The visualization of this is pretty funny imo

http://m.nypost.com/p/news/local/bugs_beset_spider_man_on_stage_NfctVtDnuFc5Lv0XNc8f0J

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"First 'Spider-Man' preview filled with problems Not even Spider-Man could avert this disaster. Last night's opening pre view of Broadway's most expensive production ever, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," was an epic flop as the $65 million show's high-tech gadgetry went completely awry amid a dull score and baffling script, theatergoers griped. Stunned audience members were left scratching their heads over the confusing plot -- when they weren't ducking for cover from falling equipment and dangling actors at the Foxwoods Theatre on West 42nd Street, some said. At various points, overhead stage wires dropped on the audience, scenery appeared on stage missing pieces -- and the show's star was even left swaying helplessly over them midair during what was supposed to be the climatic end to the first act. The production -- directed by Julie Taymor of "Lion King" fame and with a score by U2's Bono and The Edge -- appeared cursed from the start, audience members said. It opened with Taymor's personal creation, the eight-legged female character Arachne, taking the stage. The spider is the radioactive arachnid that bites Peter Parker, giving the photographer his superhuman Spider-Man powers. As the character, played by actress Natalie Mendoza, finished her big number "Rise Above" while suspended over the crowd, an apparent wire malfunction left her stopped in midair -- where she remained for an embarrassing seven or eight minutes as stagehands worked feverishly to figure out the problem. The stage manager finally said over the loudspeaker, "Give it up for Natalie Mendoza, who's hanging in the air!" The show had to be stopped four times in the first act alone for various snags. Parker's love interest, Mary Jane, was supposed to be saved from atop the Chrysler Building. But part of the building was missing, and Mary Jane was no where in sight. As puzzled theater patrons looked around, Spider-Man -- played by Reeve Carney -- suddenly flew in with Mary Jane in his arms and put her down on stage. He was then supposed to fly off in a dramatic end to the first act. Instead, Spider-Man got stuck in midair and swung back and forth over the crowd as three stagehands leaped up and down futilely trying to grab onto one of his feet to haul him back to earth. Another sticky situation involved Spider-Man nemesis Green Goblin, said disgruntled audience members. As the Goblin -- played by Patrick Page of "Grinch" fame -- sat down at the piano for a scheduled number, he was left to continue playing on . . . and on . . . as stage workers openly rushed around to fix faulty equipment. Page finally started vamping it up for grateful audience members, riffing on the tune, "I'll Take Manhattan." "This is the best part of the whole show," grumbled theatergoer Steve Poizner of California. The production dragged on for nearly 3½ hours. In its last 10 minutes, the show was completely stopped for at least half that time to work out kinks. "I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel like a guinea pig tonight!" one woman angrily shouted out from her orchestra seat during the down time. "I feel this was a dress rehearsal!" Taymor was at the preview, as was producer Michael Cohl, although Bono and The Edge were in Australia on tour with U2."

11/29/2010 4:09:28 PM

*poot*

11/29/2010 4:10:08 PM

I laughed.





Still, suspend.

11/29/2010 4:12:20 PM

hahahah

I'd like to go see the show done by the South Park creators...

11/29/2010 4:16:00 PM

aha I'd love to see a video of some of that.

11/29/2010 4:17:04 PM

How do I shot production?

11/29/2010 4:18:45 PM

Shit's actually pretty impressive.

They're using the same technology as that "flying" camera at football games.

I guess they didn't get it right.
Also, they already delayed opening, and more than doubled the budget -- to ensure everything would work..

Whoops.

11/29/2010 4:19:16 PM

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"I'd like to go see the show done by the South Park creators..."

I, too, would like to see The Book of Mormon.

11/29/2010 4:22:29 PM

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"Last night's opening pre view of Broadway's most expensive production ever, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," was an epic flop as the $65 million show's high-tech gadgetry went completely awry amid a dull score and baffling script, theatergoers griped."

11/29/2010 4:59:32 PM

^It's supposed to have amazing complex "flying" and acrobatics. That's supposedly where a lot of the cost comes in.

