Turn On the Dark — The Spider-Man Musical Is Back On
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?Despite infinite delays, lack of funds, loss of most of its cast, and a ludicrously large budget, the Spider-Man musical — titled Turn Off the Dark, as you recall, with music by U2 and featuring a villainess called Swiss Miss — is somehow actually back on again. The show will premiere in New York City on November 14th, and have its official opening night on December 21st. Since this thing wasn’t just in bad shape, it was dead, I figure Peter Parker had to make another deal with Mephisto. He’s already given away his marriage, so what would be worth a musical? A Chili’s gift certificate? Some Magic: The Gathering cards? (Via the AV Club)
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