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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
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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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    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
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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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    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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    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
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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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    '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
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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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    '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

  7. '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
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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

  8. '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
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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

  9. 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
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    It was the explosion of new plays more than musicals that distinguished 2011 on New York stages. Read More

  10. '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
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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

  11. 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

  12. '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

  13. THR, Esq.
    Can Julie Taymor Shut Down 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'? (Analysis)

    Can Julie Taymor Shut Down 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'? (Analysis)

    10:17 am PST 11/9/2011
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    Producers are said to be preparing licensed productions around the globe, but the director aims to prevent that from happening without her approval. Read More

  14. 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Producers Fire Back at Julie Taymor

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Producers Fire Back at Julie Taymor

    4:43 pm PST 11/8/2011
    • Philiana Ng
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    Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris issued a statement in response to the Oscar-nominated director's lawsuit that alleges that they have continued to use her work without compensation. Read More

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    Julie Taymor Sues 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' for Infringing Her Creative Input

    Julie Taymor Sues 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' for Infringing Her Creative Input

    12:17 pm PST 11/8/2011
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The most expensive production in Broadway history gets hit with a big lawsuit from the famed director, who left the production in March. Read More

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    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Investor Sues for Theater Fee (Exclusive)

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Investor Sues for Theater Fee (Exclusive)

    9:44 am PDT 11/4/2011
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    The cost of using a Broadway theater became more expensive after the production experienced delays and one woman who put up collateral for the show is still waiting for her money. Read More

  17. 'Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark' Gets Two New Actresses

    'Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark' Gets Two New Actresses

    2:57 pm PDT 10/28/2011
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    A new Mary Jane Watson and Arachne will join the expensive but steadily successful Broadway musical in November. Read More

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    New York Comic Con: 'Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark' Writers Talk Show Revamp, Budget Constraints

    New York Comic Con: 'Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark' Writers Talk Show Revamp, Budget Constraints

    11:17 am PDT 10/16/2011
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    The writers also discuss original plans to use holograms in theater aisles and how one of the writers channeled the Green Goblin character based on a story about how Bono first met CNN founder Ted Turner. Read More

  19. 'Spider-Man' Musical's Arbitration Hearing to Begin Next Week

    'Spider-Man' Musical's Arbitration Hearing to Begin Next Week

    1:52 pm PDT 9/29/2011
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    Former director Julie Taymor’s claim states that she’s owed more than $500,000 in royalties. Read More

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    Watch Video 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Spoofed on 'Law & Order: CI' (Video)

    'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' Spoofed on 'Law & Order: CI' (Video)

    5:52 pm PDT 6/20/2011
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    Cynthia Nixon plays a character based on Julie Taymor in the USA procedural. Read More See All Videos

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