDERS' Emma Pittman, Kevin William Paul & Dan BerryNovember 18, 2024
In this video, host Ben Cameron sits down with three incredible Broadway stars-Emma Pittman, Kevin William Paul, and Dan Berry-for a lively roundtable discussion all about the hit production The Outsiders. (more...)
Exclusive Lacey Chabert Hopes to Return to BroadwayNovember 19, 2024
Despite appearing in numerous film and television projects, Lacey Chabert has never forgotten her love of the stage. Though she hasn't appeared on Broadway since she was a child, Chabert just revealed a career goal that is sure to make Broadway audiences hopeful. (more...)
Inside Opening Night of ELF with Grey Henson, Sean Astin & MoreNovember 21, 2024
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Rachel Zegler Recorded SPELLBOUND Songs Before Being Offered the PartNovember 21, 2024
BroadwayWorld sat down with Rachel Zegler and Jenifer Lewis to discuss the animated musical Spellbound, Zegler's involvement in the film, and how to navigate life in a dark world. Watch the exclusive interview now! (more...)
ELF’s Kalen Allen Gets Into the Holiday SpiritNovember 21, 2024
In this video, the hilarious and mega talented actor Kalen Allen is live and in-person at The Friki Tiki bar and venue space in Hell's Kitchen. Allen gets into the Holiday Spirit and dishes on the hit musical, ELF. (more...)
