Christopher Tierney recentlyassumedthe iconic role of Johnny Castle tonight in the North American tour of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stagein Chicago, where it ran through August 30. This marks the launch of the second year of the hugely successful national tour which will go on to play markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Nashville, Des Moines and Denver this season. A list of full tour dates can be foundhere. Check out a first look at Tierney in the role below...
- 9/1/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York — Producers of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" were ordered Thursday to turn over any relevant information to a stuntman who claims he suffered a concussion, whiplash and two holes in his knees while performing as the comic book hero.
Justice Ellen M. Coin of State Supreme Court in Manhattan granted Richard Kobak's request that 8 Legged Productions, the producers of the $75 million show, hand over any memos, emails or any other evidence as he weighs pursuing a negligence lawsuit.
A spokesman for the producers did not immediately return a request for comment.
The stuntman's lawsuit is but one piece of unfinished business from the past that still hangs around a production that has turned the corner and this week welcomed its 1 millionth audience member. The show, which routinely makes more than $1.2 million a week, has become one of Broadway's top earners and won two Tony Award nominations, for best scenic design and costume.
Justice Ellen M. Coin of State Supreme Court in Manhattan granted Richard Kobak's request that 8 Legged Productions, the producers of the $75 million show, hand over any memos, emails or any other evidence as he weighs pursuing a negligence lawsuit.
A spokesman for the producers did not immediately return a request for comment.
The stuntman's lawsuit is but one piece of unfinished business from the past that still hangs around a production that has turned the corner and this week welcomed its 1 millionth audience member. The show, which routinely makes more than $1.2 million a week, has become one of Broadway's top earners and won two Tony Award nominations, for best scenic design and costume.
- 5/17/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark actor and stuntman Richard Kobak is suing the show's producers over alleged on-set injures. Kobak, who works under the stage name Joshua Kobak, clams to have suffered two knee injuries, herniated discs, whiplash and a concussion from two separate incidents. The actor was allegedly hurt performing the same aerial stunt that hospitalised cast member Christopher Tierney in December last year. Kobak says that the computer rigging system was not reprogrammed for his weight, causing the accident in which he sustained the knee injuries. He also claims that another computer rigging error propelled (more)...
- 4/10/2012
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Despite how well "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" does on Broadway, it feels like we can't go a month without hearing about some new legal problems on the set of the musical.
This time, it's actor and stunt man Richard Kobak -- who performs under the name Joshua Kobak -- who is filing a suit against the producers of the musical. He claims that he has suffered two knee injuries, herniated discs, whiplash and a concussion from two different injuries on set. Kobak has filed with the New York State Supreme Court to make producers 8 Legged Prods. produce documents and other information having to do with the injuries and the controls for "Turn Off The Dark's" aerial stunts, according to Variety.
Turns out that Kobak was pretty seriously injured during the same sequence that left Christopher Tierney in the hospital back in December 2010. According to his claims, no one reprogrammed...
This time, it's actor and stunt man Richard Kobak -- who performs under the name Joshua Kobak -- who is filing a suit against the producers of the musical. He claims that he has suffered two knee injuries, herniated discs, whiplash and a concussion from two different injuries on set. Kobak has filed with the New York State Supreme Court to make producers 8 Legged Prods. produce documents and other information having to do with the injuries and the controls for "Turn Off The Dark's" aerial stunts, according to Variety.
Turns out that Kobak was pretty seriously injured during the same sequence that left Christopher Tierney in the hospital back in December 2010. According to his claims, no one reprogrammed...
- 4/9/2012
- by Terri Schwartz
- MTV Splash Page
Richard Kobak, a stunt performer on Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark, is the latest to claim injury from high-flying stunts for the Broadway production. Kobak is the first to take his claims to court, filing a petition in New York Supreme Court that seeks documents relating to the computer system that was supposed to control the aerial rigging. According to the legal documents, Kobak began to suffer injuries on Dec. 20, 2010, when he replaced Christopher Tierney as the "Hero Flyer" responsible for executing Spider-Man's high-flying feats. Tierney suffered serious injuries in a 30-foot fall
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- 4/6/2012
- by Eriq Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Richard Kobak, a stuntman from the legally and mechanically troubled Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, is taking legal action over injuries sustained while performing several of the musical's flying sequences. Kobak replaced Christopher Tierney, the actor who fell 30 feet from a platform and broke his ribs during previews, as Spider-Man's stunt double; he claims that technical errors on the part of the crew led to several hard falls, causing holes in his right and left knees. Kobak's affidavit also describes an incident in which he "was pulled straight into the wall striking [his] head and face into the wall," leading to a concussion, herniated discs, and other injuries. He is the first injured performer to start legal proceedings against Turn Off the Dark, though several other cast members have sustained injuries as well. The production's legal battle with ousted creator-director Julie Taymor is ongoing.
- 4/5/2012
- by Amanda Dobbins
- Vulture
New York -- A stuntman who claims he suffered a concussion, whiplash and two holes in his knees while performing as the comic book hero in Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has asked producers to turn over any relevant information as he weighs pursuing a negligence lawsuit.
The stuntman, Richard Kobak, claims in a series of papers filed earlier this year in state Supreme Court that he suffered the leg injuries in 2010 while filling in for another injured stuntman at the most expensive show in Broadway history.
He alleges that the rigging he used for the show's aerial acrobatics wasn't recalibrated for him and, as a result, he made 70 hard landings on stage during performances and rehearsals. He says the hard landings created a 1.4-millimeter hole in his right knee and a 9-millimeter hole in his left knee.
He also alleges that a computer program controlling one of his...
The stuntman, Richard Kobak, claims in a series of papers filed earlier this year in state Supreme Court that he suffered the leg injuries in 2010 while filling in for another injured stuntman at the most expensive show in Broadway history.
He alleges that the rigging he used for the show's aerial acrobatics wasn't recalibrated for him and, as a result, he made 70 hard landings on stage during performances and rehearsals. He says the hard landings created a 1.4-millimeter hole in his right knee and a 9-millimeter hole in his left knee.
He also alleges that a computer program controlling one of his...
