Concerts, Museums & Theater

Classical Concerts

Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

Aug. 19-20

Enjoy an animated version of Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" presented by the Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. This performance will be a treat for both the eyes and ears. Tickets cost from 10,000 won to 40,000 won. Visit www.sejongpac.or.kr or call 1544-1555. Located near exits 8 and 1 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra: 2009 Chamber Music Concert

Onnuri Arts Hall of Suwon Youth Cultural Center

Sept. 10

Pianist Kim Dae-jin, music director of the Suwon Philharmonic Orchestra, offers a special chamber concert with orchestra members. All tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit www.artsuwon.or.kr or call (031) 228-2813. Located near Suwon Station, Gyeonggi Province.

Summer Music Festival: The Best Classics

Seoul Arts Center

Aug. 1-16

Broadcaster Yoo Jung-ah will provide commentary to facilitate understanding of classical music for six different orchestras each day. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 15,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 580-1300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Huh Trio's 'Easy Classic'

Kumho Art Hall

Aug. 6, 13

Huh Trio, comprising of sisters pianist Seung-yeun, violinist Hee-jung and cellist Yun-jung, will give a special youth-themed summer holiday concert. Tickets cost from 8,000 to 30,000 won. Visit www.kumhoarthall.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun station on subway line 5.

KBS Symphony Orchestra Concert

KBS Hall, Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center

Aug. 27-28

KBS Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Hubert Soudant, holds a concert with violinist Vadim Gluzman. They will perform Brahms's "Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77" and Beethoven's Symphony No.3 in E flat major, Op. 55, "Eroica." Tickets cost from 20,000 to 60,000 won. For more information, visit kbsso.kbs.co.kr or call (02) 781-2252~5. KBS Hall, located near exit 3 of Yeouido Station on subway line 5 and Seoul Arts center, located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Family Opera 'The Magic Flute'

Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Complex

Aug. 13-16

Conducted by Kim Duk-gi, the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra will captivate children and adults alike with its beautiful harmony, along with breathtaking visuals and characters in Mozart's beloved opera. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-7766. Located near exit 3 of Jeongbalsan station on subway line 3.

Opera 'Rigoletto'

Seongnam Art Center

Aug. 14-15

Munhwa Bank will present "Rigoletto," one of Giuseppe Verdi's operatic masterpieces, at Seongnam Art Center. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2232-1148. Located near exit 1 of Imae station on the Bundang line.

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's Great Concerto Series II

July 31

In the third of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's Great Concerto Series, Michael Francis conducts concertos by Mozart, Grieg, Elgar and Rachmaninov. Tickets cost from 10,000 to 50,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3700-6300. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Ensemble Ditto's Encore Concert

Chungmu Art Hall

Aug. 27-30

Popular chamber group Ensemble Ditto will give encore performances of its two-day summer festival. Contrabassist Daxun Zhang and violist Richard Yongjae O'Neil will give recitals on the last day. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2230-6624. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Big Ticket

New York Philharmonic: Asian Horizons

Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Center

Oct. 12-13

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra will greet fans with its new music director and conductor Alan Gilbert. Violinist Choi Ye-eun and Frank Peter Zimmerman will play together in each performance. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 280,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6303-7700. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Lady Gaga's 'The Fame Ball Tour'

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

Aug. 9

Burning up the charts around the world as a pop culture icon Lady Gaga holds a concert in Korea. Tickets cost from 77,000 to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Musical 'Pinocchio'

Aug. 7-23

Based on the fairy tale, "Pinocchio" brings its original musical inspiration from Italy. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit www.musicalpinocchio.com or call (02) 3461-0976. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Musical '42nd Street'

LG Art Center

Through Aug. 30

The original version of the classic musical will be staged with the best cast for this story about a country girl's American dream. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 501-7888. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Sumi Jo, Zubin Mehta & Vienna Philharmonic

Sept. 29

The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is joining one of Korea's - and the world's - favorite sopranos Sumi Jo and maestro conductor Zubin Mehta in Seoul. Tickets cost from 70,000 to 350,000 won. For more information, visit privia.hyundaicard.com. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Museums

