Lead actress in Broadway's 'Spider-Man' drops out (AP)

NEW YORK – A lead actress in Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" officially walked away from the long-delayed musical Thursday night, another blow for an unsettled production that has already sent several actors to the hospital and burned through millions of dollars even before its official opening.

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Natalie Mendoza, who had recently returned to the stunt-heavy show after suffering a concussion during its first preview performance last month, pulled out for good following several days of negotiations between lawyers for both sides. Producers Thursday evening broke the news to the cast before the 8 p.m. performance. The actress cited her head injury as the reason she walked away. "It has been a difficult decision to make, but I regret that I am unable to continue on 'Spider-Man' as I recover from my injury," Mendoza said in a statement.

Lead actress in Broadway's 'Spider-Man' drops out (AP)