Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney

By MICHAEL KUCHWARA AP Drama Writer

NEW YORK (AP) - Broadway has found its Spider-Man - rock singer Reeve Carney.

Producer Michael Cohl says Carney will portray celebrated web-slinger Peter Parker in "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark."

The lavish musical is still scheduled to open sometime in 2010 at the Hilton Theatre. Dates will be announced. The show has had a troubled history, with work on the musical stopped for last summer because of financial difficulties.

"Spider-Man" reportedly has a budget of upward of $40 million, and the Hilton has undergone extensive renovation to accommodate the show. It will be directed by Julie Taymor and features a score by Bono and The Edge of U2.

2009-11-06     23:21:03 GMT

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