- 4/5/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Spider-man Turn Off The Dark showcased an unprecedented event with Times Square Alliance when they dropped the New Year's Eve ball 30 feet before midnight on New Year's Eve, marking the first time in history the ball has descended before midnight. In an exciting segment shown live in Times Square and on CNN, Spider-Man came to the rescue when The Green Goblin took host Anderson Cooper captive. After the Goblin threatened to drop the ball early to ruin New Year's Eve, Spider-Man raised it back to its original position and stood triumphantly on top of One Times Square. The event featured Spider-man Turn Off The Dark actors Matthew James Thomas, Patrick Page, Jeb Brown and Christopher Tierney alongside CNN hosts Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin. Check out some photos from the event below...
- 1/3/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
After the Goblin threatened to drop the ball early to ruin New Year's Eve, Spider-Man raised it back to its original position and stood triumphantly on top of One Times Square. The event featured Spider-man Turn Off The Dark actors Matthew James Thomas, Patrick Page, Jeb Brown and Christopher Tierney alongside CNN hosts Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin. Check it out below...
- 1/1/2012
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
Spider-man Turn Off The Dark showcased an unprecedented event with Times Square Alliance when they dropped the New Year's Eve ball 30 feet before midnight last night, marking the first time in history the ball has descended before midnight. In an exciting segment shown live in Times Square and on CNN, Spider-Man came to the rescue when The Green Goblin took host Anderson Cooper captive. After the Goblin threatened to drop the ball early to ruin New Year's Eve, Spider-Man raised it back to its original position and stood triumphantly on top of One Times Square. The event featured Spider-man Turn Off The Dark actors Matthew James Thomas, Patrick Page, Jeb Brown and Christopher Tierney alongside CNN hosts Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin.
- 1/1/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
London, Sept 17: Broadway show "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" which was besieged by troubles in the beginning has turned around and become a runaway success at the box office.
The 70 dollars show, the most expensive in Broadway history, had been plagued by disaster and had seemed in danger of becoming a huge flop, the Telegraph reported.
Its troubles included script and staging problems and injuries to cast members.
Director Julie Taymor also left in March.
Reviews were scathing and cast member Christopher Tierney suffered serious injury when a safety rope snapped during a preview and he.
The 70 dollars show, the most expensive in Broadway history, had been plagued by disaster and had seemed in danger of becoming a huge flop, the Telegraph reported.
Its troubles included script and staging problems and injuries to cast members.
Director Julie Taymor also left in March.
Reviews were scathing and cast member Christopher Tierney suffered serious injury when a safety rope snapped during a preview and he.
- 9/17/2011
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
A little over two years ago, AfterElton.com brought readers a list of the 37 Hottest Guys in Theater, and since then, the New York Stage has only become increasingly sexified. The lines between Broadway and Hollywood continue to blur, and as young men come to recognition in NYC, they're often quickly whisked away to Tinseltown to showcase not only their amazing talent, but often they're breathtaking good looks.
While it's tempting to include every Hollywood hottie who graces the stage on this list (a certain Lee Pace and Luke Macfarlane spring to mind), the point here is to honor the men who are mostly known for rockin' the live stages here in New York.
And so, without further ado, we present, in alphabetical order, the list (39!) of this year's hottest guys in theater!
Nick Adams
A perennial AfterElton favorite, the muscular, openly gay Nick first made waves a few years...
While it's tempting to include every Hollywood hottie who graces the stage on this list (a certain Lee Pace and Luke Macfarlane spring to mind), the point here is to honor the men who are mostly known for rockin' the live stages here in New York.
And so, without further ado, we present, in alphabetical order, the list (39!) of this year's hottest guys in theater!
Nick Adams
A perennial AfterElton favorite, the muscular, openly gay Nick first made waves a few years...
- 6/2/2011
- by JT Riley
- The Backlot
Early box office reports show that theatre goers are heading back to the Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Broadway musical.
The beleaguered production had closed its doors temporarily after major cast injuries and all around negative reception from the public. Losing Director Julie Taymor didn’t help positive opinion on the stage play either.
Spider-Man reopened on May 12, much to public surprise. However, the show bucked opinion by filling seats at 95 percent capacity. The producers called it a brand-new show that focused more on levity over drama.
Whether people are going for the artistic merit of the show or just to witness another massive calamity is still up for debate. Christopher Tierney, one of the first cast members injured, returned to the play this month after his injury forced him to leave in December.
The show will officially see its open on June 14. Hopefully, production can keep injuries to a...
The beleaguered production had closed its doors temporarily after major cast injuries and all around negative reception from the public. Losing Director Julie Taymor didn’t help positive opinion on the stage play either.
Spider-Man reopened on May 12, much to public surprise. However, the show bucked opinion by filling seats at 95 percent capacity. The producers called it a brand-new show that focused more on levity over drama.
Whether people are going for the artistic merit of the show or just to witness another massive calamity is still up for debate. Christopher Tierney, one of the first cast members injured, returned to the play this month after his injury forced him to leave in December.
The show will officially see its open on June 14. Hopefully, production can keep injuries to a...
- 5/18/2011
- by Alexis James-Whitehead
- BuzzFocus.com
Christopher Tierney overcame serious injuries to make a triumphant return to his role in the troubled Spider-man musical on Thursday night, calling the newly revamped production the "safest show on Broadway".
The stuntman spent Christmas in hospital in New York after falling from a ledge during a performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark in December, sparking rounds of safety investigations into the show.
He suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull, and underwent back surgery, as well as months of subsequent rehabilitation treatment.
Tierney vowed to return to the New York stage after the accident and he fulfilled his promise by slipping back into his stuntman Spider-Man suit this week (beg09May11) to re-join the show in its first performance since it was shut down for a serious overhaul.
He tells the Associated Press, "It was a two and a half hour roller coaster ride. I'm stronger coming back than I was before. Only a little soreness here and there.... We are the safest show on Broadway, I'll tell you that much. I actually think it's a little too much now."
Director Julie Taymor exited in March and a new creative team helped revamp the production during its hiatus.
U2 stars Bono and The Edge, who created the score, added new music for the show, while the story was rejigged and many of the stunts changed. Before the Thursday night performance, producer Michael Cohl welcomed the audience and called the production "almost a brand-new show".
