2012.6.28 TICKET
The Universal Ballet will stage Kenneth MacMillan’s “Romeo and Juliet” from July 7 to 14 at the Opera House of the Seoul Arts Center. See THEATER, below. Provided by Bill Cooper
MUSIC
MAKSIM MRVICA
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
July 6: Since 2004, Croatian crossover pianist Maksim Mrvica has held concerts every year in Korea. Mrvica kicks off his “Maksim Mrvica Korea Tour” July 6 in Seoul, then moves on to Gwangju, Busan, Daejeon and Daegu.
Since his first album “Gestures” in 2000, Mrvica has performed in several genres. His dynamic playing is accompanied by electric sound and a strong beat. His masterpiece, “The Flight of the Bumble Bee,” was acclaimed by critics who said, “His fingers are gifts from God.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 44,000 won to 121,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
I AM A SINGER
Olympic Park, Gymnastics Hall
July 6 and 7: MBC’s show “I am a Singer” has been a national sensation since it began. After the nationwide “I am a Singer” concert tour, the cast is back for an encore concert at the Olympic Gymnastics Hall. Seven singers, including Lee Eun-mi and Park Wan-gyu, will appear over the two days, with a different lineup each day.
The concerts start at 8 p.m. on July 6 and at 7 p.m. on July 7.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 121,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3 or
Mongchontoseong Station, line No. 8, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
WONDER GIRLS
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
July 7: It has been three years since the Wonder Girls have performed in Korea, but they are back as part of their “Wonder World Tour 2012” with their new EP “Wonder Party.” The girl group’s hits include “Tell Me,” “Nobody” and “So Hot.”
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are priced from 66,000 won to 88,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No.2, exit 6 or 7
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
EMINEM
Jamsil Sports Complex,
Assistant Stadium
Aug. 19: Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? For the first time in Korea, he will. Eminem’s “Recovery Tour” makes its way to Seoul this summer after stops in the Americas and Europe.
The U.S. rapper and producer was the best-selling artist of the 2000s, with his debut album “The Slim Shady LP” propelling him to fame in 1999. He became the first artist to win three consecutive Grammys for best rap album. Currently, more than 86.5 million copies of his albums have been sold worldwide.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 110,000 won to 132,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
JAMIROQUAI
Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Aug. 22: The internationally acclaimed British jazz funk band Jamiroquai is coming to Korea as part of its “2012 Rock Dust Light Star Tour” in collaboration with Audi at Jamsil Indoor Stadium. When Jamiroquai visited Korea for the first time, tickets sold out in five minutes. The band has sold more than 25 million albums and has been described as the world’s most stylish band.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 99,000 won to 132,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
THEATER
WICKED
Blue Square Musical Hall
To July 31: The musical is based on Gregory Maguire’s best-selling novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.” The original Broadway production has been nominated for 11 Tony Awards.
Performances start at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 160,000 won.
1577-3363, http://www.clip2u.co.kr
HAIRSPRAY
Chungmu Art Hall, Grand Theater
To Aug. 5: The 1960s youthful spirit rises again with cheerful and awakening musical numbers and dancing. “Hairspray” has won best foreign musical and best actress awards at the Korea Musical Awards.
Performances start at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets range from 40,000 won to 90,000 won.
Sindang Station, line No. 2, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
CHICAGO
D-Cube Arts Center
To Oct. 7: The Korean version of the musical returns to the stage after a two-year absence with a new cast. “Chicago” tells the story of the “hottest stage in the world” in the roaring ’20s, when the country was in the throes of a new kind of music - jazz.
Korean diva Insooni and musical actress Yoon Gong-ju will star with male leads Nam Kyung-joo, Sung Gi-yoon and Ryu Chang-woo.
Shows start at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays; at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; and at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Tickets range from 70,000 won to 110,000 won.
Sindorim Station, line No. 1, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
ROMEO AND JULIET
Seoul Arts Center, Opera House
July 7 to 14: The Universal Ballet will be presenting Kenneth MacMillan’s version of “Romeo and Juliet” for the first time in Korea in 30 years. The ballet was first staged in Korea by the Royal Ballet Company in 1983. MacMillan’s version is regarded as most similar to Shakespeare’s story.
The performances will be at 8 p.m. weekdays, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. On July 14, there will be performances at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from 10,000 won to 100,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
(02) 580-1300, www.sacticket.co.kr
MOZART
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater
July 10 to 28: For the first performance of the musical in Korea, all 3,000 seats were sold out. This production of “Mozart” has a Korean cast, about 500 costumes and an orchestra.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 130,000 won.
Gwanghawmun Station, line No. 5, exit 8
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
LEE JA-RAM’S SACHEON-GA
The National Theater of Korea
July 7 and 8: An original work by pansori prodigy Lee Ja-ram, “Sacheon-ga” is an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s “The Good Person of Szechwan” in the form of pansori. Pansori is a traditional Korean form of narrative music performed by a singer who plays all the characters in the story and is accompanied by a drummer.
Lee is among the most prominent young Korean traditional musicians and has long been interested in mixing modernity with pansori. The performance of “Sacheon-ga” is therefore a combination of modern instruments and the long-established acting and resonance style of pansori.
Performances are at 4 p.m. on July 7 and 8.
Tickets cost 30,000 won.
Dongguk University Station, line No. 3, exit 2, and take the National Theater of Korea shuttle bus
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
Event information is culled from the Korea Tourism Organization and other online sources.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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