Comments About "Spider-Man"

I was hoping one of our readers would have a chance to see the new Spider-Man musical - and my pal Elaine did!

Here's what she had to say about that show:

McKenzie, Mary Kate, Josh Meredith, Nathan Mohebbi and I saw Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, in preview on December 27.

The flying aerial stunts were amazing! With two actors flying simultaneously, crossing lines and flying to ledges on the balcony and the mezzanine from the stage, it was simply incredible. Fortunately, the night we attended, there were no injuries.

Unfortunately, the plot needs work and we commented that the second act lacked aerial stunts for a big finish. McKenzie informed me today that the show has now added new flying stunts for a big finish.

If you like Bono, then you will like the music. There was a mix of video, unusual characters and a bit of a lag in the second act, so the directors are working on that as well as the flying for a delayed premiere on March 15.

Despite the injuries and delays, the previews have sold well and it was a full house when we were there. For the most expensive Broadway show in history ($65 million), it was a sight to behold.

If you have been involved with a flight crew on stage, this is a show to see! It will be interesting to see when the show really comes out of preview and how long they can maintain the safety of the actors.

Thanks for that report, Elaine! Now I want to see it even more!