Bono and The Edge defend Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark

Most of us are now back at work – and that includes Bono and The Edge , now watching previews of what will either be the most expensive musical dud ever, or an unforgettable triumph. The pair have written the music and lyrics to Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (shouldn't that be Spider-Man, could you turn on the light?), the $65m (£41.5m) stage incarnation of the adhesive hero, currently previewing on Broadway. They were on US TV on Friday to defend a show besieged by technical hitches, accidents (including a cast member who fell 30ft and has only just come out of intensive care) and the withdrawal of Natalie Mendoza, hit on the head by a weighted rope. Still, the show may bounce back: it's directed by Julie "The Lion King" Taymor , and the footage does look spectacular, with heroes and villains swooping over the audience, who, having paid £100-£180 for a stalls ticket, will be rather hoping they don't land on them. The opening-night verdict will come on 7 February.