U2 Hold Auditions For Spider-Man Musical Post by: Music 6 April, 2009 - 7:38 AM

If you’ve headed all the way over to the US to audition for the Smashing Pumpkin's drummer gig and missed out, don’t panic – how about auditioning for a part in U2's Spider-Man musical?

Starting this week in Florida, the producers of Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark – “with music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy Award-winners Bono and The Edge” – are holding open-auditions across America to find stars for the new musical which is set to open next January on Broadway.

According to the press release, “Spider-Man is looking for performers with dynamic rock/pop voices including those with experience in bands and as solo performers.”

The press release continues:

“Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.

“The production is looking for candidates to fill the following roles (both principals and understudies):

“Peter Parker – Male. 16-20’s. Must have a great rock tenor voice. Can be nerdy with understated sex appeal and a good sense of humor.

“Mary Jane – Female. 16-20’s. Beautiful girl next door. Strong pop/rock singing voice required.

“In addition, Spider-Man is looking for a

“Lead Female Villain – Female. 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.”

Hey, Aussie accents are foreign to the Yanks. That means we’re all in with a real shot! So, screw you, Billy Corgan! We’d rather play the villain ourselves, thanks.

Who would you rather work for and why – U2 or The Smashing Pumpkins?

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• Hilly says

  Does anyone know if this musical is gonna come to Australia? I'd love to see it!

  Posted Monday 6 April, 2009 11:19 AM