This post relates to: Green Goblin, Mary Jane, Spider-Man
Buckshot sent in some links that confirm that indeed, there is a Spider-Man musical currently taking form. This Playbill report details readings being planned for a new musical to be developed by none other then Julie Taymor (of Lion King fame). With Taymore on board this is almost 100% going to be a real broadway musical. Just what could the story be in a Spider-Man musical you ask? Quote below:
The character breakdowns provide some insight to plot points as the character Arachne ("female, 20-35 years old, any ethnicity") is described as "a beautiful, boastful young woman turned into a spider for her hubris and lack of respect for the gods. She subsequently appears to Peter Parker and the audience as in turn a powerful spider-woman who comes from another time to inspire Peter; an otherworldly lover; a bride; a terrifying (and sexy) dark goddess of vengeance; a dance partner in a charged and violent spiders dance of death; and, finally, a lonely, fragile young woman." Casting is seeking a "strong Celtic, Balkan style, e.g., Sinead O'Connor," noting, "outside the box ideas are welcomed. Could be someone from the music industry."
Also, a "Geek Chorus" consisting of "three teenage boys and one girl" are described to "meet to ritualistically retell the greatest Spider-Man stories."
Yes, I included the most incredibly "theatery" image of Spider-Man I could find. Just like Kevin Bacon, this Spider-Man just wants to dance.
