'Spider-Man' musical asks famed director for help

NEW YORK (AP) - February 21, 2011

Show spokesman Rick Miramontez says Paul Bogaev will be working with U2's Bono and The Edge to improve the quality of music on the $65 million show.

Bogaev was musical director on Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Starlight Express" and "Sunset Boulevard."

"Spider-Man" is set to open March 15. It has been delayed several times, had a main actress quit and suffered numerous accidents that have left several actors hospitalized.

Bogaev won a Tony nomination in 2004 for his work on "Bombay Dreams." He has a history of working with rock musicians who are crafting musicals, including "Tarzan" with Phil Collins and "Aida" with Elton John.

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