Bravo to the new creative team!
I first saw the show on Feb 1st. It was disappointing and I wrote about it using this forum. I am delighted to say that the revised show is wonderful! The new songs are terrific. The sound design is markedly improved. The "geek" chorus is gone and the story is now easy to follow. I brought along three children and three adults - everyone was satisfied. I couldnt be happier for everyone involved. SPIDEY RULES....

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark on Monday, Jun 6th, 2011

1 Feb 2011 preview....
There is a gem inside the over-conceived Spiderman. Editing is key. Taymor wants to show us where she spent all those millions but it wasnt working the evening I attended. Interestingly enough, the sound quality was disappointingly poor. The story is bogged down by an unnecessary "Greek chorus" voice overs in film are considered a crutch. Although there are some visually stunning moments, the momentum isnt maintained. The ebbs and flows are noticeable and as a result he arc of the story is lost. Taymor must carve away the excess to uncover the precious show she so wants to share with the world.

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark on Monday, Feb 21st, 2011

1 Feb 2011 preview....
There is a gem inside the over-conceived Spiderman. Taymor wants to show us where she spent all those millions, but it wasnt working the evening I attended. Interestingly enough, the sound quality was disappointingly poor, but I digress. The storytelling is bogged down by an unnecessary "Greek chorus". It didnt clarify, it only confused. Although there are some visually stunning moments, the momentum isnt maintained. The ebbs and flows are noticeable and as a result the arc of the story is lost. Taymor must carve away the excess to uncover the precious show she so wants to share with the world.

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark on Monday, Feb 21st, 2011