U2 Star Bono's Broadway Spider-Man Musical Spinning Wild Costs

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by Jason Gregory
Thursday, October 09, 2008
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U2 Star Bono's Broadway Spider-Man Musical Spinning Wild Costs

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The Broadway interpretation of Spider-Man, which features a score by U2's Bono, is set to become the most expensive musical in the history of theatre.

The production, directed by Julie Taymor, currently has a total budget of $40million and is expected to have weekly running cost upwards of $1million.

But, according to the New York Post, the production if facing a $5million budget reduction, which would mean it would have to run for 8,000 years to break even.

The budget is being used to design lavish state sets and costumers. Spider-Man is expected to open in New York next year.

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maybe it will be sindicated. that would multiply revenues. perhaps a movie musical. it would be a pity if it's not going to be more produced, i for one would be very excited to hear the music and see it performed... perhaps the musical album? still a bit taken back, why any producer would need or want, to make it so elaborate & costly. they have to have their reasons, i'm sure they aren't just out there like that to lose money?
~ by vhuskey 10/10/2008