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U2's Spider-Man Musical to Reopen Next Month
A revamped production of the musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is now in previews and will have its official Broadway opening on June 14th. According to published reports, the musical -- which features a score by BONO and THE EDGE -- includes not only some new scenes but one brand-new song, “A Freak Like Me.” In addition, snippets of U2 classics like “Beautiful Day” and “Where the Streets Have No Name” are now woven into the show.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is the most expensive musical ever staged, with a staggering budget of 70 million dollars. The musical recently went on hiatus for nearly a month after a series of delays prompted by technical glitches, cast injuries and negative reviews from critics.
Patti Smith to Headline Escape to New York Festival
PATTI SMITH will headline this summer’s Escape to New York Festival, according to Rolling Stone. The event will take place between August 5th and 7th in Southampton, New York and will also feature everything from camping to experimental theater. In addition to Smith, some of the artists on the bill include THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, THE VACCINES and BEST COAST.
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