2013.6.27. Ticket
Published: 26 Jun. 2013, 20:52
“Jazzpark Bigband,” a 16-member Korean band under the leadership of Lee In-kwan, who plays the saxophone, will perform on the same stage as jazz vocalist Laura Figi, who is coming to Korea to mark her 20th anniversary. See MUSIC, left.Provided by the organizer
A-RAH SHIN VIOLIN RECITAL: CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES II
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Chamber Hall
Friday: Violinist A-Rah Shin will play the Violin Sonata by Brahams with pianist Tae-hyung Kim. The show includes Brahams’ Violin Sonata No. 1, Violin Sonata in A minor, F-A-E, Violin Sonata No. 2 and Sonata No. 3.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets range from 10,000 to 30,000 won ($8.66 to $25.98).
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 1 or 8
1544-9373, ticket.interpark.com
LAURA FIGI
Guri Arts Hall
Saturday: Jazz vocalist Laura Figi is coming to Korea to mark the 20th anniversary of her debut. She will perform with Korean band Jazzpark Bigband led by saxophonist Lee In-Kwan. As one of the most-loved jazz singers in Korea, Figi is well known for her songs “Let There Be Love” from the Korean film “Art Museum By The Zoo,” “Dream A Little Dream,” and “I Love You For Sentimental Reason” from the film “French Kiss.”
The concert starts at 5 p.m.
Tickets range from 55,000 to 77,000 won.
Guri Station, line Joongang, exit 3
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
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
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
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
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL ON STAGE
Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall
July 2 to Sept. 1: Adapted from the popular American drama of the same name, the musical ushers youths into a 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 FT Island will star.
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 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 Sept. 8: This musical is a joint work by renowned 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; and 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
DAS MUSICAL ELISABETH
Seoul Arts Center, Opera House
July 26 to Sept. 7 : This musical showcases overwhelming lights and shadows and a star-studded cast, including musical diva Ock Joo-hyun, Kim Jun-soo from JYJ, legendary singer Park Hyo-Shin and Lee Ji-hoon. The performance presents a fusion of fantasy and fiction based on the dramatic life of Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, empress of Austria and queen of Hungary.
The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Tickets range from 30,000 to 140,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
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 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 Aug. 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
JACK THE RIPPER
D-Cube Art Center
July 16 to Sept. 29 : This musical revolves around a mysterious serial murderer and tells a tragic love story adopted from the Jack the Ripper case, referring to the notorious and unidentified serial murderer in London in 1888. The musical features a stellar cast including Uhm Ki-joon, Sungmin from Super Junior and Changmin from 2AM.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday; and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and holidays. There is no show Monday.
Tickets range from 60,000 won to 100,000 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
TRADITIONAL PERFORMANCE
PANSORI-VICTOR CHUNHYANG
National Gugak Center
To Dec. 13: The performance is based on the recorded album “The Tale of Chunhyang,” released 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 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.
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ickets are 10,000 won.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5.
Tickets are available on location or by calling (010) 2253-8673
YEOWULAK FESTIVAL
Seoul Arts Center
July 3 to July 27: Based on four themes - legend, challenge, crossover and choice - the music festival will be held for the fourth time. For four weeks, there will be a variety of events, including the concert “Oriental Scenery” by gayageum (traditional Korean zither-like instrument with 12 strings) player Hwang Byeong-ki, photographer Bae Byung-woo, and conductor and pianist Yang Bang-ean.
Tickets for indoor concerts are 30,000 won, while outdoor concerts are free.
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com
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 collected from the Korea Tourism Organization and other online sources.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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