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Broadway show performance canceled after stagehand's deathupdated: Thu Jun 23 2011 03:02:00

The Wednesday night performance of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" was called off after a stagehand died shortly before the curtain was supposed to go up.

'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' reboot escapes the train-wreckupdated: Wed Jun 15 2011 16:57:00

The first iteration of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," which started previews last November, became a national punchline thanks to its constant cast injuries, budget problems and an incoherent plot.

Can 'Spider-Man' musical make money?updated: Wed Jun 15 2011 16:57:00

CNN's Maggie Lake talks to the man charged with turning the much maligned Broadway production around.

Another Broadway Spider-Man cast member injuredupdated: Tue Mar 22 2011 21:24:00

The injury-prone Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has temporarily lost another cast member after the show's lead actress was hurt performing an onstage battle scene, according to a spokesman.

2010: Critic: 'Spider-Man' troublingupdated: Thu Mar 10 2011 06:25:00

In 2010, critic Michael Riedel said "Spider-Man" on Broadway is chaos and the stunts are concerning for the actors.

'Spider-Man' musical postponed againupdated: Thu Mar 10 2011 06:25:00

Producers of the injury-plagued "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" have replaced its director and pushed back the opening of the $65 million Broadway musical for a sixth time.

"Spider-Man" musical cited for safety violationsupdated: Mon Feb 14 2011 15:57:00

The injury-plagued Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" has been cited for two safety violations by the State Department of Labor following a series of on-stage accidents, including a spill that hospitalized one of the show's actors in December.

'Spider-Man' director on criticism 12/6updated: Mon Feb 14 2011 15:57:00

The director of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" responds to criticism over preview show glitches.

Opening of Spider-Man musical delayed until Marchupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 06:18:00

The opening of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" has been postponed for the fifth time, making the new opening night March 15, its producers said.

'Spider-Man' swings into actionupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 06:18:00

In December, theatergoers coming out of the "Spider-Man" musical have mixed reactions to the high-flying experience.

Injured 'Spider-Man' actor to attend Friday showupdated: Fri Jan 07 2011 17:50:00

A Broadway actor who fell more than 20 feet during an aerial stunt in the musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," will attend Friday's 8 p.m. performance as a spectator, according to show spokesman Sam Corbett.

Stunt performers concerned over safetyupdated: Fri Jan 07 2011 17:50:00

CNN's Susan Candiotti talks to aerial dancers about safety in the wake of cast member injuries in "Spider-Man."

'Spider-Man' actor leaves rehab after fallupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 20:26:00

A Broadway actor who fell more than 20 feet during an aerial stunt in the musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," has been released from a rehabilitation center in New York, a show spokesman said.

'Spider-Man' announces replacement for actress who suffers concussionupdated: Tue Jan 04 2011 23:49:00

The troubled musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" announced a replacement early Tuesday for Natalie Mendoza, who played villainous Arachne but officially dropped out after suffering a concussion during a performance last month.

People.com: Injured Spider-Man Actor Recalls His Terrifying Fallupdated: Mon Jan 03 2011 15:51:00

Christopher Tierney plans to return to the Broadway show, but injured actress Natalie Mendoza is done for good

Actor injured during 'Spider-Man' musical discharged from hospitalupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 17:53:00

The Broadway actor who fell more than 20 feet while performing a stunt in the "Spider-Man" musical was discharged from Bellevue Hospital, his father Tim Tierney told CNN Wednesday.

People.com: Broadway's Spider-Man Actress Quits Show After Injuryupdated: Wed Dec 29 2010 17:08:00

Natalie Mendoza, who suffered a concussion during previews, won't continue performing

'Spider-Man' musical returns with new safety measuresupdated: Fri Dec 24 2010 06:56:00

The Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" returned Thursday night after a string of stunt mishaps and a serious injury to one of the actors.

People.com: Does Broadway's Spider-Man Need Superman?updated: Wed Dec 22 2010 18:09:00

Concerns mount as a fourth actor is injured while performing, and Wednesday night's performance is canceled

Safety changes made after fall during 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark'updated: Tue Dec 21 2010 20:48:00

The stage musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" will have new safety protocols when it reopens Wednesday night, following an accident in which a performer fell and suffered serious injuries during a preview, officials said.

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