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A 3D Conert Show, “Vivaldianno: City of Mirrors” will be performed at the Sejong Center for the performing Arts. / Courtesy of Lorgnette
Classical Concerts
‘Vivaldianno: City of Mirrors'
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
May 10 to 13
For the first time in Asia, "Vivaldianno: City of Mirrors" will be performed by its original cast at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
"Vivaldianno: City of Mirrors" is a 3D concert based on baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi's music. The show combines large-scale 3D media art with a superb rendition of Vivaldi's music by leading musicians from the Czech Republic. It also features the life, inspiration, and agony of Vivaldi as a composer.
Tickets cost 80,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, visit sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1000.
‘Tosca'
Seoul Arts Center
May 12 to 14
Puccini's opera "Tosca" will be performed by Muak Opera from May 12 to 14 at Seoul Arts Center.
"Tosca" is known as one of the greatest opera pieces, written by the Italian composer.
In 1800 Rome, Cavaradossi, a painter, is sentenced to death for hiding his friend who is accused of a political crime. To save Cavaradossi, his lover Tosca begs the chief of police, Scarpia, who lusts after her. Scarpia proposes a bargain, saying if Tosca yields herself to him, he will set Cavaradossi free. After accepting his bargain, Tosca kills Scarpia and goes to Cavaradossi, who is executed despite Scarpia's promise. Full of grief, Tosca kills herself.
Tickets cost 10,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 569-0678.
Big Tickets
‘G-Dragon 2017 Concert: ACT III, M.O.T.T.E'
Seoul World Cup Stadium
June 10
G-Dragon will have a solo concert at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 10.
As a rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and leader of Korea's top boy band Big Bang, G-Dragon has captured global attention and become one of the most popular celebrities of South Korea. In 2009, he released his first solo album, "Heartbreaker," followed by "One of a Kind" (2012) and "Coup D'Etat" (2013). He composed most of Big Bang's and his own songs, and 22 of them topped the Korean charts. In this concert, he will perform his hit songs as well as new songs that are expected to be released before early June.
Tickets cost 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticketgen.auction.co.kr or call (02) 1566-1369.
Pop & Jazz
‘Pitbull Live in Seoul'
Olympic Hall
May 18
American rapper Pitbull will have his first concert in Korea at Olympic Hall on May 18.
Pitbull started his career as a mainstream rapper in 2001, collaborating with rapper and producer Lil Jon and participating in his 2002 studio album "Kings of Crunk." Pitbull's debut album, "M.I.A.M.I", was released in 2004. Since then, he released numerous hit songs including "Timber," which topped numerous music charts around the world, and "We Are One (Ole Ola)", the official theme song of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Tickets cost 99,000 to 132,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6925-1818.
Plays & Musicals
‘Oh! Carol'
D-Cube Arts Center
Until May 7
The musical "Oh! Carol" will be staged at the D-Cube Arts Center from Feb 28 to May 7.
"Oh! Carol" tells a story of six people who meet at a resort in Florida. Marge is a smart but unlucky girl, who is abandoned by her fiance on her wedding day. She visits the resort with her best friend, Lois, who tries to help her find a new love. Del is an attractive singer who aspires to become a star, and Gabe is a worker at the resort who has amazing artistic talent but lacks confidence. The four begin to form a heartwarming love story.
Actors Jeong Dan-young and Lindsey play the main character Marge.
Tickets cost from 50,000 to 120,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1577-3363.
‘Our Bad Magnet'
Daehak-ro Art One Theater
Until May 28
A play written by Scottish author Douglas Maxwell, "Our Bad Magnet," will be staged at Daehak-ro Art One Theater from March 5 to May 28
In a small Scottish town, four boys at the age of 9 become friends with each other. One of them, Gordon, is always quiet and depressed. When the boys turn 19, Gordon kills himself after having a conflict with the other three. Ten years later, the three boys reunite and trace back their childhood memories and secrets.
Actor Moon Tae-yu, Song Kwang-il, and Oh Seung-hun play Gordon.
Tickets cost 40,000 to 55,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 764-8760.
‘Two Nights Three Days with Mom’
May 19 to 28
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the play “Two Nights Three Days with Mom” will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center from May 19 to 28.
Having a busy life, Mi-yeong finds it hard to spend time with her mother. One day, she visits her mother’s house and stays there for two nights and three days, during which they express their regret, love and gratitude to each other. However, on the last day of her visit, Mi-yeong tells her mother a tragic secret.
