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Jeongdong Theater to stream ‘Red Cliff’ online

Apr 5, 2020

Jeongdong Theater in central Seoul is to stream its signature show “Red Cliff” through YouTube on Wednesday. The show, originally slated to run from Feb. 14 to Sunday, has been on hold to prevent th...
Seoul to monitor all 8,578 audiences of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

Apr 3, 2020

The Seoul City government on Friday announced that it will monitor all the 8,578 people who watched “The Phantom of the Opera” at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. On Tuesday, a Canadian female ball...
‘Phantom of Opera’ tour production confirms one more case of COVID-19

Apr 2, 2020

A second cast member of international tour production of “The Phantom of the Opera” has tested positive for COVID-19, organizers said Thursday. After the first cast member was confirmed to have test...
‘Phantom of the Opera’ tour in Korea suspended after cast member infected with coronavirus

Apr 1, 2020

The international tour production of “The Phantom of the Opera” has decided to temporarily halt its Seoul run after one of its ensemble cast members tested positive for the new coronavirus. The cast...
Performing arts scene staggers under virus pandemic

Mar 22, 2020

While Monday marks a month since the COVID-19 alert level was raised to “red,” the national health crisis is pushing the local performing arts scene to the edge. According to the Korea Performing Ar...
[Newsmaker] Korean National Ballet fires dancer for breaking quarantine

Mar 17, 2020

Two members who held private lessons suspended
National Ballet dancer dismissed for breaking self-quarantine rules

Mar 17, 2020

"We reflect upon our conduct in the time of emergency as the whole country is struggling with COVID-19," the KNB said. "We will overhaul the organization and beef up the discipline of our members." ...
Hit musicals continue their successful run

Mar 16, 2020

Though COVID-19 has been pushing the performing art scene in South Korea to the brink, hit musical shows are continuing their run backed by avid fans. Popular musical show “Rebecca” wrapped up its f...
Sejong Center declares ‘brief halt’ to prevent virus spread

Mar 13, 2020

On Friday, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts announced a “brief halt” as part of the nation’s “social distancing” campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to Friday’s announceme...
Show must go on, even if it’s online

Mar 11, 2020

Productions reach out to audience via online platforms amid COVID-19
Two heads to lead Korea National Opera

Mar 8, 2020

Court suspends ministry’s dismissal on former artistic director
National Ballet under fire for members’ inappropriate behavior

Mar 5, 2020

The Korean National Ballet is mired in controversy over inappropriate behavior by some of its members while they were under home quarantine for COVID-19. The national ballet company told all members...
Hit by coronavirus, stages sit empty

Feb 26, 2020

With the COVID-19 alert level raised to the highest “red” level, the performing arts scene has been struggling, as theaters have sat empty of audiences and performances. According to the Korea Perfo...
With new director at helm, Korea National Contemporary Dance Company announces 2020 program

Feb 25, 2020

With new artistic director Nam Jeong-ho at the helm, the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company has announced its 2020 season program, featuring dances inspired by diverse subjects, from primitive...
Kang Sue-jin reappointed Korean National Ballet artistic director

Feb 3, 2020

Kang Sue-jin has been reappointed as artistic director of the Korean National Ballet for the next three years, her third term after first taking the post in 2014. “We expect Kang to continue to inte...