Tag Archives: Arachne
Revamped “Spider-Man” musical gets better reviews
By Sean O’Connell Hollywoodnews.com: It has been a sticky road, but signs seem to indicate that the beleaguered “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” musical has worked out its kinks. Now we need to see if it can keep its cast members alive for the duration of its run. The revamped[...]
“Spider Man” keeps on changing tactics
By Roger Friedman HollywoodNews.com: “Spider Man: Turn off the Dark” is now using understudies instead of its leads for regular performances. Two sources tell me that an announcement was made to the cast and crew that Reeve Carney, who plays Peter Parker, Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane), and Patrick Page (Green[...]
Julie Taymor taps “Across the Universe” star for “Spider-Man” role
By Sean O’Connell Hollywoodnews.com: We’ve grown accustomed to reporting on actors leaving Julie Taymor’s Broadway production of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” This morning, we have news of an actress joining the show. That would be T.V. Carpio, an actress who has history with Taymor, having appeared as Prudence in[...]
“Spider-Man” actress reportedly bowing out
By Sean O’Connell Hollywoodnews.com: Just when it seemed like “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” had turned a corner and was heading for brighter Broadway memories, the show is poised to take another major hit. That’s because Natalie Mendoza, who plays a major villain named Arachne in the production, is about[...]