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Star-studded blockbuster musicals aim to lure audiences in June

May 29, 2020

Several major musical productions starring high-profile stars are set to open next month, as the industry tries to grapple with a recent plummet in attendees due to the new coronavirus pandemic, acco...
Seoul run of ‘Phantom of Opera’ extended to Aug. 8

May 18, 2020

The Seoul run of the international tour musical “The Phantom of the Opera” has been extended to Aug. 8. The show, currently taking place at the Blue Square Interpark Hall in Itaewon, central Seoul, ...
Old yet new ‘Chunhyang’

May 16, 2020

National Changgeuk Company of Korea premieres ‘Chunhyang,’ featuring a more independent, active female lead
[Herald Review] Theater turns into barbecue eatery in ‘Table for One’

May 11, 2020

The stage resembles a fight ring and boxing movements are reenacted on stage by the actors to visually describe people’s work life and eating habits. In the end, character O In-yong realizes that sh...
COVID-19 seating guidelines stand in way of musicals

May 10, 2020

Some musical productions are finding it difficult to reopen as performance venues comply strictly with government guidelines requiring a seat between audience members to be left vacant so that they c...
Performances resume as strict social distancing relaxed

May 6, 2020

Pianist Son Yeol-eum cancels sold-out recital; maintaining required distance between audience members deemed impossible
Theaters prepare to raise curtains again

May 3, 2020

After an involuntary two-month break, the performing arts scene is gearing up to get back on track while taking precautions against the new coronavirus. A total of 24 national cultural institutions ...
Musicals, theatrical plays resume on softened social distancing

Apr 23, 2020

Some blockbuster musicals and theatrical plays, which have been on hold for weeks due to the novel coronavirus epidemic, have resumed onstage performances as social distancing guidelines were eased i...
K-pop stars open new chapter in careers with musicals

Apr 21, 2020

K-pop stars often make the most of their fame by venturing into a diverse range of second careers, such as acting or business. In recent years, more and more K-pop stars’ names are appearing on the c...
‘Phantom of Opera’ to resume from April 23

Apr 17, 2020

The Seoul run of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera,” which was suspended after its cast members were confirmed with COVID-19, will resume on April 23. On March 31, a Canadian ensemble cast membe...
Lights go out at Daehangno

Apr 14, 2020

Small theaters struggle to survive amid COVID-19 pandemic
Improvisation dance festival kicks off April 21

Apr 13, 2020

The 20th Seoul International Improvisation Dance Festival is to take place this month, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year, as a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus, the festi...
‘Phantom of Opera’ extends show suspension to April 22

Apr 8, 2020

The Seoul run of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera” will be suspended until April 22. After a Canadian female ensemble cast member was confirmed with COVID-19 infection on March 31, the show was...
NGC to highlight traditional art performers online

Apr 7, 2020

Keeping up with the trend of online streaming for art performances amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the National Gugak Center plans to support traditional art performers by streaming their performa...
‘Phantom of Opera’ production confirms 2 cases of COVID-19, others test negative

Apr 6, 2020

While two cast members of the international tour of musical “The Phantom of the Opera” have been confirmed with COVID-19 infection, the rest have tested negative. A Canadian ensemble cast member was...