Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a high-flying, vividly imagined musical adaptation of the Spider-Man comic books and films.
Synopsis
The musical follows Peter Parker, a high school student who gains spider-like abilities after being bitten by a genetically altered spider.
Embracing his new identity as Spider-Man, he battles villains and faces personal challenges.
The story also focuses on the struggles of Peter’s love interest, Mary Jane Watson, and his confrontations with the Green Goblin, his arch-nemesis.
The Green Goblin creates a group of villains to defeat Spider-Man, leading to high-flying, action-packed sequences.
Amidst the battles and drama, the musical explores themes of heroism, love, and sacrifice.
Peter must balance his responsibilities as Spider-Man with his personal life, often facing difficult choices.
The production is known for its ambitious aerial stunts, elaborate sets, and stunning visual effects, creating a unique and immersive theatrical experience.
About the show
- Written by: Bono, Glen Berger, Julie Taymor, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, The Edge
- Premiered: 2011
- Genres & themes: 2010s, Action, Fantasy, Superhero, Two Act
- Setting: New York City
Songs from Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
- The Myth of Arachne
- Behold and Wonder
- Bullying by Numbers
- No More
- D.I.Y. World
- Bouncing Off the Walls
- Rise Above
- Picture This
- I’ll Take Manhattan
- Spider-Man!
- Turn Off the Dark
- Walk Away
- Think Again
- Sinistereo
- Deeply Furious
- If the World Should End
- The Boy Falls from the Sky
- I Just Can’t Walk Away (Say It Now)
- The Boy Falls from the Sky (Reprise)
- A Freak Like Me Needs Company
- Rise Above 2
- Finale