‘Spider-Man’ Musical gets an Opening Date

‘Spider-Man’ is a HUGE franchise, but I’m not sure anyone expected to see it go musical on Broadway. The comic-turned-movie had been in theatrical development Hell for some time, but now can take a small breath of relief as it’s been given an official opening date of February 18, 2010.

The stage musical adaptation will be directed by visionary director Julie Taymor, with music and lyrics created by Bono and the Edge of the band U2. The production is reported to have a staggering $31 million dollar budget.

No casting has taken place yet, but apparently Taymor has been holding readings with Jim Sturgess and Evan Rachel Wood, both of whom starred in Taymor’s movie ‘Across the Universe’. While rumors suggest Strugess will not play Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Wood is allegedly enthusiastic and all over the role of Mary Jane.

[source: Hollywood Reporter]