‘Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark’ Searches for New Star in L.A. and N.Y.

With actor Reeve Carney’s upcoming departure, the comic book mega-musical is holding two open auditions to find the new Peter Parker.

by Mia Galuppo


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Have you ever hoped to be a high-flying superhero? Well, here is your chance.

Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark is seeking a new male lead, due to actor Reeve Carney’s exit this September, and is holding two open casting calls — one in New York City and one in Los Angeles.

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U2 partnership given leave to challenge decision on Clarence Hotel redevelopment

Dublin City Council refused to extend duration of planning permission for €150m hotel scheme


The facade of the Clarence Hotel on Wellinton Quay in Dublin. Photograph: Pat Langan/The Irish Times

by Ray Managh, Aodhan O’Faolain

Plans by Bono and The Edge to revive their parked €150 million revamp of Dublin’s Clarence Hotel were stopped in their tracks by Dublin City Council, the High Court has heard.

Eamon Galligan, senior counsel for The Clarence Partnership, which includes developer Paddy McKillen, said the local authority had refused to extend planning permission it granted in 2007 for a new and enlarged hotel.

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Will God Resurface in New U2 Music ?

Arguably the most successful rock band in the world, U2 not only cries out against injustice, but also dares to imagine an alternative in light of the Christian vision.

The band searchingly examines the distortions of our world and proclaims with Scripture “the place that has to be believed to be seen” and “where the streets have
no name.” Will we hear them?

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Nile Rodgers wants to work with The Edge

Chic musician Nile Rodgers is planning to record with U2 guitarist The Edge and thinks they will “feed off each other” when they jam. Nile Rodgers is planning to record with U2 guitarist The Edge. Read onCopyright 2013 U2 France / http://www.u2france.c…

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