By Jim Scott and Della Hasselle
DNAinfo Senior Editor
MANHATTAN — Producers of the snake bitten musical "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark" could be losing confidence in director Julie Taymor, the New York Post reported.
The producers of the $65 million show are considering bringing on Phil McKinley to be the co-director of the controversial show. Taymor, who created the "Lion King" musical, is reportedly exhausted by all the problems with the show, according to the Post.
Shortly after the report's release, though, producers denied an additional director was brought in.
"There is no truth to the rumor of a co-director," said "Spider-Man spokesman Rick Miramontez in a statement. "The production has not brought anyone on and the original creative team remains firmly in place, with Julie Taymor at the helm."
"Spider-Man" has generated a lot of buzz and its preview shows have been selling well. However, the performance has been plagued by several accidents and poor reviews.
McKinley, who has a background as a circus director for Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus, recently directed Hugh Jackman in "The Boy from Oz," the Post reported.
Despite the show's many setbacks, it has consistently surpassed $1 million in weekly ticket sales and twice beaten out "Wicked" as the top-grossing musical of a week, according to Playbill.com.
"Spider-Man," which boasts music from U2's Bono and Edge, is set to open March 15 at the Foxwoods Theater.
