2013.4.24 Ticket
“Mama, Don’t Cry,” a musical about a physicist who is a genius except when it comes to romance, will be performed at Chungmu Art Hall, central Seoul. See THEATER, below. Provided by the organizer
KRAFTWERK
Jamsil Sports Complex, Dome Stage
Saturday: 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
MISCHA MAISKY
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
May 6: Cellist Mischa Maisky will soon perform in Korea. Pianist Martha Argerich was supposed to join Maisky for the first time onstage in
Korea but had to cancel due to illness.
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
ORCHESTRE DES CHAMPS-ELYSEES & COLLEGIUM VOCALE GENT
LG Art 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
THEATER
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Charlotte Theater
Friday 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 on Monday.
Tickets range from 50,000 to 131,000 won.
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
DANCE-EDGE
LIG Art Hall
Saturday to May 4: This program features seven sets of modern dance performance. Each presents exquisite choreography in a unique style based on individual stories.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m. weekends
Tickets cost 30,000 won
Hapjeong Station, line No. 2 and 6, exit 8
1544-3922, www.ligarthall.com
AIDA
D-Cube Art Center
To Sunday: 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
GISELLE
Chungmu Art Hall
May 2 to 5: The Korean National Ballet will perform iconic “Giselle.” The French romantic ballet is one of the oldest, having premiered in 1841, and tells the story of a country girl named Giselle who falls in love with a man but dies of a broken heart after finding out he is engaged to another girl.
The performance starts at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets range from 20,000 to 80,000 won.
Sindang Station, line No. 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
42nd STREET
D-Cube Art Center
May 11 to June 30: The hit musical “42nd Street” will be revived in Korea for the first time in three years. The production will feature lively song and dance 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
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
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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