Topic: Michael Cohl
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Having started early on with 'Spider-Man' and now taking on the lead producing role is extremely exciting and a welcome challenge
Newcomer to take lead in 'Spidey' musical Nov 06, 2009
Shows like ours, that embrace the challenge of opening on Broadway without an out-of-town tryout, often need to adjust their schedules along the way. 'Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark' has an unprecedented level of technical artistry, and getting it right takes time. We apologize in advance to any inconvenienced ticket holders
'Spider-Man' musical opening postponed Nov 05, 2010
Natalie Mendoza suffered an injury earlier this week, and on doctors' orders will be out of the show for a brief period
Spiderman actor injured at preview Dec 04, 2010
Welcome to all of you: ladies, gentleman and uninvited critics
'Spider-Man' performances resume on B'way May 13, 2011
Michael Cohl is a Canadian concert promoter, theatrical producer and touring impresario. He is the former Chairman of Live Nation, the largest live entertainment company in the world. Cohl now runs S2BN Entertainment, with offices in Miami and Toronto. Having been named the Howard Hughes of rock ‘n’ roll by Fortune Magazine, Cohl is most famous for having overseen the tours and related ancillary businesses for more than 150 artists, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and U2. He has also been credited with developing the concept of "package" touring. Eliminating the middleman, Cohl worked directly with the artist to strategize and route the tour, promote the dates, and assist in the development and exploitation of the lucrative aftermarket – books, films, DVD’s, television specials, and merchandising. He is currently the lead producer of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the most expensive musical in Broadway history, with music by Bono and The Edge of U2.
Cohl was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, when he received a Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the 2002 Juno Awards. Cohl is also a recipient of the 2004 Billboard Legend of Live award, an honour previously bestowed on such artists as Elton John and The Allman Brothers Band. When Spamalot won the 2005 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical, Cohl was among the producers who received the awards.
Cohl has produced numerous concert tours around the globe. A select number include:
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