'Spider-Man' Director Julie Taymor Withdraws From New York Times Event
12:09 PM PST 12/29/2010 by THR staff

Press rep cites schedule conflict as reason for canceled forum on theater.
As the troubles continue for the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the play's director Julie Taymor has canceled a public speaking engagement where she would have been interviewed about the play.
Taymor withdrew from a New York Times event on Jan. 8, according to the newspaper. She was to be interviewed by Patrick Healy, the Times reporter who covers theater.
A press representative for Taymor explained that "with the changes to the Spider-Man production schedule, Julie will be deep in rehearsals and will not be available to participate."
Ticketholders for the cancelled event are being offered a full refund.