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The actor endured a turbulent musical inauguration with the show, withstanding six delays in its opening night, injuries to fellow actors, a shake-up that led to the firing of Taymor, the show's original director, and critical drubbing. But when the show finally opened, it quickly became one of Broadway's biggest hits. Carney is one of the few stars who have stayed with the show all the way. Others who have left include Jennifer Damiano, the original Mary Jane; Patrick Page, the original Green Goblin; and Natalie Mendoza, who played the spider woman Arachne and pulled out early after suffering a concussion. ___ Online:
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