After many months, many injuries and many delays, U2's 'Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark' finally had its official opening on broadway Tuesday night.
'Spider-man' is the most expensive musical in broadway history, costing over $70 million. The show was originally set to open on Feb. 18, 2010 but was work was suspended due to lack of funds. The new opening date was set for Dec. 21, 2010 but was once again pushed back, this time to Jan. 11, then Feb. 7 and then March 15. After almost a year and a half of delays, 'Spider-man' officially opened on browadway on June 14, 2011.
Founding director Julie Taymor was welcomed back with huge applause after the show on Tuesday night. Taymor was fired after all the delays and cast injuries.
Last week the show earned $1.2 million.
Banners advertising the Broadway play "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" shine in front of the Foxwoods Theater in New York.REUTERS/Lucas JacksonCast member Reeve Carney (L) is kissed by fellow cast member Jennifer Damiano (C) during the curtain call for the Broadway opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" in New York June 14, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiThe Edge speaks to the audience as U2 band member Bono watches during the curtain call for the Broadway opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" in New York City June 14, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiActor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso arrive at the Broadway opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" in New York June 14, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiActress Gina Gershon arrives at the Broadway opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" in New York June 14, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiSinger-songwriter Deborah Cox arrives at the Broadway opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" in New York June 14, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica RinaldiThe Edge (L-R) and Bono of U2 clap as they stand beside directors Julie Taymor and Philip William McKinley during the curtain call for the Broadway opening of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" in New York June 14, 2011.REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
