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I’m not excited about seeing Spider-Man on Broadway. The music will no doubt be an improvement on the 70s Spider-Man album and the Superman play, but is it necessary? It is set to open in February 2010, tickets are going on sale in June. A lot can happen between now and then, namely, the market for $200 tickets might get a bit soft.
Coincidentally, “Turn the Dark Off” was the title of the second solo album by Howie B., one of the most agreeable rock stars I ever had the pleasure of working with. What a mellow cat! And very talented as a dj too: all kinds of tricks, entertaining clothes and good old records.
He kind of put a bad curse on U2 with their collaboration Pop, but I doubt that the U2 is regurgitating Howie B. music for the Broadway play. It’s a big relief that none of the Kristen Dunst performances from #3 will be in this show too… three songs! I think her character gets it in the next one (see Amazing Spider-Man #122).
It’s an interesting marketing opportunity that very few pop artists can make, but I’m surprised that U2 feels they need Spider-Man. They should do something more substantial if they want to be on Broadway, based on their ballads/righteous vibe. That probably would be more challenging artistically, but far less commercial. Will they open in Branson?