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• Published Nov 13, 2014 1:27 PM KST
• Updated Nov 13, 2014 1:27 PM KST

Classical Concerts

‘Rigoletto’

Yongin Poeun Art Hall

Nov. 27-28

The DKU Opera Muse, comprised of vocal music students at Dankook University, will put opera “Rigoletto” to the stage at the Yongin Poeun Art Hall in Gyeonggi Province on Nov. 27 and 28, commemorating its founding. The Giuseppe Verdi’s tragic opera revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunchback jester Rigoletto and Rigoletto’s beautiful daughter Gilda. Located near exit 1 of Jukjeon Station on Bundang subway line. Tickets cost 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 581-5404 or visit yicf.or.kr.

Jose Carreras

Sejong Center for Performing Arts*

Nov. 22-23

Spanish superstar tenor Jose Carreras will perform with the Seoul Festival Symphony Orchestra, conducted by conductor David Gimenez at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts in central Seoul on Nov. 22 and 23. Tickets cost 55,000 to 440,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2038-8727 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

Lim Hyung-joo

Nov. 26

Popera tenor and classical crossover singer Lim Hyung-joo will hold a concert at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts on Nov. 26, celebrating the re-release of his 5th studio album "Finally." He will perform his hits such as "Misty Moon," "Hope You'll Be Happy" and "A Thousand Winds." Tickets cost 60,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2106-2019 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

Chung Myung-whun

Seoul Arts Center*

Dec. 27

Renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun will hold his very first piano recital at the Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 27. He will play scores from his newly released album "Piano," which includes Debussy's "Clair de Lune," Chopin's "Nocturne in D Flat Major," Schumann's "Arabeske" and Mozart's "Twelve Variations on ‘Ah, Vous Dirai-Je, Maman,' K. 265." Tickets cost 44,000 to 132,000 won. For more information , call (032) 433-4595 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

‘Aida 1963'

Nov. 25-30

On the occasion of 130th anniversary of establishment of Korea-Italy diplomatic relations, the renowned director Franco Zeffirelli's 1963 version of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from Nov. 25 to 30. Tickets cost 77,000 to 330,000 won. For more information, call (02) 722-5822 or visit www.iamopera.com.

Big Tickets

Michael Bolton

Olympic Park*

Nov. 21-22

Grammy-winning American pop singer Michael Bolton will perform at the Olympic Park in southern Seoul on Nov. 21 and 22. He will sing his numerous hits including "Love is a Wonderful Thing," "How am I Supposed to Live without You" and "When a Man Loves a Woman." Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 77,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 579-0229 or visit springent.co.kr.

Jason Mraz

Sejong Art Center for the Performing Arts*

Nov. 24-25

Grammy-winning pop singer Jason Mraz will have a concert in Korea once again at the Sejong Art Center for the Performing Arts from Nov. 24 to 25, promoting his new album. Californian folk band Raining Jane will perform together. Mraz will deliver his hits such as "Lucky" and "I'm Yours." Tickets cost 88,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 332 3277 or visit www.livenation.kr.

Museums

‘Collecting Asian Objects in Colonial Korea’

National Museum of Korea

Through Jan. 11, 2015

The National Museum of Korea features some 200 artifacts of Asian countries that the Museum of Japanese Government-General of Korea collected when Korea was under Japanese rule for 35 years from 1910-1945 through Jan. 11, next year. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station on subway line 4 or Jungang line. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 2077-9553 or visit www.musuem.go.kr.

‘Appenzeller's Company'

Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum

Open Run

The Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum, which opened in 2008 in a 100-year-old Western-style building, designated as Seoul Monument No. 16, holds a special exhibition celebrating its 6th anniversary of opening. The exhibition features photos, books and various objects from the late 19th to early 20th century of Joseon Kingdom era (1392-1910). Located near exit 10 of City Hall station on subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 319-5578 or visit appenzeller.pcu.ac.kr.

Pop & Jazz

‘Winter Days’

Konkuk University New Millennium Hall

Dec. 20

Indie band Acoustic Collabo, singers Zitten and Kim Ji-su will perform together at the New Millennium Hall in Konkuk University on Dec. 20. Located near exit 2 of Konkuk University Station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 77,000 to 88,000. For more information, call (02) 473-8235 or visit www.facebook.com/pnstree.

‘Jazz Christmas’

Dec. 21

American pianist Ronn Branton will hold an annual holiday jazz concert with his fellow musicians including saxophonist Richard Rho and bassist Ryan Mcgillicuddy at the Seoul Arts Center on Dec. 21. They will play classic Christmas carols such as “Christmas Time is Here,” “The Christmas Song” and “Jingle Bells.” Tickets cost 35,000 to 55,000. For more information, call (02) 888-2698 or visit www.musicalpark.com.

