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MUSIC

KENJI OMAE AND PAUL KIRBY

Audioguy Studio

Saturday: Canadian saxophonist Kenji Omae and pianist Paul Kirby will present beautiful harmony in a recording studio, where audiences can enjoy an intimate concert and exceptional sound quality. The artists are known for being active in Korea as Omae won the jazz competition at Jarasum Jazz Festival and Paul Kirby of Scotland has settled down in Korea as a professor at Paekche Institute of the Arts.

The concert starts at 7 p.m.

Reserved tickets are 20,000 won ($17.52) and on-spot tickets are 25,000 won.

Gyeongbokgung Station, line No. 3, exit 3

1544-9373, 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 mesmerize audiences with Jackson’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.

테스트

HYUNDAI CARD SUPER CONCERT

Olympic Stadium

Aug. 17 and 18: Metallica and Muse will stage a concert during the two-day Hyundai Card Super Concert. Muse will headline the first day, followed by Limp Bizkit and Korean band Jang Kiha and the Faces. For the second day, Metallica will be joined by Rise Against.

The time schedule for the concerts will be announced later.

Tickets cost 165,000 won for a one-day ticket and 250,000 won for a two-day ticket.

Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com.

MAHLER’S SYMPHONY NO. 9 WITH CHUNG MYUNG-WHUN

Seoul Arts Center

August 29: Violinist Leonidas Kavakos takes the stage to play Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Mahler’s Symphony No. 9 under the direction of Maestro Chung Myung-whun.

The concert starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets range from 10,000 to 120,000 won.

Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.com.


THEATER

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.

테스트

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.



테스트


CHICAGO

National Theater of Korea, Main Hall Hae

From July 6 to August 31: The musical “Chicago” will be staged in Korea for the ninth time since 2000. The musical has been staged 381 times since its premiere with a star-studded cast. For this season, veteran musical actresses Insooni and Choi Jung-won, who have performed on the musical since the premiere, are joined by Lee Ha-nui as the fabulous femme fatale, Roxie Hart.

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 40,000 to 120,000 won.

Dongkuk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6

1544-1555, ticket.interpark.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, which refers to the notorious and unidentified serial murderer in London in 1888. The musical features a stellar cast, including Uhm Ki-joon and 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 to 100,000 won.

Sindorim Station, line Nos. 1 and 2, 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.

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.

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.

Also on the schedule is a concert called “Arirang, the Song of Life - Pyeongchang, Gangwondo” by singers Kim Ok-nyu and Kim Yoo-jin.

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 begins 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, which are available only 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.



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