

(© David Gordon)

(© David Gordon)
Spider-Man (Reeve Carney) and the Green Goblin (Robert Cuccioli) led the event, flanked by four of the show’s villains, a real-life-token-NYPD-detective, a real-life- token-FDNY-lieutenant and real-life members of the media, including The Associated Press.
TheaterMania got appropriately serious in an exclusive interview with Spider-Man and his nemesis about the origins of their passion for safety:
TheaterMania: So, when did you first become public safety advocates?
Spider-Man: [Laughs] Oh man, I think I’ve been a public safety advocate since I was a child, to some degree.
TM: Were you a hall monitor?
SM: Not really, but being the oldest in the family, I always felt protective of my family and siblings.
TM [to the the Green Goblin]: What about you?
The Green Goblin: I was a Boy Scout when I was young, so it probably started way back then.
TM: I bet it did. Do you think that it’s safe to drink the worms at the bottom of tequila bottles?
SM: [Laughs] Wow. I’ve never tried it, so I can’t really say one way or another…Are you planning on attempting to drink the worm?
TM: I’ve always wondered whether I should or shouldn’t. So, on the subject of safety, our mayor has reduced the size of sodas for the safety of new York—
SM: No! That actually went through?
GG: It passed.
SM: All I will say is that I hope it really is for the safety.
TM: But you’re disappointed about it?
SM: I’m just a little skeptical about it.
TM: Well, while we’re on the subject of politics, who are you both voting for?
SM: I haven’t decided yet.
TM: We’ve got an undecided!
GG: [Laughs]
SM: I’m registered as an independent. I’m not ready to make the choice yet.
GG: I’ve decided and I’m supporting our president. He is the right man for the job.
So, there you have it. Seriously.