2013.5.8 Ticket
Published: 07 May. 2013, 20:14
“It’s Bremen Town,” based on the fairy tale “Town Musicians of Bremen,” takes children on an exciting journey with four animal musicians this month. See THEATER, right. Provided by the organizer
JASON MRAZ, LIVE IN SEOUL
Jamsil Sports Complex,
Assistant Stadium
May 17: Multiple Grammy Awards-winning 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
KEITH JARRETT TRIO
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater
May 19: 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: Dutch symphony orchestra Rotterdam Philharmonic is holding its concert in Korea with music 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
ZIA SHIN & ANDRIEL KIM
LG Arts Center
June 16: Violinist Zia Hyunsu Shin will present works by Bach with conductor Adriel Kim under the banner “City of Bach” as part of the 2013 Ditto Festival. Another renowned violinist, A-Rah Shin, will collaborate.
The festival starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets are 40,000 to 60,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
THEATER
THE TIGER LILLIES
LG Arts Center
Saturday and Sunday: Cult British musical trio The Tiger Lillies is coming for the show “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” in Seoul. The group is often described as the forbearer of Brechtian Punk Cabaret, composed of singer Martyn Jacques, drummer Adrian Huge and bassist Adrian Stout.
The concert starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from 40,000 to 80,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
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. 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
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
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
SHIM CHUNG
National Theater of Korea
Tomorrow to Sunday: 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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