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2022 July 6 Ticket

GÜRZENICH ORCHESTER KÖLN

Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall


Gurzenich Orchestra, a German symphony orchestra based in Colonge is coming to Seoul for a concert on July 8 at the Seoul Arts Center, southern Seoul. [HOLGER TALINSKI]

Gurzenich Orchestra, a German symphony orchestra based in Colonge is coming to Seoul for a concert on July 8 at the Seoul Arts Center, southern Seoul. [HOLGER TALINSKI]



July 8: Gürzenich Orchestra, a German symphony orchestra based in Colonge is coming to Seoul for a concert. Under the baton of maestro François-Xavier Roth, who has been with the orchestra since 2015, the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Overture “Leonore” No. 3, Saint-Saëns’ “Violin Concert No. 3” and Schumann’s “Symphony No. 3.” Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang will accompany the orchestra.  
 
The upcoming concert is the orchestra’s first Seoul concert in five years.  
 
Tickets range from 60,000 won ($46.70) to 250,000 won.  
 
Nambu Bus Terminal Station, line No. 3, exit 5
 
 
HAMLET
National Theater of Korea, Haeoreum Theater


July 13 – Aug. 13: A famous tragedy written by William Shakespeare will be staged by Korea’s veteran actors including Jeon Moo-song, Park Jung-ja, Yu In-chon, Kwon Sung-duck, Son Sook, Jung Dong-hwan, Kim Sung-nyu and Yun Seok-hwa. 
 
The veteran actors will however, take on smaller roles, to make way for younger actors like Park Gun-hyung, Kim Myung-ki, Lee Ho-cheol and Park Ji-yeon, who will take the lead roles. Park Myung-sung of Seensee Company, the producer, said “the audience will be able to witness a shift in generations on stage.”  
 
Tickets range from 30,000 won to 90,000 won.
 
It begins at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. There are no performances on Mondays.  
 
Dongguk University Station, line No. 3, exit 6
 
 
PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022
Jamsil Auxilary Stadium


K-pop singer and producer PSY will perform his signature water show, titled this year "Summer Swag 2022" in Seoul from July 15 to 17. This file photo shows the singer during his last water show concert in 2018. [YONHAP]

K-pop singer and producer PSY will perform his signature water show, titled this year "Summer Swag 2022" in Seoul from July 15 to 17. This file photo shows the singer during his last water show concert in 2018. [YONHAP]



July 15 – 17: K-pop superstar PSY is kicking off his popular “water show” summer concert series in Incheon on July 9 and coming up to Seoul for a three-day concert. He will then tour five more stops in Korea.
 
The stop at Cheongju, North Chungcheong, was removed after facing criticism for the show's waste of water.
 
Regarding concerns over a spread of Covid-19, raised by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, PSY’s label P Nation said it will hand out four water-proof face masks to all participants so that they can change the masks.
PSY’s summer concert series is popular for dousing the audience in water while they listen to music. He will showcase the songs in his latest album “PSY 9th,” as well as his hits like “Gangnam Style” (2012).
 
The show begins at 6:42 p.m. on all three days.
 
Tickets range from 132,000 won to 143,000 won.
 
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 6 or 7
 
 
KINKY BOOTS
Chungmu Art Center, Grand Theater  


July 20 – Oct. 23: Charlie Price takes over the family business from his father and begins to run a shoe factory, but he soon realizes he is on the verge of bankruptcy. In a bid to find a breakthrough, the businessman unwillingly teams up with a drag performer named Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots for other drag queens called "kinky boots."
 
Through the relationship between the unlikely pair, the musical spotlights how people from different backgrounds can come to understand each other.
 
For the upcoming Korean production, Lee Seok-hoon from the K-pop trio SG Wannabe, Kim Sung-kyu from the K-pop boy band Infinite and musical actor Shin Jae-bum will alternate the role of Charlie. As for the role of Lola, three musical actors — Choi Jae-lim Kang Hong-seok and Seo Kyung-soo — will alternate.  
 
The musical starts at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesdays to Fridays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends and national holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
 
Ticket prices range from 70,000 won to 150,000 won.
 
