Say goodbye to 'Spider-Man' on Broadway
When "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" turns out the lights at the Foxwoods Theatre after Saturday's finale, it leaves a legacy as one of the most talked-about musicals in years.
We jabbered about the drama, injuries and delays that resulted in a record number of previews for any Broadway show. The musical's original director and co-writer, Julie Taymor, was ousted as much for her hubris as for her unworkable vision. One original performer, Natalie Mendoza, withdrew after being injured in previews; so did her replacement. And aerialist Daniel Curry required unspecified amputations after an August trapdoor accident onstage. Yet at the same time, despite disappointing reviews, the show was an audience-pleaser running 2 1/2 years and seen by 1,834,692 people, according to the producers' tally. As it swings to Las Vegas, let's look at the numbers.
Frank Lovece is a
Newsday contributor.
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