Sung Si-kyung

Jamsil Sports Complex

Dec. 5-7

Iconic ballad singer Sung Si-kyung will hold his solo concert at the Jamsil Sports Complex in southern Seoul from Dec. 5 to 7. This will be his first national tour in two years. Located near exit 8 of Sports Complex station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 66,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.

Chvrches

AX-KOREA

Nov. 30

Scottish electronic band Chvrches, who rose to stardom with their debut album, "The Bones of What You Believe" in 2013 will hold a concert in Korea on Nov. 30. Located near exit 2 of Gwangnaru station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 88,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3445-9697 or visit www.axhallkorea.com.

Park Hyo-shin

Dec. 13-14

Veteran R&B singer Park Hyo-shin will perform at the Olympic Park on Dec. 13 and 14, celebrating the 15th anniversary of his debut. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 55,000 to 143,000 won. For more information, call (02) 371-8380 or visit www.cjenm.com.

10cm

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Dec. 26-30

Acoustic duo 10cm will hold a solo concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts from Dec. 26 to 30, promoting their newly released third album, "3.0." Tickets cost 77,000. For more information, call (02) 563-0595 or visit www.privatecurve.com.

Tenacious D

Dec. 5-6

American actor and musician Jack Black, best known for 2003 film "School of Rock," will visit Korea for a concert with his comedic rock band Tenacious D at the Olympic Park in southern Seoul on Dec. 5 and 6. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 99,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 563-0595 or visit www.privatecurve.com.

Whee Sung

Dec. 6-7

R&B singer Whee Sung will have concert as part of his national tour at Olympic Park from Dec. 6 to 7. This will be his first solo concert in four years. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 77,000 to 121,000 won. For more information, call (02) 1644-9496 or visit www.types.co.kr.

Plays & Musicals

‘Great Expectations’

Myeongdong Theater

Dec. 3 to 28

The stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel “Great Expectations” will be staged at the Myeongdong Theater in central Seoul from Dec. 3 to 28. English subtitles will be provided on Dec. 13 and 27. Located near exit 6 of Euljiro 1-ga station on subway line 2. Tickets cost 20,000 to 50,000. For more information, call 1644-2003 or visit www.mdtheater.or.kr.

‘Cats'

Incheon Culture & Arts Center

Dec. 12-14

The original cast of Broadway hit musical "Cats" will perform at the Incheon Culture & Arts Center in Incheon, west of Seoul from Dec. 12 to 14. Located near exit 6 of Arts Center station on Incheon subway line. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1588-0766 or visit www.seolcompany.com.

‘La Cage Aux Folles'

LG Arts Center*

Dec. 9-Jan. 11, 2015

"La Cage Aux Folles," a Broadway hit musical comes to the Korean stage at the LG Arts Center from Dec. 9 to Jan. 11, next year. Based on Jean Poiret's play of the same title, the musical revolves around Albin and Georges, the gay couple and singers of the club, La Cage Aux Folles, and their beloved son Jean-Michel, who brings his fiance and her ultra-conservative parents. Musical actor Chung Sung-hwa will star as Albin. Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1666-8662 or visit www.lacage.co.kr.

‘Marie Antoinette'

Charlotte Theater

Through Feb. 1, 2015

The Korean rendition of the musical "Marie Antoinette" will be staged at the Charlotte Theater in southern Seoul from Nov. 11 to Feb. 1 next year. Based on the novel "Queen Marie Antoinette" by Shusaku Endo, the musical portrays the dramatic and scandalous life of the last queen of France. Singer-turned-musical actress Oak Joo-hyun will star as Antoinette. Located near exit 3 of Jamsil station on subway line 2 and 8. Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call 1577-6478 or visit www.charlottetheater.co.kr.

Dance

‘The Nutcracker'

Universal Arts Center

Dec. 19-31

The Universal Ballet Company will bring Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" to the stage at the Universal Arts Center from Dec. 19 to 31. The story revolves around a young girl Clara and a nutcracker, who magically turns into prince on Christmas Eve. Located near exit 4 of Achasan station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (070) 7124-1737 or visit www.universalballet.com.

‘Swan Lake'

The Russia Novosibirsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre will perform Tchaikovsky's romantic ballet "Swan Lake" at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts from Dec. 12 to 14. Based on the Russian folk tales, "Swan Lake" portrays story of Odette, a princess who has been put under a curse that can only be broken by her true love. Tickets cost 50,000 to 300,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2650-7922 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.