So apparently it seems most people on this forum are against U2 being involved with the Spider-Man musical... why? First of all, it's not U2 - it's Bono and the Edge. I honestly don't see how them taking part in this show is any different than them writing a song for "GoldenEye" or Adam and Larry retooling the theme for "Mission: Impossible."
Also, did anyone HONESTLY think The Lion King was going to be good? I expected massive fail on an epic scale... but then I actually saw the production and was blown away. 'Twas quite the spectacle (perfect for a big-budgeted Broadway production) and the new songs made for a more coherent narrative. This was all based on an animated Disney feature (which was, must be mentioned, also loosely based on Hamlet). Maybe because I am a fan of the comics, but I can really see some interesting themes being developed with this Spider-Man - coming of age, loss of innocence, sacrifice, plight of the individual, etc.,. Just because it's based on a comic book does not necessarily mean the musical will be any less fulfilling than other Broadway productions (case in point - the aforementioned "The Lion King" (though not the best example, as its primary demographic dwindles near the younger crowd); also "The Dark Knight" - while not a Broadway musical, still based on a comic book and many are predicting "Best Picture" nominations).
I think we should all reserve judgment until this thing sees the light of day. At the very least, we'll get more Bono & Edge material to hearken to.