U2 “Spider-Man” Broadway Show Holding Open Calls

April 7, 2009 by: Rodney

u2spidermanpic OK now everyone (including us) is jumping on the U2 bandwagon. Our reasons are to open the eyes of their music fans to the hope they can find in Him through their music. Now, according to rollingstone.com there is an open audition for the Broadway musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” featuring the music and lyrics of U2’s Bono and the Edge will open in February of next year.

As the date draws nearer, the production company has announced the first six dates of open casting calls. Since the show isn’t exactly Les Miserable, producers are looking for singers with a rock & roll background to tackle the biggest roles.

According to a press release, casting agents are seeking principals and understudies for the roles of ‘Peter Parker,’ ‘Mary Jane,’ and ‘Female Lead Villian.’ The production is looking for performers with dynamic rock/pop voices including those with experience in bands and as solo performers. Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.

For the Lead Female Villain role, producers are searching for an amazing rock voice. Think Sinead O’Connor with a Middle Eastern/Bulgarian/Greek twist. Foreign accents are great. Perhaps the male villains have already been confirmed. While there’s likely zero percent of this happening, it’d be hilarious to see Bono and his trademark sunglasses as a musical Dr. Octopus.

The open casting calls start April 9th in Orlando, Florida, so you only have six days to raid the costume shop and pick up a spandex outfit for your audition:

Orlando, FL
Thursday, April 9

New York, NY
Monday, April 13

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, April 18

Seattle, WA
Monday, April 20

Chicago, IL
Thursday, May 7

Austin, TX
Wednesday, May 27