Actor Kang Bu-ja plays the mother, and Jeon Mi-sun plays Mi-yeong.
Tickets cost 55,000 to 77,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 542-4145.
‘Jekyll and Hyde'
Blue Square
Until May 21
The Broadway cast of the musical "Jekyll and Hyde" will visit Korea as part of their world tour and perform at Blue Square from March 8 to May 21.
A talented doctor and scientist, Henry Jekyll works on separating the human soul from the body. For his experiments, he uses himself as a human guinea pig. As a result, he creates his other self, Hyde, who is full of evil. Hyde gradually takes control of Jekyll, and starts killing people who stood in his way.
Actors Kyle Dean Massey and Bradley Dean play Jekyll.
Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212.
‘The Bridges of Madison County'
Chungmu Arts Center
Until June 18
"The Bridges of Madison County," a musical based on Robert James Waller's best-selling novel of the same name, will be staged at Chungmu Arts Center until June 18.
In Madison County, Iowa, lives an Italian-American woman, Francesca. She is married to a farmer and has two children, but feels lonely. One day, a photographer, Robert, visits her town to take pictures of the bridges in the area. As Francesca guides him to the bridges, they get irresistibly attracted to each other.
Actor Ok Joo-hyun plays Francesca, and Park Eun-tae plays Robert.
Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, visit caci.or.kr or call 1588-5212.
‘Dreamgirls'
Charlotte Theater
Until June 25
The musical "Dreamgirls" will be performed by its original Broadway cast at the Charlotte Theater from April 4 to June 25.
Aspiring to stardom, three African-American girls _ Deena, Lorrell, and Effie _ form a girl group, the Dreamettes. With the help of their ambitious manager, Curtis, the Dreamettes become backup singers of James Thunder Early, a famous R&B singer. While the Dreamettes gradually gain public attention, Curtis comes up with another plan that could bring huge trouble to the group.
Actors Bre Jackson and Brit West play Effie, Candice Marie Woods plays Deena, and Michelle Moris plays Lorrell.
Tickets cost 60,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1588-5212.
Dance
‘Company Wayne McGregor: Atomos'
LG Arts Center
May 26 and 27
A dance piece by Company Wayne McGregor, "Atomos," will be staged at the LG Arts Center on May 26 and 27.
Wayne McGregor is one of the most renowned choreographers of the U.K. He has choreographed over 30 dance pieces, a lot of which were performed by the most important ballet companies in the world. His representative work, "Atomos," was created in collaboration with a team of sensational artists from diverse fields, integrating dance, music, philosophy and cutting-edge technology. Through "Atomos" audiences will be able to feel his artistry and innovativeness.
Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 2005-0114.
Clubs
Club Octagon
Nonhyeon
Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The club offers a stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. It is near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.
Club Globe Lounge
Itaewon
Club Globe Lounge is famous among women looking for a place to throw birthday parties or enjoy a light dinner. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., it serves as a bar, changing into a club after 10 p.m. Every Thursday, Club Globe Lounge has a Happy Hour buffet for guests. Club Globe Lounge is located near the Hamilton Hotel by exit 2 of Itaewon Station, subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 792-1127.
Club Evans
Hongik University
Club Evans is a live jazz club that has served as a platform for emerging jazz artists for a decade. It operates jazz recording studios and a jazz academy as well, producing albums for many local jazz artists. Club Evans provides jazz concerts and leads music sessions every Monday and Tuesday. Club Evans is located near exit 1 of Sangsu Station, subway line 6. It opens at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit clubevans.com or call (02) 337-8361.
Once in a Blue Moon
Apgujeong
Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best-known and well-established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong Intersection and Galleria Department Store in the district of Apgujeong. For more information, visit onceinabluemoon.co.kr or call (02) 549-5490.
Club Answer
Cheongdam
Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seoul by CNN, provides a spacious interior and brilliant lighting system with entertaining DJs on stage nightly. Club Answer is in the classy area of Cheongdam, a district known to lead the party culture of Seoul. It is located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 514-4311.
Club Double Eight
Sinsa
Opened in 2010, Club Double Eight takes clubbing to its heights. Located in Gangnam, it provides diverse hotel promotions and features weekend lineups with exuberant DJs. It is located near exit 1 of Sinsa Station on Line 3. For more information, call (02) 543-8803.