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The Great Catsby

Sadari Arts Center, Naemo Hall

Through April 30

A new take on the classic novel by Fitzgerald, ``The Great Catsby’’ was first born out of an Internet cartoon and later grew to be an original Korean musical. Along with an impressive cast and crew, the musical is performed in a more personal hall for more intimacy with audiences. Tickets cost from 35,000 won to 45,000 won. For more information, please visit www.greatcatsby.com. Located near exit 1 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Rinaldo

Seoul Arts Center (Opera Hall)

May 12 ? May 17

An opera of immense magnitude brought on by the world’s best stage producer Pier Luigi Pizzi, ``Rinaldo’’ finally hits the stage in Korea. A classic tale of rescue, chivalry, and fantasy during the Crusades, the hero Rinaldo is sure not to disappoint. Tickets cost from 30,000 won to 330,000 won. For more information, please visit www.kopera.co.kr/rinaldo or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 3 and 4 of the Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Wuthering Heights

Daehakno Arts Center (Hall 3)

May 2 ? May 27

Emily Bronte’s masterpiece of the feud between the Earnshaws and the Lintons and the two loves caught in between is brought to life in Korea at the heart of the Seoul’s most creative area. Tickets cost 15,000 won (elementary, junior high school students), 20,000 won (college student), and 30,000 won. For more information, please visit artmadang.co.kr or call (02) 747-2114. Located near exit 2 of Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

The Crucible

Seoul Arts Center

Through April 29

Arthur Miller’s famous play about religious hypocrisy, love, and the fine line between make-believe and lies in 1692 Massachusetts finally comes to the Korean stage. There are no performances on Mondays. Tickets cost from 7,500 won to 35,000 won. For more information, please visit www.snac.or.kr or call (02) 580-1234. Located near exits 4 and 5 of the Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3.

Nunsense Nuncracker

Angel Theater

Through May 27

A group of nonsensical nuns star in this comedy musical that delivers laughs and inspiration to all who come. There are no performances on Mondays and Tuesdays. Tickets cost 44,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call (02) 2651-3915. Located near Omokkyo Station on subway line 5.

Charlie Brown

Theater Il

Through May 6

The beloved cartoon series of Snoopy and the gang comes to life in this Tony Award winning musical. No performances on Mondays. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, visit www.cyworld.com/2006snoopy. Located near Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

Duet

Naru Arts Center

Through May 3

A composer and lyricist fall in love in this romantic comedy musical. Tickets cost from 30,00 won to 50,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near Konkuk University Station on line 2.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Theater S.H

Through May 13

The well-known musical features famous actor Cho Seung-woo. Tickets cost from 25,000 won to 45,000 won. For more information, visit www.ticketlink.co.kr or call 1588-7890. Located near Hyehwa Station on subway line 4.

All Shook Up

Chungmu Art Hall

Through April 22

Elvis Presley’s famous songs are reborn in a musical. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 80,000 won. For more information, visit www.cmah.or.kr or call (02) 2230- 6624. Located near Sindang Station on subway line 2.