The musical, which has previously been marred by onstage technical glitches, ran smoothly and lead actor Reeve Carney, who plays Peter Parker and Spider-Man, admits all the castmembers felt happy with the results of their hard work, adding, "It was so exciting. This cast is so amazing and we were all feeding off each other tonight."
The night was also extra special for actress Jennifer Damiano, who plays the superhero's love interest Mary Jane Watson, as she celebrated her 20th birthday on Thursday.
Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark is set to continue previews until next month, when the show will officially open on 14 June after numerous postponements.
The stuntman spent Christmas in hospital in New York after falling from a ledge during a performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark in December, sparking rounds of safety investigations into the show.
He suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull, and underwent back surgery, as well as months of subsequent rehabilitation treatment.
Tierney vowed to return to the New York stage after the accident and he fulfilled his promise by slipping back into his stuntman Spider-Man suit this week (beg09May11) to re-join the show in its first performance since it was shut down for a serious overhaul.
He tells the Associated Press, "It was a two and a half hour roller coaster ride. I'm stronger coming back than I was before. Only a little soreness here and there.... We are the safest show on Broadway, I'll tell you that much. I actually think it's a little too much now."
Director Julie Taymor exited in March and a new creative team helped revamp the production during its hiatus.
U2 stars Bono and The Edge, who created the score, added new music for the show, while the story was rejigged and many of the stunts changed. Before the Thursday night performance, producer Michael Cohl welcomed the audience and called the production "almost a brand-new show".
The musical, which has previously been marred by onstage technical glitches, ran smoothly and lead actor Reeve Carney, who plays Peter Parker and Spider-Man, admits all the castmembers felt happy with the results of their hard work, adding, "It was so exciting. This cast is so amazing and we were all feeding off each other tonight."
The night was also extra special for actress Jennifer Damiano, who plays the superhero's love interest Mary Jane Watson, as she celebrated her 20th birthday on Thursday.
Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark is set to continue previews until next month, when the show will officially open on 14 June after numerous postponements.
- 5/13/2011
- WENN
Injured Spider-Man actor Christopher Tierney celebrated his first day back on the troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark today and reporters immediately asked the 31-year-old actor if he was nuts for returning. "Yes, slightly,” Tierney told The Hollywood Reporter. “But anybody who knows me longer than 10 minutes.” Tierney was involved in the show’s worst accident when he fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit during an early preview performance and broke several ribs and injured his back. Tierney underwent back surgery and vowed to return to the show and today he achieved his goal.
- 4/25/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Injured Spider-Man actor Christopher Tierney celebrated his first day back on the troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark today and reporters immediately asked the 31-year-old actor if he was nuts for returning. "Yes, slightly,” Tierney told The Hollywood Reporter. “But anybody who knows me longer than 10 minutes.” Tierney was involved in the show’s worst accident when he fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit during an early preview performance and broke several ribs and injured his back. Tierney underwent back surgery and vowed to return to the show and today he achieved his goal.
- 4/25/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Injured Spider-Man actor Christopher Tierney celebrated his first day back on the troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark today and reporters immediately asked the 31-year-old actor if he was nuts for returning. "Yes, slightly,” Tierney told The Hollywood Reporter. “But anybody who knows me longer than 10 minutes.” Tierney was involved in the show’s worst accident when he fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit during an early preview performance and broke several ribs and injured his back. Tierney underwent back surgery and vowed to return to the show and today he achieved his goal.
- 4/25/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark received some much-needed good news when injured Spider-Man actor Christopher Tierney announced his plans for returning to show rehearsals Monday. According to Deadline, the negative publicity machine whipped into action with word that Law & Order: Ci producers approved an upcoming episode inspired by all the Spider-Man chaos. Law & Order Ci writers came up with the story of a temperamental director (Julie Taymor?) and a rock star composer (Bono?) for the Broadway show Icarus facing legal actions after one of their performers are killed in an accident.
- 4/23/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark received some much-needed good news when injured Spider-Man actor Christopher Tierney announced his plans for returning to show rehearsals Monday. According to Deadline, the negative publicity machine whipped into action with word that Law & Order: Ci producers approved an upcoming episode inspired by all the Spider-Man chaos. Law & Order Ci writers came up with the story of a temperamental director (Julie Taymor?) and a rock star composer (Bono?) for the Broadway show Icarus facing legal actions after one of their performers are killed in an accident.
- 4/23/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The troubled Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark received some much-needed good news when injured Spider-Man actor Christopher Tierney announced his plans for returning to show rehearsals Monday. According to Deadline, the negative publicity machine whipped into action with word that Law & Order: Ci producers approved an upcoming episode inspired by all the Spider-Man chaos. Law & Order Ci writers came up with the story of a temperamental director (Julie Taymor?) and a rock star composer (Bono?) for the Broadway show Icarus facing legal actions after one of their performers are killed in an accident.
- 4/23/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The worst accident to hit the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark was when stunt double Christopher Tierney, 31, fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit during an early preview performance and broke several ribs. Tierney underwent back surgery and vowed to return to the show. According to The New York Post, Tierney kept his word with plans to join rehearsals for the revamped show Monday. “His back is fine,” producer Michael Cohl said. “They’ve taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out.”...
- 4/21/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The worst accident to hit the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark was when stunt double Christopher Tierney, 31, fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit during an early preview performance and broke several ribs. Tierney underwent back surgery and vowed to return to the show. According to The New York Post, Tierney kept his word with plans to join rehearsals for the revamped show Monday. “His back is fine,” producer Michael Cohl said. “They’ve taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out.”...
- 4/21/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The worst accident to hit the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark was when stunt double Christopher Tierney, 31, fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit during an early preview performance and broke several ribs. Tierney underwent back surgery and vowed to return to the show. According to The New York Post, Tierney kept his word with plans to join rehearsals for the revamped show Monday. “His back is fine,” producer Michael Cohl said. “They’ve taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out.”...
- 4/21/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
A stuntman who was badly injured in Broadway's "Spider-Man" musical is marking his recovery by rejoining the cast next week. Christopher Tierney suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a showing of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" in December 2010.
