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Universal Ballet celebrates 35th anniversary with signature reinventions of classical talesAug 18, 2019The Universal Ballet Company will reintroduce its popular Korean classics, “Shim Chung” and “The Love of Chunhyang,” in October in celebration of the company’s 35th anniversary. “The Love of Chunhya... -
Nation-led dance company’s Swing-styled contemporary dance to rerunAug 15, 2019The Korea National Contemporary Dance Company will stage its production “Swing” between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1 at Seoul Arts Center. “Swing” is a contemporary dance piece of the state-run dance company... -
National Theater Company of Korea cancels performance of play by pro-Japanese playwrightAug 6, 2019The National Theater Company of Korea has canceled scheduled performances of a play by pro-Japanese playwright Lim Sun-kyu, amid growing economic and political tensions between Korea and Japan. The ... -
Two productions shed light on life of anti-Japanese fighterJul 28, 2019Music-drama, film highlight ‘national hero’ Hong Beom-do, epic battle of Bongodong -
Marcos Morau to unveil new work in SeoulJul 10, 2019Spanish choreographer Marcos Morau will introduce his new work July 19-20 at the Seoul Arts Center. The latest contemporary dance piece by the young artistic director of La Veronal is produced in co... -
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[Herald Review] ‘School of Rock’ delightfully charming, as talented cast rocks onJun 17, 2019I never thought I’d say this, but having watched the musical adaptation of the 2003 Richard Linklater film “School of Rock,” I actually prefer the stage version. Nobody can recreate Jack Black’s unc... -
Jean-Christophe Maillot says his ‘Cinderella’ is relatable to just about anyoneJun 11, 2019Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo principal dancer An Jae-yong focuses on expressing emotions -
Ballet Festival Korea to take place in JuneMay 30, 2019Classical dance form strives to appeal to broader public -
Ballerina Kim Joo-won unveils tango-ballet pieceMay 28, 2019Ballerina Kim Joo-won will introduce her new work “Tango Ballet 3 Minutes: Su Tiempo” at the Sejong Center July 11-14. Kim’s latest piece follows “Marguerite and Armand,” staged in 2013. Ballerina ... -
Musical ‘The Merchant of Venice’ plays at Sejong CenterMay 28, 2019A musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic “The Merchant of Venice” is being staged until June 16 at the M Theater of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. The Korean-language production... -
Canadian director brings monodrama about Quebec childhood to KoreaMay 27, 2019Canadian theater artist, director and actor Robert Lepage is presenting the production “887” for the first time in Seoul. The piece sheds light on the Quebec separatist movement from his own experien... -
‘Wedding Singer’ to kick off 18 days of musical festivities at DIMFMay 14, 2019The largest musical festival in Korea is winding up for opening next month, with the organizers for Daegu International Musical Festival on Tuesday announcing that this year’s event will feature 23 m... -
2019 UMTF kicks off with Teatr Biuro Podrozy’s ‘Macbeth’May 9, 2019The 2019 Uijeongbu Music Theatre Festival kicks off Friday with Teatr Biuro Podrozy’s “Macbeth: Who Is That Bloodied Man?” Starting with the Polish theater company’s reinvention of “Macbeth” on Frid... -
‘Fuerza Bruta Wayra’ revisits SeoulMay 8, 2019“Fuerza Bruta Wayra” is back in Seoul with a few changes and upgrades after a successful run last year. The 70- to 80-minute show features eye-catching acrobatics, heart-thumping sounds, multicolore... -
Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company’s ‘Asylum’ to unveil at 2019 MODAFEMay 7, 2019The world premiere of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company’s “Asylum” will open the 38th International Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE) at Arko Arts Theater on May 16. The Israel-based dance company’s m...
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