Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea's live music ticket sales rise nearly 16% in Q3 with success of 'Chicago,' IU

Korea's live music ticket sales rose nearly 16 percent, or 51.4 billion won ($36.8 million), on year in the third quarter, with the musical "Chicago" in Seoul raking in the most buck, the Korea Arts Management Service announced on Thursday.

2024-11-07

Musical 'tick, tick...BOOM!' to open in Korea in November

Jonathan Larson's musical "tick, tick... BOOM!" is set to open in November with an eight-person cast, according to the local production company Seensee on Tuesday.

2024-09-10

'Kinky Boots,' 'La Bayadere' and other must-see performances in Seoul

Hit musical "Kinky Boots" is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and the Korean production is joining in to mark the event.

2024-09-05

'A Whole New World' on stage: 'Aladdin' musical's creative team prepares for Korean run

As the magic carpet gets ready to set flight in Korea next month, composer Alan Menken, director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw and Senior Vice President of Production and co-producer at Disney Theatrical Group Anne Quart spoke to the press.

2024-08-20

A new 'Tomorrow': Korean 'Annie' production unveils dynamic choreography for classic musical

Girls in ragged tunics perform cartwheels, do handstands and stomp their way through the Korean dance-heavy production of "Annie," set to open on Oct. 1.

2024-08-12

From page to stage: Musical writer Choun See-un reflects on London debut of 'Marie Curie'

[Interview] Making its English-language debut at London's Charing Cross Theatre, “Marie Curie” follows the namesake character’s pursuit of scientific truth despite its potentially devastating side effects.

2024-07-08

Annual K-Musical Market kicks off to promote homegrown shows

The fourth edition of K-Musical Market runs through Saturday and gathers musical talents, experts and investors within Korea and abroad to promote homegrown shows.

2024-06-18

'I hope these stories feel personal': Korean musical brings robots, Jeju and a Glee star to Broadway

Writers Hue Park and Will Aronson of the Broadway-bound 'Maybe Happy ending' drew inspiration from their experiences as outsiders with the hope of creating a poignant and culturally diverse work.

2024-05-31

Musical 'Benjamin Button' a beautiful but incoherent experience

It is an aesthetic production that uses puppets to depict the different stages of Benjamin’s life. However, it fails to commit to a single narrative and deliver a fully coherent, entertaining show.

2024-05-20

Hit musical 'Maybe Happy Ending' set for Broadway debut this fall

Musical “Maybe Happy Ending," which premiered in Seoul, is heading to Broadway this fall.

2024-05-15