You’ve seen the comics, you’ve probably seen his movie. But have you ever seen Spider-Man live?
You can today, when the Webmeister swings into Radio City Music Hall for the first of several shows through March 3.
Part theater, part stunts-you-shouldn’t-dare-try-at-home show, “Spider-Man Live!” (written and directed by New Yorker Kevin Shinick, a longtime Spidey fan) covers pretty much the same turf the movie did: how mild-mannered Queens guy Peter Parker picked up superpowers after being bitten by a spider, and how he fits in crime-busting between school and work for a big-city paper that reminds us a little of The Post.
Naturally, we had a few questions for Mr. Sticky Fingers.
Post: How does it feel to be back home?
Spider-Man: Fantastic. I’ve been all over the country since October, and nothing clears the cobwebs from my head faster than swinging around the Empire State Building.
Post: What’s the weirdest thing you ever caught in your webby hands?
Spider-Man: I’m not sure. But the happiest thing was catching a ball at Shea Stadium [during the Met-Yankees World series] – and I didn’t use any special ability at all.
Post: Did you like seeing yourself onscreen, played by Tobey Maguire?
Spider-Man: I thought he did a good job. He’s not as handsome as me, but he did a good job.
Post: What’s the toughest part of being you?
Spider-Man: Getting downtime. I’m working on my grades by day and working as a reporter after school. Then at night, when most people are watching TV, I’m out there fighting crime.
Post: Is it harder spinning webs in winter?
Spider-Man: Nope, but many times I wish I had more layers to my spandex.
Post: What’s your take on life?
Spider Man: With great power comes great responsibility. No matter what talents you were given, try to make today a little better.