2018.9.20 Ticket
Published: 19 Sep. 2018, 18:48
Straight after ending its successful premiere at the Seoul Arts Center, “The Man who Laughs,” a Korean made musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, is again being staged at the Blue Square in Hannam-dong, central Seoul. [EMK MUSICAL]
Olympic Park, Olympic Hall
Oct. 7: The famed Croatian pianist Maksim Mrvica is returning to Korea for the first time in two years. Since 2004, the prominent pianist has performed in Korea multiple times. The highlight of this show will be the songs from his ninth album, which was released on June 1.
The concert starts at 5 p.m.
Ticket prices range from 77,000 to 132,000 won ($68 to $117).
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
PLACIDO DOMINGO
Jamsil Sports Complex, Jamsil Indoor Stadium
Oct. 26: World-renowned tenor Placido Domingo has performed at the world’s most famous opera houses, including the Royal Opera House in London, the New York Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera, London’s Royal Opera House, La Scala in Milan and the Opera Bastille in Paris. This fall, he will perform in Korea for the first time in two years. The singer has a diverse program planned for his seventh local performance.
The concert starts at 8 p.m.
Ticket prices range from 55,000 to 550,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7.
OH! CAROL
D-Cube Arts Center
To Oct. 21: Set in 1960s America, this musical tells the heartwarming story of lovers at a paradise resort. Marge, whose fiance never showed up to their wedding, goes to the resort where she was supposed to honeymoon with her best friend Lois. Feeling sorry for her friend, Lois tries to connect the singer Del with Marge.
Meanwhile, Gabe, an employee at the resort, falls for Lois and writes a song for her. Realizing that Gabe’s talent is being overshadowed by Del’s presence, she promises to stand by him if he sings on stage.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and 3 p.m. on Sundays. There are no performances on Mondays.
Ticket prices range from 60,000 to 13,000 won.
Sindorim Station, lines No. 1 and 2, exit 1 or 5.
THE MAN WHO LAUGHS
Blue Square, Interpark Hall
To Oct. 28: Led by American theater director Robert Johanson, this musical is based on Victor Hugo’s 1869 novel of the same name.
Singers Park Hyo-shin and Exo’s Suho star as Gwynplaine in this production.
The musical starts at 8 p.m. on weekdays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays and at 4 p.m. on Sundays. There are no shows on Mondays.
Ticket prices range from 60,000 to 150,000 won.
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2 or 3.
KOOZA
Jamsil Sports Complex, Big Top Arena
Oct. 3 to Dec. 30: This show features extravagant lighting, entertaining clowns, brilliant costumes and exciting acrobatic performances.
The show starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 3:30 pm. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays.
Ticket prices range from 70,000 to 260,000 won.
Sports Complex Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7.
BORDER TALES BY PROTEIN DANCE
Sogang University, Mary Hall
Oct. 4-5: As part of this year’s Seoul International Dance Festival, various dance groups from across the globe will be presenting their works under the theme, “Refugee.” One of them includes “Border Tales” by Protein Dance, featuring people of diverse backgrounds dancing on one stage. Italian choreographer Luca Silverstrini leads the company and attempts to “preserve the stories and tensions derived from borders experienced by international dancers.” The performance had a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It starts at 8 p.m. on both days.
Tickets range from 20,000 won to 50,000 won.
Sinchon Station, line No. 2, exit 6.
GRAND MINT FESTIVAL
Olympic Park
Oct. 20-21: Unlike mainstream rock music festivals, the Grand Mint Festival (GMF) showcases musicians such as indie artists and small instrumental groups who aren’t usually heard on the radio.
Created by the Korean entertainment company Mint Paper, GMF is back for its 12th year.
This festival includes a food zone, entertainment zone, beauty zone and a “slow life” zone for those who need to take a break from the music. The lineup consists of singer BoA, singer Younha, indie duo MeloMance and vocal duo Bolbbalgan4.
The festival starts at 10:30 a.m. on both days.
Ticket prices range from 99,000 to 158,000 won.
Olympic Park Station, line No. 5, exit 3.
*Most tickets are available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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