Following the accident, Tierney underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital - but after several months undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation center, Tierney is now fighting fit. He is expected to resume rehearsals with the rest of the cast next Monday, April 25 and perform on the show's opening night in June.
Producer Michael Cohl tells the Associated Press, "His back's fine. They've taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out."...
Following the accident, Tierney underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital - but after several months undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation center, Tierney is now fighting fit. He is expected to resume rehearsals with the rest of the cast next Monday, April 25 and perform on the show's opening night in June.
Producer Michael Cohl tells the Associated Press, "His back's fine. They've taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out."...
- 4/21/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
A stuntman who was badly injured in Broadway's Spider-man musical is marking his recovery by rejoining the cast next week (beg25 Apr11).
Christopher Tierney suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a showing of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark in December.
Following the accident, Tierney underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital - but after several months undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation centre, Tierney is now fighting fit.
He is expected to resume rehearsals with the rest of the cast next Monday and perform on the show's opening night in June.
Producer Michael Cohl tells the Associated Press, "His back's fine. They've taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out."...
Christopher Tierney suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a showing of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark in December.
Following the accident, Tierney underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital - but after several months undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation centre, Tierney is now fighting fit.
He is expected to resume rehearsals with the rest of the cast next Monday and perform on the show's opening night in June.
Producer Michael Cohl tells the Associated Press, "His back's fine. They've taken the bolts and the nuts and everything out."...
- 4/21/2011
- WENN
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has been plagued from the start. Decried as ill-conceived, hackneyed, and a radical (and unneccessary) departure from source material beloved by the very people that should have been the core audience, there were some points of interest. An original score by U2's Bono and the Edge...promising. But most promising was the fact that the production would be directed by Julie Taymor: Oscar-nominated director of Frida and The Tempest, Taymor received both Laurence Olivier and Tony awards for her fantastic (and fantastical) work as a director and costume designer for the stage adaptation of The Lion King.
Today, TV news channel NY1 reports that sources close to Taymor have confirmed she will leave the production. The show was supposed to have its debut performance next Tuesday (delayed from the original scheduled debut in January), but may be delayed again as well, perhaps until as late as June.
Today, TV news channel NY1 reports that sources close to Taymor have confirmed she will leave the production. The show was supposed to have its debut performance next Tuesday (delayed from the original scheduled debut in January), but may be delayed again as well, perhaps until as late as June.
- 3/9/2011
- Shadowlocked
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration slaps musical with three citations.
By Shawn Adler
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark"
Photo: Don Emmert/ Afp
He's been hunted by the Green Goblin, The Lizard, and Venom, but the webbed avenger just got challenged by what might be his most powerful foe yet: The U.S. government.
Already plagued by problems ranging from delays, to rewrites to actor injuries, the Julie Taymor directed musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" and its production company, 8 Legged Productions LLC, have been issued three citations for violations of workplace safety standards by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha), according to a report in The New York Times.
The beleaguered musical, which has reportedly cost upwards of $65 million to finance, faces a proposed fine of $12,600.
The citations were issued in response to injuries to four separate actors, sustained...
By Shawn Adler
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark"
Photo: Don Emmert/ Afp
He's been hunted by the Green Goblin, The Lizard, and Venom, but the webbed avenger just got challenged by what might be his most powerful foe yet: The U.S. government.
Already plagued by problems ranging from delays, to rewrites to actor injuries, the Julie Taymor directed musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" and its production company, 8 Legged Productions LLC, have been issued three citations for violations of workplace safety standards by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha), according to a report in The New York Times.
The beleaguered musical, which has reportedly cost upwards of $65 million to finance, faces a proposed fine of $12,600.
The citations were issued in response to injuries to four separate actors, sustained...
- 3/5/2011
- MTV Music News
The United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha) on Friday issued three safety violation citations against Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.
The citations were issued in response to the injuries of four separate cast members in Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. 2010.
8 Legged Productions LLC, the production company behind the Julie Taymor-directed musical, can appeal the proposed fine of $12,600 within 15 business days.
Osha said in a statement, "Employees were exposed to hazards of falls or being struck during flying routines because of improperly adjusted or unsecured safety harnasses. An additional fall hazard stemmed from unguarded open-side floors that lacked fall protection."
The agency also said that producers "failed to shield employees from being struck by moving overhead rigging components."
In the most serious of the four injuries, stuntman Christopher Tierney dropped from 35-foot platform without being strapped into a safety strap, resulting in a fractured skull and and three broken vertebrae.
The citations were issued in response to the injuries of four separate cast members in Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. 2010.
8 Legged Productions LLC, the production company behind the Julie Taymor-directed musical, can appeal the proposed fine of $12,600 within 15 business days.
Osha said in a statement, "Employees were exposed to hazards of falls or being struck during flying routines because of improperly adjusted or unsecured safety harnasses. An additional fall hazard stemmed from unguarded open-side floors that lacked fall protection."
The agency also said that producers "failed to shield employees from being struck by moving overhead rigging components."
In the most serious of the four injuries, stuntman Christopher Tierney dropped from 35-foot platform without being strapped into a safety strap, resulting in a fractured skull and and three broken vertebrae.
From MTV News: To say "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has had its share of problems is to say "Avatar" was fairly successful or "The Twilight Saga" is moderately popular. It seems that anything that could possibly have gone wrong with the Broadway production has. There have been delays, injuries, bad reviews, script issues and actors leaving, and all before the show has officially opened. Fortunately, the preview performances are selling out across the board, but the musical is struggling and director Julie Taymor knows it.
The Tony-winning director hasn't made a public statement about the problems in production since aerialist and stunt double Christopher Tierney was severely injured back in December. But during the TED2011 conference in Long Beach, California, on Wednesday, Taymor discussed the current state of the musical with an audience of more than 1,000 people.
"I am in the crucible right now. It is my trial by fire.
The Tony-winning director hasn't made a public statement about the problems in production since aerialist and stunt double Christopher Tierney was severely injured back in December. But during the TED2011 conference in Long Beach, California, on Wednesday, Taymor discussed the current state of the musical with an audience of more than 1,000 people.
"I am in the crucible right now. It is my trial by fire.
- 3/3/2011
- by Terri Schwartz
- MTV Splash Page
'I am in the crucible right now,' Tony-winning director told TED2011 conference.
