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2013.5.15 Ticket

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Jo Kwon of 2PM makes his musical debut as Herod in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which is being staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul. See THEATER, below. Provided by the organizer

MUSIC

JASON MRAZ, LIVE IN SEOUL

Jamsil Sports Complex

Friday: Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is holding a concert in Seoul. His special guests will perform for the first 100 minutes. The other musicians, invited by Mraz himself, will be guitarist Jung Sung-ha, local electronic band Idiotape, singer Roy Kim and British pop star Joe Brooks.

The concert starts at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets range from 110,000 won to 132,000 won.

Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 and 7.

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



KEITH JARRETT TRIO

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater

Sunday: The Keith Jarrett Trio is holding its second jazz concert in Seoul to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The group been highly acclaimed for its unique approach to jazz as well as its improv. The trio consists of pianist Keith Jarrett, bassist Gary Peacock and drummer Jack Dejohnette.

The performance starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 220,000 won.

Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8

1544-9373, ticket.interpark.com



STEFANO BOLLANI

LG Arts Center

May 21: Italian jazz pianist Stefano Bollani is holding his first solo concert in Korea. The leading figure in the contemporary jazz scene will show his versatility from jazz and classical music to stylish improvisation.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from 40,000 to 80,000

Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



LEE MOON-SAE

Olympic Stadium

June 1: Top-notch Korean singer Lee Moon-sae is holding a concert to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut. At the large venue, the so-called “Stage of Dreams,” he will perform an array of hit songs like “Old Love,” “Gwanghwamun Sonata” and “Sunset Glow.”

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won.

Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 and 7

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



ORCHESTRE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES & COLLEGIUM VOCALE GENT

LG Arts Center

June 1 and 2: Belgian conductor Philippe Herreweghe is retuning to Seoul for the second time for Mozart’s Requiem and Symphony No. 41. The master will lead his Orchestre des Champs-Elysees and choir Collegium Vocale Gent as well as Korean soprano Im Sun-hae as a special guest.

The concert starts at 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets range from 40,000 to 150,000 won.

Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7

(02) 2005-0114, www.lgart.com



THE ROTTERDAM PHILHARMONIC

Seongnam Arts Center, Concert Hall

June 9: The Dutch symphony orchestra Rotterdam Philharmonic is holding a concert in Korea under director Yannick Nezet-Seguin. The program will include Wagenaar’s Overture Cyrano de Bergerac; Shostakovich‘s Cello Concerto No.1 in E flat Major, Op.107; and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op.74 “Pathetique.” A collaboration with French cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras will add dynamism.

The concert starts at 5 p.m.

Tickets range from 40,000 won to 180,000 won.

Yatap Station, Bundang Line, exit 4

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com





THEATER



42ND STREET

D-Cube Art Center

Saturday to June 30: The hit musical “42nd Street” will be revived in Korea for the first time in three years on a dazzling set.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 3 p.m. Wednesday; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. There is no show Monday

Tickets range from 50,000 to 120,000 won.

Sindorim Station, line Nos. 1 and 2, exit 1

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



MAMA DON’T CRY

Chungmu Art Hall

To May 26: “Mama, Don’t Cry” is a musical about a physicist who is a genius except when it comes to love.

Performances start at 8 p.m. weekdays except Monday, and at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. weekends.

Tickets are 50,000 won.

Sindang Station, line No. 2, exit 1

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com

IT’S BREMEN TOWN

National Museum of Korea, Theater Yong

To May 26: This musical will take kids on an exciting journey to the town of Bremen with four adorable animal musicians in a tale based on the fairy tale “Town Musicians of Bremen.”

The musical starts at 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. weekends and holidays. There is no performance on Monday.

Tickets range from 30,000 to 50,000 won.

Ichon Station, line No. 4, exit 2

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Charlotte Theater

To June 9: This Broadway favorite depicts the last seven days of Jesus’ life. The rock opera musical was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who also composed smash hits like “Cats.” The cast includes rock star Yoon Do-hyun and Jo Kwon of 2PM as well as Michael Lee, who has performed the musical on Broadway.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. There is no show Monday.

Tickets range from 50,000 to 131,000 won.

Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

Seoul Arts Center, Opera Theater

June 15 and 16: New Seoul Opera Company will stage the “Marriage of Figaro,” one of Mozart’s most recognizable works. The opera tells the love story of a young couple, Figaro and Susanna, trying to have a successful wedding day despite infidelity.

The performance starts at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets range from 100,000 to 200,000 won. There are special seats for seniors above 65 at 25,000 and 35,000 won and for the physically challenged at 30,000 and 70,000 won.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



THE DAYS

Daehangno Musical Center

To June 30: This creative musical is jam-packed with emotional songs written by Kim Kwang-seok, who died at the early age of 32. It revolves around the missing daughter of a Korean president in 1992.

The musical starts at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets range from 55,000 to 99,000 won.

Hyehwa Station, line No. 4, exit 1

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com





TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE



MEDEA

National Theater of Korea, Main Hall Hae

May 22 to 26: The National Changgeuk Company, a traditional Korean opera troupe, will blend traditional music and the Western classic play “Medea.”

The performance starts at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets range from 30,000 to 50,000 won.

Dongkuk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



SHALL WE DANCE

Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater

May 24 and 25: Gayageum musician Ji Soon-ja will perform works by Ahn Gi-ok, master of the traditional zither-like string instrument.

The performance starts at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets cost 30,000 won.

Chungmuro Station, lines Nos. 3 and 4, exit 3 or 4

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com



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