Spider-Man calls for helping hand

The trouble-plagued Broadway musical 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' has hired a veteran director to help with the show’s sound and arrangements.

Show spokesman Rick Miramontez said Paul Bogaev will be working with U2’s Bono and The Edge on the music for the $65m (€48m) show.

Bogaev was musical director on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Starlight Express' and 'Sunset Boulevard'.

'Spider-Man' is set to open on March 15.

It has been delayed several times, had a main actress quit and suffered numerous accidents that have left several actors in hospital.

Bogaev won a Tony nomination in 2004 for his work on 'Bombay Dreams'.

He has a history of working with rock musicians who are crafting musicals, including 'Tarzan' with Phil Collins and 'Aida' with Elton John.