2022 July 20 Ticket

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Published: 19 Jul. 2022, 15:22

2022 July 20 Ticket

KINKY BOOTS
Chungmu Art Center, Grand Theater

The Korean production of "Kinky Boots" kicks off at the Chungmu Arts Center in central Seoul on July 20 for a three-month run. [CJ MUSICAL]

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 ($53.20) 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

SEOPYEONJE: THE MUSICAL
Kwanglim Arts Center, BBCH Hall

Aug. 12 - Oct. 23: Based on celebrated novelist Lee Cheong-jun’s story, “Seopyeonje” tells the lifelong journey of singers of pansori, or Korean traditional narrative singing, in the post-Korean War (1950-53) era.

The musical adds elements of contemporary pop to original pansori numbers. The main role Song-hwa will be alternated by pansori singer Lee Jaram, musical actors Cha Ji-yeon and Yuria, singer Hong Ja, Yang Ji-eun and Hong Ji-yun.

The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. weekdays, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. There are no shows on Mondays.

Tickets range from 60,000 won to 130,000 won.

Apgujeong Station, line No. 3, exit 4

KANG DANIEL CONCERT FIRST PARADE IN SEOUL
Jangchung Arena

Singer Kang Daniel will hold his first solo concert next month at the Jangchung Arena, central Seoul. Above shows Kang performing during "The 31st Seoul Music Awards" in Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul last January. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Aug. 13 and 14: Singer Kang Daniel, who recently dropped his new album “The Story” in May, is getting ready to hold a two-day concert in August. It’s his first solo concert since going solo three years ago. The title of the concert, “Parade,” is also the lead track of the new album. Kang premiered “Parade” last month during “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Kang said he’s “excited to hold his first solo concert.”

Kang debuted in 2017 after winning first place on Mnet’s hit idol audition show “Produce 101.” He and 10 other finalists formed the project boy band Wanna One, which disbanded in early 2019. He debuted as a soloist in July 2019.

Tickets cost 132,000 won.

The concert begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Both concerts will be streamed live.

Dongguk University Station, line No. 3, exit 5

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

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

SUNGWON YANG & ENRICO PACE
Lotte Concert Hall

Sept. 29: Korean cellist Sungwon Yang and Italian pianist Enrico Pace will hold a duo recital, showcasing Beethoven’s Cello Sonata pieces.

“It will be a concert allowing audience members to really enjoy Beethoven’s music,” Lotte Cultural Foundation, the concert organizer, said. The two have performed together multiple times, playing Beethoven’s pieces. The program includes Beethoven’s Cello Sonata “No. 1 in F Major, Op. 5, No. 1,” “No. 2 in g minor, Op. 5, No. 2,” “No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69,” “No. 4 in C Major, Op. 102, No.1” and “No. 5 in D Major, Op. 102, No. 2.”

Tickets range from 40,000 won to 80,000 won.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Jamsil Station, line No. 2, exit 1 or 2

SIR SIMON RATTLE & LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Lotte Concert Hall

Maestro Simon Rattle will perform with the London Symphony Orchestra accompanied by pianist Cho Seong-jin at the Lotte Concert Hall on Oct. 14. [MARK ALLAN]

Oct. 14: Maestro Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra is visiting the Lotte Concert Hall for the first time in four years. Korea’s star pianist Cho Seong-jin will accompany them. The upcoming concert may be the last concert of the London Symphony under Rattle’s baton in Korea as the maestro will be leaving the orchestra after the 2023-24 season.

They’ll perform “La valse-poème chorégraphique pour orchestra” by Maurice Ravel, Bruckner’s “Symphony No. 7” and “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” by Rachmaninoff.

Tickets range from 100,000 won to 400,000 won. Ticket sales will open from July 28 at 2 p.m.

The concert begins at 8 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]