By Terri Schwartz
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark"
Photo: Don Emmert/ Afp
To say "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has had its share of problems is to say "Avatar" was fairly successful or "The Twilight Saga" is moderately popular. It seems that anything that could possibly have gone wrong with the Broadway production has. There have been delays, injuries, bad reviews, script issues and actors leaving, and all before the show has officially opened. Fortunately, the preview performances are selling out across the board, but the musical is struggling and director Julie Taymor knows it.
The Tony-winning director hasn't made a public statement about the problems in production since aerialist and stunt double Christopher Tierney was severely injured back in December. But during the TED2011 conference in Long Beach, California, on Wednesday, Taymor discussed the current state...
By Terri Schwartz
"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark"
Photo: Don Emmert/ Afp
To say "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has had its share of problems is to say "Avatar" was fairly successful or "The Twilight Saga" is moderately popular. It seems that anything that could possibly have gone wrong with the Broadway production has. There have been delays, injuries, bad reviews, script issues and actors leaving, and all before the show has officially opened. Fortunately, the preview performances are selling out across the board, but the musical is struggling and director Julie Taymor knows it.
The Tony-winning director hasn't made a public statement about the problems in production since aerialist and stunt double Christopher Tierney was severely injured back in December. But during the TED2011 conference in Long Beach, California, on Wednesday, Taymor discussed the current state...
- 3/3/2011
- MTV Music News
The New York State Department of Labor has reportedly issued Julie Taymor's troubled Broadway musical with two safety violations for stage accidents that occurred last year. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark has been plagued by technical issues and delays since its inception, most notably when Christopher Tierney fell 20 feet during one of the show's stunts, suffering severe injuries. Three injuries have also occurred since work on the production began, including two performers being injured during stunt rehearsals, and actress Natalie Mendoza suffering a concussion backstage and (more)...
- 2/13/2011
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
Spider-man Keeps Falling From The Sky, ER Stagei heard they were making a Spider-man musical about the same time I heard they were making a Shrek musical, a few years back. The green ogre seems to have come and gone, but the story of a teen bitten by a radioactive spider seems to have trouble getting off the ground. Actually, getting off the ground seems to be easy for Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark. It's staying in the air that appears to be the problem. Five days before Christmas, Spider-man stunt double Christopher Tierney fell 20 feet into the orchestra pit at the Foxwoods theater in New York when his support cable suddenly detached from his harness. Every production on stage or screen has its share of problems and I'm a sure a brilliant director like Julie Taymor has no trouble handling them. But Tierney's accident wasn't the first for...
- 2/11/2011
- LRMonline.com
The most expensive Broadway production in history is also now one of the most critically panned. The Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark rock musical (with music and lyrics by U2′s Bono and The Edge) started making headlines after the show ran into some major technical challenges (which include actors swinging from “webs” and several aerial combat scenes) which caused several lengthy interruptions, postponing the opening several times. It seemed destined to doom after two stunt doubles were seriously injured during various flying sequences in rehearsals and safety inspectors from the New York State Department of Labor were required to overlook the production. Acress Natalie Mendoza, who was originally cast as Arachne, suffered a concussion during the first preview performance followed by Spider-Man stunt performer Christopher Tierney who was injured and hospitalized after falling more than 20 feet into the orchestra pit.
Despite all the early bad press, critics are requested...
Despite all the early bad press, critics are requested...
- 2/9/2011
- by Kyle Reese
- SoundOnSight
The man behind the airborne stunts in the Spider-Man musical has claimed that all on set injuries have been caused by human error. A number of cast members have been hurt in accidents during rehearsals and preview shows for the production. Of a fall experienced by Spider-Man double Christopher Tierney, choreographer Daniel Ezralow told The Guardian: "He wasn't hooked up. "Every injury has been the result of human error. There hasn't been one fault in the fly system - not one breakage in the material. "It's (more)...
- 1/27/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Scottish actor Alan Cumming felt "awkward" when he first started shooting The Tempest, because he feared director Julie Taymor was still angry with him for quitting her beleaguered Spider-man musical.
Cumming walked away from his role as the Green Goblin in lavish Broadway stage production Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark last April after a series of set-backs.
The show, directed by Taymor, has since been further delayed following a string of on-set accidents, including the hospitalisation of seriously injured stuntman Christopher Tierney, who underwent spinal surgery after falling from a ledge during a performance last month.
Cumming is relieved he escaped the ill-fated production in time, but admits he was scared his relationship with Taymor would be tainted when filming began on her big screen re-imagining of the Shakespeare play.
He tells Britain's The Guardian, "My God, that was a lucky escape. Jesus Christ! Talk about dodging a bullet there! It just f**ked me about. It kept getting delayed and delayed, and so I was like, 'Ok, time to move on.'
"It was a bit awkward (with Taymor). She wasn't best pleased when I quit. But the thing about Julie is that she's very blinkered about her work, and then things go into the ether. So the next time I saw her for The Tempest, it was like it never happened."...
Cumming walked away from his role as the Green Goblin in lavish Broadway stage production Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark last April after a series of set-backs.
The show, directed by Taymor, has since been further delayed following a string of on-set accidents, including the hospitalisation of seriously injured stuntman Christopher Tierney, who underwent spinal surgery after falling from a ledge during a performance last month.
Cumming is relieved he escaped the ill-fated production in time, but admits he was scared his relationship with Taymor would be tainted when filming began on her big screen re-imagining of the Shakespeare play.
He tells Britain's The Guardian, "My God, that was a lucky escape. Jesus Christ! Talk about dodging a bullet there! It just f**ked me about. It kept getting delayed and delayed, and so I was like, 'Ok, time to move on.'
"It was a bit awkward (with Taymor). She wasn't best pleased when I quit. But the thing about Julie is that she's very blinkered about her work, and then things go into the ether. So the next time I saw her for The Tempest, it was like it never happened."...
