The slick promotional DVD sent to woo investors showcases some of Taymor's staging, aerial and web-shooting tests along with the musical's scenic (by "The Little Mermaid's" George Tsypin) and costume design ("Bram Stoker's Dracula" Oscar-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka). If the creative team can create a format to "support the flying and fighting and stickability of Spider-Man," the DVD promises future investors, the show will "redefine Broadway."
That's assuming the musical can find its missing millions; there's one plan afoot to raise as much as $10 million by selling the income from 100 seats added to the Hilton auditorium, according to a person apprised of the idea.
