The Korea Herald

Show must go on -- even if it means waiting extra two weeks

Jul 3, 2020

Overseas-based artists are continuing to perform onstage in Korea, even if it means going through the two-week self-quarantine periods. Though rules on overseas travel have lately been relaxed -- al...
Virus-hit performing arts scene faces grim prospects for H2

Jul 3, 2020

The South Korean performing arts sector has gradually returned to life after a monthslong slump, but the lingering novel coronavirus pandemic is casting a dark cloud over the scene for the remainder ...
Int’l tour of ‘Cats’ to hit Seoul stage in September

Jul 1, 2020

Though the global musical scene has been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international tour production of “Cats” will go on stage from Sept. 9 to Nov. 8 at the Charlotte Theater in east...
Overseas-based Korean dancers put on gala shows

Jun 28, 2020

10th Ballet Festival Korea wraps up
[Herald Review] ‘Mozart!’ sings of miracle

Jun 23, 2020

Blockbuster musical takes off amid virus crisis
Gugak performed against backdrop of Korean calligraphy show

Jun 22, 2020

The National Theater of Korea is collaborating with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), featuring contemporary gugak performances held against the backdrop of Korean cal...
Second show in Sejong Center’s Contemporary S project looks at fine line between art and prank

Jun 20, 2020

In his upcoming contemporary dance show, dancer and choreographer Kim Seol-jin offers a close look at the fine line between art and prank. Kim, who is well known for his modern dance works and has a...
Performing arts scene gears up for post-coronavirus era

Jun 14, 2020

Artists, institutions search for sustainable growth model amid pandemic shock
Festival to show ‘here and now’ of Korean music

Jun 9, 2020

Yeowoorak Festival to run July 3-25 at National Theater of Korea
‘Phantom’ to sing at MMCA

Jun 8, 2020

The international tour production of musical “The Phantom of the Opera” is to collaborate with the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), sharing an online performance by its l...
Culture Minister shares Korea’s experience in keeping theaters open amid pandemic

Jun 4, 2020

Culture Minister Park Yang-woo on Wednesday evening held a videoconference with British counterpart Oliver Dowden and shared Korea’s experience with COVID-19 safety guideline compliance in performing...
Ballet Festival Korea gathers overseas-based Korean dancers for gala shows

Jun 3, 2020

Celebrated ballerina Kim Joo-won will present “Tango in Ballet: Su Tiempo” June 23-24. The repertoire had its premiere last year at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul, showcas...
Performing arts scene put on hold again

May 31, 2020

Just as they thought it was safe to reopen, theaters in Korea will continue to remain in hiatus as the South Korean government has brought back stricter social distancing norms. After several new in...
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, ...