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The musical “Jekyll and Hyde” is performed by Broadway cast at Blue Square until May 21. / Courtesy of OD Musical Company

Classical Concerts

‘L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France'

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

May 24 and 25

L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France (Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra) will visit Korea and hold concerts on May 24 and 25 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.

Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the representative orchestras of France. In this concert, the orchestra will perform Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F in collaboration with Korean pianist Son Yeol Eum, as well as musical pieces by Sibelius and Ravel. Mikko Franck, conductor and musical director of the Radio France Philharmonic, will lead the orchestra.

Tickets cost 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, visit sejongpac.or.kr or call (02) 399-1114.

‘Gidon Kremer, KremerataBaltica and Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra’

Seoul Arts Center

May 31

Legendary violinist Gidon Kremer will hold a concert in Seoul with the Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra and Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra.

In a 2016 survey conducted by BBC Music Magazine, Kremer was selected as the greatest living violinist. In 1997, he founded chamber orchestra Kremerata Baltica, which consisted of 23 young musicians from the Baltic states. This concert celebrates the 20th anniversary of Kremerata Baltica, as well as the 70th birthday of Gidon Kremer. Musical pieces by J.S. Bach and Philip Glass will be performed.

Tickets cost 40,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, visit sac.or.kr or call 1577-5266.

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 by early June.

Tickets cost 110,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.auction.co.kr or call (02) 1566-1369.

Pop & Jazz

‘Sting 57th& 9th Tour’

Hyundai Card Understage

For the first time in five years, British musician Sting will have a concert in Seoul on May 31 at Hyundai Card Understage.

Sting is one of the U.K.’s representative musicians. His song “Shape of My Heart” was used on the soundtrack of the film “Leon” and received international acclaim. This concert is part of his world tour celebrating the release of his 12th studio album, titled “57th & 9th.” Since the concert will be held in a small theater with 400 seats, the audience will be able to watch him perform in close proximity.

Tickets cost 250,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 6925-1818.

Plays & Musicals

‘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 until May 28

In a small Scottish town, four nine-year-old boys 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.

‘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 until 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.

‘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. She visits her mother's house for two nights and three days, during which they express their regrets, 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.

‘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 until 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.

‘Chicago'

May 27 to July 23

Broadway's all-time hit musical "Chicago" will be performed by its original cast at Blue Square on May 27 to July 23.

1920s Chicago is full of jazz, alcohol, violence and crime. Velma Kelly, a vaudevillian, gets arrested for murdering her husband and sister and goes to Cook County Jail. There, she draws the attention of the media with the help of prison guard "Mama" Morton, and becomes the most famous prisoner. However, a new prisoner, former chorus girl Roxie Hart, takes Velma's place and becomes the new center of attention.

Actor Terra MacLeod plays Velma, and Dylis Croman plays Roxie.

Tickets cost 40,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, visit ticket.interpark.com or call (02) 577-1987.

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 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 on 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 on 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 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.