2013.6.19 Ticket
The Korean production of the Broadway musical “42nd Street,” which boasts a dazzling set, is being staged for the first time in three years at the D-Cube Art Center. Provided by the organizer
MUSIC
RADEK BABORAK & JAKUB HRUSA
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall
Friday: A Masterpiece Series concert held by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will be presented by Radek Baborak, a Czech French horn player, and Czech conductor Jakub Hrusa. They will play an array of classical music, which includes Janacek’s “The Cunning Little Vixen: Suite;” Mozart’s “Horn Concerto No. 3 & 4;” and Strauss’ “Till Eulenspigels lustige Streiche.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 10,000 to 60,000 won ($8.85 to $53.10).
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
YOUN HA
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
Friday to Sunday: Singer Youn Ha, who is active at home and in Japan, is holding a concert in Seoul. Since debuting in Japan in 2004, she has gained a large following and seen commercial success after releasing her first Korean album in 2008. At the concert, she will sing past hits and songs from her new album, “Just Listen.”
The concert starts at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets range from 77,000 won to 88,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
SARAH BRIGHTMAN
Olympic Park, Olympic Gymnastics Hall
July 26 : Under the banner of “Dreamchaser,” English classical crossover soprano Sarah Brightman is coming to Korea for the fourth time to celebrate the release of her 11th album. With her angelic voice, she will enchant fans with an array of hit songs, such as “Time to Say Goodbye,” “Ave Maria” and “Nella Fantasia.”
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets range from 99,000 to 165,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
MICHAEL JACKSON THE IMMORTAL WORLD TOUR
Olympic Park, Gymnastics Hall
July 11 to 14: This Cirque du Soleil show is an unconventional fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that will surely mesmerize audiences with 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; and 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
CONCERTO FOR PEACE
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater
Saturday and Sunday: World and Korean musicians team up to spread the hope of peace. Under the direction of English conductor Christopher Warren-Green, violinist Julian Rachlin, classical cellist Lynn Harrell, pianist Kim Dae-jin and the Korean Broadcasting System Symphony Orchestra will make beautiful music. The concert will be held on a specially built stage in front of the House of Labor Party Ruins in Cheolwon, by the DMZ in Gangwon province on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Sunday concert is at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
The Seoul concert starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from 40,000 to 160,000 won.
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8
1544-9373, ticket.interpark.com
THEATER
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 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
LES MISERABLES
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
To July 28: Boosted by the enormous success of the film of the same name, the musical “Les Miserables” remains quite popular. It swept the top prizes at the 7th Musical Awards - Korea’s version of the Tonys - including Best Musical of the Year, Best Leading Actor, Rookie Actress of the Year, Best Supporting Actress and Best Director.
The show starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; and 3 p.m. Sunday. There is no show on Monday.
Tickets range from 50,000 to 130,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
MONTE CRISTO
Chungmu Art Hall
To August 4: Based on the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo,” the musical tells the story of a young man named Edmond Dantes who finds his fortune but is falsely accused of spying and seeks revenge during the Napoleonic Wars. The show consists of a series of musical numbers, mostly composed by Frank Wildhorn, who created such hits as “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Wonderland” and “Bonnie & Clyde.”
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. There is no show Monday.
Tickets range from 50,000 to 130,000 won.
Sindang Station, line No. 2, exit 1
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
From July 2 to Sep. 1: Adapted from the popular American drama series of the same name, the musical ushers youths into high school filled with dreams and entertainment under the banner “Love up, dream up and energy up.” Rising musical stars like Kang Dong-ho and Oh So-yeon and idol stars like Ryeo-wook from Super Junior, Luna from f(x) and Lee Jae-jin from F.T. Island will star.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and holidays.
Tickets range from 60,000 to 120,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
LG Arts Center
July 6 to Sep. 8: The musical is a joint work of renowned musical conductor Frank Wildhorn and director David Swan, who are famous for the hit musical “Jekyll & Hyde,” based on a play and adventure novel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy set during the French Reign of Terror.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. weekdays; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday and holidays.
Tickets range from 50,000 to 130,000 won.
Yeoksam Station, line No. 2, exit 7
(02) 2005-0114, www.lgart.com
TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
PANSORI-VICTOR CHUNHYANG
National Gugak Center
Friday to December 13: The performance is based on the recorded album “The Tale of Chunhyang,” by record company Victor in 1937. Several singers of pansori (traditional narrative singing) will revive the recorded music, which tells the story of Chunhyang, the heroine of one of the country’s best-known traditional love stories.
The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month, except for October, when it will be held on the fourth Friday.
Tickets are 10,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No.3, exit 5.
Tickets are available on location or by calling (010) 2253-8673.
FESTIVAL
2013 ASAN VALLEY ROCK FESTIVAL
Asan Daebu Sea Breeze Theme Park
July 26 to 28: Performers include alternative rock bands Stereophonics and My Bloody Valentine, the electronic band Idiotape, Roy Kim, winner of “Super Star K4,” and The Cure.
The festival starts on Friday and runs to Sunday, with camping available from Thursday night.
One-day tickets cost 120,000 won, and three-day tickets are 230,000 won. Camping tickets, only available for three-day ticket holders, start at 245,000 won.
Ansan Station line No. 4, exit 1 or Jungang Station line No. 4, exit 1
1544-9373, ticket.interpark.com
2013 INCHEON PENTAPORT ROCK FESTIVAL
Incheon Songdo 23rd Geunrin Park
Aug. 2 to 4: An array of bands will perform at this three-day festival. Korean rock pioneer Deulgukhwa, English alternative rock band Suede, American rock band Fall Out Boy, Hot Potato and Dickpunks are all on the schedule.
The festival starts at 10 a.m. Friday and runs until Sunday.
Three-day tickets are 140,000 won until this Friday. One-day, two-day and camping tickets will soon be made available.
Incheon Business District Station, Incheon line No. 1, exit 5
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
* Event information is collated from the Korea Tourism Organization and other online sources.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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