Reeve Carney and Patrick Page as Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, respectively. Photo Credit: Sara Krulwich.

The Foxwoods Theatre seats patrons to one of the most controversial and dangerous shows ever put on Broadway! This show is Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, this musical adaptation is based off of the iconic 2002 movie. If you have not heard of Spider-Man the musical through the news, you have not heard of one of the brightest and craziest pieces of theater ever! Spider-Man Turn: Off The Dark is a zany, fun musical. It can be mostly described as part romance, part drama, part comedy and part circus.

When I went to Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark last week I had  no idea what to expect. When over 5+ actors are injured/hospitalized in a show that cost over 64 million dollars to put on, you never know what will happen. Additionally, most of the 180+ previews included a long, delayed beginning to the show and an unprofessional stop to the show in the middle of the show due to flying problems or other technical issues.

I entered a beautiful, lavish theater that was filled with wonderful art. I was expecting the show to start on time since it opened the week before but I was wrong. After 180+ performances they still started seven minutes late! When the show finally started I got so excited. The loud music that pounded through the speakers made my adrenaline sky rocket!

Act I of the show had the most unforgettable sets and scenery I had ever seen in a Broadway show, the colors were so bright and the detail was exceptional. The story in Act I was decent but it was weak, the characters lacked power and emotion. On the upside the music was wonderful and catchy. Someone involved with the production once said, “Once you put on that mask… anyone can be Spider-Man.” I completely agree with this statement, the show became so much more exciting the moment he began flying.

As the lights turn on again and the intermission began, everyone was chatting about the show. Most people were amazed by the spectacle of this particular show. Once he show began again, we were in for a treat. Act II was one of the best parts of a show I had ever seen in my entire life. Every moment was new, fresh and bright, from the second that curtain rose, the high energy began. Eight women dressed in yellow flew over the audiences heads while they sang angelically. Everything had so many bright colors, and the music was so rhythmic and rock’n. As the second scene of Act II began there was a problem. This event changed the entire show, everyone in the audience had their mouth open and everyone was chatting with the person next to them. As Spider-Man flew onto the stage from the audience… something happened. He missed his cue and didn’t land! A confused, embarrassed and dangling Spider-Man was standing in mid-air. This prompted a producer to announce, “Please hold while we fix this error, if the computer is off by 1/4 of an inch it shuts down.” About 5 minutes later the show began again. I couldn’t believe what had happened.

Some actor highlights included: Reeve Carney (Peter Parker) and he had an amazing rocker voice; additionally, the female lead Jennifer Damiano was outstanding. Unfortunately the role Norman Osborn was plain and boring but Norman soon turned into a vibrant, awesome star: The Green Goblin! Everybody in the cast had an angelic voice, including Arachne’s replacement, T.V Carpio.

You can witness the show-stopping, high-flying action at the Foxwoods Theatre on 42nd Street in NY, NY. This show plays 8 times a week. Be prepared to laugh, cry and scream. This show has the best theatrical flying I have ever seen. No matter where you sit in the theater, you are bound to have spider-man literally sit next to you. (He sat next to me and said, “You mind if I sit here.”)

This show has it all, romance, comedy, large dance numbers, flying sequences. I saw the show again in December and it was so much better. They worked out many minor issues and sparkled every aspect of this show. This show is fun, high energy and exciting every moment!