By Patrick Hedlund
DNAinfo News Editor
MANHATTAN — The actor who suffered a near-fatal fall during the Broadway performance of Spider-Man is reportedly back walking again and can't wait to get back on stage.
Christopher Tierney — a stunt man who broke several ribs and sustained internal bleeding when he plunged into the orchestra pit during Monday evening's performance of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" — underwent back surgery Wednesday but was up and walking by Friday, his father told the Associated Press.
Tim Tierney said his son was still in the hospital Christmas morning with family members while recovering from the surgery, but that he's eager to return to the stage after the harrowing incident.
During Monday's show, he leaped off a platform to save Spider-Man's beloved Mary Jane. Her harness held, his didn't, and he plunged nearly 30 feet into the orchestra pit, witnesses said.
Tierney's brother, Patrick, previously said his brother is expected to make a full recovery and is in "as good spirits as he can be," the AP reported.
"He's a dancer. He landed on his feet. If he didn't land on his feet, he wouldn't be with us," Patrick Tierney reportedly said. "He has a strong body and an amazing attitude."
The accident prompted producers to cancel two scheduled performances Wednesday as it implemented new safety procedures demanded by the Department of Labor.
The show is expected to resume on Christmas Day after a scheduled night off Friday.