11/29/2010 5:03:54 PM

So Bono and The Edge were behind this production. That makes me so much happier

11/29/2010 5:56:39 PM

Should have just left it to the Cirque du Soliel people

11/29/2010 6:46:29 PM

^^^ I guess it was just amazingly bad.

11/30/2010 12:06:00 PM

Who knew U2 could suck any more? Motherfuckers ain't been relevant since 1991.

11/30/2010 12:16:25 PM

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"with a score by U2's Bono and The Edge"

I hope it was the fun 90s U2 and not the preachy late 80s one.

11/30/2010 12:16:46 PM

i watched them interview bono about this the other night

oh, bono

11/30/2010 12:18:44 PM

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"Spider-Man Actor Plunges 30 Feet At Show Updated: Tuesday, 21 Dec 2010, 6:34 PM EST Published : Monday, 20 Dec 2010, 11:12 PM EST BY LUKE FUNK MYFOXNY.COM - The Broadway musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark' was temporarily shut down after aerialist Christopher Tierney, 31, fell 30-feet during a preview performance at the Foxwoods Theatre. Tierney remained in serious condition Tuesday at Bellevue Hospital. Tierney suffered multiple broken ribs and substantial bleeding, but avoided catastrophic neck or spine injuries, BroadwayWorld.com said, citing multiple sources. The hospital spokesman declined to confirm or deny any specific injuries New York State safety inspectors were at the production on Tuesday. "OSHA, Actors Equity and the New York State Department of Labor have met with the Spider-Man company today to discuss additional safety protocols. It was agreed that these measures would be enacted immediately," show spokesman Rick Miramontez said in a statement. Wednesday's matinee was being postponed but the production was expected to continue all performaces starting Wednesday night. Rescue personnel rushed to the theatre at around 10:45 p.m. on Monday. The fall happened approximately seven minutes before the end of the show. Video phone footage of the incident shows a cable snapping followed by the stuntman falling into the pit in front of the stage. Tierney performs many of the stunts for Reeve Carney, the lead actor in the production. "We see Spider-Man stumble over the ledge. You heard a scream, silence and then someone screamed ‘someone call 911.' We immediately understood that something was wrong. Everybody was very concerned for the actor. Hopefully, he recovers soon," Marianna Leung, an audience member, told Good Day New York on Tuesday . About two minutes later the show was cancelled. "It was a spectacular show up to that point," added Leung. The scene taking place had Spider-Man rescuing Mary Jane, as she dangles from a rope attached to a bridge. The actor apparently fell off of the bridge. Rick Miramontez, a representative for the show issued a statement saying, "An actor sustained an injury at tonight's performance of Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. He fell several feet from a platform approximately seven minutes before the end of the performance, and the show was stopped. All signs were good as he was taken to the hospital for observation. We will have more news shortly.." It's the fourth time an actor has been hurt in connection with the most expensive show in Broadway history. The show's official launch has been pushed back to February because of continuing problems with the production. Natalie Mendoza, who plays Arachne, was hit on the head by a rope at the first preview. The actress was diagnosed with a concussion and was out of the show for a week. Kevin Aubin, an aerialist, broke both his wrists in November during a presentation for ticket agents. In a separate incident while rehearsing the show, another actor broke his foot. The show's producers were not immediately available for comment. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring new music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, the show follows the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. This bullied science-geek suddenly endowed with incredible powers soon learns that with great power comes great responsibility as villains put both his physical strength and strength of character to the test."

[Edited on December 22, 2010 at 9:50 AM. Reason : moar]

12/22/2010 9:48:52 AM

ultimate fail

12/22/2010 9:53:02 AM

More like ultimate fall.

12/22/2010 1:51:39 PM

If I were a Broadway actor, I'd stay far far far away from this production

12/22/2010 1:59:20 PM

Break a leg.

But who records a broadway musical on their phone?

12/22/2010 3:49:20 PM

WHO THE HELL KEEPS SAYING MACBETH!!

12/22/2010 3:52:11 PM

^^ Someone who was figuring snafus would occur like in the preview.

12/22/2010 3:52:47 PM