Spider Man Slings to the Stage
Published by J. M. Adkison under on 10:55 PM
So, I was checking up on Marvel.Com, as I usually do everyday to get my fill of what's going on in the super hero universe (DCcomics.com gives you absolutelu nothing) and I found out something quiet interesting.
Not only will Spider Man be showing off his legendary web-slinging skills, but he'll also show the world just how well he can sing, on stage. On the big bad Broadway.
That's right, Spider Man is coming to Broadway and it WILL be a musical.
Title: Spider Man-Turn off the Dark
The story will follow the basic story line of Spider man's origin: dorky, little Peter Parker who gets bit by a radioactive spider and becomes one of the greatest super heroes known to man. It will include familiars like Uncle Ben, Aunt May, the lovely Mary Jane, as well as some new faces and new places. This is a musical based on the comic book series, not the movie.
And they are pulling out all of the stops for this new adventure. The musical will be directed by Julie Taymor, who directed The Lion King and Across the Universe. And then, there's Bono. Yes, the Bono. Bono is creating the songs and lyrics along the with the famous band, the Edge, to make this a masterpiece. Or at least something that will be remembered for a long time.
I can understand a lot of people being upset by this. A lot of comic fans who hate musicals and hate theaters. But then again, art is always about taking the the world by surprise. Though this is an extremely bold endeavor-I think they can pull it off. This show could very well be the next Wicked.
Now, what would be bad if the musical industry jump-started a band wagon and began making a whole slew of comic book musicals. Kinda like Hollywood is doing (which Hollywood can do). Another bad thing would be if Broadway decided to sex up Spider-man, kinda like their other shows, which would be an absolute abomination to the Spider-man name.
Well, good luck Broadway and please, please, please don't make it too corny.
Not only will Spider Man be showing off his legendary web-slinging skills, but he'll also show the world just how well he can sing, on stage. On the big bad Broadway.
That's right, Spider Man is coming to Broadway and it WILL be a musical.
Title: Spider Man-Turn off the Dark
The story will follow the basic story line of Spider man's origin: dorky, little Peter Parker who gets bit by a radioactive spider and becomes one of the greatest super heroes known to man. It will include familiars like Uncle Ben, Aunt May, the lovely Mary Jane, as well as some new faces and new places. This is a musical based on the comic book series, not the movie.
And they are pulling out all of the stops for this new adventure. The musical will be directed by Julie Taymor, who directed The Lion King and Across the Universe. And then, there's Bono. Yes, the Bono. Bono is creating the songs and lyrics along the with the famous band, the Edge, to make this a masterpiece. Or at least something that will be remembered for a long time.
I can understand a lot of people being upset by this. A lot of comic fans who hate musicals and hate theaters. But then again, art is always about taking the the world by surprise. Though this is an extremely bold endeavor-I think they can pull it off. This show could very well be the next Wicked.
Now, what would be bad if the musical industry jump-started a band wagon and began making a whole slew of comic book musicals. Kinda like Hollywood is doing (which Hollywood can do). Another bad thing would be if Broadway decided to sex up Spider-man, kinda like their other shows, which would be an absolute abomination to the Spider-man name.
Well, good luck Broadway and please, please, please don't make it too corny.
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