That just because U2 produces "radio friendly" hits, doesn't necessarily mean that's what they're going to produce for a broadway show. I never said that, based one "ONE" song that was "indicative as to how B&E would approach every stage endeavour". You made that part up.
main man behind it all (can't remember his name off the top of my head) suddenly died...
I don't think they know jack about Spider-Man. I think they just smelled an opportunity to diversify their work some.With Bono and Edge both having children at the age where they are probably getting into comics and super-heroes it doesn't look so unlikely anymore.
I don't think they know jack about Spider-Man. I think they just smelled an opportunity to diversify their work some.
a touring Spider-Man... eww tacky
i guess Cohl is just thinking about recouping some money though... but yeah... tacky...
U2 and Spiderman makes as much sense as U2 and Batman
I really have no problem w/them taking it on the road. That's what everyone (including Taymor) really wants b/c that's where the dollars, pounds and euros are.
But mama cass has good point...once you start putting a show like this in a 10,000 seat arena, it becomes less an intimate experience (which is what theatre is supposed to be), and more like some concert spectacle. You can't overstate the importance the intimacy and good audience has to a theatrical performance. These are stage actors, and making a connection w/the audience is part of their craft. The closest equivalent I can think of, and it's not a perfect analogy, would be comparing seeing U2 at 360 show and seeing them in a club.
Having said that, this isn't Shakespeare or Stoppard we're talking about, and Spider Man is a unique case. It's probably well suited to this kind of show, especially considering that I'd imagine a significant percentage of their audience is/will be people who don't regularly attend the theatre.
it's also about really basic things like the audience actually being able to "see" the actors, their facial expressions and movements clearly... they can't just bang it all up there on screens like they would a rock concert - the whole point of theatre would be lost... the audience may as well just go see the movie in that case lol
guess they could always go the way of The Wall and use gigantic puppets and go for stadiums if they want lots of seats - Taymor is GREAT with puppets
Aren't you just applying some stuffy rules as to how YOU think theater should be? I mean the biggest characters are wearing masks anyways
If they have the audience for it, and people want to see this and be entertained then what's the big deal.
This was never meant to be typical.
This Spiderman thing might be different though, since it's stunt based.
Aren't you just applying some stuffy rules as to how YOU think theater should be? I mean the biggest characters are wearing masks anyways
If they have the audience for it, and people want to see this and be entertained then what's the big deal.
This was never meant to be typical.
look, alright, i admit, i just refuse to like anything about this Spider-Man thing OK?
Most Broadway shows go on tour. That Spiderman will as well should be surprising to nobody. Its always been the plan, ans is where many shows make their money. The Lion King is in tour. Wicked is on tour.
Arenas are probably the only way they can a) set up the stunts quick enough, b) recoup enough ticket sales to make this never ending money pit worth it.
Acceptance is the first step.