The Life and Art of Chamagodo (The Tea and Horse Road)

National Museum of Korea

Through Aug.16

Extending from southern China to Nepal and India via Tibet, Chamagodo is the world's oldest cultural and economic road. The special exhibition presents tools and appliances of the time, including assault jackets, square boxes made from yak skin and wooden blankets. Free admission. For more information, call (02) 2077-9552. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Egypt, the Great Civilization

The National Museum of Korea presents 231 artifacts chosen from the "Egypt-Oriental Collection" from the Kunsthistorisches Museum of Austria, covering 300 years of Egyptian civilization. Tickets cost 10,000 won for adults and 8,000 won for children. For more information, call (02) 2077-9199. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4.

Embracing Neo-Confucian Ideals

The National Folk Museum

Through Aug. 31

The National Folk Museum of Korea is holding a special exhibition to display 200 pieces of historic relics related to Neo-Confucian lives and ideals. For more information, visit www.nfm.go.kr or call (02) 3704-3152. Located at Gyeongbok Palace Station Exit 5 on subway line 3.

Goryeo Celadon Shipwreck

National Palace Museum of Korea

Through Sept. 6

The National Palace Museum of Korea offers a special exhibition of celadons to celebrate the restoration of Goryeo Celadon Ship's maritime route, which the National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage has been working on. Visitors may explore the maritime route as it was 1,000 year ago. For more information, call (02) 3701-7500. Located near exit 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3.

Dance

Universal Ballet's 'Onegin'

Sept. 11-20

The Universal Ballet is the second Asian group to hold the rights to the performance after the National Ballet of China. Choreographed by the famed John Cranko, the ballet was first introduced here in 2004 by the Stuttgart Ballet with Korean prima ballerina Kang Sue-jin as Tatyana. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Todes

The Walkerhill Theater

Open Run

Russian dance group Todes is bringing their energetic performance - from ballet to break dancing to flamenco - complete with colorful costumes, stage settings and music. Tickets cost from 70,000 to 300,000 won. For more information, visit www.sheraton-walkerhill.com or call (02) 455-5000. Located at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. Shuttle buses are available from Gangbyeon and Gwanghwamun Stations on subways line 2 and 5.

Pop & Jazz

Cool Concert

Jamsil Indoor Stadium

Aug. 30

Korean dance group Cool is holding a concert themed as "Vacation in the City" and celebrates the release of their 11th album. Tickets cost from 44,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 541-7110. Located near exits 6 or 7 of Sports Complex Station on subway line 2.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Sept. 1

The jazz band that takes its name from Preservation Hall in New Orleans, a stage where legendary jazz musicians stood, will perform for their Korean fans. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 70,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114. Located near exit 7 of Yeoksam Station on subway line 2.

Lee Moon-sae Concert

The War Memorial of Korea

Sept. 11-12

Famous singer Lee Moon-sae gives a concert with his hit songs from classic to acoustic music. Tickets cost from 33,000 to 99,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 747-1252. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway lines 4 and 6.

Hong Kyung-min Concert

Sungkyunkwan University New Millennium Hall

Sept. 12-13

Singer Hong Kyung-min gives a concert to celebrate the release of his new 10th album. All tickets cost 66,000 won. For more information, visit www.interpark.com or call (02) 522-9933. Located near exits 1 or 4 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Placebo Live in Seoul

Aug. 5

British rock band Placebo, which recently released its sixth album "Battle For The Sun," will perform at Olympic Hall, Olympic Park. Tickets cost from 66,000 to 88,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.yes24.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Lee Sun-hee Concert

Aug. 15

Veteran singer Lee Sun-hee gives a concert to celebrate the release of her new album. Under the title "Invitation," she will deliver hit songs including "To J" and "The Girl's Prayer." Tickets cost from 55,000 to 88,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1688-6675. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.

