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‘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...
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...