First, You Have to Crawl...

.... I guess... that is, if you are launching this super-ridiculously expensive Broadway show! If you haven't heard about the new Spiderman show, you should read this account of the first preview performance. It is pure chaos.

THEATER

‘Spider-Man’ Takes Off, With Some Bumps

By PATRICK HEALY

Published: November 28, 2010

Catcalls and technical problems marred the preview performance of the most expensive production ever staged on Broadway.

Whatever happened to just writing something that was witty and brilliant and then performing it?

What is with all this special effects hoopla?

I don't know about you, but for $150 or whatever Broadway seats cost these days, I don't want to have to worry about an actor falling on my head. Stay on the frickin' stage where you belong!