If you still want to be a superhero or a rockstar when you grow up, here’s your chance!
Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark, U2’s upcoming Broadway musical based on Spiderman, is set to debut in early 2010, so the boys are putting out the call for auditions.
Apparently, Kirsten Dunst likes to date rockers, but she can’t sing-the role of Mary Jane is up for grabs on Broadway, along with the roles of Peter Parker and assorted villains.
Auditions begin April 9, and according to the press release posted online, “Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.”
Keep reading for the complete list of audition dates and locations.
U2/Spiderman Auditions:
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
According to the press release, these are the open roles (for stars and understudies):
Peter Parker: 16-20s. Must have a great rock tenor voice. Can be nerdy with understated sex appeal and a good sense of humor.
Mary Jane: 16-20s. Beautiful girl next door. Strong pop/rock singing voice required.
Lead Female Villain - 25-35 years old. All ethnicities encouraged. Must have an amazing rock voice. Think Sinead O’Connor with a Middle Eastern/Bulgarian/Greek twist. Foreign and/or world music types are great. Foreign accents are great.”
And remember, if your audition for the U2 show doesn’t work out, you can still audition to be in Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan is holding auditions for a new drummer later this month. (Details and application info, here.)
