2013.5.29 Ticket
Kim Myo-seon will present traditional Korean dance in “In Yeon” at the National Gugak Center in southern Seoul. See TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE, below. Provided by the organizer
LEE MOON-SAE
Olympic Stadium
Saturday: 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.”
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
Saturday and Sunday: 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.”
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
DANILO REA & FLAVIO BOLTRO
Cathedral Anglican Church of Korea
June 13: The Italian duo, Danilo Rea (piano) and Flavio Boltro (trumpet), is coming to Seoul to present their beautiful opera arias in their very own jazz style.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 50,000 to 70,000 won.
Seoul City Hall Station, line No. 1 or 2, exit 3
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
MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR
Olympic Park, Gymnastics Hall
July 11 to 14: The Cirque du Soleil show is an unconventional fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that will surely mesmerize audiences in Michael’s creative world. Since premiering in October 2011, it has dazzled audiences across North America, Europe and Asia.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m.; and 6 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets range from 60,000 to 160,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, Exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
THEATER
MAGIC ON ICE
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
Tomorrow to June 9: Magician Steve Wheeler’s “Magic on ICE” will blend figure skating, grand illusion and the performing arts.
The show starts at 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday; and 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on weekends.
Tickets range from 66,000 to 110,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
TCHEO YONG
Seoul Arts Center, Opera House
June 8 and 9: The opera presents an exquisite mix of Korean and Western music based on the folk tale “Tcheo Yong” of the Unified Silla Period (676-935). The story starts with a thriving but corrupt Silla, and an infuriated God eventually resolves to end the indulgent feast.
The show starts at 3 p.m.
Tickets range from 10,000 to 100,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
(02) 580-1300, www.sac.or.kr
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, Jo Kwon of 2PM and 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 House
June 15 and 16: The 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 p.m. 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
42ND STREET
D-Cube Art Center
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
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
SINAWI PROJECT 2
National Theater of Korea, KB Haneul Youth Theater
Friday: Improvised ensemble music with no conductor will be presented by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea.
The performance starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets are 30,000 won.
Dongkuk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
IN YEON BY KIM MYO-SEON
National Gugak Center
June 9: Kim Myo-seon has devoted 40 years of her life to promoting Korean dance. The 56-year-old will express propound thoughts and insight on people who greatly affected her, including her family, teachers and students. The show is sure to prove interesting for fans of traditional performing arts.
The performance starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets range from 20,000 to 50,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No.3, exit 5, and take green bus 12 or 4429
Tickets are available on spot or by calling (010) 2253-8673.
Event information is culled from the Korea
Tourism Organization and other online sources.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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