- 1/25/2011
- WENN
Looks like Spider-Man might be adding New Yorker mascot Eustace Tilley to his list of arch-enemies: The magazine’s Jan. 17 cover features a cartoon skewering the seemingly jinxed Broadway show Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. The drawing imagines a hospital wing populated by convalescing Spideys — presumably inspired by the mishaps that have injured multiple Spider-Man castmembers over the past few months, most notably Christopher Tierney, the dancer who fractured his skull and several vertebrae in a terrifying on-stage fall that became a highly watched YouTube video. Of course, the cartoon — drawn by Barry Blitt, the artist behind the infamous Obama fist-bump New Yorker cover,...
- 1/11/2011
- by Adam Markovitz
- EW.com - PopWatch
Spider-man musical stuntman Christopher Tierney proved he's on the road to recovery on Friday by returning to the New York theatre where he sustained serious injuries to watch a performance of the Broadway show.
The daredevil suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on 20 December.
He subsequently underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital in New York, before entering a rehabilitation centre to continue treatment.
During a recent interview, he revealed he doesn't hold production staff responsible for his terrifying onstage fall, insisting the accident is "completely forgiven and forgotten".
And Tierney showed he is recovering well by turning up to watch the show at the Foxwoods Theatre on Friday night, according to JustJared.com.
The daredevil suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on 20 December.
He subsequently underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital in New York, before entering a rehabilitation centre to continue treatment.
During a recent interview, he revealed he doesn't hold production staff responsible for his terrifying onstage fall, insisting the accident is "completely forgiven and forgotten".
And Tierney showed he is recovering well by turning up to watch the show at the Foxwoods Theatre on Friday night, according to JustJared.com.
- 1/9/2011
- WENN
The actor injured during a performance of new Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark has returned to the show as a member of the audience. Just Jared reports that Christopher Tierney returned to watch Friday night's performance in New York City, less than three weeks after his traumatic accident. Tierney, who plays Kraven the Hunter in the production, was injured during the December 20 preview performance. The actor fell 30 feet to the ground during a stunt, suffering a skull fracture, (more)...
- 1/9/2011
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
Christopher Tierney, the stuntman who fractured his skull and broke three vertebrae after free falling from a platform during a Dec. 20 preview performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, returned to the scene of his injury Friday. Wearing a back brace decorated with Spider-Man stickers, the performer sat though the musical and told the Associated Press afterwards, "It's what I've been waiting for for the past two weeks -- to see my friends and finally watch the show."
Tierney dropped 35 feet and was sent to the hospital in critical condition after the accident, which was blamed on "human error." Tierney had not been attached to a safety strap as he should have been and the production was shut down for a couple of days to instate additional safety measures.
While watching the sequence in which he fell play out before him on the Foxwood Theater stage, Tierney said he was...
Tierney dropped 35 feet and was sent to the hospital in critical condition after the accident, which was blamed on "human error." Tierney had not been attached to a safety strap as he should have been and the production was shut down for a couple of days to instate additional safety measures.
While watching the sequence in which he fell play out before him on the Foxwood Theater stage, Tierney said he was...
New York (AP) — The actor badly hurt when he tumbled from the stage at the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" returned to the theater for the first time since his accident, going backstage to wish the castmembers good luck and then watching Friday's performance from the safety of the orchestra seats. "It's what I've been waiting for for the past two weeks — to see my friends and finally watch the show," Christopher Tierney told The Associated Press after the performance. Wearing a pea coat, a scarf and a back brace decorated with Spider-Man stickers, he said it...
- 1/8/2011
- by AP Staff
- Hitfix
Rock Of Ages star Constantine Maroulis has defended Broadway's beleaguered Spider-man musical as a "beautiful" piece of art, insisting the producers are right to push the boundaries of theatre.
The Tony-nominated actor and former American Idol contestant recently saw a preview performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which has been marred by delays and numerous onstage accidents.
Actress Natalie Mendoza recently quit her role in the show after struggling to recover from a head injury, while stuntman Christopher Tierney was hospitalised last month after falling from a ledge during a performance.
Maroulis concedes the injuries which have blighted the cast have been "unfortunate", but he's adamant the final production will be worth the wait.
He tells the Hollywood Reporter, "It was the most poetic, provocative and beautiful piece of theatre I've seen in a long f**king time. I realise theatre is not a contact sport but they're in a fight, making art, creating something that's bigger than anything...
"I was home (in New York City) and ran to the theatre (to see the musical). I'd heard about the budget and all the talk in the news. Sure, actors are at risk sometimes, but we have an incredibly powerful union and they're doing everything they can to make the environment safe. It's unfortunate that people get hurt, but everyone wants to be there or they'd leave like Natalie Mendoza did...
"People are going to attack it like they do everyday in the New York Post. But some shows are critic-proof. Look at Wicked. It got c**p reviews and it's the biggest show in the world grossing billions of dollars as we speak, it's just bananas."...
The Tony-nominated actor and former American Idol contestant recently saw a preview performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which has been marred by delays and numerous onstage accidents.
Actress Natalie Mendoza recently quit her role in the show after struggling to recover from a head injury, while stuntman Christopher Tierney was hospitalised last month after falling from a ledge during a performance.
Maroulis concedes the injuries which have blighted the cast have been "unfortunate", but he's adamant the final production will be worth the wait.
He tells the Hollywood Reporter, "It was the most poetic, provocative and beautiful piece of theatre I've seen in a long f**king time. I realise theatre is not a contact sport but they're in a fight, making art, creating something that's bigger than anything...
"I was home (in New York City) and ran to the theatre (to see the musical). I'd heard about the budget and all the talk in the news. Sure, actors are at risk sometimes, but we have an incredibly powerful union and they're doing everything they can to make the environment safe. It's unfortunate that people get hurt, but everyone wants to be there or they'd leave like Natalie Mendoza did...
"People are going to attack it like they do everyday in the New York Post. But some shows are critic-proof. Look at Wicked. It got c**p reviews and it's the biggest show in the world grossing billions of dollars as we speak, it's just bananas."...
- 1/7/2011
- WENN
Spider-man star Kirsten Dunst has given her backing to the troubled musical about the webslinging superhero, insisting she's desperate to see the Broadway show.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which features music by U2 stars Bono and The Edge, has been marred by delays and spiralling costs, while a number of serious onstage injuries have plagued the cast.
