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“Spider Man” Civil War: Negotiating Taymor Exit and Saving Troubled Musical

Roger Friedman - March 9, 2011 1:32 pm

Two hours ago, a lead investor for "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" told me: "We want Julie Taymor to stay." He said that...

There’s No “Spider Man” Without Julie Taymor; It’s Her Vision

Roger Friedman - March 9, 2011 1:34 am

No one wants to stand up for Julie Taymor. "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" has played 100 previews, and mostly received poor reviews...

Bono Tells Julie Taymor He’ll Do Spider Man “With Or Without You”

Roger Friedman - March 8, 2011 2:43 pm

Many months after "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" started previews in New York, its composer--Bono of the group U2--is here. Sources tell me...

Spider Man, Charlie Sheen Top Overnight Headlines

Roger Friedman - March 7, 2011 11:22 pm

"Spider Man: Turn off the Dark"-- as I reported on Sunday morning, there's turmoil within the embattled Broadway show. A source says the show...

Surprise! “Spider Man” Has Improved And Has A Cool Ending

Roger Friedman - March 5, 2011 1:10 am

Well, well. "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" has actually improved. I saw it on Friday night, and there were no glitches or stops...

A-Plus “Good People”: Frances McDormand At Her Prickliest

Roger Friedman - March 4, 2011 3:39 am

No one plays prickly and contentious like Frances McDormand. It doesn't matter if she's the mother in "Almost Famous" who declares that "Rock stars...

Unthinkable: Frank Rich Leaves the New York Times

Roger Friedman - March 1, 2011 1:29 pm

The unthinkable has happened: after 33 years, Frank Rich is leaving the New York Times. And it's for New York Magazine, where Adam Moss...

Oscar Week: “King’s,” “Kids,” “Fighter” Party On, “Social Network” AWOL

Roger Friedman - February 24, 2011 12:28 pm

Last night-- Wednesday--felt like the kick off for "Oscar Week." But where oh where is the gang from the critically praised box office hit, "The...

Spider Man Musical Not Getting New Director or Writer, Says Julie Taymor

Roger Friedman - February 21, 2011 2:18 pm

The continued sniping at "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" by the New York Post has turned into a festival of untruths. The Post...

Sting, Trudie Styler Make “Spirits” Fly in LA Theater Premiere

Roger Friedman - February 16, 2011 12:28 pm

Sting was back in Los Angeles last night, fresh from a wildly successful symphony tour of Australia, Japan and New Zealand. He's on his...

Mary J. Blige Joins Tom Cruise for “Rock of Ages”

Roger Friedman - February 14, 2011 5:59 am

"Rock of Ages," the Broadway musical about pop and rock music from the 1980s, is getting a surprise addition to its cast. Of course,...

Billy Joel’s Just Fine, Getting His Book Ready

Roger Friedman - February 10, 2011 12:54 pm

Billy Joel is a little surprised that Elton John keeps saying he's in trouble. While Sir Elton no doubt has good intentions, I can...

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Box Office: “The Odyssey” Hits $225 Million on Friday As Word of Mouth Snowballs, Winding-Refn’s “Her Private Hell” Is the Bomb of the Week

U2 Took a While But They’ve Returned to Form with Martin Garrix-Produced “Fireflies,” The Right Single to Put Them Back on Top

Gracie Abrams Goes to “Hell” and Back for Number 1 Album of the Week, BTS Gets a Massive Bump from World Cup Performance, “Thriller”...

Callum Turner May Have Blown His Chances to Be James Bond as Underwhelming Trailer for Romcom Downplays Acting Skills

Brandi Carlile Sails Into Montauk for Lighthouse Show, Introduced by Katie Couric, Followed by Fervent Fans from Venue to Venue Around the Country

Box Office: “The Odyssey” on the Brink of $200 Mil Today in Just One Week, Still With Shows Sold Out Around the Clock, Plus...

Revealed: Ben and Casey Affleck’s Mom, Chris, Passed Away in May at Age 83, Remembered Fondly as Harvard Racliffe Graduate, Dedicated Political Activist

A Bridge Too Far? Wealthy Director of $200 Mil Flop “Bolden,” Shooting Epic in Australia About the Building of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge

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Box Office: “The Odyssey” Hits $225 Million on Friday As Word of Mouth Snowballs, Winding-Refn’s “Her Private Hell” Is the Bomb of the Week

U2 Took a While But They’ve Returned to Form with Martin Garrix-Produced “Fireflies,” The Right Single to Put Them Back on Top

Gracie Abrams Goes to “Hell” and Back for Number 1 Album of the Week, BTS Gets a Massive Bump from World Cup Performance, “Thriller”...