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  1. Julie Taymor and 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Producers Finally Reach Settlement

    Julie Taymor and 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Producers Finally Reach Settlement

    10:01 am PDT 4/10/2013
    • Jordan Zakarin
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    The original director of the most expensive production in Broadway history has finally come to terms with the show's producers, ending a long and very public saga. READ MORE

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  2. THR, Esq.
    Julie Taymor's Lawsuit Over 'Spider-Man' Musical Goes Live Again

    Julie Taymor's Lawsuit Over 'Spider-Man' Musical Goes Live Again

    8:04 am PST 1/11/2013
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Taymor and producers haven't yet agreed upon a final settlement. If no deal can be worked out, a trial is scheduled for May. READ MORE

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  3. 'Spider-Man' Musical Scribe Writing Tell-All

    'Spider-Man' Musical Scribe Writing Tell-All

    11:51 am PDT 10/24/2012
    • The Associated Press
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    Glen Berger's book, "Song of Spider-Man: Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History," arrives next year via Simon & Schuster. READ MORE

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  4. Review
    Cyrano de Bergerac: Theater Review

    Cyrano de Bergerac: Theater Review

    6:00 pm PDT 10/11/2012
    • David Rooney
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    Tony-winner Douglas Hodge dons the prominent schnoz of Edmond Rostand's tragicomic hero in this Broadway revival, alongside "Harry Potter" alumna Clémence Poésy, and Patrick Page, fresh from his villainous role in "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." READ MORE

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  5. THR, Esq.
    Julie Taymor, 'Spider-Man' Producers Settle Dueling Lawsuits

    Julie Taymor, 'Spider-Man' Producers Settle Dueling Lawsuits

    12:47 pm PDT 8/30/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Litigation over the most expensive production in Broadway history ends as the parties resolve to discontinue fight over who was to blame for early troubles. READ MORE

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  6. 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Crew Member Found Dead in Hudson River

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Crew Member Found Dead in Hudson River

    11:14 am PDT 7/6/2012
    • Seth Abramovitch
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    A written suicide note was found at Broadway video technician Jason Lindahl's home after he vanished from his Astoria apartment on Sunday. READ MORE

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  7. Tonys 2012: Q&A with Neil Patrick Harris on Eve of His Hosting Three-peat

    Tonys 2012: Q&A with Neil Patrick Harris on Eve of His Hosting Three-peat

    2:20 pm PDT 6/6/2012
    • David Rooney
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    The "How I Met Your Mother" star takes a break from rehearsals to talk with THR about the challenges and rewards of hosting Broadway's big night. READ MORE

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  8. Report: Broadway Contributes $11.2 Billion to New York City

    Report: Broadway Contributes $11.2 Billion to New York City

    12:08 pm PDT 6/5/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The Great White Way gives back as it breaks records at the box office. READ MORE

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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt Developing 'Little Shop of Horrors' as Acting Vehicle (Exclusive)

    Joseph Gordon-Levitt Developing 'Little Shop of Horrors' as Acting Vehicle (Exclusive)

    12:34 pm PDT 5/3/2012
    • Borys Kit
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    Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the playwright behind Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," is coming on board to write the script. READ MORE

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  10. THR, Esq.
    Stuntman in 'Spider-Man' Musical Exploring Legal Action Over Injuries

    Stuntman in 'Spider-Man' Musical Exploring Legal Action Over Injuries

    9:29 am PDT 4/6/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    More trouble for producers as former stuntman investigates the computer program that handled the aerial acts. READ MORE

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  11. THR, Esq.
    Julie Taymor, 'Spider-Man' Producers File Dueling Motions to Dismiss Lawsuits

    Julie Taymor, 'Spider-Man' Producers File Dueling Motions to Dismiss Lawsuits

    12:29 pm PDT 3/22/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The parties in the dispute over the expensive Broadway musical argue why the cases are bogus. READ MORE

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  12. THR, Esq.
    Julie Taymor Blames Bono and The Edge for 'Spider-Man' Problems in Latest Court Filing

    Julie Taymor Blames Bono and The Edge for 'Spider-Man' Problems in Latest Court Filing

    3:50 pm PST 3/2/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Director goes into detail about what happened during the development of the musical, why the U2 bandmates deserve significant blame, the so-called "Plan X" and why she was fired. READ MORE

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  13. THR, Esq.
    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Producer Settles With Julie Taymor's Union

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Producer Settles With Julie Taymor's Union

    11:28 am PST 2/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    Producers continue to fight with Taymor over authorship, but make a deal with stage directors union over royalties. READ MORE

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  14. THR, Esq.
    'Spider-Man' Producers File Nasty Countersuit Against Julie Taymor

    'Spider-Man' Producers File Nasty Countersuit Against Julie Taymor

    4:03 pm PST 1/17/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    In a filing Tuesday, Taymor is blamed for the show's troubles as producers say they made "superhuman efforts" to save the production. "The show is a success despite Taymor, not because of her," say the producers. READ MORE

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  15. 'Spider-Man' Composers Bono, The Edge Celebrate Record-Breaking Grosses

    'Spider-Man' Composers Bono, The Edge Celebrate Record-Breaking Grosses

    11:41 am PST 1/5/2012
    • David Rooney
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    The U2 members crow about the history-making single-week performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," which grossed a staggering $2.9 million last week. READ MORE

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  16. 'Spider-Man' Scales New Broadway Record in Strong Holiday Week Box Office

    'Spider-Man' Scales New Broadway Record in Strong Holiday Week Box Office

    2:33 pm PST 1/3/2012
    • David Rooney
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    The superhero musical grossed more than $2.9 million in a busy holiday session, placing it ahead of perennial top-earners "Wicked" and "The Lion King." READ MORE

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  17. THR Critic David Rooney's Top 10 Theater Productions of 2011

    THR Critic David Rooney's Top 10 Theater Productions of 2011

    4:45 pm PST 12/23/2011
    • David Rooney
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    It was the explosion of new plays more than musicals that distinguished 2011 on New York stages. READ MORE

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  18. 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Earns $2.1M for the Week, Setting Foxwoods Theatre Record

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Earns $2.1M for the Week, Setting Foxwoods Theatre Record

    11:27 pm PST 11/27/2011
    • THR Staff
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    The news comes a few weeks after original director Julie Taymor filed a blockbuster lawsuit claiming the production has violated her rights by continuing to use her work without compensation. READ MORE

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  19. Julie Taymor Blasts Bono, The Edge Over 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Lawsuit

    Julie Taymor Blasts Bono, The Edge Over 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Lawsuit

    12:45 pm PST 11/15/2011
    • Michael O'Connell
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    The ousted Broadway director says her collaborators unfairly painted her as “exhausted” and “overwrought.” READ MORE

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  20. 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark': Another Cast Member Injured

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark': Another Cast Member Injured

    10:09 pm PST 11/10/2011
    • Philiana Ng
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    Matthew James Thomas, who plays the title role for two performances each week, is the latest to be sidelined from the Broadway production. READ MORE

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