Actress Natalie Mendoza recently quit after suffering concussion during a preview performance, while Spider-Man stuntman Christopher Tierney was hospitalised after a terrifying mid-show fall left him with numerous injuries including a cracked skull.
Dunst, who played the superhero's love interest, Mary Jane Watson, in three big screen blockbusters, insists she has had no involvement with the musical, but despite all the troubles, she is keen to see the show in action.
She tells the New York Post, "I'm involved in none of this, but I want to see the show very much next time I'm in New York."
The news comes after U2 frontman Bono, who helped score the show, was spotted in the audience for the first time at Wednesday night's preview performance.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, which features music by U2 stars Bono and The Edge, has been marred by delays and spiralling costs, while a number of serious onstage injuries have plagued the cast.
Actress Natalie Mendoza recently quit after suffering concussion during a preview performance, while Spider-Man stuntman Christopher Tierney was hospitalised after a terrifying mid-show fall left him with numerous injuries including a cracked skull.
Dunst, who played the superhero's love interest, Mary Jane Watson, in three big screen blockbusters, insists she has had no involvement with the musical, but despite all the troubles, she is keen to see the show in action.
She tells the New York Post, "I'm involved in none of this, but I want to see the show very much next time I'm in New York."
The news comes after U2 frontman Bono, who helped score the show, was spotted in the audience for the first time at Wednesday night's preview performance.
- 1/6/2011
- WENN
Two weeks after an accident during an acrobatic scene of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark left him with four broken ribs, three broken vertebrae, a fractured elbow, shoulder, and skull, and internal bleeding, cast member Christopher Tierney has become the hyped musical’s most important ambassador. Last night on CBS-New York, the recovering actor said all the right things — “I’m overjoyed to be working on the show” — dismissed the accident as “just a bit of human error,” and delivered the early frontrunner for the quote of the year: “These guys, they know safety … They don’t mess around.”
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- 1/4/2011
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW.com - PopWatch
The stars of the beleaguered Spider-man musical are putting on a united front in defence of director Julie Taymor, insisting the production crew is not to blame for the injury-plagued show.
Safety inspectors have given Taymor the all-clear to proceed with Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark despite four cast members sustaining injuries since preview performances began in November - sparking fury within the theatre community.
Stuntman Christopher Tierney, who underwent spinal surgery after falling from a ledge during a performance last month, has publicly refused to blame Taymor and the show's safety crew for the mishaps.
And he temporarily left a treatment centre on Tuesday to join castmates Reeve Carney (Spider-Man), Patrick Page (Green Goblin), Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane) and T.V. Carpio (Arachne) for an interview on breakfast TV programme Good Morning America.
The appearance came hours after Carpio was officially named as a replacement for Natalie Mendoza, the actress who left the show last week (ends31Dec10) after she was struck in the head by a weighted rope backstage and suffered a concussion.
And the group assured critics proper safety precautions are being taken.
Carney said, "We all appreciate everyone's concern for our safety. I guess you just get into this job - it's an athletic event, you know it has a certain amount of risk involved. People on our crew are amazing. You have to trust and we do trust them... The only people more concerned than the other actors is the crew."
Page, defending Taymor, added, "I wish they (critics) could be in the building with us and see the care that Julie takes."
Meanwhile, Tierney, who suffered multiple injuries and still has screws in his back, says he's eager to return to the stage: "The moment I feel like I'm good, I am back in that show."
The production is scheduled to officially open on 7 February.
Safety inspectors have given Taymor the all-clear to proceed with Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark despite four cast members sustaining injuries since preview performances began in November - sparking fury within the theatre community.
Stuntman Christopher Tierney, who underwent spinal surgery after falling from a ledge during a performance last month, has publicly refused to blame Taymor and the show's safety crew for the mishaps.
And he temporarily left a treatment centre on Tuesday to join castmates Reeve Carney (Spider-Man), Patrick Page (Green Goblin), Jennifer Damiano (Mary Jane) and T.V. Carpio (Arachne) for an interview on breakfast TV programme Good Morning America.
The appearance came hours after Carpio was officially named as a replacement for Natalie Mendoza, the actress who left the show last week (ends31Dec10) after she was struck in the head by a weighted rope backstage and suffered a concussion.
And the group assured critics proper safety precautions are being taken.
Carney said, "We all appreciate everyone's concern for our safety. I guess you just get into this job - it's an athletic event, you know it has a certain amount of risk involved. People on our crew are amazing. You have to trust and we do trust them... The only people more concerned than the other actors is the crew."
Page, defending Taymor, added, "I wish they (critics) could be in the building with us and see the care that Julie takes."
Meanwhile, Tierney, who suffered multiple injuries and still has screws in his back, says he's eager to return to the stage: "The moment I feel like I'm good, I am back in that show."
The production is scheduled to officially open on 7 February.
- 1/4/2011
- WENN
New York, New York (X17online) - Broadway's production of Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark has faced many challenges since it's start. Christopher Tierney, the actor who fell 30-feet onstage last month, is blaming the incident on "human error." Tierney's fall on Dec. 20 resulted in four broken ribs; a hairline skull fracture; a broken shoulder blade; a bruised lung; three cracked vertebrae; a fractured elbow; and several broken bones. The actor is not angry, in fact he told New York's Wcbs-tv: "It was just a bit of human error. I'm supposed to jump off the bridge, but it catches me. And I was tethered to my back, but it just wasn't tethered to the stage and I just went for it, like I do with everything. There was no pulling myself back." Tierney adds: "The person involved ... the people involved ... they came and visited. It's water under the bridge, completely forgiven and forgotten.
- 1/4/2011
- x17online.com
"Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" actress Natalie Mendoza has left the production in the wake of an on-stage injury she suffered in November, leaving the musical without a performer occupying the pivotal role of Arachne.
But the role is no longer vacant, as Reuters reports that actress Teresa Carpio is succeeding Mendoza as the "Spider-Man" musical's new Arachne. She'll take over the role as of tonight's performance, having already played the part during the numerous previews since Mendoza's accident.
Mendoza and producers announced the actor's departure from "Turn off the Dark" at the end of last year, citing her need to recover from a head injury sustained during the show's first preview performance in November.
