Spider-Man Musical Hits a Wall

He can shoot webs, swing between buildings, and punch through brick walls, but Spider-Man's fundraising powers are another story. Six years, tens of millions of dollars, and music by U2 have yet to bring the superhero to Broadway, where a planned musical is still short as much as $24 million of its projected $52 million budget. According to the Los Angeles Times, the production would easily be the most expensive in history and would feature pyrotechnics, giant sets, and a Spider-Man who swings directly over the audience. "The visuals and the music are amazing, and that's what will matter," Bono told the Times.