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Wed, November 25, 2020 | 05:15

'Phantom of the Opera' continues amid pandemic

'Phantom of the Opera' continues amid pandemic

The international touring production of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera," currently on stage at Blue Square in central Seoul, has set a record despite bad timing. The world-famous musical has been showing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-06-09 15:12

Ballet Festival Korea to be held on June 18-28 amid COVID-19

Ballet Festival Korea to be held on June 18-28 amid COVID-19

At a time when there are very few indoor artistic performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an upcoming ballet festival is looking to revive people's spirits from coronavirus-related stress through a familiar dance repertoire and performances by leading ballet dancers from here and overseas.

2020-06-07 16:32

Star-studded blockbuster musicals aim to lure audiences in June

Star-studded blockbuster musicals aim to lure audiences in June

Several major musical productions starring high-profile stars are set to open next month, as the industry tries to grapple with a recent plummet in attendees due to the new coronavirus pandemic, according to organizers Friday.

2020-05-29 15:10

Japanese pro-wrestler in Netflix's 'Terrace House' dies at 22

Japanese pro-wrestler in Netflix's 'Terrace House' dies at 22

Hana Kimura, a Japanese pro-wrestler who appeared in the latest series of the popular reality show “Terrace House,” has died. She was 22.Her organization Stardom Wrestling confirmed Kimura's death on Saturday.

2020-05-24 13:43

Play 'Grounded' examines surveillance state

Play 'Grounded' examines surveillance state

The play “Grounded,” staged at Wooran Art Scape 2 in Seoul through Sunday, throws a few well-timed questions on gender, warfare and technology. The one-hander by American playwright George Brant revolves around a fighter pilot whose life takes an unexpected turn as she gets “grounded” from flying for being pregnant and delivering a baby. After years of maternity leave tending...

2020-05-21 09:50

Museums employ VR to draw visitors in times of COVID-19 pandemic

Gwangju Pro-democracy Movement remembered through immersive theater

Gwangju Pro-democracy Movement remembered through immersive theater

Forty years ago today, residents of Gwangju gathered and protested against martial law imposed by Chun Doo-hwan's military junta. The 10-day Gwangju Uprising played a significant role in helping move forward the democratization in Korea.The Asia Culture Center (ACC) in Gwangju offers a variety of events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the pivotal moment in modern histo...

2020-05-17 17:08

Moon calls for truth finding of massacre during Gwangju movement

Biographical musical of 'samul nori' master will be staged

Biographical musical of 'samul nori' master will be staged

A biographical musical portraying the pursuit of traditional percussion master Kim Duk-soo toward the establishment of a new musical genre called “samul nori” over decades will be performed by Kim and his crew.

2020-05-13 16:15

Actress Lee El appointed goodwill ambassador for int'l contemporary dance fest

Actress Lee El appointed goodwill ambassador for int'l contemporary dance fest

Actress Lee El was appointed as goodwill ambassador for the 39th International Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE) to be held at ARKO Arts Theater in Seoul between May 14 and 29.

2020-05-10 16:44

Onstage shows set to resume as quarantine rules ease

Onstage shows set to resume as quarantine rules ease

The South Korean performing arts scene is joining the nationwide return to normal life after a monthslong battle with the novel coronavirus. Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul said it will stage the special concert "Dear My Parents" at its main Concert Hall on Saturday to celebrate Parents' Day, which falls on Friday, and to express gratitude to those who have dedicated them...

2020-05-08 15:20

Korean performing arts hit hard by coronavirus pandemic in April

Korean performing arts hit hard by coronavirus pandemic in April

The South Korean performing arts scene saw a sharp drop in revenues last month in the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, data showed Friday. Aggregate ticket sales of musicals, plays, classical concerts and other performances reached 4.68 billion won (US$3.84 million) in April, according to the data from the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System (KOPIS). The...

2020-05-03 17:24

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