Here is an excerpt from the report which was just posted over at
Deadline:
I'm told that the producers of the troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark have hired Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa to rewrite the book originally done by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger. Considering that one of the criticisms of the show is that it lacks an insider's voice about the webslinger, Aguirre-Sacasa is a strong choice. While his credits include most recently writing a new book to the Charles Strouse/Lee Adams musical It's A Plane, It's SUPERMAN! that was a hit at the Dallas Theatre Center, he has also written Spider-Man comics for Marvel.
I remember Aguirre-Sacasa doing some solid work on the now cancelled title
Sensational Spider-Man a few years back so this might just be exactly what the expensive and disaster riddled musical needs. Despite the various accidents that have befallen those involved with the show, the majority have praised its stunts and wire work...the story is what has always been the weak point. The former comic book writer will hopefully sort that out! Be sure to share your thoughts on this news in the usual place!
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