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Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a new musical about the web-slinging superhero. But you probably already knew that. The budget woes and mishaps have been reported worldwide. It’s been the subject of fierce debate and mockery. Which begs the question: Why do people care so much? Isn’t this just a musical about a superhero? Is it about the money? Is it sexism against director Julie Taymor? Eric Molinsky dug a little deeper.
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Piece Description
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark is a new musical about the web-slinging superhero. But you probably already knew that. The budget woes and mishaps have been reported worldwide. It’s been the subject of fierce debate and mockery. Which begs the question: Why do people care so much? Isn’t this just a musical about a superhero? Is it about the money? Is it sexism against director Julie Taymor? Eric Molinsky dug a little deeper.
Broadcast History
Aired on WNYC on January 14th and 15th, 2011
