Christopher Tierney

Injured Broadway ‘Spider-Man’ Actor Christopher Tierney To Rejoin Show

Tierney, who fell 35 feet into the orchestra pit in front of a shocked preview audience on Dec. 20, got permission from his doctor to rejoin rehearsals beginning Monday, producer Michael Cohl said.

2011/04/20

People line up to enter the Foxwoods Theatre for a matinee showing of "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." (credit: AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Broadway’s Spider-Man To Delay Opening Until Early Summer

Producers on Wednesday confirmed that “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” would be delayed. Again.

2011/03/09

Banner for "Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark." (credit: Kathy Willens/AP)

‘Spider-Man’ On Broadway Slapped With Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the citations for four separate incidents late last year that resulted in injuries to the cast.

2011/03/05

Actor Trent Kowalik (C) and cast on stage during the curtain call for 'Billy Elliot The Musical' on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on November 13, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)

‘Billy Elliot’ Musical Sued For $4 Million

It seems as if the Spider-Man musical isn’t the only Broadway show that’s running into some problems.

2011/02/15

Safety Inspectors Slap ‘Spider-Man’ Show With 2 Violations

Along with some less-than-stellar reviews this week, the Spider-Man musical has suffered another big blow from state safety inspectors, who slapped the show with two safety violations.

2011/02/13

‘Spider-Man’ Delays Broadway Opening For 3rd Time

The Broadway production of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” has delayed its opening night for a third time.

2011/01/13

Love Shown: Injured ‘Spider-Man’ Actor Attends Friday Show

The actor critically injured in the “Spider-Man” Broadway musical was back at the theater Friday night, receiving a welcome fit for a superhero.

2011/01/07

Catch an exclusive interview with "Spider-Man" stuntman, Christopher Tierney, on CBS 2 at 11 p.m. Monday.

CBS 2 Exclusive: The Fall Of ‘Spider-Man’

Spider-Man’s heart-stopping plunge to the stage last month stunned a Broadway audience and left the actor critically injured. For the first time, he is speaking about that terrifying stage turn.

2011/01/03

Actor Hurt In Broadway ‘Spider-Man’ Leaving Rehab

Christopher Tierney suffered a skull fracture and cracked vertebrae in the Dec. 20 fall at “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” despite having a safety harness.

2011/01/01

Spider-Man Stuntman Takes First Steps Since Fall

The stuntman badly injured during a preview performance of Spider-Man on Broadway is back on his feet.

2010/12/26

Christmas Miracle: Spider-Man Back On His Feet

The stunt actor who fell 30 feet while playing Spider-Man on Broadway is walking again, and his father said Saturday that he can’t wait to return to the role despite injuries that have him confined to the intensive care unit.

2010/12/25

People gather outside the Foxwoods Theatre, home of "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" - New York, NY - Dec 22, 2010 - AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano

‘Spider-Man’ Resumes Broadway Previews

Curtain up! Light the lights! Spider-Man returned to the stage Thursday, a day after two performances were canceled due to a scary fall that left a stuntman seriously injured.

2010/12/23

Producers Cancel Wednesday Night’s ‘Spider-Man’ Show

The show won’t go on — at least not as scheduled. Producers of “Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark” have cancelled Wednesday night’s performance following Monday’s accident.

2010/12/22

‘Spider-Man’ Actor’s Fall Blamed On Human Error

In a statement, Actors’ Equity said investigators determined that the accident was caused by human error. It gave no details but said that additional safety measures are being undertaken.

2010/12/21

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