2013.4.17 Ticket
Published: 16 Apr. 2013, 20:15
Although it sounds like a licensed musical from Broadway or the West End, “Arsene Lupin” is a Korea-produced musical based on Maurice Leblanc’s famous novel about an attractive thief. The musical is currently being staged at Blue Square in Itaewon, central Seoul. See THEATER, below. Provided by the organizer
NAH YOUN-SUN QUARTET
LG Arts Center
Today: Jazz singer Nah Youn-sun will
perform songs from her eighth album “Lento.” The vocalist, highly recognized in Europe, recently gained attention for her performance at the president’s inauguration. The quartet is composed of guitarist Ulf Wakenius, bassist Lars Danielsson, accordionist Vincet Peirani and percussionist Xavier Desandre-Navarre.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 40,000 to 80,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
LORIN MAAZEL & THE MUNICH
PHILHARMONIC
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
Sunday and Monday: Conductor Lorin Maazel presents modern and classical sounds with the Munich Philharmonic. On the first day, the program will include the “Beethoven Coriolan Overture in C minor, Op. 62,” “Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60” and “Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92.” On the second day, the concert will continue with the music of Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky.
The concert starts at 5 p.m. on the first day and 8 p.m. on the second day.
Tickets range from 70,000 won to 350,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
(02) 580-1300, www.sac.or.kr
FRED HERSCH
Mapo Arts Center
April 21: One of today’s foremost jazz pianists Fred Hersch is holding his first solo concert in Seoul. The prolific pianist is the winner of Jazz Pianist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association as well as a five-time Grammy-nominated musician.
The concert starts at 5 p.m.
Daeheung Station, line No. 6, exit 2.
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 70,000 won.
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
KRAFTWERK
Jamsil Sports Complex, Dome Stage
April 27: German electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk is holding its first concert in Seoul. The quartet is well known for its ingenious performances, and this time, it will dazzle on a stereoscopic stage specially designed for the show. To make the most out of the stunning visuals, all audience members will be given 3-D glasses at no charge. The combination of laser beams, a 3-D screen and techno music will usher fans into the fantastical.
The concert starts at 9 p.m.
Tickets cost 110,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 and 7.
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
MARTHA ARGERICH & MISCHA MAISKY
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
May 6: Pianist Martha Argerich will join cellist Mischa Maisky for the first time on stage in Korea, although they have performed as a duet for more than 30 years.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 220,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
(02) 580-1300, www.sac.or.kr
JASON MRAZ, LIVE IN SEOUL
Jamsil Sports Complex,
Assistant Stadium
May 17: American 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
THEATER
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Chungmu Art Hall
To Sunday: The novel by Alexandre Dumas has been recreated into an astonishing musical.
Performances start at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tuesday to Saturday; 8 p.m. Friday; and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and holidays.
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 130,000 won.
Sindang Station, line No. 2, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Charlotte Theater
April 26 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 “Cats” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” 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 on Monday.
Tickets range from 50,000 to 131,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
AIDA
D-Cube Art Center
To April 28: A Korean adaptation of Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida” is being staged for the third time in Korea.
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 are 60,000 won to 120,000 won.
Sindorim Station, line Nos. 1 and 2, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
ARSENE LUPIN
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
To May 5: Attractive thief Arsene Lupin is the main character in Maurice Leblanc’s novel that has been adapted into a musical.
It starts at 8 p.m. weekdays except Monday; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are 60,000 won to 100,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
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
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 and is set 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
HAENGBOK
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater
May 4: In celebration of family month, three masters of Korean traditional music will team up to make beautiful sounds. Renowned pansori singer Ahn Sook-sun will perform narrative singing, master percussionist Kim Duk-soo will play four Korean instruments and Lee Chun-hee will present gugak.
The concert starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets range from 20,000 to 90,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8
1544-9373, ticket.interpark.com
SHIM CHUNG
National Theater of Korea
May 9 to 12: The Universal Ballet will again stage Korea’s first ballet 27 years since its debut.
Performances start at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets range from 10,000 won to 100,000 won.
Dongkuk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6
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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