Although she's taking over the role from Mendoza, Carpio was already part of the "Spider-Man" family. The actress was originally cast in the show as Miss Arrow, one of the friendly neighborhood web-slinger's many enemies.
But the role is no longer vacant, as Reuters reports that actress Teresa Carpio is succeeding Mendoza as the "Spider-Man" musical's new Arachne. She'll take over the role as of tonight's performance, having already played the part during the numerous previews since Mendoza's accident.
Mendoza and producers announced the actor's departure from "Turn off the Dark" at the end of last year, citing her need to recover from a head injury sustained during the show's first preview performance in November.
Although she's taking over the role from Mendoza, Carpio was already part of the "Spider-Man" family. The actress was originally cast in the show as Miss Arrow, one of the friendly neighborhood web-slinger's many enemies.
- 1/4/2011
- by Josh Wigler
- MTV Splash Page
The stars of Broadway's long-plagued Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark are defending the show's production.
Tony Award-winning Alice Ripley recently called the $65 million production -- which has resulted in serious injuries of four of its stars -- "embarrassing to working actors everywhere … Does someone have to die?"
But on ABC's Good Morning America Tuesday, star Reeve Carney said they appreciate "everyone's concern for our safety. It's an athletic event so you know that there's a certain amount of risk involved.
"The people on are crew are amazing; they care for our safety every day … we do trust them," he added.
Said star Patrick Page: "I wish they could be in the building with us and see the care [director Julie Taymor] takes and the care that our producer Michael Cole takes. I think they'd feel a lot better."
He added that Actors' Equity Association, the labor union representing American actors and stage managers,...
Tony Award-winning Alice Ripley recently called the $65 million production -- which has resulted in serious injuries of four of its stars -- "embarrassing to working actors everywhere … Does someone have to die?"
But on ABC's Good Morning America Tuesday, star Reeve Carney said they appreciate "everyone's concern for our safety. It's an athletic event so you know that there's a certain amount of risk involved.
"The people on are crew are amazing; they care for our safety every day … we do trust them," he added.
Said star Patrick Page: "I wish they could be in the building with us and see the care [director Julie Taymor] takes and the care that our producer Michael Cole takes. I think they'd feel a lot better."
He added that Actors' Equity Association, the labor union representing American actors and stage managers,...
Spider-man musical stuntman Christopher Tierney is refusing to hold production staff responsible for his terrifying onstage fall last month, insisting the accident is "completely forgiven and forgotten".
The daredevil suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on 20 December.
He subsequently underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital in New York, before entering a rehabilitation centre to continue treatment.
Tierney's first interview since the accident aired in America on Monday night and the star admits he is not angry about his injuries.
He tells New York's Wcbs-tv, "It was just a bit of human error. I'm supposed to jump off the bridge, but it catches me. And I was tethered to my back, but it just wasn't tethered to the stage and I just went for it, like I do with everything. There was no pulling myself back... The person involved... they came and visited (me in hospital). It's water under the bridge, completely forgiven and forgotten.
"Not a single actor in this show has ever said, 'Someone's gonna die; you need to stop'."
And Tierney is determined to focus on his recovery so he can get back to the show as soon as possible, adding, "I'm meant to be Spider-Man... Every day is better, which makes me believe I'll be back in the show in no time."...
The daredevil suffered several broken ribs, a fractured elbow, a bruised lung, three fractured vertebrae and a cracked skull when he fell from a ledge during a performance of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark on 20 December.
He subsequently underwent back surgery and spent Christmas in hospital in New York, before entering a rehabilitation centre to continue treatment.
Tierney's first interview since the accident aired in America on Monday night and the star admits he is not angry about his injuries.
He tells New York's Wcbs-tv, "It was just a bit of human error. I'm supposed to jump off the bridge, but it catches me. And I was tethered to my back, but it just wasn't tethered to the stage and I just went for it, like I do with everything. There was no pulling myself back... The person involved... they came and visited (me in hospital). It's water under the bridge, completely forgiven and forgotten.
"Not a single actor in this show has ever said, 'Someone's gonna die; you need to stop'."
And Tierney is determined to focus on his recovery so he can get back to the show as soon as possible, adding, "I'm meant to be Spider-Man... Every day is better, which makes me believe I'll be back in the show in no time."...
- 1/4/2011
- WENN
T.V. Carpio will replace Natalie Mendoza as villainess Arachne in Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, producer Michael Cohl has announced.
Mendoza dropped out of the troubled Broadway production last week -- about a month after sustaining a concussion when a piece of equipment hit her on the head backstage.
Carpio appeared in Julie Taymor's Across the Universe. Taymor also co-wrote and is directing Spider-Man on Broadway.
She will make her official debut Tuesday night, but has played the role in several preview performances. The show officially opens on Feb. 7.
"T.V. is a superb singer and actress whom I’ve loved since we worked together on Across the Universe,” Taymor told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “She brings a unique talent and take on the role of Arachne and is already mesmerizing audiences in the few previews in which she‟s performed. We are...
Mendoza dropped out of the troubled Broadway production last week -- about a month after sustaining a concussion when a piece of equipment hit her on the head backstage.
Carpio appeared in Julie Taymor's Across the Universe. Taymor also co-wrote and is directing Spider-Man on Broadway.
She will make her official debut Tuesday night, but has played the role in several preview performances. The show officially opens on Feb. 7.
"T.V. is a superb singer and actress whom I’ve loved since we worked together on Across the Universe,” Taymor told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “She brings a unique talent and take on the role of Arachne and is already mesmerizing audiences in the few previews in which she‟s performed. We are...
Now that dancer-stuntman Christopher Tierney is on the mend after suffering fractures of his skull, ribs, and vertebrae in an accident at a Dec. 20 performance of Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, producer Michael Cohl tells EW exclusively that Tierney is welcome back on the show whenever he’s ready. “Absolutely, there’s always a spot for him any time he wants,” says Cohl, who remains hopeful that the show will be accident free by its Feb. 7 official debut.
Cohl also admits that Tierney’s injury and departure made an impact on the entire cast and crew. “It definitely...
Cohl also admits that Tierney’s injury and departure made an impact on the entire cast and crew. “It definitely...
- 1/4/2011
- by Adam Markovitz
- EW.com - PopWatch
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