Shim Hyun-bo's 'Romantic Thursday'

Rolling Hall

Through Nov. 19

Singer-songwriter and producer Shim Hyun-bo will give a concert featuring his new album "Where the Dream Goes." All tickets cost 33,000 won. For more information, visit www.rollinghall.co.kr or call (02) 325-6071. Located near Hongik station on subway line 2.

Indie Band Festival 'Summer Night Fever'

Aug. 23-24

Sejong Center is preparing a quality performance that can be enjoyed for only 1,000 won. They will feature premier performances by top artists. For more information, visit www.sejongpac.or.kr/happy-1000 or call (02) 399-1114. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Kim Gun-mo's 'Soul Groove'

International Convention Center, Jeju Island

July 31-Aug. 1

Kim Gun-mo holds his cross-country tour in Jeju Island with his longtime producer Kim Chang-hwan. Members of the band Clon will also contribute their talents to the show. Tickets cost 77,000 to 99,000 won. For more information visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 720-8500.

Clazziquai Project 'Mucho Live Tour'

Opera House of Seongnam Art Center

Aug. 21-22

The Clazziquai Project comprised of producer and mixer Kim Sung-hoon, also known as DJ Clazzi and vocalists Alex Chu and Choi Ho-ran will have a concert with their new album "Mucho Punk." Tickets cost from 33,000 to 77,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang line.

Kim Hyun-chul's 'Happy Hour'

Seongnam Arts Center Ensemble Theater

Aug. 28

Kim Hyun-chul meets the audience through a concert featuring a glass of wine and friendly talk. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 60,000 won. Visit www.snart.or.kr or call (031) 783-8000. Located near exit 1 of Imae Station on the Bundang subway line.

Gene Bo-ra Coffee Concert

Incheon Culture & Arts Center

Jazz pianist Gene Bo-ra will play "Fly Me to the Moon," "Just the Two of Us" and more. All tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (032) 818-5665. Located at the Culture and Arts Center Station, Incheon subway line, exit 6 and 7.

Craig David Live in Seoul

Aug. 19

British R&B singer Craig David will hold a concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of his debut.Tickets cost from 85,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3444-9969. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

Musicals

Spring Awakening

Doosan Art Center

Through Jan. 10

Based on the controversial 1891 work by German playwright Frank Wedekind, the musical focuses on a group of teenagers' coming of age and their questions and curiosity. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 80,000 won. Visit www.springawakening.co.kr or call (02) 744-4011. Located near exit 1 of Jongno Station on subway line 1.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Through Aug. 2

Director Choi Hyung-in will stage William Shakespeare's classic play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" starring prominent actors Kim Hyo-jin, Choi Jin-young, Lee Mun-shik, Hong Seok-cheon and Ahn Nae-sang. Tickets cost from 30,000 to 40,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 3672-8070. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.

Jekyll & Hyde

Aug. 28-Sept. 20

This is the first time the original cast of the musical, which was inspired by the classic novel about human morality, visits Korea. Tickets cost from 22,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.

Don Juan

Through Aug. 23

Based on the story of legendary fictional libertine Don Juan, this musical is renowned for its captivating flamenco dance performances. Tickets cost from 50,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 9 of Sindang Station on subway line 6.

Grease

Dongsoong Art Center

The rock and roll musical tells the love story of high school students Danny and Sandy. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 60,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Dreamgirls

Charlotte Theater

Through Aug. 9

The Broadway musical "Dreamgirls" makes its big debut in Korea. The musical tells the story of a young female singing trio, called "The Dreams,"ho become music superstars. Tickets cost from 40,000 to 130,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil Station on subway lines 2 and 8.

Romeo & Juliette

The musical will be put on stage at Seoul Arts Center July 4- Aug.2. It will be adapted into the Korean language and star musical actors Shin Sung-rok, Im Tae-kyung, Kim So-hyun and Park So-yeon star. Tickets cost from 55,000 won to 150,000 won. Visit www.romeonjuliette.com or call 1588-5212. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal on subway line 3.