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Spider-Man's First Live-Action Stage Show
Spider-Man's first live-action appearance was in a 1972 stage show with Dracula.
In brief
Spider-Man's first live-action appearance was in a 1972 stage show with Dracula. Spider-Man's first live-action portrayal was in a 1972 stage show where he faced Dracula. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Spider-Man's first live-action role
Danny Seagren played Spider-Man in the 1974-75 PBS show Spidey Super Stories.
Spider-Man's first stage appearance
The first live-action Spider-Man appeared in a 1972 stage show called The Bullwinkle Show.
Spider-Man vs. Dracula
Spider-Man faced Dracula in a 1972 stage show where the character became 'frighteningly alive'.
“frighteningly alive”
Spider-Man's stage show details
The show included characters from Rocky and Bullwinkle and featured Spider-Man capturing Dracula.
Spider-Man's stage show mystery
It's unclear who played Spider-Man in the 1972 show or if multiple performers wore the costume.
Spider-Man's stage show legacy
The show is mostly lost to history with no known actor or full details.
In short
Spider-Man's first live-action portrayal was in a 1972 stage show where he faced Dracula.