Sindang Station, line No. 6, exit 9  
 
 
AIDA
Blue Square, Shinhan Card Hall  


Through Aug. 7: Musical Aida returns after three years. Set in ancient Egypt, the story follows a love triangle between three protagonists: Radames, an Egyptian military commander, who enslaves the people of Nubia including Aida, the princess of Nubia, and Amneris, the daughter of Pharaoh and the fiancée of Radames.
 
On his way home from the victory against Nubia, the long-time enemy of Egypt, Radames develops an interest in Aida. Without knowing that Aida is the princess of Nubia, Radames sends her as a gift to Amneris. Soon after, Radames and Aida fall for each other and Aida tries to find a balance between her love for Radames and her responsibility to her people.
 
The musical, also known as “Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida” is based on an opera of the same title.
Yoon Gong-joo and Jeon Na-young star as Aida; Kim Woo-hyung and Choi Jae-rim as Radames; and Ivy and Min Kyung-ah as Amneris.
 
Performances start at 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on weekends.
 
There are no shows on Mondays.
 
Tickets range from 70,000 won to 150,000 won.
 
Hangangjin Station, line No. 6, exit 2 or 3
 
 
MATA HARI
Charlotte Theater


Through Aug. 15: Set in Paris in 1917, a beautiful dancer named Mata Hari enchants all of Europe with her mysterious dance. She helps people forget about the pain of war, eventually becoming a celebrity among high society. However, her life changes when she meets Captain Ladoux from the French Intelligence Bureau, who blackmails her into becoming a spy.
 
The Korean production of the musical is back with Ock Joo-hyun and Solar alternating the role of Mata Hari.  
The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays, and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.  
 
There are no shows on Mondays.
 
Tickets range from 70,000 won to 150,000 won.
 
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 3
 
 
THE MAN WHO LAUGHS  
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Grand Theater


Through Aug. 22: Led by American theater director Robert Johanson, this musical is based on Victor Hugo’s 1869 novel of the same name. The musical has been praised for its stage design, put together by designer Oh Pil-young. The story is set in 17th-century England, where there was a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
 
The story revolves around the main character Gwynplaine’s life and the unfair treatment he endures from society.
For the upcoming production, singer Park Hyo-shin and musical actors Park Eun-tae and Park Kang-kyun alternate the role of Gwynplaine.
 
The musical starts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays and at 4 p.m. on Sundays. There are no shows on Mondays.
 
Ticket prices range from 60,000 to 150,000 won.
 
Gwanghwamun Station, line No. 5, exit 8  
 
 
ALSATANG
Galleria Foret  


Through Aug. 28: The musical "Alsatang" is based on the children's book of the same name written by Baek Hee-na. Baek is a renowned picture book artist who won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, referred to as the "Nobel Prize of children's literature," last year with her book "Cloud Bread."
 
Since its premiere four years ago, it’s been a hit show among young children. The story revolves around a character named Dongdong-e, a shy nine-year-old boy who usually spends his time at home playing with marbles. One day, he pays a visit to a small store to buy more marbles and discovers a strange-looking jawbreaker. He buys it, and adventure ensues when he puts it in his mouth.
 
The musical begins at 11 a.m. on Fridays and at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.
 
Tickets cost 60,000 won.
 
Seoul Forest Station, Suin-Bundang line, exit 5
 
 
RAY CHEN & SUNWOO YEKWON
Seoul Arts Center, Concert Hall


Korean pianist Sunwoo Yekwon showcases his latest album "Mozart" during a press conference in November, 2020. [YONHAP]

Korean pianist Sunwoo Yekwon showcases his latest album "Mozart" during a press conference in November, 2020. [YONHAP]



Aug. 31: Violinist Ray Chen and pianist Sunwoo Yekwon will collaborate on stage for Mast Media’s Super Duo Series. Mast Media is Sunwoo’s Korean label. They will perform Grieg’s “Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op 13,” Poulenc’s “Violin Sonata, FP 119” and Franck’s “Violin Sonata in A Major.”
 
Sunwoo was the first Korean pianist to win the gold medal at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Competition in 2017. His latest album was “Mozart,” released early in 2020. Chen is a Taiwanese-Australian violinist. He won the 2009 Queen Elisabeth Competition.
 
Tickets range from 50,000 won to 120,000 won.
 
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
 
Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 1 or 2
 
*Most tickets are available at ticket.interpark.com/global or by calling 1544-1555.
 
 

BY YIM SEUNG-HYE [yim.seunghye@joongang.co.kr]
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