U2's Bono and the Edge wrote the score for Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
NEW YORK,N.Y., – Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark finally had its first Broadway preview on Sunday night, in a performance that was stopped by delays five times — and at least one widely reported catcall from an audience member. One of the delays, which left lead actor Reeve Carney dangling above the audience for several minutes, caused the show’s first act to end early.
The show, which has cost an estimated $65 million — the most expensive in Broadway history — has experienced financial and technical problems from the start. An aerial-stunt mishap earlier this month injured one of the actors and caused a two-week postponement of the opening performance. The delay caused U2′s Bono and the Edge, who wrote the show’s score and were heavily involved in its production, to miss Sunday night’s performance due to U2′s tour dates in Australia.
